XII. 12.

B.C. about 1000.
s. soul_of blessing, ITeb. neph- esh berah- cah.
8. Ps, 1.3.
Te. or leaf.
30. Dan. 12. 3.
31. Jer, 25, 29) 1 Pete
2. Ps. 5. 12. i. ish,
a. abdahm, 1. Jawless- ness.
4. Ch, 31. 10- 31.
j.judgment.
la. lawless.
§. Luke 21. 12-15.
7. Ps. 37. 35, 36.
8. Dan. 6. 3. 2. ish.
Ni. lightly. esteemed,
s, soul,
h. heart. p. or prey.
PROVERBS XII. 13.
B.C. about 1000.
e. evil.
i. ish.
a.ahdahm.
16. Ch. 29. 11.
b. Heb. breatheth- out.
21. Rom. 8. 2. 1. lawless.
J. Jehovah.
| 23. Eccles. 10. :
z. ish.
8. or search- eth_out_ more.
1. lawless.
a, ahdahm.
PROVERBS OF SOLOMON CONTINUED 1. Heb. 12. 5 a. ish.
t. treacher- ous.
3. Ps. 141. 3. s. soul.
| 10. 3. f a, ahdahm.
1
18 The e-wicked is_snared by the_ transgression_of his lips: But the -just shall_come_out of trouble. 14 A i man shall_be-satisfied with good by the_fruit_of his mouth And the_recompence_of a «man’s pepe shall _ be _ rendered unto dim. 15 The_way_of a fool ts right in his_ own eyes: But he_that_hearkeneth unto coun- sel 7s wise. 16 A fool’s wrath is presently known : pe een a prudent man _ covereth s Wi He that % speaketh truth tsheweth_ forth righteousness : But a false witness deceit. 18 There is that_speaketh like the_ piercings_of a sword: But the_tongue_of the =wise is health. 19 The_lip_of truth shall_be_estab- lished for ever : But a lying tongue is but for a mo- ment. 20 Deceit is in the_heart_of them_ that_imagine evil: Se we the. counsellors_of peace 7s
21 mere. Shall no evil happen to the
But “tite l=wicked -shall_be_filled_ with mischief. 2 Lying lips are abomination to 7 the Lorp: But they_that_deal truly ave His delight. 3 ee udent «man concealeth know- e But ie heart_of fools *proclaimeth foolishness. 24 The_hand_of the =diligent shall_ bear_rule : But the -slothful shall_be under tribute. > Heaviness in the_heart_of iman hmaketh_it_stoop : But a good word tmaketh_it_glad. 26 The -righteous s is more_excellent than his neighbour : But the_way_of the !=wicked tse- duceth them. 27 The slothful man troasteth not that_which_he_took_in_hunting : But the_substance_of a diligent «man is precious. 28 In ae -way_of righteousness is =life And in the_pathway thereof there zs no death.
A WISE son heareth his father’s instruction : But a scorner heareth not re-
buke. 2 A? man shall_eat good by the_fruit_ of his mouth: But the_soul_of the ‘transgressors shall eat violence. 8 1He_that_keepeth his mouth +keep- eth his s life: But he_that_openeth_wide his lips shall_have destruction. ; 4 The_soul_of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing :
Proverss XIII.
But the_soul_of the =diligent shall_ be_made_fat. 5 A righteous man thateth lying But a ! wicked man MinSlouhisorrie) 1. lawl ess. and cometh_to_shame, - 6 Righteousness tkeepeth him that is p upright in the way: But /a wickedness a si the sinner. 7 There is that_pr maketh_himself_ rich, yet hath nothing: There is that_yr maketh_himself_ poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The_ransom_of a ‘man’s s life are} | his riches : 4 But the poor -heareth not rebuke. ° The_light_of the =righteous 're- joiceth : But the_lamp_of the l=wicked|z. shall_be_put_out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: But with the =well_advised is wis-
dom il Wealth gotten by vanity shall_be_ diminished : But he_that_gathereth by labour shall_increase. Ln a deferred maketh the heart sick : But when the desire cometh, it is a tree_of =life. 13 Whoso_despiseth the word shall_ be_destroyed : But he that_feareth the command- ment shall_be_rewarded. 14 The_law_of the_-wise ts a fountain_ of =life, To oF from the _ snares _ of
