way. Before CHRIST, 1000. c. 13. 4. PPs. 112. 9. Ps. 50. 9. 10 Heb. in wicked- c. 19. 5. 9. 11 Heb. A witness of lies. 12 or, con. sidereth. 20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth 13 to them that send to thee? 22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 23 m For the LORD will plead their cause, and 14 spoil the soul of those that 15 spoiled them. 24 Make no friendship with an angry 30 There is no wisdom nor under- Jer. 9. 23. man; and with a furious man thou shalt standing nor counsel against the LORD. 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but 13 safety is from the LORD. "A CHAP. XXII. Good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and 1 loving fa vor rather than silver and gold. 2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 4 2 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life. 5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 63 Train up a child 4 in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant 5 to the lender. 8. He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity and the rod of his anger shall fail. 97 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall end; yes, strife and reproach shall cease. 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, 8 for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 14 The mouth of 10 strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred by the LORD shall fall therein. 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 17 Bow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge. 18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keepest them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. 19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 12 fore thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou art a man given to appetite. 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful food. 4 & Labor not to be rich: cease from thy own wisdom. 51 Wilt thou set thy eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make to themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle towards heaven. 6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainties: 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. 8 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words. 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless : C 11 For their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause with thee. 12 Apply thy heart to intruction, and thy ears to the words of knowledge. 13 Withhold not correction from the Heb. Wilt child: for if thou beatest him with the thou cause rod, he shall not die. thine eyes to fly upon. 2 or, bound. Job 31, 21. d c. 13. 24. grave. 4 or, even I e Ps. 37. 1. 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from 3 hell. 15 My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, 4 even mine. 16 Yes, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the 17 Let not thy heart envy sinners: day long. 18 For surely there is an 5 end; and thy expectation shall not be cut off. 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart in the way. 20 Be not among wine-bibbers; among riotous eaters 6 of flesh : 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. 22 Hearken to thy father that begati thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understand-8 ing. 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bore thee shall rejoice. 26 My son, give me thy heart, and let thy eyes observe my ways. 27 For a lewd woman is a deep ditch; and a 7 strange woman is a narrow pit. 28 She also lieth in wait 8 as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men. 29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? Before CHRIST, 1000. ƒ c. 24. 14. sor, reward. Rom. 13.13. Eph. 5. 18. Heb. of their flesh. h c. 1. 8. c. 10. 1. & 15. 20. k c. 22. 14. Tor, foreign. c.7. 12. or, as a 11 If thou forbearest to deliver them that are drawn to death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and will not he render to every man according to his works? 13 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honey-comb, which is sweet 4 to thy taste: 14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy 9 or, a cock expectation shall not be cut off. robber. m Is. 5. 11. atrice. 10 or, foreign. "the heart of the sea. il Heb. in 12 Heb. I knew it not. a Ps. 37. 1, 15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; destroy not his resting-place: 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 17 Rejoice not when thy enemy fall&c. & 73.3. eth, and let not thy heart be glad when he stumbleth: c. 23. 17. b Ps. 10. 7. 1 Heb. is in strength. 2 Heb. strengthen eth might. c. 11. 14. & 15. 22. & 20. 18. 18 Lest the LORD see it, and sit displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. 196 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; 20 For there shall be no reward to the 30 They that tarry long at the wine; 3 Heb. nur evil man; the 7 candle of the wicked they that go to seek mixed wine. 31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth its color in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. 32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. 33 Thy eyes shall behold 10 strange women, and thy heart shall utter perverse things. 34 And thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. 35 They have stricken me, wilt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and 12 I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. CHAP. XXIV. BE not thou envious against evil 6 c. 23. 11. or, Keep not company with the wicked. men, neither desire to be with them. 2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. 3 Through wisdom is a house built; Job 21. 17. and by understanding it is established: c. 13. 9. 4 And by knowledge shall the cham-7 or, lamp. bers be filled with all precious and pleas-8 Heb. ant riches. 5 A wise man 1 is strong; and a man of knowledge 2 increaseth strength. 6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counselors there is safety. 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. 8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. 9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. changers. Lev. 19.15. Deut. 1. 17. & 16. 19. c. 18. 5. & 28. 21. c. 17. 15. blessing of good. 10 Heb. that answereth right words. 9 Heb. a 11 Heb. set my heart. c. 20. 22. 10 If thou faintest in the day of adver- c. 6. 9,&c. sity, thy strength is 3 small. shall be extinguished. 21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with s them that are given to change: 22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? 23 These things also belong to the wise. m It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 24 He that saith to the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and 9 a good blessing shall come upon them. 26 Every man shall kiss his lips 10 that giveth a right answer. 27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thy house. bor without cause; and deceive not with 28 Be not a witness against thy neighthy lips. Ja 33 P Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, little folding of the hands to sleep: 34 So shall thy poverty come as one 3 The heaven for hight, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings 1 is unsearchable. 4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 5 a Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 62 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: 7 For better it is that it be said to thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thy eyes have seen. 8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame. dc. 13. 17. Heb. in a gift of Gen. 32. 4, falsehood. &c. 6 or, Let thy foot be sel dom in thy neighbor's house. 7 Heb. full of thee, / Ps. 120. Ex. 23. 4. 9 Debate thy cause with thy neigh-8 or, The bor himself; and & reveal not a secret to another: 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy turn not away. 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 13 d As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. 