The Emphasised Bible
also called Rotherham Version
1902 by Joseph Rotherham
Pro 1:1 ¶ The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, King of Israel:
Pro 1:2 For the knowledge of wisdom and correction, for discerning the sayings of intelligence;
Pro 1:3 For receiving the correction of prudence, righteousness and justice, and equity;
Pro 1:4 For giving To the simple shrewdness, To the young man, knowledge and discretion.
Pro 1:5 A wise man, will hear, and will increase learning, and a, discreet man, wise counsels, will acquire,
Pro 1:6 By gaining discernment of proverb, and satire, the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Pro 1:7 ¶ The reverence of Yahweh, is the beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and correction, the foolish have despised.
Pro 1:8 Hear, my son, the correction of thy father, and do not reject the instruction of thy mother;
Pro 1:9 For, a wreath of beauty, shall they be to thy head, and chains of ornament, to thy neck.
Pro 1:10 ¶ My son, if sinners entice thee, do not consent.
Pro 1:11 If they say––Come with us,––Let us lie in wait for blood, Let us watch in secret for him who is needlessly innocent;
Pro 1:12 Let us engulf them, like hades, alive, While in health, like them who are going down to the pit;
Pro 1:13 All costly substance, shall we find, We shall fill our houses with spoil;
Pro 1:14 Thy lot, shalt thou cast into our midst, One purse, shall there be, for us all.
Pro 1:15 My son, do not walk in the way with them, Withhold thy foot from their path.
Pro 1:16 For, their feet, to mischief, do run, and haste to the shedding of blood.
Pro 1:17 Surely, in vain, is spread the net, in the sight of aught that hath wings!
Pro 1:18 Yet, they, for their own blood, lie in wait, They watch in secret for their own life.
Pro 1:19 Such are the ways of every one that graspeth with greed, The life of the owners thereof, it taketh away!
Pro 1:20 ¶ Wisdom, in the open place, soundeth forth, in the broadways, she raiseth her voice;
Pro 1:21 At the head of bustling streets, she crieth aloud,––at the openings of the gates in the city––her sayings, she doth utter:––
Pro 1:22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and, scoffers, in scoffing, delight them? and, dullards, hate knowledge?
Pro 1:23 Will ye turn, at my reproof? Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit, I will make known my words to you.
Pro 1:24 Because I called, and ye refused, I stretched out my hand, and no one regarded;
Pro 1:25 But ye dismissed all my counsel, and, to my rebuke, would not yield,
Pro 1:26 I also, at your calamity, will laugh, I will mock, when cometh your dread;
Pro 1:27 When cometh as a crashing your dread, and, your calamity, as a storm–wind, overtaketh, when there come upon you, distress and anguish.
Pro 1:28 Then, will they call me, but I will not answer, they will seek me diligently, but shall not find me.
Pro 1:29 Because they hated knowledge, and, the reverence of Yahweh, did not choose;
Pro 1:30 Consented not to my counsel, disdained all my rebuke,
Pro 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and, with their own counsels, be filled.
Pro 1:32 For, the turning away of the simple, will slay them,––and, the carelessness of dullards, will destroy them.
Pro 1:33 Whereas, he that hearkeneth unto me, shall dwell safely, and be at rest, without dread of misfortune.
Pro 2:1 ¶ My son, if thou wilt receive my sayings, and, my commandments, wilt treasure up by thee;
Pro 2:2 So that thou direct, unto wisdom, thine ear, bend thy heart, unto understanding;
Pro 2:3 Yea if, for understanding, thou cry aloud, for knowledge, utter thy voice;
Pro 2:4 If thou seek her as silver, and, like hid treasure, thou search for her,
Pro 2:5 Then, shalt thou understand the reverence of Yahweh, and, the knowledge of God, shalt thou find.
Pro 2:6 For, Yahweh, giveth wisdom, out of his mouth, knowledge and understanding;
Pro 2:7 Yea he treasureth, for the upright, safety, A shield [is he] to them who walk in integrity,
Pro 2:8 To him that observeth the paths of justice, yea, the way of his men of lovingkindness, he doth guard.
Pro 2:9 Then, shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, and equity––every noble course.
Pro 2:10 ¶ When wisdom entereth thy heart, and, knowledge, to thy soul, is sweet,
Pro 2:11 Discretion, shall watch over thee, understanding, shall preserve thee:––
Pro 2:12 To rescue thee from the way of the wrongful, from the man that speaketh perverse things;
Pro 2:13 From them who forsake the paths of rectitude, to walk in the ways of darkness;
Pro 2:14 Who rejoice to do wrong, exult in the perversities of the wrongful;
Pro 2:15 Whose paths, are twisted, and they are tortuous in their tracks:
Pro 2:16 To rescue thee, from the woman that is a stranger, from the female unknown, who with her speeches seduceth;
Pro 2:17 Who forsaketh the friend of her youth, and, the covenant of her God, hath forgotten;
Pro 2:18 For she hath appointed, unto death, her house, and unto the shades, her courses;
Pro 2:19 None who go in unto her, come back, neither attain they unto the paths of life:
Pro 2:20 To the end that thou walk in the way of good men, and, the paths of the righteous, that thou observe.
Pro 2:21 For, the upright, shall abide on the earth,––and, the men of integrity, shall remain therein;
Pro 2:22 But, the lawless, out of the earth, shall be cut off, and, traitors, shall they tear away therefrom.
Pro 3:1 ¶ My son, mine instruction, do not thou forget, and, my commandment, let thy heart observe;
Pro 3:2 For, length of days and years of life, and blessedness, shall they add to thee.
Pro 3:3 Lovingkindness and faithfulness, let them not forsake thee,––bind them, upon thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart:
Pro 3:4 So find thou favour and good repute, in the eyes of God and man.
Pro 3:5 Trust thou in Yahweh, with all thy heart, and, unto thine own understanding, do not lean:
Pro 3:6 In all thy ways, acknowledge him, and, he, will make straight thy paths.
Pro 3:7 ¶ Do not become wise in thine own eyes, revere Yahweh, and avoid evil:
Pro 3:8 Healing, shall it be to thy body, and refreshing, to thy bones.
Pro 3:9 Honour thou Yahweh, with thy substance, and with the firstfruit of all thine increase;
Pro 3:10 So shall thy storehouses be filled with plenty, and, with new wine, shall thy vats overflow.
Pro 3:11 The, chastening of Yahweh, my son, do not reject, nor loathe his rebuke;
Pro 3:12 For, whom Yahweh loveth, he correcteth, he causeth pain to the son in whom he delighteth.
Pro 3:13 ¶ How happy the man who hath found wisdom, and the man who draweth forth understanding,
Pro 3:14 For better is her merchandise, than the merchandise of silver, yea, than gold, her increase;
Pro 3:15 More precious, is she, than corals, yea, none of thy delightful things, doth equal her:
Pro 3:16 Length of days, is in her right hand, in her left, are riches and honour;
Pro 3:17 Her ways, are ways of pleasantness, and, all her paths, are peace;
Pro 3:18 A tree of life, is she, to them who secure her,––and, they who hold her fast, are every one to be pronounced happy.
Pro 3:19 Yahweh, in wisdom, founded the earth, establishing the heavens with understanding;
Pro 3:20 By his knowledge, the resounding deeps were burst open, and, the skies, drop down dew.
Pro 3:21 ¶ My son, let them not depart from thine eyes, guard thou counsel, and purpose:
Pro 3:22 So shall they become life to thy soul, and an adorning to thy neck;
Pro 3:23 Then, shalt thou walk securely in thy way, and, thy foot, shall not stumble;
Pro 3:24 When thou sittest down, thou shalt have no dread, yea thou shalt lie down, and sweet shall be thy sleep.
Pro 3:25 Be not thou afraid of sudden dread, nor of the desolation of the lawless, when it cometh.
Pro 3:26 For, Yahweh, will be in all thy ways, and will keep thy foot from the snare.
Pro 3:27 ¶ Withhold not good from them who ask it, when it is in power of thy hand to do it:
Pro 3:28 Do not say to thy neighbour, Go and come again, and tomorrow I will give, when thou hast it by thee.
Pro 3:29 Devise not against thy neighbour an injury, seeing that, he, dwelleth securely by thee.
Pro 3:30 Contend not with a man without cause, if he hath dealt thee no wrong.
Pro 3:31 Do not thou envy the man of violence, neither choose thou any of his ways;
Pro 3:32 For, an abomination to Yahweh, is the tortuous man, but, with the upright, he is intimate.
Pro 3:33 The curse of Yahweh, is in the house of the lawless one, but, the home of the righteous, he blesseth.
Pro 3:34 Though at scoffers he scoffeth, yet, to the humbled, he granteth favour.
Pro 3:35 Honour, shall the wise inherit,––but, as for dullards, shame shall carry them away.
Pro 4:1 ¶ Hear, ye sons, the correction of a father, and attend, that ye may know understanding.
Pro 4:2 For, good teaching, have I given you, mine instruction, do not ye forsake.
Pro 4:3 For, a son, became I to my father, tender and most precious in the sight of my mother.
Pro 4:4 So he taught me, and said to me––Let thy heart, lay hold of my words, Keep my commandments and live!
Pro 4:5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding, Do not forget, neither decline thou from the sayings of my mouth.
Pro 4:6 Do not forsake her, and she will guard thee,––love her and she will keep thee.
Pro 4:7 The principal thing, is wisdom, acquire thou wisdom, With all thine acquisition, acquire thou understanding.
Pro 4:8 Exalt her, and she will set thee on high, she will bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her:
Pro 4:9 She will give for thy head, a wreath of beauty, A crown of adorning, will she bestow upon thee.
Pro 4:10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and they will multiply to thee the years of life.
Pro 4:11 In the way of wisdom, have I taught thee, I have guided thee in tracks of uprightness.
Pro 4:12 When thou walkest, thy step shall not be hemmed in, and, if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Pro 4:13 Take fast hold of correction, let her not go,––keep her, for, she, is thy life.
Pro 4:14 ¶ Upon the path of the lawless, do not thou enter, and do not advance in the way of the wicked:
Pro 4:15 Avoid it, do not pass thereon––turn from it, and depart.
Pro 4:16 For they sleep not, unless they can do mischief,––They rob themselves of their sleep, if they cannot cause someone to stumble,
Pro 4:17 For they consume bread gotten by lawlessness, and, wine obtained by violence, they drink.
Pro 4:18 But, the path of the righteous, is as the light of dawn,––going on and brightening, unto meridian day.
Pro 4:19 The way of the lawless, is like darkness, they know not, at what they stumble.
Pro 4:20 ¶ My son, to my words, attend, to my sayings, incline thou thine ear;
Pro 4:21 Let them not depart from thine eyes, keep them in the midst of thy heart;
Pro 4:22 For, life, they are, to them who find them,––and, to every part of one’s flesh, they bring healing.
Pro 4:23 Above all that must be guarded, keep thou thy heart, for, out of it, are the issues of life.
Pro 4:24 Remove from thee, perverseness of mouth, and, craftiness of lips, put far from thee.
Pro 4:25 Let, thine eyes, right onward, look,––and, thine eyelashes, point straight before thee.
Pro 4:26 Make level the track of thy foot, that, all thy ways, may be directed aright:
Pro 4:27 Decline not, to the right hand or to the left,––Turn away thy foot from wickedness.
Pro 5:1 ¶ My son, to my wisdom, attend, and, to mine understanding, incline thou thine ear:
Pro 5:2 That thou mayest preserve discretion,––and, as for knowledge, that thy lips may guard it.
