CHAPTER X. B. C. B. C. cir. 1000. cir. 1000. ch. 23.30. Es. 7. 8. 25. b ver. 2. shall be 27. i Mat.7.6. 16. mch.6.13. in ver. 8. 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 11 "For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. 13 TPA foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. 14 For she sitteth at the door 5. Mat. 13. 12. shall be their contrary vices 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just, but hviolence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: kbut fa prating fool shall fall. 91 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his waysshall be known. 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: "but a prating fool shall fall. 11 "The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but P violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of funderstanding. 14 Wise men lay up knowledge 9ch.17.9. but "the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. P Ps. 107. 27. † Heb. 8ch.18. 7. & 21. 23. heart. Job, 35. 6,7.ch.16. t 26. P ch.7.11. Job 31. 24. Ps.52. 7. ch. 18. 11.1Ti. 6. ch.20.17. Heb. of 22. secrecies. ch.14. 9. teh.2. 18. & 15. 21. & 7. 27. b Job 15. a ch. 15. 21 20. & 17. 21, 25. & From this chapter to the five and twen- 29. 3, 15. 14, 15. 19. 13. & tieth are sundry observations of mo- bps.49.6, Ps.37.9, ral virtues, and their contrary vices. &c. ch. 10. THE proverbs of Solomon. A 11. 4. Lu. wise son maketh a glad fa- 12. 19, 20. Ps. 15. 5. ther: but a foolish son is the Da.4.27. Mat.7.24, heaviness of his mother. d Ps. 10. 25. & 16. CHAPTER X. 15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. 16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. 17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof lerreth. 18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and "he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart.of the wicked is little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want tof wisdom. 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom., shall come upon him: but the 24 b The fear of the wicked, it desire of the righteous shall be granted. 25 As the whirlwind passeth, dso is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 27 The fear of the LORD iprolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the hex& 21.5. 112. 10. pectation of the wicked shall ch.12. 4. ch. 11. 7. perish. &17.2. & iPs. 1. 6. 29 The way of the LORD is & 37. 20. strength to the upright: ibutde † Heb. Or, the addeth. 3 d The LORD will not suffer wicked 5 Job 15. the soul of the righteous to fa- for their 32, 33. & mish: but he casteth away the wicked- 22.16. Ps. substance of the wicked. ness. 55.23. Ec. 4 "He becometh poor that deal- ch. 12. 7. 17. eth with a slack hand: but the 24. & 19. h Job 8. hand of the diligent maketh rich. 5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. 31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the fro- IPs.37.30. ward tongue shall be cut out. † Heb. 32 The lips of the righteous fro know what is acceptable: but wardthe mouth of the wicked speak-nesses. eth †frowardness. A CHAPTER XI. 20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. ch. 16. 5. 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but 'the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. t Ps. 112. T Heb. FALSE balance is abom-25. 13:16. "Ro.2. 8, ination to the LORD: but fa 16. ch. 16. just weight is his delight. 2 b When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 4 dRiches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness de livereth from death. 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but ftransgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. 8 h The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 9 An ihypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. 10 k When it goeth well with the righteous the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 12 He that is tvoid of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13 A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faith- 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that Soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 11. & 20. 9. 9. Ps. 112. Heb. of deceit. 7,8, 9, 10. † Heb. a Heb. perfect The soul 33. & 16. 12. Da. 4. 6. d Mt. 5. 7. 30, 31. 18. 16. & 10.2. 24. P. 52. 8. ch. 10. 28. h ch. 21. 17. 18. 21.1 Ti. 6. ePs. 1. 3. Job 8.13. &52.8. & Es.8.15. 92.12,&c. ch.28. 12, Je. 17. 8. 28. fEc.5. 16 Da.12.3. destitute 1Co.9.19, 16.ch. 20. † Heb. 19. Heb. being a taketh. h Je. 25. 29.1 Pe.. 17, 18. h.8. 35. 1,&c. che ch. 31. shall be 30. 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which 23 The desire of the righteous fis without discretion. is only good: but the expectation of the wicked "is wrath. 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be 25 good procureth favour: but he 28 d He that trusteth in his rich- 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and she that twinneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the WHOSO loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wick ed devices will he condemn. to her husband: but she that 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. † Heb. e servant, is better than he that B. C. honoureth himself, and lacketh cir. 1000. bread. 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the 4 tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he De. 25. Or, IGE.3. 19. B. C. their contrary vices. keepeth his life: but he that cir. 1003. openeth wide his lips shall have ch.10.4. destruction. d 4 d The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. that followeth vain persons is m ch. 6. ch.11.3, 6 Righteousness keepeth him void of understanding. 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit., 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: "but the just shall come out of trouble. 14 PA man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: "and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. 32. 1 Or, the trans- 5,6. † Heb. sin. that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. fch. 12. 9. 7 f There is that maketh him. selfrich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 5 Job 18. 5.6. & 21. 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. known: but a prudent man co-ls.3. 10. & 20. 21. 16 "A fool's wrath is fpresently vereth shame. 11. 17 He that speaketh truthch. 3. 7. ↑ Heb. sheweth forth righteousness: but Lu. 18.11. with the 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 es-tch. 14. tablished for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. 21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 25 b Heaviness in the heart man maketh it stoop: but good word maketh it glad. 11. i ver. 19. 16. ups.57.4. 5. Or, &59.7. & 64. 3. shall be leh. 10.11. & 14. 27. Ps.52.5. & 16. 