1 Good understanding 'giveth favour : But the_way_of ‘transgressors ts|t.
hard. 16 Every prudent man ‘dealeth with knowledge : But a fool Hayeth_open his folly. 17 A lwicked messenger 'falleth into |/. mischief: But a faithful ambassador is hhealth, po 18 Poverty and shame shall be to +him_that_refuseth instruction : But +he_that_regardeth reproof| shall_be_honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But 7¢ 7s abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He_that_walketh with wise men shall_be_wise : But a companion_of fools sshall_ be_destroyed. 21 Evil ‘pursueth sinners : But to «the =righteous good shall_ be_repayed. 2A good man Heaveth_an_inherit- ance to his sochildren’s sechil- dren : And the_wealth_of the -sinner 7s -laid_up for the -just. 23 Much food is in the_tillage_of the =poor : But there is that is destroyed for want_of judgment. 24 He ae -Spareth his rod hateth ae
his But nee that _loveth him chasteneth him betimes. %
496
PROVERBS XIII. 25.
.C. about
1000. lawless,
PROVERBS 1 4 EVERY wise woman
S0LOMON QNTINUED.
Jehovah.
j. Ch. 22. 3.
> The -righteous eateth to the_satis- fying_of his soul: But the_belly_of the!=wicked shall_ want.
*buildeth her house :
But the -foolish *plucketh_it_down with her hands 2 He_that_walketh in his uprightness feareth 4 the Lorp: But he that is perverse in his ways
+despiseth Him. 3 In the_mouth_of the -foolish is a rod_of pride : But the_lips_of the =wise shall_pre- serve them. 4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: a much increase is by the_ rength_of the ox.
5A caithtul witness will not lie: But a false witness will_utter lies. 6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and Jindeth ti not: But knowledge is easy unto ‘him_ that_understandeth. 7-Go from the_presence_of a foolish i was When thou perceivest not in him the_lips_of knowledge. | 8 The_wisdom_of the -prudent 7s to | understand his way : | But the_folly_of fools is deceit. 9 Fools ‘make a mock at vsin: But among the «=righteous there |
is «favour. | 10 The heart +knoweth this_own bit-_ terness ; And a stranger ‘doth not inter- | meddle_with his j Joy. | 11 The_house_of the /=wicked shall. / be_overthrown : But the_tetabernacle_of the ere | right shall_flourish. 2 There_is a way which_seemeth right unto a ‘man, sa — _end thereof are the_ ways_ C0) 13 Even in Etter the heart tis_sor- rowful ; And the_end_of that_mirth is heaviness. 14 The backslider in heart shall_be_ filled with his_own ways: And a good éman shall be satisfied from himself. 15 The simple tbelieveth every word : But the prudent man Hooketh_ well to his going. 16 A wise man feareth, and -departeth_ from evil : But the fool r+rageth, and +is_con- fident. 7 He that is soon angry ‘dealeth foolishly : te a ‘man_of wicked_devices tis_
ated, 18 The =simple inherit folly : But the =prudent ‘are_crowned with knowledge. 19 The =evil -bow before the =good ; And the !=wicked at the_gates_of the -righteous. 20 The -poor tis_hated even of his_ own neighbour: But the -rich hath many friends.
PROVERBS XV. 6.
21 He_that_ 7 Siege his neighbour asinnet But tk he_that_hath_ mercy_on the a=poor, =happy 7s he. 22 Do they not terr that_devise evil ? But lomercy and truth shall be to them_that_devise good. 33 Tn all labour there_'is profit : But the_talk_of the lips tendeth only to penury. %The_crown_of the =wise is their riches : But the_foolishness_of fools zs folly. > A true witness -delivereth souls : But a deceitful witness speaketh
lies. 26 In the_fear_of ‘the Lorp is strong confidence : And His schildren shall_have a place_of_refuge. 27 The_fear_of! the Lorn isa fountain of =life, To depart from the_snares_ofdeath. 28 In the_multitude_of —-people is the king’s honour : But in the_want_of —people is the_ destruction_of the prince. 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding : But he that ws hasty of spirit +exalteth folly. 80 A sound heart is the_=life_of the flesh : But envy the _rottenness_of the
bones. 31 He_that_oppresseth the -poor re- proacheth his Maker : But he_that_honoureth Him thath_ mercy_on the »-poor. *® The !-wicked ‘is_driven_away in his ¢ wickedness : But the -righteous hath_hope in his death. 33 Wisdom ‘resteth in the_heart_of him_that_hath_understanding : But that which is in the_midst_of fools tis_made_known. 34 Righteousness texalteth a nation: But sin is a reproach to any =peo-
ple. 35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant : Bat his wrath tis against him_ that_causeth_shame.
