Of sundry moral virtues, PROVERBS, XV. is perverse in his ways despiseth c | B. C. 1000. him. 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but d knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 7 Go from the presence of a fool-i ch. 1.31. ish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. h Ec 2.2. Je.2.19. k ch.4.26. 9 The wisdom of the prudent is to l ch. 16.6. understand his way: Lut the folly [m Ja. 1. 19. of fools is deceit. 9 Fools e make a mock at sin : but among the righteous there is favour. 10 The heart knoweth 1 his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. - 11 The house f of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end g thereof are the ways of death. 13 Even h in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. 14 The backslider i in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. 15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well k to his going. 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 17 He that is soon m angry dealeth foolishly and a man of wicked devices is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil n bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor o is hated even of his own neighbour: but 2 the rich hath inany friends. 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: butp he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. n Fs.49.14. Mal.4.3. o ch.19.7. many are the lovers of the rich. p Ps.41.1-3. Mat.25.34, &c. He.6.12. q Ec.7.18. v ch.29.11. 4 nations. (CHAP. 15.) belcheth, or, 2 The heal- c 1Ti.6.3. 22 Do they not err that devise evil? Jno.4.24. but mercy and truth shall be to them f Is.26.7. that devise good. 23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches but the foolishness of fools is folly. 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. 3 or, instruc tion. 8 ch.5.11, 12. h Job 26.6. and their contrary vices. 26 Ing the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. 29 Hes that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is 3 hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh but envy the rottenness of the bones. 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: t but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his u death. 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made v known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to 4 any people. 35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: w but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. CHAPTER XV. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools I poureth out foolishness. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 42 A wholesome c tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but d he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so 8 The e sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but hef loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10 3 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way and heg that hateth reproof shall die. 11 Hellh and destruction are beJno.21.17.fore the LORD: how much more Ac.1.24. then the hearts i of the children of men? 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but m by sorrow | of the heart the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of him that hath un-n derstanding seeketh knowledge : but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. a ch.22.5,13. p Ps.27.11. Is.35.8. and their contrary vices. CHAPTER XVI. THE 1 preparations a of the heart in man, and the answerb of the tongue, is from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 3 2 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. 4 The LORD hath made all things 15 All the days of the afflicted are 4 raised up as for himself: yea, even the wicked c evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 16 Better n is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith. a causey. 5 void of 17 Better is a dinner of herbs6 his season. where love is, than a stalled oxr Jno. 14.6. and hatred therewith. 18 A wrathful man stirreth upt Ps.37.30. s ch.6.16,18. strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. words of ness. u Is.5.8. for the day of evil. 5 Every one that is proud d in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be 3 unpunished. 6 By e mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fearf of the LORD men depart from evil. 7 Wheng a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousHab.2.9,10. ness, than great revenues without right. v 1 Pe.3.15. 19 The way of the slothful o man is as an hedge of thorns: butp the way of the righteous is 4 made plain. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 Folly is joy to him that is 5 des-x Jno. 15.3,4. titute of wisdom: but a man of 8 or, correcunderstanding walketh q uprightly. tion. 22 Without counsel purposes are 9 or, obeyeth. disappointed: but in the multitude 10 possesseth of counsellors they are established. 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in 6 due season, how good is it! an heart, y Ja.4.10. 24 The way r of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell (CHAP. 16.) beneath. 1 or, dis 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26 The thoughts s of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: butt the words of the pure are 7 pleasant words. posings. a ch.20.24. Je.10.23. 9 Ah man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 10 4 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 11 A i just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the 5 weights of the bag are his work. 12 It is an abomination to kings to commitwickedness: fork the throne is established by righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man b Mat. 10.19,will pacify it. 20. 2 Roll, 27 He u that is greedy of gain c Ro.9.22. troubleth his own house; but he d ch.8.13. that hateth gifts shall live. 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life: and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold? and to get un3 held inno-derstanding rather to be chosen than silver? 28 The heart of the righteous stu- cent. dieth to answer: v but the mouth of e Ps.85.10. the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. fch.14.27. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart and a good report i Le. 19.36. maketh the bones fat. 5 stones. 31 The ear w that heareth the re-k ch.29.14. proof of life abideth x among the wise. 32 He that refuseth 8 instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that 9 heareth reproof 10 getteth understanding. 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is y humility. ch.8.11.19. m ch. 10.9. or, under- wise. 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth m his soul. 18 Pride n goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 He that 6 handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22 Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it but the instruction of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise 7 teach Of sundry moral virtues, PROVERBS, XVII, XVIII. eth his mouth, and addeth learning | B. C. 1000. to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are as an honey-o Ps. 19.10. comb, o sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 25 There p is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. p ch.12.26. 8 The soul of him that. 9 boweth unto. and their contrary vices. 12 Let af bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. 13 Whosog rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore h leave off contention before it 26 8 He that laboureth laboureth 10 A man of be meddled with. for himself; for his mouth 9 craveth it of him. 27 10 An ungodly man diggeth up evil and in his lips there is as a burning fire. Belial. 11 sendeth forth. q Jon. 1.7. 28 A froward man 11 soweth strife: (CHAP. 17.) and a whisperer separateth chief |1 or, good friends. cheer. α Je. 17.10. 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into bch.14.31. the way that is not good. 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. 32 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 q is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. c Job 31.29. Ob.11-16. 2 held innocent. d Ps.127.5. 3 A lip of excellency. a lip of lying. 