Pro 5:3 For, with sweet droppings, drip the lips of her that is a stranger, and, smoother than oil, is her mouth;
Pro 5:4 But, the latter end of her, is bitter as wormwood, sharp, as a two–edged sword!
Pro 5:5 Her feet, are going down to death,––on hades, will her steps take firm hold.
Pro 5:6 Lest, the path of life, she should ponder, her tracks have wandered she knoweth not [whither].
Pro 5:7 Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken unto me, and do not turn away from the sayings of my mouth.
Pro 5:8 Keep far from her thy way, and do not go near the opening of her house:
Pro 5:9 Lest thou give, to other men, thy vigour, and thy years, to him that is cruel:
Pro 5:10 Lest strange men, be well fed, by thy strength, and, thy toils, be in the house of the alien.
Pro 5:11 So shalt thou grieve in thy latter end, in the failing of thy flesh and of thy healthy condition;
Pro 5:12 And thou shalt say––How I hated correction! and, reproof, my heart disdained;
Pro 5:13 Neither hearkened I to the voice of my teachers, nor, to my instructors, inclined I mine ear:
Pro 5:14 Soon was I in all evil, in the midst of convocation and assembly.
Pro 5:15 ¶ Drink thou water out of thine own cistern, and flowing streams out of the midst of thine own well.
Pro 5:16 Let not thy fountains, flow over, abroad, in the streets, dividings of waters:
Pro 5:17 Let them be for thyself, alone, and not for strangers with thee.
Pro 5:18 Let thy well–spring be blessed,––and get thy joy from the wife of thy youth:––
Pro 5:19 A loving hind! a graceful doe! let, her bosom, content thee at all times, and, in her love, mayst thou stray evermore.
Pro 5:20 Wherefore, then, shouldst thou stray, my son, with a strange woman? or embrace the bosom of a woman unknown?
Pro 5:21 For, before the eyes of Yahweh, are the ways of a man,––and, all his tracks, doth he consider:
Pro 5:22 His own iniquities, shall entrap him with the lawless, and, by the cords of his own sin, shall he be seized.
Pro 5:23 He, shall die, for lack of discipline, and, by the abounding of his perversity, shall he be lost.
Pro 6:1 ¶ My son, if thou have become surety for thy neighbour,––have struck for a stranger thy hands,
Pro 6:2 Thou hast been snared by the sayings of thy mouth,––thou hast been caught by the sayings of thy mouth.
Pro 6:3 Do this then, my son, and deliver thyself, When thou hast come into the hand of thy neighbour, Go, haste thee, and urge thy neighbour;
Pro 6:4 Do not give sleep to thine eyes, or slumber to thine eyelashes;
Pro 6:5 Deliver thyself, as a gazelle out of the hand, and as a bird, out of the hand of the fowler.
Pro 6:6 ¶ Go to the ant, thou sluggard, observe her ways, and be wise;
Pro 6:7 Which, having no harvest, scribe, or ruler,
Pro 6:8 Prepareth, in the summer, her food, hath collected, in the harvest, her sustenance.
Pro 6:9 How long, O sluggard, wilt thou lie? how long ere thou rise from thy sleep?
Pro 6:10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest:––
Pro 6:11 So shall come in, as a highwayman, thy poverty, and, thy want, as one armed with a shield.
Pro 6:12 ¶ An abandoned man, a man of iniquity, [is he] who––goeth on in perversity of mouth;
Pro 6:13 Winketh with his eyes, speaketh with his foot, pointeth with his fingers;
Pro 6:14 [Hath] perverse things in his heart, deviseth mischief on every occasion, strifes, he sendeth forth.
Pro 6:15 For this cause, suddenly cometh his doom, in a moment, shall he be torn in pieces and there be no mending.
Pro 6:16 These six things, doth Yahweh hate, yea, seven, are the abomination of his soul:––
Pro 6:17 Eyes that are lofty, a tongue that is false, and hands shedding innocent blood;
Pro 6:18 A heart contriving iniquitous devices, feet hasting to run into mischief;
Pro 6:19 One that uttereth lies––a false witness, and one sending forth strifes between brethren.
Pro 6:20 ¶ Observe thou, my son, the commandment of thy father, and do not decline from the instruction of thy mother:
Pro 6:21 Bind them upon thy heart continually, fasten them upon thy neck;
Pro 6:22 When thou walkest abroad, it shall guide thee, when thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee, when thou wakest, it shall speak to thee:
Pro 6:23 For, a lamp, is the commandment, and, the instruction, a light, and, the way of life, are the reproofs of correction:
Pro 6:24 To keep thee from the wicked woman, from the flattery of the tongue of her that is a stranger.
Pro 6:25 Do not covet her beauty, in thy heart, neither let her take thee, by her eyelashes;
Pro 6:26 Because, for the sake of an impure woman, [a man may be brought] even to a cake of bread,––and, a man’s wife, for a precious soul, may hunt!
Pro 6:27 Can a man snatch up fire in his bosom, and, his clothes, not be burned?
Pro 6:28 Or can a man walk upon hot coals, and, his feet, not be burned?
Pro 6:29 So, he that goeth in unto his neighbour’s wife, no man shall be guiltless who toucheth her!
Pro 6:30 Men despise not a thief, when he stealeth, to satisfy his appetite, because he is famished;
Pro 6:31 Yet, if found, he must pay back sevenfold, All the substance of his house, must he give:
Pro 6:32 He that committeth adultery with a woman, lacketh sense, A destroyer of his own life, is he that doeth it;
Pro 6:33 Smiting and shame, shall he find, and, his reproach, shall not be wiped out;
Pro 6:34 For, jealousy, is the rage of a man, nor will he spare, in the day of avenging;
Pro 6:35 He will not look, at any ransom, neither will he consent, though thou increase the bribe.
Pro 7:1 ¶ My son, keep my sayings, and, my commandments, treasure by thee;
Pro 7:2 Keep my commandments and live, and mine instruction, as the pupil of thine eye;
Pro 7:3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them, on the tablet of thy heart;
Pro 7:4 Say unto wisdom, My sister, thou! and, an acquaintance, call thou, understanding:
Pro 7:5 That thou mayest be kept, from the woman that is a stranger, from the female unknown, who, with her speeches, doth flatter.
Pro 7:6 ¶ For, in the window of my house, through my lattice, I looked out;
Pro 7:7 And saw among the simple ones, discerned among the youths, A young man lacking sense;
Pro 7:8 Passing through the street, near her corner, and, on the way to her house, he sauntered along;
Pro 7:9 In the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the midst of the night, and the gloom;
Pro 7:10 And lo! a woman, came to meet him, attired as one unchaste, of a wily heart.
Pro 7:11 Boisterous, is she, and rebellious, In her house, abide not her feet;
Pro 7:12 Now outside, now in the broadways, and, near every corner, she lieth in wait:
Pro 7:13 So she caught him, and kissed him, and, embolding her face, she said to him:
Pro 7:14 Peace–offerings, are by me, today, have I paid my vows;
Pro 7:15 For this cause, came I forth to meet thee, to seek diligently thy face, and I have found thee:
Pro 7:16 Coverlets, have I spread on my couch of pleasure, dark–hued stuffs, of the yarn of Egypt;
Pro 7:17 I have sprinkled my bed, with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon:
Pro 7:18 Come! let us take our fill of endearments, until morning, let us delight ourselves with caresses;
Pro 7:19 For the husband is not in his house, he hath gone on a journey afar;
Pro 7:20 A bag of silver, hath he taken in his hand, On the day of the full moon, will he enter his house.
Pro 7:21 She turneth him aside, with her great persuasiveness,––with the flattery of her lips, she compelleth him:
Pro 7:22 Going after her instantly, as an ox, to the slaughter, he entereth, and, as in fetters, unto the correction of a fool.
Pro 7:23 Until an arrow cleaveth his liver, as a bird hasteth into a snare, and knoweth not, that, for his life, it is!
Pro 7:24 ¶ Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken unto me, and attend, to the sayings of my mouth;
Pro 7:25 Let not thy heart, turn aside to her ways, Do not go astray, in her paths.
Pro 7:26 For, many, wounded, hath she caused to fall,––yea strong men, slain wholly by her:
Pro 7:27 Ways to hades, are in her house, descending into the chambers of death.
Pro 8:1 ¶ Doth not, wisdom, cry aloud? and, understanding, send forth her voice?
Pro 8:2 At the top of the high places above the way, at the place where paths meet, she taketh her stand:
Pro 8:3 Beside the gates, at the entrance of the city,––at the going in of the openings, she shouteth:––
Pro 8:4 Unto you, O men, I call, and, my voice, is unto the sons of men;
Pro 8:5 Understand, ye simple ones, shrewdness, and, ye dullards understand sense;
Pro 8:6 Hear, for, princely things, will I speak, and the opening of my lips shall be of equity;
Pro 8:7 For, faithfulness, shall my mouth softly utter, but, the abomination of my lips, shall be lawlessness;
Pro 8:8 In righteousness, shall be all the sayings of my mouth, nothing therein, shall be crafty or perverse;
Pro 8:9 All of them, shall be plain, to them who would understand, and just, to such as would gain knowledge.
Pro 8:10 Receive my correction, and not silver, and knowledge, rather than choicest gold.
Pro 8:11 For better is wisdom, than ornaments of coral, and, no delightful things, can equal her.
Pro 8:12 ¶ I, wisdom, inhabit shrewdness,––and, the knowledge of sagacious things, I gain.
Pro 8:13 The reverence of Yahweh, is to hate wickedness: pride, arrogance, and the way of wickedness; And a mouth of perverse things, do I hate.
Pro 8:14 Mine, are counsel, and effective working, I, am understanding, mine, is valour:
Pro 8:15 By me, kings reign, and dignitaries decree righteousness;
Pro 8:16 By me, rulers govern, and nobles––all the righteous judges:
Pro 8:17 I, love, them who love me, and, they who diligently seek me, find me:
Pro 8:18 Riches and honour, are with me, lordly wealth, and righteousness;
Pro 8:19 Better is my fruit, than gold––yea fine gold, and mine increase, than choice silver;
Pro 8:20 In the way of righteousness, I march along, in the middle of the paths of justice:
Pro 8:21 That I may cause them who love me to inherit substance, and, their treasuries, I may fill.
Pro 8:22 ¶ Yahweh, had constituted me the beginning of his way, before his works, at the commencement of that time;
Pro 8:23 At the outset of the ages, had I been established, in advance of the antiquities of the earth;
Pro 8:24 When there was no resounding deep, I had been brought forth, when there were no fountains, abounding with water;
Pro 8:25 Ere yet the mountains had been settled, before the hills, had I been brought forth;
Pro 8:26 Or ever he had made the land and the wastes, or the top of the dry parts of the world:
Pro 8:27 When he prepared the heavens, there, was I! When he decreed a vault upon the face of the resounding deep;
Pro 8:28 When he made firm the skies above, when the fountains of the resounding deep, waxed strong;
Pro 8:29 When he fixed for the sea its bound, that, the waters, should not go beyond his bidding, when he decreed the foundations of the earth:––
Pro 8:30 Then became I beside him, a firm and sure worker, then became I filled with delight, day by day, exulting before him on every occasion;
Pro 8:31 Exulting in the fruitful land of his earth, Yea, my fulness of delight, was with the sons of men.
Pro 8:32 ¶ Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken to me, for how happy are they who, to my ways, pay regard!
Pro 8:33 Hear ye correction, and be wise, and do not neglect.