22. ch. 19. 9. m 2Sa.22. 6. 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom. shall be diminished: but he that 11 h Wealth gotten by vanity gathereth by labour shall in crease. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 13 Whoso despiseth the word feareth the commandment||shall shall be destroyed: but he that be rewarded. 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool flayeth open his folly. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but "fa faithful ambassador is health. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but Phe that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools t shall be destroyed. 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous, good shall be repaid. 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judginent. 24 "He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth Ps. 34. him chasteneth him betimes. 10.&37.3. 25 The righteous eateth to the 13. & 29. but a 1 Sa. 2. 25. ch. 12. 14. Ps.39.1. ch. 21.23. Ja. 3.2. 15, 17. scorner heareth not rebuke. 2bA man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth 10 The heart knoweth this own bitterness; and a stranger doth Heb. not intermeddle with his joy. 11 b The house 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 k the end thereof are the ways ofdeath. 13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. of his bMat. 24. 45, 47. aJu. 8. 1, 2,3.ch.25. 15. bl Sa. 25. 10, &c. 8.1 Ki. 12. 13, 14, 16. ver. 28. ch.12. 23. soul. h Job 15. ich.16.25. kRo.6.21. 1ch. 5. 4. Ec. 2. 2. mch.1.31. 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man shall be satisfied & 12. 14. from himself. 15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 16 "A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor is hated even of & 13. 16. † Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth. d Job 34. 21. ch.5. 21.Je. 16. 17. & 32. 19. He. 4. 13. " ch.22.3. ↑ Heb. The their contrary vices. 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 tolly. 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. 26 In the fear of the LORD 28 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 destruc tion of the prince. 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is thasty 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: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked is driven away righteous hath hope in his death. in his wickedness: but the 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding. but "that which is in the midst of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach † to any people. 35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. CHAPTER XV. SOFT answer turneth away A wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3 dThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4 t A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness healing therein is a breach in the spirit. of the 5 "A fool despiseth his father's tongue. instruction: but he that regardch.10.1. eth reproof is prudent. fch.13.18. 6 In the house of the righteous v. 31, 32. is much treasure: but in the re8 ch. 21. venues of the wicked is trouble. 27.&28.9.7 The lips of the wise disperse Is.1.11.& knowledge: but the heart of the 61.8.&66. foolish doeth not so. 3..Je.6.20. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked his own neighbour: but † the "ch. 19.7. & 7. 22. is an abomination to the LORD rich hath many friends. 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: Pbut he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. 23 In all labour there is profit: Am.5.22. but the prayer of the upright is h ch. 21. his delight. 21.1 Ti. 6. ↑ Heb. many are the lovers of the rich. P P8.41.1. Or, In struc & 112. 9. tion. ilKi.228 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10 Correction is igrievous unto him that forsaketh the way: Moral virtues, and and the that hateth reproof shall die. 11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 12 "A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 13 "A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but Pby sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18 'A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. CHAPTER XVI. B. C. B. C. Ps.139.8. Heb. 3. Je. 10.23. Or. ch.17.22 dispos Pch.12.25 ings. their contrary vicea 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction of wisdom; and "before honour is humility. 33 "The fear of the LORD is the THE CHAPTER XVI. HE preparations of the heart in man, band the answer 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 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. b Mat.10. ch.17.22 19, 20. 4 The LORD hath made all Ch.21.2. things for himself: "yea, even d1Sa.16.7 the wicked for the day of evil. heart is an abomination to the Ps.37.5. 5 Every one that is proud in LORD: i though haud join in hand, he shall not be funpunished. Ps.37.16 & 55. 22. teh.26.21. a ch.22.5. 19 "The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous tist Heb. made plain. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. is 5 Job 21. 30. Ro. 9. 22. beh.6.17. & 8. 13. ich.11.21. †Heb. held innocent. k Dat.4.27 Lu.11.41. lch.14.16. Ps. 37. 16. ch.15. raised up as a causey. ch. 10.1. & 29. 3. 16. ch.11.14 19. 21. 21 Folly is joy to him that is fdestitute of wisdom: "but a man of understanding walketh† uprightly.. 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and ba word spoken tin due season, how good! is it! 24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD; but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous istudieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 The LORD is far from the wicked but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. in his "vr.l.ch. Ps37.23. Pr. 20. 24 Je. 10.23. † Heb. Divination. & 20. 18. stones. 6 kBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righte ousness, than great revenues without right. 9 "A man's heart deviseth his way: "but the LORD directeth his steps. 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 11 PA just weight and balance are the LORD'S: tall the weights of the bag are his work. 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righte ousness. 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 will pacify it. ch.25.5. countenance is life; and this fa15 In the light of the king's & 29. 14. ch.14.35 Vour is "as a cloud of the latter & 22. 11. rain. Ps.37.30 ch.19.12. P.6.5. fch.6.16, 6.&146.9. 18. & 20.2. 16 How much better is it to antness. 1. ch. 8. under 1 Ps. 145. standeth 2 Ps.2.12. &34.8. & 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the loway, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and who30. 18.Je. 80 trusteth in the LORD, happy 17. 7. is he. 31 The ear that heareth them ver. 5. 125. 1. Is. |