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《 Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 》 (R. A. Torrey )

Commentator The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge was, and still is, a Bible reference work first published around 1830, created by the London publisher Samuel Bagster (1772- 1851). It is a set of cross-references. That is, it consists entirely of a book-length listing of cross-references, showing only the chapter and verse citations with no accompanying text. About the size of a complete Bible, the TSK is also organized like a Bible, beginning at Genesis and ending at Revelation. Each verse of the Bible is cross-referenced to several others to enable the reader to gain a true sense of each word and phrase as it is used in the Bible.  800,000 cross-references, listing verses that illustrate how words and phrases are used elsewhere in the Bible.  Helps the reader interpret Scripture with Scripture.  Brief chapter summaries.  Dates and other notes. But the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is usually described as being the work of R. A. Torrey. Most editions you can buy these days have Torrey's name on the cover, and sometimes in the title: R. A. Torrey's Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. According to commen knowledge, Torrey did not specifically try to claim authorship of the reference book, but he did become one of its chief promoters, and as his own fame rose, his endorsement of the book mattered to more and more people. Inevitably his name ended up on the cover. But if you read his introduction to the book, often printed inside, you see that he describes having first encountered it "some twenty years ago." Originally printed in a 700+ page book and now enhanced with two-way cross- referencing, this entire reference is available to you on StudyLight.org.

00 Introduction

The wisdom of all ages, from the highest antiquity, has chosen to compress and communicate its lessons in short, compendious sentences, and in poetic language, which were readily conceived and easily retained, and circulated in society as useful principles, to be unfolded as occasion required. Indeed, such short maxims, comprehending much instruction in a few words, and carrying their own evidence with them, are admirably adapted to direct the conduct, without overburdening the memory, or perplexing the mind with abstract reasonings; and hence there are, in all countries and in all languages, old proverbs, or common sayings, which have great authority and influence on the opinions and actions of mankind. Such maxims, however, want their proper basis, the sanction of a Divine Original; and being generally the mere result of worldly prudence, are often calculated to impose on the judgment, and to mislead those who are directed by them. But the proverbs in this book not only are far more ancient than any others extant in the world, and infinitely surpass all the ethical sayings of the ancient sages; but have also received a Divine imprimatur, and are infallible rules to direct our conduct in every circumstance of human life. They are so justly founded on the principles of human nature, and so adapted to the permanent interests of man, that they agree with the manners of every age; and are adapted to every period, condition, or rank in life, however varied in its complexion or diversified by circumstance. Kings and subjects, rich and poor, wise and foolish, old and young, fathers and mothers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, masters and servants, may here learn their respective duties, and read lessons of instruction for the regulation of their conduct in their various circumstances; while the most powerful motives, derived from honour, interest, love, fear, natural affection, and piety, are exhibited to inspire an ardent love of wisdom and virtue, and the greatest detestation of ignorance and vice. These maxims are laid down so clearly, copiously, impressively, and in such variety, that every man who wishes to be instructed may take what he chooses, and, among multitudes, those which he likes best. “He is wise,” say St. Basil, “not only who hath arrived at a complete habit of wisdom, but who hath made some progress towards it; nay, who doth as yet but love it, or desire it, and listen to it. Such as these, by reading this book, shall be made wiser; for they shall be instructed in much divine, and in no less human learning … .It bridles the injurious tongue, corrects the wanton eye, and ties the unjust hand in chains. It persecutes sloth, chastises all absurd desires, teaches prudence, raises man‘s courage, and represents temperance and chastity after such a fashion that one cannot but have them in veneration.rdblquote

01 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 The use of the proverbs. 7 An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word; 10 to avoid the enticings of sinners. 20 Wisdom complains of her contempt. 24 She threatens her contemners.

Verse 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; proverbs 10:1; 25:1; 1 Kings 4:31,32; Ecclesiastes 12:9; John 16:25 Solomon 2 Samuel 12:24,25; 1 Kings 2:12; 1 Chronicles 22:9; 28:5; 29:28

Verse 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 4:5-7; 7:4; 8:5; 16:16; 17:16; Deuteronomy 4:5,6; 1 Kings 3:9-12; 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Verse 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; receive 2:1-9; 8:10,11; Job 22:22 equity Heb. equities. 1 Kings 3:28

Verse 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. subtilty 22,23; 8:5; 9:4-6; Psalms 19:7; 119:130; Isaiah 35:8 to the 7:7-24; 8:17,32; Psalms 34:11; 119:9; Ecclesiastes 11:9,10; 12:1; 2 Timothy 2:22; Titus 2:6 discretion or, advisement.