1 A SOFT answer 'turneth_away
wrath: But grievous words tstir_up anger. 2 The_tongue_of the =wise ‘useth knowledge aright : But the_mouth_of fools 'poureth_ out foolishness. 3 The_eyes_of Jthe Lord are in every place, o Beholding the =evil and the =good. 4A i wholesome tongue is a tree_of =life : But Gaps therein is a breach in the spirit. >A fool Fdespiseth his father’s in- struction : But he_that_regardeth reproof fis_ prudent. ®In the_house_of the -righteous is much treasure : Butinthe_revenues_of the !-wicked is trouble.
B.C. about 1000.
a Ps. 41. 1. h. he-that_
J. Jehovah.
&. SODS.
29. Ch. 19. 11.
i. is-gracious to. n, needy.
1. lawless, e. evil
34. Dent. 28. 13.
ea 2 Chr. 16.
= Jehovah. Lo. Observing. h. healing,
Heb. mar-
pee.
5. Eph. 6.1, me
7. lawless.
497
PROVERBS XV. 7.
B.C, about 1000. 7.1 Pet. 4.10.
8. Gen. 4. 3-5. la. lawless,
plural.
J. Jehovah.
1. lawless, singular.
11. Job 26. 6. Rey. 9, 11.
12. John 3. 20.
j jo ful, or gl:
14. Acts 17. ll.
™m. miser- able, or depressed. a. a good, or cheerful heart.
| portion. i. ish.
c. con- tention.
u. upright. rT. raisec_up.
ah, ahdahm.
h. heart. z. ish.
e. evil, Heb. rahng.
7 The_lips_of the knowledge : But the_heart_of the =foolish docth not so. 8 The_sacrifice_of the !«=wicked is an abomination to ! the Lorp: But the_prayer_of the =upright is His delight. 9 The_way_of the !-wicked is an abomination unto ! the Lorp : But Heoveth him_that_followeth_ after righteousness. 10 Correction is grievous unto him_ that_forsaketh the way : And he_that_hateth reproof shall_
=wise ‘disperse
die. 11h Hell and «destruction ave be-| fore 1the Lorp: How much more then the_hearts_! of the_s children_of «men? 122A scorner ‘loveth not one_that_ reproyeth him : Neither will_he_go unto the =wise. 13 A jmerry heart 'maketh_a_cheer- ful countenance: But by sorrow_of the heart the spirit ‘is_broken. 14 The _heart_of bhim_that_hath_un- derstanding tseeketh knowledge : But the_mouth_of fools Heedeth_ on foolishness, 15 All ihe-daye. of the m -afilicted are ev But «he_that_is_of_a_merry heart hath a continual feast. 16 Better zs little with the_fear_of Jthe Lorp Than great treasure and 4 trouble therewith. 17 Better 7s a apdinner_of herbs! where love is, Than a_ stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18.4 wrathful ¢ strife : But he that is slow to anger tap- peaseth strife. 19 The_way_of ihe slothful man is as a hedge_of thorns: But the_way_of the u=righteous is rmade_plain. 20 A wise son tmaketh a glad fa-
iman 'stirreth _ up
ther: But a foolish «hman despiseth his mother. 21 Folly zs joy to him that is desti- tute of / wisdom : But a ‘man _of understanding Hwalketh uprightly. 2 Without counsel purposes are_dis- appointed : But in the_multitude_of counsel- lors they tare_established. 23 A iman hath joy by the_answer_of his mouth : And a word spoken in itdue season, how good 1s it / 24 The_way_of =life is above to the u-wise, That he may_depart from ? hell beneath. 25 1 The Lorn will_destroy the_house_ of the =proud : | But He will_establish the_! border_ of the -widow. 26 The_thoughts_of the e-wicked ave an abomination to 7 the Lorp:
16
PROVERBS
But the words of the =pure are pleasant s words, 27 He_that_is_greedy of gain +trou-|s. say bleth his_own house ; — But ee that_hateth Ugifts shall_
liv 28 The_ Fim of the -righteous rstud- ieth to answer : 19. lewicked
But the_mouth_of the oureth_out evil_things. we Lorp @ far from the | =wick- But He shes the_prayer_of the
=righteo 30 The_ li light of the eyes trejoiceth the heart : And a good report tmaketh the bones fat. 31 The a +that_heareth the_reproof_ or= -Abideth among the =wis 82 He_that_refuseth « jsaieiecton ade- spiseth his_own soul: But he_that_ hearethreproofgetteth h understanding. 33 The_fear_of thes Lorp is the_ain- struction_of wisdom ; And before honour is humility.
