Question

Match the parallel statement to the correct proverb.

1 .
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain;
but a false witness will utter lies.
2 .
A friend loveth at all times,
but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
3 .
Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith,
than a house full of sacrifices with strife.
4 .
A faithful witness will not lie;
and a brother is born for adversity.
5 .
There is a way that seemeth right to a man,
but the end thereof are the ways of death.
6 .
A wise son heareth his father's instruction;
but a woman that feareth the Lord, shall be praised.
7 .
The wise shall inherit glory;
but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Answer 1

1. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain;

but a woman that feareth the Lord, shall be praised

2 .

A friend loveth at all times,

and a brother is born for adversity.

3 .

Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith,

than a house full of sacrifices with strife.

4 .

A faithful witness will not lie;

but a false witness will utter lies.

5 .

There is a way that seemeth right to a man,

but the end thereof are the ways of death.

6 .

A wise son heareth his father's instruction;

but a scorner heareth not rebuke

7 .

The wise shall inherit glory;

but shame shall be the promotion of fools.