Verse 5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: wise 9:9; 12:1; Job 34:10,16,34; Psalms 119:98-100; 1 Corinthians 10:15 a man 1 Samuel 25:32,33; 2 Chronicles 25:16

Verse 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. a proverb Matthew 13:10-17,51,52; Mark 4:11,34; Acts 8:30,31 the interpretation or, an eloquent speech. the words. Ecclesiastes 12:11 dark Psalms 49:4; 78:2; Matthew 13:34,35; Hebrews 5:14; 2 Peter 3:16

Verse 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. fear 9:10; Job 28:28; Psalms 111:10; 112:1; Ecclesiastes 12:13 beginning or, principal part. but. 22,29,30; 5:12,13; 15:5; 18:2; John 3:18-21; Romans 1:28

Verse 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: My son 10,15; 2:1; 3:1; 7:1; Matthew 9:2,22 hear 4:1-4; 5:1,2; 6:20; 30:17; 31:1; Leviticus 19:3; Deuteronomy 21:18-21; 1 Samuel 2:25; 2 Timothy 1:5

Verse 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. they 3:22; 4:9; 6:20,21; 1 Timothy 2:9,10; 1 Peter 3:3,4 an ornament Heb. an adding. Genesis 41:42; Song of Solomon 1:10; 4:9; Isaiah 3:19; Ezekiel 16:11; Daniel 5:7,16,29

Verse 10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 7:21-23; 13:20; 20:19; Genesis 39:7-13; Judges 16:16-21; Psalms 1:1; 50:18; Romans 16:18; Ephesians 5:11

Verse 11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: let us lay 16; 12:6; 30:14; Psalms 56:6; 64:5,6; Jeremiah 5:26; Micah 7:2; Acts 23:15; 25:3 let us lurk 18; Psalms 10:8-10; 17:12; 35:7; Jeremiah 11:19; 18:18-20; Matthew 26:3,4; John 15:25

Verse 12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: swallow Psalms 35:25; 56:1,2; 57:3; 124:3; Jeremiah 51:34; Lamentations 2:5,16; Micah 3:2,3 as the Psalms 5:9; Romans 3:13 whole Numbers 16:30-33; 26:10; Psalms 28:1; 143:7

Verse 13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 19; Job 24:2,3; Isaiah 10:13,14; Jeremiah 22:16,17; Nahum 2:12; Haggai 2:9; Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:9,10; Revelation 18:9-16

Verse 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: walk 4:14,15; 9:6; 13:20; Psalms 1:1; 26:4,5; 2 Corinthians 6:17 refrain 4:27; 5:8; Psalms 119:101; Jeremiah 14:10

Verse 16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 4:16; 6:18; Isaiah 59:7; Romans 3:5

Verse 17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. in vain 7:23; Job 35:11; Isaiah 1:3; Jeremiah 8:7 sight of any bird Heb. eyes of everything that hath a wing.

Verse 18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. 5:22,23; 9:17,18; 28:17; Esther 7:10; Psalms 7:14-16; 9:16; 55:23; Matthew 27:4,5

Verse 19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. every 15:27; 23:3,4; 2 Samuel 18:11-13; 2 Kings 5:20-27; Jeremiah 22:17-19; Micah 2:1-3; Micah 3:10-12; Habakkuk 2:9; Acts 8:19,20; 1 Timothy 3:3; 6:9,10; James 5:1-4; 2 Peter 2:3,14-16 taketh Job 31:39; Ecclesiastes 5:13

Verse 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: Wisdom Heb. Wisdoms, that is, excellent wisdom. Matthew 13:54; Luke 11:49; 1 Corinthians 1:24,30; Colossians 2:3 crieth 8:1-5; 9:3; John 7:37

Verse 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 9:3; Matthew 10:27; 13:2; John 18:20; Acts 5:20

Verse 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? How 6:9; Exodus 10:3; 16:28; Numbers 14:27; Matthew 17:17 ye simple 7:7; 9:4-6,16-18; Psalms 94:8; Matthew 9:13; 11:29,30; 23:37; Luke 19:42; Revelation 22:17 the scorners 3:34; 14:6; 15:12; 19:29; 21:11; Job 34:7; Psalms 1:1; 2 Peter 3:3 fools 7,29; 5:12; John 3:20

Verse 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Turn Isaiah 55:1-3,6,7; Jeremiah 3:14; Ezekiel 18:27-30; 33:11; Hosea 14:1; Acts 3:19; Acts 26:20 my reproof 25,30; 6:23; 10:17; 12:1; 29:1; Psalms 145:1; Revelation 3:19 behold Isaiah 32:15; 45:8; Joel 2:28; Zechariah 12:10; Luke 11:13; John 7:36,37; Acts 2:36-38; Revelation 3:16-18

Verse 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; I have called Isaiah 50:2; 65:12; 66:4; Jeremiah 7:13; Ezekiel 8:18; Zechariah 7:11,12; Matthew 22:5,6; Matthew 23:37,38; Hebrews 12:25,26 stretched Psalms 31:20; Acts 4:30; Romans 10:21