4 5 stone of cureth. more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times. f Ho.13.8. g Ps.55.12-15. 1⁄2 ch.20.3. i Ex.23.7. Is.5.23,24. 5 Whosob mocketh the poor re-8 proacheth his Maker: and he c that is glad at calamities shall not be 2 unpunished. k ch. 18.24. heart. Ja.3. 16. 9 The fro 10 6 Children's d children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. 7 3 Excellent speech becometh? not a fool: much less do 4 lying lips a prince. 8 A gift is as a 5 precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. 9 He that covereth a transgression 6 seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth veryfriends. 10 Ae reproof 7 entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. ward of m ch. 18. 14. 11 or, a cool. separateth cording to and inter in every 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion therefore a cruel messenger a ch.10.11. shall be sent against him. 15 Hei that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 17 A friend & loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18 A man void of 8 understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. 19 Hel loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 209 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mis. chief. 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 10 like a medicine: but a broken spirit m drieth the bones. 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 21 Wisdom n is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. 27 He that hath knowledge o spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of 11 an excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. CHAPTER XVIII. THROUGH 1 desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 3 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 a the well Of sundry moral virtues, PROVERBS, XIX. spring of wisdom as a flowing brook. B. C. 1000. De. 16. 19. 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for c Ec. 10.12. strokes. 7 A fool's mouth is his c destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a 2tale-bearer 3 are as wounds, d and they go down into the 4 innermost parts of the belly. 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 2 or, whis- 3 like as wounded. 4 chambers. 5 set aloft. 10 The name of the LORD is a f Lu. 14.11. strong tower:e the righteous run-6 returneth a neth into it, and is 5 safe. 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. word. g Jno.7.51. i ch. 15. 14. 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before fk Ge.27.41. honour is humility. 7 Mat. 12.37. 13 He that 6 answereth a matterg m Is.57.19. before he heareth it, it is folly and n ch. 19. 14. shame unto him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain (CHAP. 19.) his infirmity; but a wounded ha ch.28.6. spirit who can bear? 15 The heart of the prudent i getteth knowledge; and the ear of the1 held innowise seeketh knowledge. 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. cent. 2 a man of b ch.2.10-12. 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour | 4 or, prucometh and searcheth him. dince. 18 The lot causeth contentions to c ch. 16.32. cease, and parteth between the d Ho. 14.5. mighty? 19 A brotherk offended is harder e ch.27.15. to be won than a strong city: and f 2Co. 12.14. their contentions are like the bars g ch.18.22. of a castle. h 2Th.3.10. 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied; Lu. 10.28. with the fruit of his mouth; and k Ec.11.1. with the increase of his lips shall 2Co.9.6-9. he be filled. 21 Death and life are in the power 1 ch.23.13,14. 5 or, his deed. of the tongue : 7 and they that love it shall eat the fruit m thereof. 22 Whoson findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. 23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. 24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. or, to his de- him to die. add. m De.32.29. n ch.16.1.9. and their contrary viceS. | 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way and his heart fretteth against the LORD. 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 5 A false witness shall not be 1 unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 6 Many will entreat the favour of the prince and every man is a friend to 2 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 Heb that getteth 3 wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11 The 4 discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and c it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dewd upon the grass. 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: ande the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 14 House ƒ and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife a is from the LORD. 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle h soul shall suffer hunger. 16 Hei that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 17 Hek that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and 5 that which he hath given will he pay him again. is hope, and let not thy soul spare 18 Chasten thy son while there 6 for his crying. 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that m thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21 There are many devices in a Job 23.13. man's heart; nevertheless, n the Ps.33.10,11. counsel of the LORD, that shall Is.14.26,27. stand. Of sundry moral virtues, and their contrary vices. 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. PROVERBS, XX, XXI. 23 The o fear of the LORD tendeth | B. C. 1000. 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 bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will 8 beware o 1Ti.4.8. be cunning. 9 A witness of Belial. Ho.4.8. and reprove one p Job 15.16. that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 289 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and p the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 29 Judgments are prepared for g scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. q Is.29.20. Ho.4.11. b ch.16.32. 16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 17 Bread of 5 deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with m good advice make war. 19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that 6 flattereth with his lips. 20 Whoso curseth his father or his 1 or, winter.mother, his 7 lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. c ch.19.15. d Mat.6.2. 2 or, bounty. e Lu. 18.8,11. 2Ch.6.36. 1Jno.1.8. INE a is a mocker, strong ƒ 2Sa.23.4. drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 3 It is an honour b for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 3 a stone and a stone. h De.25.13. and an 4 The sluggard will not plough by reason of the cold; therefore ci Ps.94.9. shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. 5 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 6 Most men will proclaim d every one his own 2 goodness; bute a faithful man who can find? 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scatterethƒ away all evil with his eyes. 9 Whog can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? k Ro. 12.11. deceit. n Je.10.23. 9 or, lamp. 21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil: but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and 8 a false balance is not good. 24 Man's n goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? 25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. 26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 27 The spirit of man is the 9 candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. 29 The glory of young men is their strength and the beauty of old men is the gray head. 30 The blueness of a wound 10 cleanseth away evil: so do stripes o the inward parts of the belly. CHAPTER XXI. Tof Lohn, as the rivers of HE king's heart is in the hand water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 Every way of a man is right in 10 3 Divers h weights, and 4 divers 10 is a purg his own eyes: but the LORD ponmeasures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. dereth the hearts. 3 Toa do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 1 An high look, and a proud heart, and the 2 ploughing of the wicked, is sin. 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 6 The b getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. |