Pro 8:34 How happy the man that doth hearken to me,––keeping guard at my doors, day by day, watching at the posts of my gates;
Pro 8:35 For, he that findeth me, findeth life, and hath obtained favour from Yahweh;
Pro 8:36 But, he that misseth me, wrongeth his own soul, all who hate me, love death.
Pro 9:1 ¶ Wisdom, hath builded her house, hath hewn out her seven pillars;
Pro 9:2 hath slaughtered her beasts, hath mingled her wine, hath even set in order her table;
Pro 9:3 hath sent forth her maidens, She crieth aloud, upon the tops of the heights of the city:
Pro 9:4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither, as for him that lacketh sense, she saith to him––
Pro 9:5 Come, feed on my food, and drink of the wine I have mingled;
Pro 9:6 Forsake the simple ones, and live, and advance in the way of understanding.
Pro 9:7 He that rebuketh a scoffer, getteth to himself contempt, and, he that reproveth a lawless man, [getteth to himself] his shame.
Pro 9:8 Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate thee, Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Pro 9:9 Give to a wise man, and he will be wiser still, Inform a righteous man, and he will increase learning.
Pro 9:10 The beginning of wisdom, is the reverence of Yahweh, and, the knowledge of the Holy, is understanding;
Pro 9:11 For, by me, shall be multiplied––thy days, and there be added to thee––the years of life.
Pro 9:12 If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself, but, if thou scoff, alone, shalt thou bear it.
Pro 9:13 ¶ The woman Stupidity, is boisterous, so simple that she knoweth not what she would do;
Pro 9:14 So she sitteth at the entrance of her house, upon a seat, in the heights of the city;
Pro 9:15 To invite them who pass by the way, who are going straight on in their paths:
Pro 9:16 Whoso is simple, let him turn aside hither, and, as for him that lacketh sense, she saith to him:
Pro 9:17 Stolen waters, will be sweet,––and a secret meal, will be pleasant;
Pro 9:18 But he knoweth not, that the shades are there; In the depths of hades, are her guests.
Pro 10:1 ¶ The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son, maketh a glad father, but, a foolish son, is the grief of his mother.
Pro 10:2 ¶ The treasures of lawlessness, do not profit, but, righteousness, delivereth from death.
Pro 10:3 Yahweh, suffereth not to famish, the soul of the righteous, but, the desire of the lawless, he thrusteth away.
Pro 10:4 ¶ He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
Pro 10:5 ¶ He that gathereth in summer, is a prudent son, he that sleepeth long in harvest, is a son causing shame.
Pro 10:6 ¶ Blessings, are for the head of the righteous man, but, the mouth of the lawless, covereth up wrong.
Pro 10:7 ¶ The memory of the righteous, yieldeth blessing, but, the name of the lawless, dieth out.
Pro 10:8 ¶ The wise in heart, will accept commandments, but, he that is foolish with his lips, shall be thrust away.
Pro 10:9 ¶ He that walketh uprightly, may walk securely, but, he that maketh crooked his ways, shall be found out.
Pro 10:10 ¶ He that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow, and, he that is foolish with his lips, shall be thrust aside.
Pro 10:11 ¶ A well–spring of life, is the mouth of the righteous, but, the mouth of the lawless, covereth wrong.
Pro 10:12 ¶ Hatred, stirreth up strifes, but, over all transgressions, love throweth a covering.
Pro 10:13 ¶ In the lips of the intelligent, is found wisdom, but, a rod, is for the back of him that lacketh sense.
Pro 10:14 ¶ Wise men, treasure up knowledge, but, the mouth of the foolish, is a terror near at hand.
Pro 10:15 ¶ The substance of the rich, is his strong city, the terror of the poor, is their poverty.
Pro 10:16 ¶ The labour of the righteous, [leadeth] to life, the increase of the lawless, to sin.
Pro 10:17 ¶ On the way to life, is he that heedeth correction, but, he that hateth reproof, is going astray.
Pro 10:18 ¶ He that concealeth hatred, hath false lips, and he that sendeth forth slander, the same, is a dullard.
Pro 10:19 ¶ In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Pro 10:20 ¶ Choice silver, is the tongue of the righteous, but, the sense of the lawless, is very small.
Pro 10:21 The lips of the righteous, feed multitudes, but, the foolish, for lack of sense, shall die.
Pro 10:22 ¶ The blessing of Yahweh, itself maketh rich, and he addeth no grievance therewith.
Pro 10:23 ¶ It is, mere sport to a stupid man, to commit lewdness, but, wisdom, pertaineth to a man of understanding.
Pro 10:24 ¶ The dread of the lawless one, the same, shall overtake him, but, the desire of the righteous, shall he granted.
Pro 10:25 Like the passing away of a tempest, so the lawless one is not, but, the righteous, [hath] an age–abiding foundation.
Pro 10:26 ¶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so, is the sluggard, to them who send him.
Pro 10:27 ¶ The reverence of Yahweh, addeth days, but, the years of the lawless, shall be shortened.
Pro 10:28 The hope of the righteous, shall be gladness, but, the expectation of the lawless, shall vanish.
Pro 10:29 ¶ A refuge for the blameless, is the path of Yahweh, but, destruction, [awaiteth] the workers of iniquity.
Pro 10:30 The righteous, to times age–abiding, shall remain unshaken, but, the lawless, shall not inhabit the earth.
Pro 10:31 ¶ The mouth of the righteous, beareth the fruit of wisdom, but, a perverse tongue, shall be cut off.
Pro 10:32 The lips of the righteous, know what is pleasing, but, the mouth of the lawless, [speaketh] perversities.
Pro 11:1 ¶ A deceptive balance, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, a full weight, is his delight.
Pro 11:2 ¶ When pride cometh, then cometh contempt, but, with the modest, is wisdom.
Pro 11:3 ¶ The integrity of the upright, shall guide them, but, the crookedness of the treacherous, shall be their ruin.
Pro 11:4 ¶ Wealth, shall not profit, in the day of wrath, but, righteousness, shall deliver from death.
Pro 11:5 ¶ The righteousness of the blameless, shall smooth his way, but, by his own lawlessness, shall the lawless one, fall.
Pro 11:6 The righteousness of the upright, shall deliver them, but, by their own craving, shall the treacherous be captured.
Pro 11:7 ¶ When the lawless man dieth, his expectation, perisheth, and, the hope of strong men, hath vanished.
Pro 11:8 ¶ The righteous man, out of distress, is delivered, then cometh a lawless man into his place.
Pro 11:9 ¶ With the mouth, a profane man destroyeth his neighbour, but, through knowledge, shall righteous men be delivered.
Pro 11:10 ¶ When it is, well with the righteous, the city, exulteth, When the lawless perish, there is a shout of triumph.
Pro 11:11 When the upright are blessed, exalted is the city, but, by the mouth of the lawless, it is overthrown.
Pro 11:12 ¶ He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, lacketh sense, but, a man of understanding, observeth silence.
Pro 11:13 He that goeth about talebearing, revealeth a secret, but, he that is faithful in spirit, concealeth a matter.
Pro 11:14 ¶ With no guidance, a people will fall, but, safety, lieth in the greatness of the counselor.
Pro 11:15 ¶ He that becometh surety for a stranger, goeth to utter ruin, but, he that hateth striking hands, is secure.
Pro 11:16 ¶ A gracious wife, obtaineth honour, but, the diligent, shall obtain wealth.
Pro 11:17 ¶ The man of lovingkindness, dealeth well with his own soul, but the cruel man, troubleth his own flesh.
Pro 11:18 ¶ The lawless man, earneth the wages of falsehood, but, he that soweth righteousness, hath the reward of fidelity.
Pro 11:19 ¶ A righteous son, [turneth] to life, but, he that pursueth wickedness, to his own death.
Pro 11:20 ¶ The abomination of Yahweh, are they of perverse heart, but, his delight, are the men of blameless life.
Pro 11:21 ¶ Hand to hand, the wicked man shall not be held innocent, but, the seed of the righteous, hath been delivered.
Pro 11:22 ¶ As a ring of gold in the snout of a swine, is a woman of beauty who hath abandoned discretion.
Pro 11:23 ¶ The desire of the righteous, is only good, the expectation of the lawless, is wrath.
Pro 11:24 ¶ There is who scattereth, and increaseth yet more, and who withholdeth of what is due, only to come to want.
Pro 11:25 ¶ The liberal soul, shall be enriched, and, he that refresheth, shall himself also be refreshed.
Pro 11:26 ¶ He that keepeth back corn, the populace will curse him, but there is, a blessing, for the head of him that selleth.
Pro 11:27 ¶ He that diligently seeketh good, aimeth at favour, but, he that studieth mischief, it shall come on himself.
Pro 11:28 ¶ He that trusteth in his riches, the same, shall fall, but, like the leaf, shall the righteous break forth.
Pro 11:29 ¶ He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the wind, but, a servant, shall the foolish be, to the wise in heart.
Pro 11:30 ¶ The fruit of the righteous, is a tree of life, and, he that rescueth souls, is wise.
Pro 11:31 ¶ Lo! the righteous, in the earth shall be recompensed, how much more the lawless and the sinner.
Pro 12:1 ¶ He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge, but, he that hateth reproof, is brutish.
Pro 12:2 ¶ A good man, obtaineth favour from Yahweh, but, a man of wicked devices, will he condemn.
Pro 12:3 ¶ A son of earth, shall not be established, by lawlessness, but, the root of the righteous, shall not be disturbed.
Pro 12:4 ¶ A virtuous woman, is the crown of her husband, but, a veritable decay in his bones, is she that causeth shame.
Pro 12:5 ¶ The plans of the righteous, are just, but, the counsels of the lawless, are deceitful.
Pro 12:6 ¶ The words of the lawless, are––of lying in wait for blood, but, the mouth of the upright, shall deliver them.
Pro 12:7 ¶ Overthrown are the lawless and they are not, but, the house of the righteous, shall stand.
Pro 12:8 ¶ In proportion to his prudence, is a man, to be praised, but, the perverse in heart, shall be an object of contempt.
Pro 12:9 ¶ Better slighted, and have a servant, than to honour oneself, and come short of bread.
Pro 12:10 ¶ A righteous man, regardeth the desire of his beast, but, the compassions of the lawless, are cruel.
Pro 12:11 ¶ He that tilleth his land, shall be filled with food, but, he that runneth after worthless men, lacketh sense.
Pro 12:12 ¶ A lawless man craveth the prey of the wicked, but, the root of the righteous, is enduring.
Pro 12:13 ¶ By the transgression of the lips, is the wicked man, ensnared, but the righteous, cometh out of distress.
Pro 12:14 ¶ Of the fruit of a man’s mouth, shall he be satisfied with good, and, the dealing of the hands of a son of earth, shall be paid back to him.
Pro 12:15 ¶ The way of the foolish, is right in his own eyes, but, he that hearkeneth to counsel, is wise.
Pro 12:16 ¶ A foolish man, on the [same] day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.
Pro 12:17 ¶ He that whispereth faithfulness, declareth righteousness, but, a false witness, is a fraud.
Pro 12:18 ¶ There is who babbleth, as with thrusts of a sword, but, the tongue of the wise, hath healing.
Pro 12:19 ¶ A lip that is faithful, shall be firm to futurity, but, only for a twinkling, is the tongue that is false.
Pro 12:20 ¶ Deceit, is in the heart of contrivers of mischief, but, to the counselors of peace, shall be joy.
Pro 12:21 ¶ Unseemly to the righteous, is any trouble, but, the lawless, are full of misfortune.
Pro 12:22 ¶ An abomination to Yahweh, are lips that are false, but, he that dealeth faithfully, is his delight.