THE_«preparations_ of the heart tina man, a And hosmanaees the tongue, is from ‘the Lorp. . 2 All the_ways_of aiman are clean in his_own eyes ; But ! ae ae sweigheth the|>’
spiri : 3 rom thy works unto ‘the And thy thoughts shall_be_estab- lished.
4 /The Lorp hath made all things for ) Himself : Yea, even the !-wicked for the_ day_of evil. . 5 Every_one that is proud in heart is an abomination to 4 the Lorp: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be_ae unpunished. 6 By /o mercy and truth iniquity tis_ at purged : And by the_fear_of 4 the Lorn men depart from evil. 7 When a iman’s ways please ! the Lorp, He 'maketh even his enemies to_ be_at_peace with him. 8 Better 7s a little with righteousness Than great revenues without right. *’ A aman’s heart 'deviseth his way: But / the Lord tdirecteth his steps. 10 A s divine_sentence is in the_lips_ of the king: His mouth ttransgresseth not in judgment. uA se weight and =balance are the Lonv’s: Ali the_weights_of the bag are His _ _ work, 12 Jt is an abomination to kings to commit ! wickedness : For the throne tis_established by righteousness. Righteous lips ave the_delight_of
kings ; And they Hove him_that_speaketh * right.
498
’
PROVERBS XVI. 14.
.C. about 1000.
ish. ig Sam. 23,
. Eccles, 7, 2,
. 1 Cor. 10. 2.
. or word, Jehovah.
. Eccles. 2. 10.
. John 4. 4; 17.3. John 5.20. . maketh- vise.
. Ps. 119.
03. Luke » 4. 32.
sayings.
|, 2 Thess. 3. 0-12,
12. ie-soul. ane that aboureth. . James 3. 16. a. man-of Belial (ish). perverse. . Sendeth_ orth.
: Luke 1. 6,
2. James 1, 9, 20.
Ch, 15, 17. ty
M4 The_wrath_of a king is as messen- gers_of death: ~ But a wise ¢ man will_pacify it. 145In the_light_of the king’s coun- tenance is =life ; And his favour 7s as a cloud_of the latter_rain. " 16 How much better ts zt to get wis- dom than gold ! And to get understanding rather to be_chosen than silver ! V7 The_highway-_of the =upright is to depart from eyil : He_that_keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 18 Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better it zs to be of a humble spirit with the =lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the =proud. 20 He_that_handletha ~matter wisely shall_find good : And whoso-trusteth in /the Lorp, =happy is he. 21 The wise in heart shall_be_called prudent : And the_sweetness_of the lips tin- creaseth learning. 2 Understanding is a wellspring_of =life unto him_that_hath it : But the _instruction_of fools is
folly. 23 The_heart_of the wise ™tteacheth his mouth, And taddeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant swords are as a honey- |
comb, Sweet to the soul, and ‘health to the bones. 25 There_is a way that seemeth right unto a? man, But the_end thereof are the_ways_ of death. 26 t He_that_laboureth laboureth for himself ; For his mouth tcrayeth it of him. 27 An maungodly ‘man -+diggeth_up evil: And in his lips theve ts as a burn- ing fire. 28 A pfroward ‘man setsoweth strife : And a whisperer separateth chief_ friends. 29 A violent ‘man fenticeth his neigh- bour, And ‘leadeth him into the way that is not good. 20 1Hfe_shutteth his eyes to devise fro- ward_things: Moying his lips he bringeth evil to_
pass. 81 Thehoary_head is a crown_of glory, If it *be_found in the_way_of right- eousness, 82 He that is slow to anger is better than the -mighty ; And +he_that_ruleth his spirit than he_that_taketh a city. 33 The lot tis_cast into the lap ; But the whole disposing thereof is of the Lorp.