14 Whoever boasteth himself 5 of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. 15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it. 176 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house; lest he be 7 weary of thee, and so hate thee. 18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. 20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart. 21 If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, give him water to drink: 22 For thou shalt heap coals of firel 4. north wind bringeth forth rain: backbiting tongue an so doth a angry countenance. c. 19. 13. & 21. 9. i c. 16. 32. 3 Ps. 32. 9. a c. 10. 13. 1 Heb. his own eyes. Heb. are 20r, violence. lifted up. 4 or, As he upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee. 23 8 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. 24 h It is better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. 25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a turbid fountain, and a corrupt spring. 27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. 28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. 2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. 3c A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in 1 his own conceit. 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh 2 damage. 7 The legs of the lame 3 are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 8 4 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honor to a fool. 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 10 5 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. 11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool 6 returneth to his folly. 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 17 He that passeth by, and s meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. 18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, and saith, Am not I in sport? 20 10 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no u talebearer, the strife 1 ceaseth. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. Before CHRIST, 700. c. 22. 10. 11 or, whis perer. 22 The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the 13 in-12 Heb. is nermost parts of the belly. 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. 24 He that hateth 14 dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 25 When he 15 speaketh fair, believe him not for there are seven abominations in his heart. 26 16 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shown before the whole congregation. 27 Whoever diggeth a pit shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. 28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. CHAP. XXVII. c. 18. 8. lent. 495 16 Whoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which bewrayeth itself. si-sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man 18 He that keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit of it: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored. chambers. 14 or, is known. eth his 19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. 209 Hell and destruction are 10 never full; so the eyes of man are never sat voice gra-isfied. cious. 16 or, in secret. Hatred IIeb. to morrow day. 2 Heb. heav. 3 Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an over. 1 Observations of self-love, 5 of true love, 11 flowing. of care to avoid offenses, 23 and of the house-4 or, jeal hold care. ousy? 21 As the fining-pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. 22 Though thou shouldst bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet his foolishness will not depart from him. 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and 1 look well to thy herds. 24 For 12 riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure 13 to every generation? 25 The plant appeareth, and the tender grass showeth itself, and herbs of the BOAST not thyself of 1 to-morrow; s or, earnest, mountains are gathered. for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thy own mouth; a stranger, and not thy own lips. 3 A stone is a heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than both. 4 3 Wrath is cruel, and anger is out-dc. 17. 17. rageous; but who is able to stand before 4 envy? e c. 10. 1. f c. 22. 3. 5 Open rebuke is better than secret sor, foreign. THE wicked flee when no man pur love. h c. 19. 13. 9 or, The grave, or, the dead. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are 5 deceitful. 7 The full soul lotheth a honey-region of comb; but to the hungry soul every 10 Heb. not. bitter thing is sweet. 8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. 9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend 7 by hearty counsel. 10 Thy own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbor that is than a brother far off. 4 They that forsake the law praise the 5 Evil men understand not judgment: his uprightness, than he that is perverse C 7 He who keepeth the law is a wise increaseth his substance, he shall gather hearing the law, even his prayer shall be 10 Whoever causeth the righteous 14 Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging Gen. 9. 6. bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. Ex. 21. 14. k c. 10. 9. 11. " c. 13. 11. 16 The prince that wanteth under-c. 12. standing is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit ; let no man stay him. 18 He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be 7 innocent. 21 To have respect of persons is not good for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress. 22 8 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of 9 a destroy-d er. 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 27 He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves but when they perish, the righteous increase. CHAP. XXIX. & 23.4. 7 or, un- 8 hath an hasteneth to be rich, • c. 27. 6. destroy- 9 Deut. 15.7, &c. c. 22. 9. r ver. 12. c. 29. 2. 1 Heb. a man of reproofs. c. 11. 10. 2 or, increased. b c. 10. 1. c. 5. 9. 3 Heb. a man of oblations. Job 29. 16. 4 or, set a city on fire. Heb. men of blood. 5 1 Observation of public government, 15 and of private 22 Of anger, pride, thievery, 8 or, in his cowardice, and corruption. matters. E, that being often reproved hard-c. 15. 18. 18. 12. Luke 14.11. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet. 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 8 Scornful men 4 bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest. 10 5 The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12 If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13 The poor and 6 the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul. 18 Where there is no vision, the people 7 perish: but he that keepeth the saw, happy is he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty s in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 m A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD 9 shall be safe. 26" Many seek 10 the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. An man an abomination CHAP. XXX. He let his me of shall suddenly be & 26. 21. to the just: and he that is upright in the destroyed, and that without remedy. c. 15. 33. & way is abomination to the wicked. 2 When the righteous are 2 in authority, the people rejoice: but when the Matt. 23. 12. wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 9 Heb. shall 3 He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth be set on his father: but he that keepeth compa-19. 6. high. ny with harlots spendeth his substance. 10 Heb. the 4 The king by judgment establisheth face of a the land: but 3 he that receiveth gifts ruler. overthroweth it. 1 Agur's confession of his faith. 7 The two points of his prayer. 10 The meanest are not to be wronged. 11 Four wicked generations. 15 Four things insatiable. 17 Parents are not to be despised. 18 Four things hard to be known. 21 Four things intolerable. 24 Four things very wise. 29 Four things stately. 32 Wrath is to be prevent ed. |