Pro 12:23 ¶ A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
Pro 12:24 ¶ The hand of the diligent, shall bear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
Pro 12:25 ¶ When anxiety is in the heart of a man, one may bow him down, but, a good word, maketh him glad.
Pro 12:26 ¶ The righteous man guideth his neighbour, but, the way of the lawless, leadeth them astray.
Pro 12:27 ¶ Indolence, roasteth not, his own game, but, the substance of a man, is precious, when he is diligent.
Pro 12:28 ¶ In the way of righteousness, is life, and, in the path thereof, immortality,
Pro 13:1 ¶ A wise son, [cometh of] a father’s correction, but, a scoffer, heareth not a rebuke.
Pro 13:2 ¶ Of the fruit of his mouth, shall a man eat what is good, but, the soul of the treacherous, [shall be sated with] violence.
Pro 13:3 ¶ He that watcheth his mouth, guardeth his soul, He that openeth wide his lips, [it shall be] his ruin.
Pro 13:4 ¶ The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
Pro 13:5 ¶ A word of falsehood, the righteous man, hateth, but, the lawless, causeth shame and disgrace.
Pro 13:6 ¶ Righteousness, guardeth the man of blameless way, but, lawlessness, overthroweth the sinner.
Pro 13:7 ¶ There is who feigneth himself rich, yet hath nothing at all, who pleadeth poverty, yet hath great substance.
Pro 13:8 ¶ The ransom of a man’s life, is his wealth, but, the poor, heareth not rebuke.
Pro 13:9 ¶ The light of the righteous, rejoiceth, but, the lamp of the lawless, goeth out.
Pro 13:10 ¶ Only by pride, doth one cause contention, but, with the well–advised, is wisdom.
Pro 13:11 ¶ Wealth gotten by greed, diminisheth, but, he that gathereth by little, increaseth.
Pro 13:12 ¶ Hope deferred, sickeneth the heart,––but, a tree of life, is desire fulfilled.
Pro 13:13 ¶ He that despiseth a matter, shall get pledged thereto, but, he that revereth a commandment, the same shall be recompensed.
Pro 13:14 ¶ The instruction of the wise, is a well–spring of life, by departing from the snares of death.
Pro 13:15 ¶ Sound discretion, yieldeth favour, but, the way of the treacherous, is rugged.
Pro 13:16 ¶ Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.
Pro 13:17 ¶ A lawless messenger, falleth into mischief, but, a faithful herald, bringeth healing.
Pro 13:18 ¶ Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.
Pro 13:19 ¶ A desire fulfilled, is sweet to the soul, but it is, an abomination to the lawless, to depart from evil.
Pro 13:20 ¶ He that walketh with the wise, becometh wise, but, the friend of dullards, becometh foolish.
Pro 13:21 ¶ Evil pursueth, sinners, but, unto the righteous, shall good be recompensed.
Pro 13:22 ¶ A good man, leaveth an inheritance to children’s children, but, laid up for the righteous, is the wealth of the sinner.
Pro 13:23 ¶ Much food, is in the fallow ground of the poor, but there is that is swept away, for want of justice.
Pro 13:24 ¶ He that withholdeth his rod, hateth his son,––but, he that loveth him, carefully correcteth him.
Pro 13:25 ¶ The righteous, eateth to satisfy his appetite, but, the belly of the lawless, shall want.
Pro 14:1 ¶ Every, wise woman, buildeth up her house, but, a foolish one, with her own hands, would break it down.
Pro 14:2 ¶ He that walketh in his uprightness, is one who revereth Yahweh, but, he that is crooked in his way, is one who despiseth him.
Pro 14:3 ¶ In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them!
Pro 14:4 ¶ Without cattle, the crib is clean, but, much increase, is in the strength of the ox.
Pro 14:5 ¶ A faithful witness, will not deceive, but a false witness, uttereth deceitful things.
Pro 14:6 ¶ A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and there is none, but, knowledge, to the discerning, is easy.
Pro 14:7 ¶ Get thee from the presence of a man that is a dullard, when thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.
Pro 14:8 ¶ The wisdom of the prudent, is to understand his way, but, the folly of dullards, is a fraud.
Pro 14:9 ¶ The foolish, scoff at guilt, but, between the upright, is good pleasure.
Pro 14:10 ¶ The heart, knoweth its own bitterness, and, in its joy, no stranger shareth.
Pro 14:11 ¶ The house of the lawless, shall be destroyed, but, the tent of the upright, shall flourish.
Pro 14:12 ¶ There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death!
Pro 14:13 ¶ Even, in laughter, the heart may be in pain, and, the latter end of gladness, be grief.
Pro 14:14 ¶ With his own ways, shall be filled the backslider in heart, and, from himself, shall a good man [be satisfied].
Pro 14:15 ¶ The simple, believeth every word, but, the prudent, looketh well to his going.
Pro 14:16 ¶ A wise man, feareth, and avoideth evil, but, a dullard, is haughty and confident.
Pro 14:17 ¶ The impatient, worketh folly, and, a man of wicked devices, is hated.
Pro 14:18 ¶ The simple inherit folly, but, the shrewd, crowneth himself with knowledge.
Pro 14:19 ¶ Abased are the wicked, before the good, and, the lawless, at the gates of the righteous.
Pro 14:20 ¶ Even by his neighbour, is a poor man hated, but, the lovers of the rich man, are many.
Pro 14:21 ¶ He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, sinneth, but, he that sheweth favour to the afflicted, how happy is he!
Pro 14:22 ¶ Shall they not, become vagrants, who devise evil? but, lovingkindness and faithfulness, [be to] them who devise good.
Pro 14:23 ¶ By all labour, there will be abundance, but, the talk of the lips, tendeth only to want.
Pro 14:24 ¶ The crown of the wise, is their wealth, but, the folly of dullards, is, folly.
Pro 14:25 ¶ A deliverer of souls, is a faithful witness, but, he that uttereth falsehoods, is a fraud.
Pro 14:26 ¶ In the reverence of Yahweh, is strong security, and, his children, shall have a place of refuge.
Pro 14:27 The reverence of Yahweh, is a well–spring of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.
Pro 14:28 ¶ In the multitude of a people, is the majesty of the king, but, in the ceasing of population, is the ruin of the prince.
Pro 14:29 ¶ One slow to anger, hath great understanding, but, the hasty in spirit, exalteth folly.
Pro 14:30 ¶ The life of the whole body, is a tranquil mind, but, a decay of the bones, is jealousy.
Pro 14:31 ¶ The oppressor of the poor, hath reproached his Maker, but he that sheweth favour to the needy, is one who, holdeth Him in honour.
Pro 14:32 ¶ By his own wickedness, shall the lawless man, be thrust down, but the righteous, seeketh refuge in his integrity.
Pro 14:33 ¶ In the heart of the intelligent, reposeth wisdom, but, in the midst of dullards, it maketh itself known.
Pro 14:34 ¶ Righteousness, exalteth a nation, but, a reproach to any people, is sin.
Pro 14:35 ¶ The good–pleasure of a king, is due to a servant who is discreet, but, his indignation, shall be against him that bringeth shame.
Pro 15:1 ¶ A soft answer, turneth away wrath, but a cutting word raiseth anger.
Pro 15:2 ¶ The tongue of the wise, adorneth knowledge,––but, the mouth of dullards, belcheth out folly.
Pro 15:3 ¶ In every place, are the eyes of Yahweh, observing the evil and the good.
Pro 15:4 ¶ Gentleness of the tongue, is a tree of life, but, crookedness therein, a grievous wound in the spirit.
Pro 15:5 ¶ A foolish [son], spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence.
Pro 15:6 ¶ The household of the righteous man, is a great treasure, but, in the increase of the lawless, is disturbance.
Pro 15:7 ¶ The lips of the wise, scatter abroad knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, is not right.
Pro 15:8 ¶ The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.
Pro 15:9 ¶ An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
Pro 15:10 ¶ There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.
Pro 15:11 ¶ Hades and destruction, are before Yahweh, how much more then, the hearts of the sons of men.
Pro 15:12 ¶ A scoffer, loveth not, one who reproveth him, unto the wise, doth he not go.
Pro 15:13 ¶ A joyful heart, maketh a pleasing countenance,––but, in sorrow of heart, is a stricken spirit.
Pro 15:14 ¶ The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
Pro 15:15 ¶ All the days of the afflicted, are sorrowful, but, a cheerful heart, is a continual banquet.
Pro 15:16 ¶ Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
Pro 15:17 Better is an allowance of herbs, and love, there, than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
Pro 15:18 ¶ A wrathful man, stirreth up strife, but, he that is slow to anger, calmeth contention.
Pro 15:19 ¶ The way of the sluggard, is like a thorn hedge, but, the path of the upright, is a raised road.
Pro 15:20 ¶ A wise son, maketh a glad father,––but, a dullard, despiseth his own mother.
Pro 15:21 ¶ Folly, is joy to him that lacketh sense,––but, a man of understanding, taketh a straight course.
Pro 15:22 ¶ Plans, are frustrated, for lack of consultation, but, by the multitude of counselors, shall counsel, be established.
Pro 15:23 ¶ A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season,––how good!
Pro 15:24 ¶ The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.
Pro 15:25 ¶ The house of proud men, will Yahweh tear down, but he will maintain the boundary of the widow.
Pro 15:26 ¶ An abomination to Yahweh, are the plottings of the wicked, but, with the pure, are sayings of sweetness.
Pro 15:27 ¶ He, troubleth his own house, who graspeth with greed, but, he that hateth gifts, shall live.
Pro 15:28 ¶ The heart of the righteous, studieth to answer, but, the mouth of the lawless, belcheth out mischiefs.
Pro 15:29 ¶ Far off is Yahweh, from the lawless, but, the prayer of the righteous, will he hear.
Pro 15:30 ¶ The sparkling of bright eyes, rejoiceth the heart, Good news, giveth marrow to the bones.
Pro 15:31 ¶ The ear that heareth the reproof which giveth life, in the midst of the wise, shall remain.
Pro 15:32 ¶ He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.
Pro 15:33 ¶ The reverence of Yahweh, is the correction of wisdom, and, before honour, is humility.
Pro 16:1 ¶ To man, belong the preparations of the heart, but, from Yahweh, cometh the answer of the tongue.
Pro 16:2 ¶ All the ways of a man, [may be] pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.
Pro 16:3 ¶ Roll, upon Yahweh, thy doings, that thy plans, may be established.
Pro 16:4 ¶ Everything, hath Yahweh made for its own purpose, yea, even the lawless one, for the day of calamity.
Pro 16:5 ¶ An abomination to Yahweh, is every one who is haughty in heart, hand to hand, he shall not be held innocent.
Pro 16:6 ¶ By lovingkindness and fidelity, shall iniquity be covered, and, in the revering of Yahweh, is a turning away from wrong.
Pro 16:7 ¶ When, acceptable to Yahweh, are the ways of a man, even his enemies, doth he cause to make peace with him.
Pro 16:8 ¶ Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
Pro 16:9 ¶ A man’s heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.
Pro 16:10 ¶ An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.
Pro 16:11 ¶ The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
Pro 16:12 ¶ The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
Pro 16:13 ¶ The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,––and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
Pro 16:14 ¶ The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
Pro 16:15 In the light of a king’s countenance, is life, and, his good–pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest–rain.
Pro 16:16 ¶ To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
Pro 16:17 ¶ The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.
Pro 16:18 ¶ Before grievous injury, pride! and, before a fall, haughtiness of spirit!
Pro 16:19 ¶ Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.