BETTER ts a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,
Than a house full_of sacrifices with
strife.
PROVERBS XVII. 23.
2 A wise servant shall_have_rule over a son that_causeth_shame, And shall_have_part of the inherit- ance among the brethren. 3 The tining_pot is for xsilver, And the furnace for xgold : But J the Lorp +trieth the hearts. 4 A wicked_doer giveth_heed to false
ips ; And a liar giveth_ear to a naughty tongue. 5 Whoso _mocketh the proacheth his Maker : And he_that_is_glad at calamities shall not be_? unpunished. §sChildren’s schildren are the_ crown_of old_men ; And the_glory_of s children are their fathers. 7 Pecplient Uspeech becometh not a ool : Much less do lying -lips a prince. 8 A xgift 7s as a yprecious stone in the_eyes_of him_that_hath it : Whithersoever it tturneth, it--pros- pereth. 9 1He_that_covereth a transgression 4seeketh love; But +he_that_repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 10 A reproof tentereth more into a wise_man Than a hundred stripes into a fool. 1 An evilmantseeketh only rebellion: Therefore a cruel messenger shall_ be_sent against him. 12 Let a bear robbed_of_her_whelps meet a 7*man, Rather than a fool in his folly. 13 Whoso_rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house. 14 The_beginning_ofstrifeis as+when_ one_letteth_out =water : Therefore -leave_off xcontention, be- fore it -be_meddled with. 15 He_that_justifieth the la -wicked, And he-_that_condemneth the
=poor re-
*—just, Even they both ase abomination to J the Lorp. 16 Wherefore is there a price in the_ hand_of a fool to get wisdom, Seeing he hath no heart to it 2 WA xfriend +loveth at all times, And a brother tis_born for adversity 18 A aman void_of he understanding 4striketh hands, 3 And +becometh surety. in the_ presence_of his friend. 191He_loveth transgression +that_ loveth strife: And +he_that-exalteth his ¢ gate +seeketh destruction. 20 He _ that _hath_a_froward heart Hfindeth no good: And he_that_ hath _a_ perverse tongue 'falleth into mischief. 21 He_that_begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: And the_father_of a fool ‘hath no
Joy. 22 A merry heart 'doeth_good like a medicine : But a broken spirit 'drieth the bones, 23 A lu-wicked man ‘taketh a » gift out_of the bosom
B.C. about, 1000.
3. 1 Cor. 3.13.
J. Jehovah,
h. held- innocent. $8. SONS,
1. lip.
q. stone-of grace,
i. ish.
la. lawless. r. righteous.
Je Jehovah.
a, adahm, he. heart.
e. entrance.
23. Ex. 23. 8. Ta. lawless. b. or bribe.
499
PROVERBS XVII. 24.
B.C. about 10!
J. fine. r. righteous.
n. nobles.
27. James 3. 13-18,
a. ish,
q. quiet.
if
1. lawless.
i, ish.
8. Ch. 26, 22.
w. whisper- er, or slanderer.
8. self_in- sinuating- things (hithpael).
10. Ps, 18. 2. J. Jehovah,
se. set_on- high.
12. James 4. 6. 1 Pet. 5.
13. John 7. 51.
15. James 1. 5.
a, ahdahm.
To pervert the_ways_of judgment. 2t Wisdom 7s before him_that_hath understanding ; But the_eyes_of a fool are in the_ ends_of the earth. 2 A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her_that_bare
him. 26 Also to / punish the 7 -just 7s not good, Nor to strike » princes for equity. 27 1He_that_hath knowledge +spareth his words : And a ‘man_of understanding is of an 7 excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool,+when_he_holdeth_his_ peace, 'is_counted wise : And he_that_shutteth his lips 7s esteemed a man_of_understand- ing,
THROUGH desire a man, hay- ing_separated_himself, 'Seeketh and tintermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 A fool ‘hath no delight in under- standing, But that his heart may_discover_ itself. 8 When the !-wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, And with ignominy reproach. 4 The_words_of a ‘man’s mouth are as deep waters, And the_wellépring_of wisdom as a flowing brook. 5 It is not good to accept the_per- son_of the ! -wicked, To overthrow the -righteous in xjudgment. 6 A fool’s lips tenter into contention, And his mouth tcalleth for strokes. 7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the_snare_of his soul. ‘ 8 The_words_of a wtalebearer are as s wounds, And thep tgo_down_into the_inner- most_parts_of the belly. 9 He also that_is_slothful in his work 8 brother to him_that_is_a_great waster. 10 The_name-_of J the Lorp is a strong tower: The -righteous trunneth into it, and *is_se safe. 1 The rich_man’s wealth is his strong
city, And as a high wall in his_own con- ceit, 12 Before destruction the_heart_of éman tis_haughty, And before honour is humility. 13 He_that_answereth a matter before he theareth 7t, £t ts folly and shame unto him. 14 The_spirit_of a iman will_sustain his infirmity ; But a wounded spirit who tcan_ bear ? 16 The_heart_of the -prudent ‘getteth knowledge ; And the_ear_of the =wise tseeketh knowledge, 16 A aman’s gift 'maketh_room for im,
1
Proverss XIX.
And tbringeth him before great_|B.C.abo
men. | 1000. 17 He that is «first in his_own cause
seemeth r just ; * vil
But his neighbour cometh and
ssearcheth him.
18 The lot tcauseth contentions to_
cease ; And tparteth between the =mighty. 19 A brother t+offended is harder to|t. be won than a strong city : And their contentions wre like the_ bars_of a castle. 20 A iman’s belly shall_be_satisfled |i, with the_fruit_of his mouth ; And with the_increase_of his lips shall_he_be_filled. 21 Death and =life wre in the_power_ of the tongue : And they_that_love it shall eat the_ fruit thereof. 2 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favour of the Lorp. 23 T'he -poor tuseth intreaties ; But the -rich tanswereth roughly, 2% A iman that hath friends must shew_himself_friendly : And there_is a /4friend that stick-|7. lover. eth_closer than a brother.
BETTER is the -poor +that_walk-
eth in his integrity,
Than he that is perverse in his lips,
and is a fool,
2 Also, that the soul be without know-
ledge, 7¢ is not good ;
And he_that_hasteth with his feet
m asinneth. i
3 The_foolishness_of «man 'pervyert-
eth his way : a And his heart 'fretteth against ! the
Lor. 4 Wealth 'maketh many friends ; But the -poor tis_separated from his neighbour. 5 A false witness shall not be_ac un- punished, _ And he that ' speaketh lies shall not escape. 6 Many will_intreat the_favour_of the Uprince: And every_man is a *friend to m him that_giveth_gifts. 7 All the_brethren_of the -poor do_ hate him: How much_more do his friends go far from him ? He pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. 8 He_that_getteth wisdom loveth his_own soul : He _that _keepeth understanding shall_find good. ° A false witness shall not be_e un- punished, And he that 4 speaketh lies shall_ perish. 10 lw Delight is not seemly for a fool ; Much less for a servant to_have_ rule over princes. 11 The_discretion_of a «man defer- reth his anger ; And it is his glory to_pass_over a transgression. " 2 The king’s wrath és as the_roaring_ of a xlion;
500
2-ROVERBS XIX, 13.
C.about 1000,
James us
Jehovah.
Ch. 20. 13.
it. to put_ m.to-
ath ne
ot up th
ul, : :
ahdahm,
aman sh).
the dish.