Pro 16:20 ¶ He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!
Pro 16:21 ¶ The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
Pro 16:22 ¶ A well–spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
Pro 16:23 ¶ The heart of the wise, giveth discretion to his mouth, and, upon his lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
Pro 16:24 ¶ A comb of honey, are pleasant words, sweet to the taste and healing to the bone.
Pro 16:25 ¶ There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.
Pro 16:26 ¶ The appetite of the toiler, hath toiled for him, for his mouth, hath urged him on.
Pro 16:27 ¶ An abandoned man, diggeth up mischief,––and, upon his lips, as it were a fire is scorching.
Pro 16:28 A perverse man, sendeth forth strife, and, a tattler, separateth intimate friends.
Pro 16:29 ¶ A ruthless man, enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way, not good.
Pro 16:30 Closing his eyes, to devise perverse things, biting his lips, he hath plotted mischief.
Pro 16:31 ¶ A crown of adorning, is a hoary head, in the way of righteousness, it should be found.
Pro 16:32 ¶ Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.
Pro 16:33 ¶ Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.
Pro 17:1 ¶ Better a dry morsel, and peace therewith, than a house full of contentious sacrifices.
Pro 17:2 ¶ A prudent servant, shall rule over a son who causeth shame, and, in the midst of brothers, shall he share the inheritance.
Pro 17:3 ¶ Fining–pot for silver, crucible for gold, but, he that trieth hearts, is Yahweh.
Pro 17:4 ¶ Discord, giveth heed to the aggrieving lip,––Falsehood, giveth ear to the destroying tongue.
Pro 17:5 ¶ He that mocketh the poor, hath reproached his Maker, He that maketh merry at distress, shall not be held innocent.
Pro 17:6 ¶ The crown of old men, consists of children’s children, and the adornment of children, is their fathers.
Pro 17:7 ¶ Unseemly in an unworthy man, is the lip of excellence, much more, in one of noble mind, the lip of falsehood.
Pro 17:8 ¶ A gift, in the eyes of its owner, is, a stone of beauty, whithersoever it turneth, it bringeth prosperity.
Pro 17:9 ¶ He that hideth a transgression, seeketh love, but, he that repeateth a matter, separateth intimate friends.
Pro 17:10 ¶ A reproof sinketh more deeply into an intelligent man than a hundred stripes, into a dullard!
Pro 17:11 ¶ Nothing less than rebellion, doth a wicked man seek, and, a relentless messenger, shall be sent out against him.
Pro 17:12 ¶ Let a bereaved bear encounter man, rather than a dullard, with his folly!
Pro 17:13 ¶ He that returneth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Pro 17:14 ¶ A letting forth of water, is the beginning of strife, therefore, before it breaketh out, abandon, contention.
Pro 17:15 ¶ He that justifieth the lawless, and he that condemneth the righteous, an abomination to Yahweh, are they, both.
Pro 17:16 ¶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a dullard? that he who is without sense, may acquire wisdom.
Pro 17:17 ¶ At all times, doth a friend love, and, a brother for distress, must be born.
Pro 17:18 ¶ A man lacking sense, is one who striketh hands, giving security, before his neighbour.
Pro 17:19 ¶ A lover of transgression, is one who loveth strife, he that heighteneth his door, seeketh grievous harm.
Pro 17:20 ¶ The crooked in heart, shall not find good, and, he that is perverse with his tongue, shall fall into wickedness.
Pro 17:21 ¶ He that begetteth a dullard, it is to his own grief, neither can the father of the base, rejoice.
Pro 17:22 ¶ A joyful heart, worketh an excellent cure,––but, a stricken spirit, drieth up the bone.
Pro 17:23 ¶ A bribe out of his bosom, doth a lawless man take, to pervert the ways of justice.
Pro 17:24 ¶ Before the face of the discerning, is wisdom, but, the eyes of a dullard, are in the ends of the earth.
Pro 17:25 ¶ A vexation to his father, is the son that is a dullard, and a bitterness, to her that bare him.
Pro 17:26 ¶ Surely, to chastise the righteous, is not good, to smite the noble–minded for equity.
Pro 17:27 ¶ Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.
Pro 17:28 Even a fool, holding his peace, is accounted, wise,––He that closeth his lips, [is thought] to have understanding.
Pro 18:1 ¶ A man seeketh, for satisfaction, going his own way, through all safe counsel, he breaketh.
Pro 18:2 ¶ A dullard, delighteth not, in understanding, in nothing save the exposing of his own heart.
Pro 18:3 ¶ When the lawless man cometh in, then cometh also contempt, and, with shame, reproach.
Pro 18:4 ¶ Deep waters, are the words of a man’s mouth,––a bubbling brook, the well–spring of wisdom.
Pro 18:5 ¶ To prefer a lawless man, is not good, thrusting away the righteous, in judgment.
Pro 18:6 ¶ The lips of a dullard, enter into contention, and his mouth, for blows, crieth out.
Pro 18:7 The mouth of a dullard, is his ruin, and, his lips, are a snare to his soul.
Pro 18:8 ¶ The words of a tattler, are dainties, they, therefore go down into the chambers of the inner man.
Pro 18:9 ¶ Surely he that is slothful in his work, brother, is he to a master at laying waste.
Pro 18:10 ¶ A tower of strength, is the Name of Yahweh, thereinto, runneth the righteous, and is safe.
Pro 18:11 ¶ The substance of a rich man, is his strong city, and like a high wall, in his imagination.
Pro 18:12 ¶ Before grievous injury, a man’s heart is haughty, and, before honour, is humility.
Pro 18:13 ¶ He that answereth before he heareth, a folly, it is to him, and, a reproach.
Pro 18:14 ¶ The spirit of a man, sustaineth his sickness, but, a dejected spirit, who can bear it?
Pro 18:15 ¶ The heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
Pro 18:16 ¶ The gift of a man, maketh room for him, and, before great men, setteth him down.
Pro 18:17 ¶ Righteous is he that is first in his own cause, then cometh his neighbour, and thoroughly searcheth him.
Pro 18:18 ¶ The lot causeth, contentions, to cease, and, the mighty, it parteth.
Pro 18:19 ¶ A brother estranged, [is worse] than a strong city,––and, contentions, are as the bar of a citadel.
Pro 18:20 ¶ Of the fruit of a man’s mouth, shall his inmost mind be satisfied, with the product of his lips, shall he be satisfied.
Pro 18:21 ¶ Death and life, are in the power of the tongue, and, its friends, shall eat its fruits.
Pro 18:22 ¶ Who hath found a wife, hath found a blessing, and hath obtained favour from Yahweh.
Pro 18:23 ¶ Supplications, doth the poor man utter, but, the rich, answereth fiercely.
Pro 18:24 ¶ A man having [many] friends, shall come to ruin, but there is a loving one, who sticketh closer than a brother.
Pro 19:1 ¶ Better is a poor man, walking in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, and, he, a dullard.
Pro 19:2 ¶ Surely, for the soul to be, without knowledge, is not good, and, he that hasteth with his feet, strayeth.
Pro 19:3 ¶ The folly of a man, subverteth his way, and, against Yahweh, his heart is angry.
Pro 19:4 ¶ Wealth, addeth many friends, but, the poor man, from his own friend, is parted.
Pro 19:5 ¶ A false witness, shall not be held innocent, and, he that uttereth lies, shall not escape.
Pro 19:6 ¶ Many, will entreat the favour of a noble, and, every one, is a friend to a man abounding in gifts.
Pro 19:7 All the brethren of a poor man, hate him, how much more have, his friends, gone far from him, he may hunt up promises––there are none.
Pro 19:8 ¶ He that acquireth sense, loveth his own soul, he that guardeth understanding, shall find blessing.
Pro 19:9 ¶ A false witness, shall not be held innocent, and, he that uttereth lies, shall perish.
Pro 19:10 ¶ Unseemly for a dullard, is delicate living, how much more for, a servant, to bear rule over princes.
Pro 19:11 ¶ The discretion of a man, deferreth his anger, and, his adorning, is to pass over transgression.
Pro 19:12 ¶ The growl as of a young lion, is the rage of a king, but, like dew upon the grass, is his good pleasure.
Pro 19:13 ¶ Engulfing ruin to his father, is a son that is a dullard,––and, a continuous dripping, are the contentions of a wife.
Pro 19:14 ¶ House and substance, are an inheritance from one’s fathers, but, from Yahweh, cometh a wife who is prudent.
Pro 19:15 ¶ Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.
Pro 19:16 ¶ One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
Pro 19:17 ¶ A lender to Yahweh, is one who sheweth favour to the poor, and, his good deed, He will pay him back.
Pro 19:18 ¶ Correct thy son, because there is hope, yet, not so as to slay him, let thy passion be excited.
Pro 19:19 ¶ A man in a rage, taketh away the penalty,––nevertheless, if thou let him go free, the more [stripes] must thou add.
Pro 19:20 ¶ Hear counsel, receive correction, that thou mayest be wise in thine after–life.
Pro 19:21 ¶ Many are the devices in a man’s heart, but, the counsel of Yahweh, that, shall stand.
Pro 19:22 ¶ The charm of a man, is his lovingkindness,––and better a poor man, than one who deceiveth.
Pro 19:23 ¶ The reverence of Yahweh, leadeth to life, satisfied then, let a man remain––let him not be visited by calamity.
Pro 19:24 ¶ A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, even unto his own mouth, will he not bring it back.
Pro 19:25 ¶ The scoffer, thou shalt smite, and, the simple, will beware, but correct a man of intelligence––he will understand teaching.
Pro 19:26 ¶ He that ruineth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son causing shame and reproach.
Pro 19:27 ¶ Cease, my son, to hear instruction that would cause thee to wander from the sayings of knowledge.
Pro 19:28 ¶ An abandoned witness, scorneth justice, and, the mouth of lawless men, swalloweth iniquity.
Pro 19:29 ¶ Prepared for scoffers, are punishments, and stripes, for the back of dullards.
Pro 20:1 ¶ Wine is, a scoffer, and strong drink, a brawler, every one therefore who erreth therein, is unwise.
Pro 20:2 ¶ The growl as of a young lion, is the dread inspired by a king, he that provoketh him, endangereth his own life.
Pro 20:3 ¶ Honour, hath the man who sitteth away from strife, but, any fool, may break through.
Pro 20:4 ¶ By reason of the autumn, a sluggard will not plough, therefore shall he beg in harvest, and there be nothing.
Pro 20:5 ¶ Deep water, is counsel in a man’s heart, but, a man of understanding, will draw it out.
Pro 20:6 ¶ A kind man one may call, a great man,––but, a faithful man, who can find?
Pro 20:7 ¶ As for a righteous man, walking in his integrity, how happy are his children after him!
Pro 20:8 ¶ A king sitting on the throne of judgment, scattereth, with his eyes, all wrong.
Pro 20:9 ¶ Who can say, I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin?
Pro 20:10 ¶ Divers weights, and divers measures, an abomination to Yahweh, are they, both.
Pro 20:11 ¶ Even, by his doings, doth a youth make himself known, whether, pure and upright, be his work.
Pro 20:12 ¶ The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Yahweh hath made them, both.
Pro 20:13 ¶ Do not love sleep, lest thou come to poverty, open thine eyes, be satisfied with bread.
Pro 20:14 ¶ Bad! bad! saith the buyer, but, going his way, then, he boasteth.
Pro 20:15 ¶ There are gold, and an abundance of corals, but, precious jewels, are the lips of knowledge.
Pro 20:16 ¶ Take his garment who is pledge for a stranger,––then, for a woman unknown, accept him as surety.
Pro 20:17 ¶ Sweet to a man, may be the bread of falsehood, but, afterward, shall his mouth be filled with gravel.
Pro 20:18 ¶ Plans––by counsel, shalt thou establish, and, with concerted measures, make thou war.
Pro 20:19 ¶ A revealer of secrets, is one who goeth about talebearing, therefore, with him who openeth his lips, shalt thou not have fellowship.
Pro 20:20 ¶ Whoso revileth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in deep darkness.
Pro 20:21 ¶ An inheritance hastily gotten at the beginning, the latter end thereof, shall not bring blessing.
Pro 20:22 ¶ Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.
Pro 20:23 ¶ An abomination to Yahweh, are divers weights, and, deceptive balances, are not good.
Pro 20:24 ¶ From Yahweh, are a man’s steps, a son of earth, then––how can he discern his way?
Pro 20:25 ¶ It is a snare to a man, that he should rashly cry Holy! and, after making vows, to reflect!
Pro 20:26 ¶ A wise king, winnoweth out the lawless, when he hath turned over them the wheel.
Pro 20:27 ¶ The lamp of Yahweh, is the spirit of a son of earth, searching all the chambers of the inner man.
Pro 20:28 ¶ Lovingkindness and faithfulness, will guard a king,––therefore should he support, with lovingkindness, his throne.
Pro 20:29 ¶ The beauty of young men, is their strength, and, the ornament of old men, a hoary head.
Pro 20:30 ¶ Blows that cut in, cleanse away wickedness, and, smitings, [enter] the chambers of the inner man.
Pro 21:1 ¶ [Like] channels of water, is the heart of a king, in the hand of Yahweh,––whithersoever he will, he turneth it.
Pro 21:2 ¶ Every way of a man, may be right in his own eyes, but, he that testeth hearts, is Yahweh.
Pro 21:3 ¶ To do righteousness and justice, is more choice to Yahweh than sacrifice.
Pro 21:4 ¶ Loftiness of eyes, and ambition of heart––the lamp of the lawless, are sin.
Pro 21:5 ¶ The plans of the diligent, tend only to abundance, but, of every one that is urgent, only to want.
Pro 21:6 ¶ The gaining of treasures with a tongue of falsehood, is a vapour driven away, [they who seek them] seek death.
Pro 21:7 ¶ The violence of the lawless, shall drag them away,––because they have refused to do justice.
Pro 21:8 ¶ Crooked is the way of a guilty man, but, as for the pure, straight is his dealing.
Pro 21:9 ¶ Better to dwell on the corner of the roof, than a quarrelsome wife, and a house in common.
Pro 21:10 ¶ The soul of the lawless man, craveth mischief, his own friend, findeth no favour in his eyes.
Pro 21:11 ¶ When the scoffer is punished, the simple, becometh wise, when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Pro 21:12 ¶ The Righteous One observeth the house of the lawless,––He is ready to cast down lawless men into misfortune.
Pro 21:13 ¶ He that shutteth his ear from the cry of the poor, even he, shall call, and not be answered.
Pro 21:14 ¶ A gift in secret, quencheth anger, and, a present in the bosom, mighty wrath.
Pro 21:15 ¶ It is a joy, to a righteous man, to do justice, but, dismay, to the workers of iniquity.
Pro 21:16 ¶ The man who wandereth from the way of discretion, in the gathered host of the shades, shall settle down.
Pro 21:17 ¶ A needy man, shall he be that loveth merriment, the lover of wine and oil, shall not become rich.
Pro 21:18 ¶ A ransom for the righteous, is the lawless, and, instead of upright men, the traitor.
Pro 21:19 ¶ Better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman, quarrelsome and provoking.
Pro 21:20 ¶ Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
Pro 21:21 ¶ He that pursueth righteousness and lovingkindness, shall find life, righteousness and honour.
Pro 21:22 ¶ A city of heroes, doth a wise man scale, and bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
Pro 21:23 ¶ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.
Pro 21:24 ¶ A haughty insolent one––Scoffer is his name, is he that acteth in a transport of pride.
Pro 21:25 ¶ The craving of the sluggard, killeth him, for his hands have refused to work.
Pro 21:26 All the day, he greatly craveth, whereas, the righteous, giveth, and doth not spare.
Pro 21:27 ¶ The sacrifice of the lawless, is an abomination, how much more, when, with wickedness, he bringeth it in!
Pro 21:28 ¶ A false witness, shall perish, but, the man who hearkeneth, with abiding effect, shall speak.
Pro 21:29 ¶ A lawless man emboldeneth his face, but, as for the upright, he, directeth his ways.
Pro 21:30 ¶ There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel, to confront Yahweh.
Pro 21:31 The horse, is prepared for the day of battle, but, to Yahweh, pertaineth the victory.
Pro 22:1 ¶ More choice, is a name, than great riches, beyond silver and gold, is pleasant grace.
Pro 22:2 ¶ The rich and the poor, meet together, the maker of them all, is Yahweh.
Pro 22:3 ¶ A prudent man, seeth calamity, and hideth himself, but, the simple, pass on, and suffer.
Pro 22:4 ¶ The reward of humility, is the reverence of Yahweh, riches, and honour, and life.
Pro 22:5 ¶ Thorns and snares, are in the way of the perverse,––he that guardeth his soul, shall be far from them.
Pro 22:6 ¶ Train up a youth, in the direction of his duty, even when he becometh old, he will not depart from it.
Pro 22:7 ¶ The rich, over the poor, beareth rule,––and, slave, is the borrower to the lender.
Pro 22:8 ¶ He that soweth perversity, shall reap trouble, and, the rod of his wrath, shall be ready.
Pro 22:9 ¶ A benevolent eye, the same, shall be blessed,––because he hath given of his bread to the poor.
Pro 22:10 ¶ Drive away the scoffer, that strife may depart, and quarrel, and contempt may cease.
Pro 22:11 ¶ Yahweh loveth the pure in heart, gracious are his lips, his friend is the king!
Pro 22:12 ¶ The eyes of Yahweh, watch over knowledge, therefore hath he overturned the words of the treacherous.
Pro 22:13 ¶ Saith the sluggard, A lion outside! Amidst the broadways, shall I be slain.
Pro 22:14 ¶ A deep chasm, is the mouth of strange women, he with whom Yahweh is indignant, falleth there.
Pro 22:15 ¶ Foolishness, is bound up in the heart of a youth, the rod of correction, shall drive it far from him.
Pro 22:16 ¶ He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Pro 22:17 ¶ Incline thine ear and hear the words of wise men, then, thy heart, wilt thou apply to my teaching;
Pro 22:18 For sweet shall they be, when thou shalt keep them in thine inmost mind, they shall fit well together, upon thy lips.
Pro 22:19 That in Yahweh may be thy trust, I have made them known to thee today, even to thee.
Pro 22:20 Have I not written for thee noble things, with counsels and knowledge:
Pro 22:21 To cause thee to know the meaning of faithful sayings, that thou mayest give back faithful sayings to them who ask thee.
Pro 22:22 ¶ Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, neither crush thou the oppressed in the gate;
Pro 22:23 For, Yahweh, will plead their cause, and will despoil their despoilers of life.
Pro 22:24 ¶ Do not have friendship with one given to anger, and, with a wrathful man, shall thou not enter in:
Pro 22:25 Lest thou learn his ways, and take a snare to thy soul.
Pro 22:26 ¶ Be not of them who strike hands, of them who are sureties for debts:
Pro 22:27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should one take away thy bed from under thee?
Pro 22:28 ¶ Do not move back the ancient boundary, which thy father’s made.
Pro 22:29 ¶ Seest thou a man prompt in his business? before kings, shall he stand, he shall not stand before men who are obscure.
Pro 23:1 ¶ When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, thou shalt consider well, what is before thee;
Pro 23:2 And shalt put a knife to thy throat, if, of great appetite, thou art:
Pro 23:3 Do not crave his dainties, for, the same, are deceitful food.
Pro 23:4 ¶ Do not toil to get wealth, of thine own understanding, forbear:
Pro 23:5 Wilt thou let thine eye fly thereupon, when it is nothing? for it will, surely make, itself wings, Like an eagle, will it wing its way across the heavens.
Pro 23:6 ¶ Do not eat the food of him that hath a begrudging eye, neither crave thou his dainties;
Pro 23:7 For, just as he hath thought in his own mind, so, he is: Eat and drink! he may say to thee, but, his heart, is not with thee.
Pro 23:8 As for thy morsel thou hast eaten, thou shalt vomit it, so shalt thou waste thy things so sweet.
Pro 23:9 ¶ In the ears of a dullard, do not speak, for he will despise the good sense of thy words.
Pro 23:10 ¶ Do not move back the ancient boundary, and, into the fields of the fatherless, do not enter;
Pro 23:11 For, their near of kin, is strong, he, will plead their cause with thee.
Pro 23:12 ¶ Bring, to correction, thy heart, and thine ears, to the sayings of knowledge.
Pro 23:13 Do not withhold, from a child, correction, When thou smitest him with the rod, he shall not die:
Pro 23:14 Thou, with the rod, shalt smite him, and, his soul from hades, shalt thou deliver.
Pro 23:15 My son! if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Pro 23:16 So shall my reins exult, when thy lips speak the things that are right.
Pro 23:17 ¶ Let not thy heart be envious of sinners, only of the reverence of Yahweh, all day long;
Pro 23:18 For surely there is a future, and, thine expectation, shall not be cut off.
Pro 23:19 ¶ Hear, thou, my son, and be wise, and lead forward, in duty, thy heart.
Pro 23:20 Do not be among them who tipple with wine,––among them who are gluttons;
Pro 23:21 For, the tippler and the glutton, shall come to poverty, and, rags, shall Slumber put on!
Pro 23:22 Hearken to thy father here, who begat thee, and despise not, when she is old, thy mother.
Pro 23:23 Truth, buy thou, but do not sell, wisdom, and correction, and understanding.
Pro 23:24 Greatly shall exult, the father of a righteous man, and, he that begetteth a wise son, shall rejoice in him:
Pro 23:25 Rejoice shall thy father and thy mother, yea she, shall exult, who bare thee.
Pro 23:26 Oh give, my son, thy mind unto me, and let, thine eyes, observe, my ways;
Pro 23:27 For, a deep chasm, is the unchaste woman, and, a narrow pit, the female unknown;
Pro 23:28 Yea, she, as for prey, lieth in wait, and, the treacherous among mankind, she causeth to abound.
Pro 23:29 ¶ Who hath woe? Who hath outcry of pain? Who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? Who hath needless wounds? Who hath dullness of eyes?
Pro 23:30 They who tarry over wine, they who go in to search for mixed wine.
Pro 23:31 Do not look on wine when it becometh red, when it giveth in the cup its sparkle, glideth down smoothly.
Pro 23:32 Its after effect, is that, like a serpent, it biteth, and, like a viper, it doth sting.
Pro 23:33 Thine eyes, will see strange women, and, thy heart, will speak perverse things:
Pro 23:34 So shalt thou become, as one lying down in the heart of the sea,––or as one lying down on the top of the mastgear:
Pro 23:35 They smote me––I felt no pain, They struck me down––I noticed it not,––When shall I wake up? I will go on, I will seek it, again!
Pro 24:1 ¶ Be not thou envious of wicked men, neither crave to be with them;
Pro 24:2 For, violence, their heart muttereth, and, mischief, their lips do speak.
Pro 24:3 ¶ In wisdom, is a house builded, and, in understanding, is it established;
Pro 24:4 And, in knowledge, chambers are filled, with all acquisitions, costly and fair.