But his favour is as dew upon the
grass. 13 A foolish son 7s the_calamity_of his father : And the_contentions_of a wife are a continual dropping. 14 House and riches are the_inherit- ance_of fathers: And a prudent wife is from ‘the
Lor. 15 Slothfulness 'casteth into a deep_ sleep ; And an hunger. 16 He_that_keepeth the command- ment keepeth his_own soul; But he_that_despiseth His ways shall_die. ‘7 He_that_hath_pity_upon the -poor lendeth unto J the Lorp; And that _ which _he _ hath _ given will_He_pay him again. 18-Chasten thy son while there_is hope, And ¢+et not thy soul spare for his erying. 19 A man_of_great wrath +shall_suffer punishment : For if thou deliver him, yet thou must_do_it_again. of een counsel, and «receive instruc-
idle soul shall - suffer _
That thou mayest_be_wise in thy latter_end. 21 There wre many devices in aiman’s heart ; Nevertheless the_counsel_of / the Lorp, that shall_stand. 2 The_desire_of a aman 7s his kind- ness ; And. ee poor_man is better than ,«a
23 The Ae of Jthe Lorp tendeth to =life : And he that hath it shall_abide satisfied ; He shall not be- visited _ with
evil. 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his 4xbosom,
And will not so_much_as bring it to his mouth again.
25 tSmite a scorner, and the -simple will_beware :
And -reprove one_that_hath_under- standing, and he will_understand knowledge.
°6 He_that_wasteth his father, and ‘chaseth_away /iis mother,
Is a son that_causeth— shame, and bringeth_reproach.
27 «Cease, my son, to hear the instruc- tion
That causeth to err from the_ s words_of knowledge.
28aAn ungodly witness 'scorneth judgment :
And the_mouth_of the 1=wicked ‘devoureth iniquity.
29 Judgments -are prepared for xscorners,
And stripes for the_back_of fools.
2 J xWINE its a mocker, Strong_drink 7s raging And whosoever +is_!deceiv: ca there- by tis not wise.
PROVERBS XX. 22.
2 The_fear_of a king is as the_roar- ing_of a ylion: Whoso proyvoketh_ him _to_anger sinneth against his_own soul. 3 Jt is an honour for a ‘man to_ cease from strife : But every fool will_be_meddling. 4The sluggard will not plough by reason_of the weold Therefore shall_he_beg in xharvest, and have nothing. 5 Counsel in the_heart_of ‘man is like =deep =water ; But a ‘man_of understanding will_ draw_it_out. 6 Most «men will_proclaim ‘every_ ‘one his_own goodness : But a faithful ‘man who 'can_find ? 7 The ~just man +walketh in his in-
tegrity : His schildren are =blessed after
him. 8 A king +that_sitteth in the_throne_ of judgment wisScattereth_away all evil with his eyes. 9 Who ‘can_say, “I -have_made my heart clean, Iam_pure from my sin?” 10 Divers weights, and divers mea- sures, Both of them are alike abomina- tion to ? the Lorp. 11 Even a child tis.known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. 2 The hearing ear, and the seeing
eye, 2 el eeocaO shath_made even both of t 13 FLove not sleep, lest thou ‘come_to_ poverty ; *Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be_satisfled_with bread. 14“Tt is bnaught, it is bnaught,” Fsaith the buyer : But when_he_is_gone_his_way, then he 'boasteth. 15 There is gold, and a multitude_of rubies : But the_lips_of knowledge ave a precious jewel. 16-Take his garment that is_surety for a stranger : And take a pledge_of him for a strange-woman. W7 Bread_of deceit is sweet to a iman; But afterwards his mouth shall_be_ filled with gravel. 18 Hvery purpose tis_established by ~ counsel ; And with w good_advice ‘make war. 19 He_that_goeth_about as a tale- bearer revealeth secrets : Therefore ‘meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. 20 Whoso_”curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall_be_put_out in ob- scure darkness. 21 An inheritance may be gotten_hast- ily at the beginning ; But the_end thereof shall not be_ blessed... 22 rere ‘thou, I will recompense evi
B.C. about 1000.
2. Ch. 19. 12.
y, young.
lion. i. ish.
w, winter,
6. Matt. 6. 2,
a. ahdahm,
8. sons, 8. Matt. 3. 12,
wi. or Win- noweth.
9. Ps, 51. 5- 10. 1 John 1. 8-10.
10. Ch, 11. 1. Mic. 6. 10, 11,
J. Jehovah.
12. Ex. 4. 11, Ps, 94. 9.
14. Matt. 5, b. bad,
15. Ch, 8. 11.
17. Ch, 9. 17, 18.
18. Luke 14. 31.
w. or wise- counsels.
20. Ley. 20. 9.
Matt. 15. 4. r. or reyil- eth.
22. Rom. 12. 17-21. arabes 5.
PROVERBS XX. 23.
B.C. about 1000.