Pro 24:5 A wise man, is mighty, and, a man of knowledge, becometh alert in vigour.
Pro 24:6 Surely, with concerted measures, shalt thou make for thyself war, and, success, lieth in the greatness of the counselor.
Pro 24:7 ¶ Unattainable to a foolish man, are the dictates of wisdom, in the gate, he openeth not his mouth.
Pro 24:8 He that deviseth to do mischief, him, shall men call, a master of plots.
Pro 24:9 The purpose of folly, is sin, and, an abomination to mankind, is a buffoon.
Pro 24:10 ¶ Thou hast been slothful in the day of straitness, Strait, is thy strength.
Pro 24:11 ¶ Deliver thou such as are being led forth to death, and, them who are tottering to slaughter, oh that thou wouldst hold back!
Pro 24:12 Though thou say, Lo! we knew not this, Shall not, he that proveth hearts, himself, discern? And, he that formeth thy soul, himself, know? and bring back to a son of earth according to his deed?
Pro 24:13 ¶ My son, eat thou honey, because it is good,––and droppings from the comb [because they are] sweet to thy palate:
Pro 24:14 Thus, take knowledge of wisdom, for thine own soul; If thou find it, then there is a future, and, thine expectation, shall not be cut off.
Pro 24:15 ¶ Do not lie in wait, thou lawless man, against the home of the righteous,––neither destroy thou his place of rest;
Pro 24:16 For, seven times, may the righteous fall and yet arise, but, lawless men, shall stumble into calamity.
Pro 24:17 ¶ When thine enemy falleth, do not thou rejoice, and, when he stumbleth, let not thy heart exult:
Pro 24:18 Lest Yahweh see it, and it be wicked in his eyes, and he turn away from him his anger.
Pro 24:19 ¶ Burn not with vexation against evil doers, be not envious of lawless men;
Pro 24:20 For there shall be no future for the wicked, The lamp of the lawless, shall go out.
Pro 24:21 ¶ Revere thou Yahweh, my son, and the king, and, with the fickle, have thou no fellowship;
Pro 24:22 For, suddenly, shall arise their calamity; and, the misfortune of their years, who knoweth?
Pro 24:23 ¶ These things also, concern the wise, To take note of faces in judgment, is not good.
Pro 24:24 He that saith to the lawless man, Righteous, thou art, peoples shall denounce him, populations shall curse him;
Pro 24:25 But, to reprovers, one should be pleasant, and, upon them, should come an excellent blessing:
Pro 24:26 Lips, should one kiss with one who answereth in right words.
Pro 24:27 ¶ Prepare, in the open, thy work, and make ready, in the field, for thyself, Afterwards, shalt thou build thy house.
Pro 24:28 ¶ Do not become a needless witness against thy neighbour, so mightest thou open too wide thy lips:
Pro 24:29 Do not say––According to what he hath done to me, so, will I do to him, I will repay every one according to his work.
Pro 24:30 ¶ By the field of the sluggard, I passed, and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense;
Pro 24:31 And lo! there had come up all over it––thorns, there had covered the face thereof––thistles, and, the stone fence thereof, had been thrown down.
Pro 24:32 So I observed it, for myself, I applied my heart, I looked––I accepted correction:
Pro 24:33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest:
Pro 24:34 So shall come in, as a highwayman, thy poverty, and, thy want, as one armed with a shield.
Pro 25:1 ¶ These also, are proverbs of Solomon,––which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.
Pro 25:2 ¶ The glory of God, is to conceal a thing, but, the glory of kings, is to search out a thing.
Pro 25:3 The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, but, the heart of kings, cannot be searched.
Pro 25:4 ¶ Remove the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth, to the refiner, a vessel:
Pro 25:5 Remove a lawless man from before the king, that his throne, may be established in righteousness.
Pro 25:6 ¶ Do not honour thyself before a king, nor, in the place of great men, do thou stand;
Pro 25:7 For better it be said to thee, Come up hither,––than that thou be put lower down before a noble, whom thine own eyes, have beheld.
Pro 25:8 ¶ Do not go forth to strive in haste,––lest [thou know not] what to do in the latter end thereof, when thy neighbour, hath put thee to shame.
Pro 25:9 Thy contention, urge thou with thy neighbour, and, the secret of another, do not reveal:
Pro 25:10 Lest he that heareth expose thee, and, the report concerning thee, turn not away.
Pro 25:11 ¶ Golden fruit in figured silver baskets, is a word spoken on fitting occasion.
Pro 25:12 A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.
Pro 25:13 ¶ As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, is a faithful messenger to them who send him,––when, the life of his masters, he restoreth.
Pro 25:14 ¶ Clouds and wind, when rain there is none, is the man who boasteth himself of a pretended gift.
Pro 25:15 ¶ By long patience, is a judge persuaded, and, a soft tongue, breaketh the bone.
Pro 25:16 ¶ Honey having found, eat to suffice thee, lest thou loathe it, and vomit it forth.
Pro 25:17 ¶ Withhold thy foot from the house of thy neighbour,––lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
Pro 25:18 ¶ A hammer and a sword, and a sharpened arrow, is a man becoming a false witness against his neighbour.
Pro 25:19 ¶ A broken tooth and a faltering foot, is confidence in the treacherous, in the day of danger.
Pro 25:20 ¶ As splendour of dress on a cold day––vinegar upon nitre, so is a singer with songs, unto a sad heart.
Pro 25:21 ¶ If he that hateth thee hunger, give him bread to eat, and, if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
Pro 25:22 For, burning coals, shalt thou be heaping upon his head,––and, Yahweh, will repay thee.
Pro 25:23 ¶ A north wind, bringeth forth rain, and, a face stirred with indignation, a secretive tongue.
Pro 25:24 ¶ Better to dwell on the corner of the roof, than a quarrelsome wife, and a house in common.
Pro 25:25 ¶ As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is a good report from a far country.
Pro 25:26 ¶ A fountain fouled, a spring spoiled, is a righteous man tottering before one who is lawless.
Pro 25:27 ¶ To eat honey in abundance, is not good, nor is, searching out their own honour, an honourable thing.
Pro 25:28 ¶ A city broken down without a wall, is a man who hath no control over his own spirit.
Pro 26:1 ¶ As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so, unbecoming to a dullard is honour.
Pro 26:2 ¶ As a sparrow in wandering, as a swallow in flying, so, a causeless curse, shall not alight.
Pro 26:3 ¶ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of dullards.
Pro 26:4 ¶ Do not answer a dullard, according to his folly, lest, even thou thyself, become like him;
Pro 26:5 Answer a dullard according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
Pro 26:6 ¶ One who cutteth off feet, one who drinketh down wrong, is he who sendeth a message by the hand of a dullard.
Pro 26:7 Useless are the legs of the lame, and a proverb, in the mouth of a dullard.
Pro 26:8 Like tying a stone to a sling, so, is he that giveth honour, to a dullard.
Pro 26:9 A brier cometh into the hand of a drunken–man, a proverb into the mouth of dullards.
Pro 26:10 ¶ [As] an archer who woundeth every thing, [so] one who hireth a dullard, and a drunkard crossing the sea.
Pro 26:11 ¶ As, a dog, returneth onto his own vomit, a dullard, repeateth his folly.
Pro 26:12 ¶ Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eye,––more hope of a dullard, than of him!
Pro 26:13 ¶ Saith the sluggard, A roaring lion in the road! A tearing lion in the midst of the broadways.
Pro 26:14 ¶ The door, turneth on its hinges, and, the sluggard, upon his bed.
Pro 26:15 ¶ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
Pro 26:16 ¶ Wiser is the sluggard in his own eyes, than, seven persons, who can answer with judgment.
Pro 26:17 ¶ As he who layeth hold of the ears of a dog, is a passer–by, who giveth vent to his wrath over a quarrel, not his!
Pro 26:18 ¶ As a madman throwing firebrands, arrows and death,
Pro 26:19 So, is a man who deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Was not, I, in sport?
Pro 26:20 ¶ Without wood a fire is quenched, and, where there is no tattler, strife is hushed.
Pro 26:21 Black coal to burning blocks, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man, for kindling strife.
Pro 26:22 the words of a tattler, are dainties, they, therefore go down into the chambers of the inner man.
Pro 26:23 ¶ Dross silver overlaid upon earthenware, so are burning lips, with a mischievous heart:
Pro 26:24 ¶ With his lips, the hater dissembleth, but, within himself, he layeth up deceit:
Pro 26:25 Though he make gracious his voice, do not trust him, for, seven abominations, are in his heart:
Pro 26:26 Hatred may clothe itself with guile, his wickedness shall be disclosed in the convocation.
Pro 26:27 ¶ He that diggeth a pit, thereinto, shall fall, and, he that rolleth a stone, upon himself, shall it return.
Pro 26:28 ¶ A false tongue, hateth them who are crushed by it, and, a flattering mouth, worketh occasion of stumbling.
Pro 27:1 ¶ Do not boast thyself of tomorrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
Pro 27:2 ¶ Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth, a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Pro 27:3 ¶ Heavy is a stone, and weighty is sand,––but, the vexation of a fool, is heavier than both.
Pro 27:4 The cruelty of rage, and the overflow of anger! But who can stand before, jealousy?
Pro 27:5 ¶ Better is a rebuke that is open, than love carefully concealed.
Pro 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but lavished are the kisses of an enemy.
Pro 27:7 ¶ The surfeited soul, trampleth upon droppings from the comb, but, to the hungry soul, every bitter thing, is sweet.
Pro 27:8 ¶ As a bird wandering from her nest, so, is a man wandering from his place.
Pro 27:9 ¶ Oil and perfume, rejoice the heart, the sweetness of one’s friend, more than fragrant wood.
Pro 27:10 Thine own friend and thy father’s friend, do not thou forsake; but, the house of thy brother, do not enter, in thy day of calamity, Better a neighbour near, than a brother far off.
Pro 27:11 ¶ Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart, that I may answer him that reproacheth me in a matter.
Pro 27:12 ¶ A prudent man, seeth calamity––he hideth himself, the simple, pass on––they suffer.
Pro 27:13 ¶ Take a man’s garment when he hath become pledge for a stranger, then, for a female unknown, accept him as surety.
Pro 27:14 ¶ He that blesseth his friend, with a loud voice, in the morning early, a reproach, shall it be reckoned to him.
Pro 27:15 ¶ A continuous dripping on a day of downpour, and a contentious wife, are alike:
Pro 27:16 He that hideth her, hideth the wind, and, perfume, his right hand may proclaim.
Pro 27:17 ¶ Let, iron, by iron, become sharp, and let, a man, sharpen the face of his friend.
Pro 27:18 ¶ He that guardeth the fig–tree, shall eat the fruit thereof, and, he that watcheth over his master, shall be honoured.
Pro 27:19 ¶ As in water, face [answereth] to face, so, the heart of man to man.
Pro 27:20 ¶ Hades and destruction, are not satisfied, and, the eyes of a man, are not satisfied.
Pro 27:21 ¶ Fining pot for silver, and crucible for gold, and, a man, [is to be tried] by what he praiseth.
Pro 27:22 ¶ Though thou pound a fool in a mortar, amidst grain, with a pestle, his folly, will not depart from him.
Pro 27:23 ¶ Note well, the appearance of thy flock, apply thy mind to thy herds;
Pro 27:24 For, not age–abiding, are riches, nor is the diadem, from generation to generation:––
Pro 27:25 The grass, is taken away, and the young shoot, showeth itself, and the herbage of the mountains, is gathered;
Pro 27:26 There are, lambs, for thy clothing, and, for the price of thy field, there are he–goats;
Pro 27:27 With, enough goats–milk, for thy food––for the food of thy household, and, a maintenance, for thy maidens.
Pro 28:1 ¶ The lawless, fleeth when no man pursueth, but, the righteous, like a lion, are confident.
Pro 28:2 ¶ For the transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged.
Pro 28:3 ¶ A poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, [is like] a rain beating down, leaving no food.
Pro 28:4 ¶ They who forsake instruction, praise one who is lawless, while, they who keep instruction, are at strife with them.
Pro 28:5 ¶ Wicked men, consider not justice, but, they who seek Yahweh, consider everything.
Pro 28:6 ¶ Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked––turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
Pro 28:7 ¶ He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.
Pro 28:8 ¶ He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
Pro 28:9 ¶ He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
Pro 28:10 ¶ He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.
Pro 28:11 ¶ Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
Pro 28:12 ¶ In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
Pro 28:13 ¶ He that covereth his transgressions, shall not prosper, but, he that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find compassion.
Pro 28:14 ¶ How happy the man who is ever circumspect, whereas, he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into calamity.
Pro 28:15 ¶ A growling lion, and a ranging bear, is a lawless ruler, over a poor people.
Pro 28:16 ¶ A leader, may lack intelligence, yet abound in oppressions, The hater of greed, shall lengthen out days.
Pro 28:17 ¶ A man oppressed with a person’s blood, unto a pit, shall flee, let them not hold him back.
Pro 28:18 ¶ He that walketh with integrity, shall be saved, but, he that is crooked, turning two ways, shall fall in one.
Pro 28:19 ¶ He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty–heads, shall have plenty of poverty.
Pro 28:20 ¶ A man of fidelity, aboundeth in blessings, but, one hasting to be rich, shall not be held innocent.
Pro 28:21 ¶ To take note of faces [in judgment], is not good, and, for a bit of bread, a man will transgress.
Pro 28:22 ¶ A man, hasting to be rich, hath an evil eye, and knoweth not when want may overtake him.
Pro 28:23 ¶ He that reproveth a man, shall, afterwards, find more, favour, than he that useth a flattering tongue.
Pro 28:24 ¶ He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.
Pro 28:25 ¶ The ambitious in soul, stirreth up strife, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be enriched.
Pro 28:26 ¶ He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall be delivered.
Pro 28:27 ¶ One who giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.
Pro 28:28 ¶ When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.
Pro 29:1 ¶ He that being often reproved stiffeneth his neck, suddenly shall be hurt, and there be no healing.
Pro 29:2 ¶ When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.
Pro 29:3 ¶ A man who loveth wisdom, gladdeneth his father, but, a companion of harlots, destroyeth wealth.
Pro 29:4 ¶ A king, by justice, shall establish a land,––but, a man open to bribes, bringeth it to ruin.
Pro 29:5 ¶ A man who flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth, a net, over his steps.
Pro 29:6 ¶ In the transgression of a wicked man, is a snare, but, the righteous, doth shout in triumph and rejoice.
Pro 29:7 ¶ The righteous doth acknowledge the plea of the poor, but, the lawless, regardeth not knowledge.
Pro 29:8 ¶ Men given to mockery, inflame a city,––but, wise men, turn away anger.
Pro 29:9 ¶ A wise man pleading with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no settlement.
Pro 29:10 ¶ Blood–thirsty men, hate the blameless man, and, as for the upright, they seek his life.
Pro 29:11 ¶ All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it.
Pro 29:12 ¶ When a ruler giveth heed to the word of falsehood, all his attendants, become lawless.
Pro 29:13 ¶ The poor man and the man of usury, meet together, he that enlighteneth the eyes of them both, is Yahweh.
Pro 29:14 ¶ When a king judgeth faithfully the poor, his throne, to futurity, shall be established.
Pro 29:15 ¶ A rod with rebuke, giveth wisdom, but, a youth unrestrained, bringeth shame to his mother.
Pro 29:16 ¶ When the lawless become great, transgression increaseth, but, the righteous, shall behold, their ruin.
Pro 29:17 ¶ Correct thy son, that he may give thee rest, that he may give delight to thy soul.
Pro 29:18 ¶ Where there is no vision, a people is let loose, but, he that keepeth instruction, how happy is he!
Pro 29:19 ¶ By words, a servant will not be corrected, though he perceiveth, yet is there no answer.
Pro 29:20 ¶ Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words,––there is, more hope of a dullard, than of him.
Pro 29:21 ¶ He that dealeth tenderly with his servant from childhood, in his after life, shall have him for a son.
Pro 29:22 ¶ A man given to anger, stirreth up strife, and, he that exceedeth in wrath, aboundeth in transgression.
Pro 29:23 ¶ The loftiness of a man, layeth him low,––but, one of a lowly spirit, shall attain unto honour.
Pro 29:24 ¶ He that shareth with a thief, hateth himself, an oath, he heareth, yet may not tell.
Pro 29:25 ¶ The fear of man, setteth a snare, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be placed on high.
Pro 29:26 ¶ Many, seek the face of a ruler, but, from Yahweh, is the sentence of each one.
Pro 29:27 ¶ An abomination to the righteous, is the man of perversity, and, an abomination to the lawless, is a man of straightforward way.
Pro 30:1 ¶ The words of Agur, son of Jakeh, [even] the oracle,––The utterance of the man, for Ithiel, for Ithiel and Ucal.
Pro 30:2 Surely, more brutish, am, I, than any man, nor doth, the understanding of a son of earth, pertain to me;
Pro 30:3 Neither have I learned wisdom, nor, the knowledge of the Holy Ones, can I acquire.
Pro 30:4 Who hath ascended the heavens and then descended? Who hath gathered the wind into his two hands? Who hath wrapped up the waters in a mantle? Who hath set up all the ends of the earth? What is his name and what the name of his son, when thou knowest?
Pro 30:5 Every saying of God is refined, A shield, is, he, to them who seek refuge in him.
Pro 30:6 Do not add unto his words, lest he convict thee, and thou be found false.
Pro 30:7 ¶ Two things, have I asked of thee, withhold them not from me, ere yet I die:
Pro 30:8 Vanity and falsehood, remove far from me, Neither poverty nor riches, give me, Feed me with the food appointed me:
Pro 30:9 Lest I be full, and deny, and say––Who is Yahweh? or lest I be impoverished and steal, and do violence to the Name of my God.
Pro 30:10 ¶ Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he revile thee, and thou be found guilty.
Pro 30:11 A generation! Its father, it revileth, and, its mother, it doth not bless.
Pro 30:12 A generation! Pure in its own eyes, yet, from its filth, hath it not been bathed,
Pro 30:13 A generation! How lofty are its eyes, and its eyelashes uplifted.
Pro 30:14 A generation! Swords, are its teeth, and, knives, its incisors,––to devour the humbled out of the earth, and the needy, from among men.
Pro 30:15 ¶ The vampire, hath two daughters, Give! Give! Three, there are, will not be satisfied, four, have not said, Enough!
Pro 30:16 Hades, and barrenness,––A land not satisfied with water, and fire, that saith not, Enough!
Pro 30:17 The eye that mocketh a father, and despiseth to obey a mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young of the eagle shall eat it.
Pro 30:18 ¶ Three, things there are, too difficult for me, yea, four, which I do not understand:
Pro 30:19 The way of an eagle in the heavens, the way of a serpent on the rock,––the way of a ship in the heart of the sea, and the way of a man with a maid.
Pro 30:20 So, is the way of a woman committing adultery,––she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no iniquity!
Pro 30:21 Under three things, a land is stirred, yea, under four, she cannot bear up:
Pro 30:22 Under a servant, when he reigneth, and a base man, when he is surfeited with food;
Pro 30:23 Under a hateful woman, when she is married, and a handmaid when she driveth out her mistress.
Pro 30:24 ¶ Four, things there are, the small of the earth,––yet, they, are wiser than the wise:
Pro 30:25 The ants, a people, not strong,––yet prepare they, in summer, their food;
Pro 30:26 The conies, a people of, no power, yet set they, among the crags, their house;
Pro 30:27 King, is there none, to, the locusts,––yet go forth in swarms, do they all;
Pro 30:28 The lizard, with hands, reneweth its hold,––yet, the same, is in the palaces of the king.
Pro 30:29 ¶ Three, things there are which step along well, ye, four, which excel in going:
Pro 30:30 The lion, hero among beasts, which turneth aside from the face of no one;
Pro 30:31 The greyhound, or the he–goat,––and a king, having a band of soldiers with him.
Pro 30:32 If thou hast acted basely by lifting thyself up,––if thou hast plotted evil, [put thy] hand to [thy] mouth!
Pro 30:33 Surely, the pressing of milk, bringeth forth curd, and, the pressing of the nose, bringeth forth blood, and, the pressing of wrath, bringeth forth strife.
Pro 31:1 ¶ The words of Lemuel the king,––the strain which was taught him by his mother:––
Pro 31:2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? aye what, the son of my vows?
Pro 31:3 Do not give, to women, thy strength, nor thy ways, to them who ruin kings.
Pro 31:4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor, for dignitaries, to desire strong drink,
Pro 31:5 Lest he drink, and forget that which is decreed, and alter the plea of any who are sorely oppressed.
Pro 31:6 Give strong drink, to him that is perishing, and wine, to such as are embittered in soul:
Pro 31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and, his wearying toil, let him remember no more.
Pro 31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb, for the cause of all the children of the departed.
Pro 31:9 Open thy mouth––judge righteously,––and administer justice for the poor and the needy.
Pro 31:10 ¶ A virtuous woman, who can find? for, far beyond corals, is her worth.
Pro 31:11 The heart of her husband, trusteth her, and, gain, he shall not lack:
Pro 31:12 She doeth him good and not evil, all the days of her life:
Pro 31:13 She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands:
Pro 31:14 She is like the ships of the merchant, from afar, she bringeth in her food;
Pro 31:15 And she riseth, while yet it is night, and giveth food to her household, and a task to her maidens:
Pro 31:16 She considereth a field, and procureth it, Out of the fruit of her hands, she planteth a vineyard:
Pro 31:17 She girdeth, with strength her loins, and putteth vigour into her arms:
Pro 31:18 She tasteth, whether, good, be her merchandise, and her lamp, goeth not out by night:
Pro 31:19 Her hands, she putteth forth to the distaff, and, her palms, lay hold of the spindle:
Pro 31:20 Her palm, she spreadeth out to the oppressed, and, her hands, she extendeth to the needy:
Pro 31:21 She feareth not, for her household, because of the snow, for, all her household, are clothed with crimson:
Pro 31:22 Coverlets, she maketh for herself, Of white linen and of purple, is her clothing:
Pro 31:23 Known in the gates, is her husband, when he sitteth, with the elders of the land:
Pro 31:24 Fine linen wraps, she maketh and selleth, and, girdles, doth she deliver to the trader:
Pro 31:25 Strength and dignity, are her clothing, and she laugheth at the time to come:
Pro 31:26 Her mouth, she openeth with wisdom, and, the instruction of kindness, is on her tongue:
Pro 31:27 She looketh well to the goings of her household, and, the bread of idleness, will she not eat.
Pro 31:28 Her children rise up, and call her happy! her husband, and he praiseth her:––
Pro 31:29 Many daughters, have done virtuously, but, thou, excellest them all!
Pro 31:30 Deceitful is loveliness and vain is beauty, The woman that revereth Yahweh, she, shall be praised:
Pro 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her own hands, and let her own works, praise her in the gates.