Verse 25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: ye 30; 2 Chronicles 36:16; Psalms 107:11; Luke 7:30 would 30; 5:12; 12:1; Psalms 81:11

Verse 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; Judges 10:14; Psalms 2:4; 37:13; Luke 14:24

Verse 27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. your fear 3:25,26; 10:24,25; Psalms 69:22-28; Luke 21:26,34,35; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; Revelation 6:15-17 as a Psalms 58:9; Isaiah 17:13; Nahum 1:3 distress Luke 21:23-25; Romans 2:9

Verse 28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: shall they Genesis 6:3; Job 27:9; 35:12; Psalms 18:41; Isaiah 1:15; Jeremiah 11:11; 14:12; Ezekiel 8:18; Micah 3:4; Zechariah 7:13; Matthew 7:22,23; 25:10- 12; Luke 13:25-28; James 4:3 they shall seek Psalms 78:34-36; Hosea 5:15; 6:1-4

Verse 29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: that 22; 5:12; 6:23; Job 21:14,15; Psalms 50:16,17; Isaiah 27:11; 30:9-12; John 3:20; Acts 7:51-54 not Luke 10:42; Hebrews 11:25

Verse 30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 25; Psalms 81:11; 119:111,173; Jeremiah 8:9; Luke 14:18-20

Verse 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 14:14; 22:8; Job 4:8; Isaiah 3:10,11; Jeremiah 2:19; 6:19; Galatians 6:7,8

Verse 32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. the turning 8:36; John 3:36; Hebrews 10:38,39; 12:25 and the Deuteronomy 32:15-44; Psalms 69:22; 92:6,7; Luke 12:16-21; 16:19-25; Hebrews 12:8; James 5:5 prosperity or, ease. Jeremiah 48:11,12

Verse 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. whoso 8:32-35; 9:11; Psalms 25:12,13; 81:13; Isaiah 48:18; 55:3; Matthew 17:5; John 10:27-29; 1 Peter 1:5 and shall 3:21-26; 14:26; Psalms 112:7; Isaiah 26:3; Luke 21:9,19; Romans 8:35-39

02 Chapter 2

Introduction 1 Wisdom promises godliness to her children; 10 and safety from evil company; 20 and direction in good ways.

Verse 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; if 1:3; 4:1; 7:1; John 12:47,48; 1 Timothy 1:15 hide 3:1; 4:20-22; 6:21; Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Job 23:12; Psalms 119:9-11; Matthew 13:44; Luke 2:19,51; 9:44

Verse 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; thou 18:1; Psalms 119:111,112; Isaiah 55:3; Matthew 13:9 apply 22:17-21; 23:12; Psalms 90:12; Ecclesiastes 7:25; 8:9,16; Acts 17:11

Verse 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; if 3:6; 8:17; 1 Kings 3:9-12; 1 Chronicles 22:12; Psalms 25:4,5; 119:34,73,125,169; Luke 11:13; Ephesians 1:17,18; James 1:5 liftest up thy voice Heb. givest thy voice.

Verse 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; thou 3:14,15; 8:18,19; 16:16; 23:23; Psalms 19:10; 119:14,72,127; Matthew 6:19-21; Matthew 13:44; 19:21,22,29 searchest Job 28:12-20; Ecclesiastes 4:8; Luke 16:8

Verse 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. shalt 2 Chronicles 1:10-12; Hosea 6:3; Matthew 7:7,8; Luke 11:9-13 the fear 9:10; Job 28:28; Jeremiah 32:40,41 find Jeremiah 9:24; 24:7; 31:34; Matthew 11:27; Luke 10:22; John 17:3; 1 John 5:20

Verse 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. the Lord Exodus 31:3; 1 Kings 3:9,12; 4:29; 1 Chronicles 22:12; Job 32:8; Isaiah 54:13; Daniel 1:17; Daniel 2:21,23; Luke 21:15; John 6:45; Ephesians 1:17,18; James 1:5,17 out 6:23; 8:5-9; Psalms 19:7; 119:98,104; Isaiah 8:20

Verse 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. layeth 8:14; 14:8; Job 28:8; 1 Corinthians 1:19,24,30; 2:6,7; 3:18,19; Colossians 2:3; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; James 3:15-17 a buckler 28:18; 30:5; Psalms 84:11; 144:2

Verse 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. keepeth 8:20; Psalms 1:6; 23:3; 121:5-8; Isaiah 35:9; 49:9,10; John 10:28,29 and 3:21-24; Deuteronomy 33:3,26-29; 1 Samuel 2:9; Psalms 37:23,24,28,31; 66:9; 145:20; Jeremiah 32:40,41; 1 Peter 1:5; Jude 1:24

Verse 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. 1:2-6; Psalms 25:8,9; 32:8; 119:99,105; 143:8-10; Isaiah 35:8; 48:17; Jeremiah 6:16; Matthew 7:13,14; John 14:6

Verse 10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 18:1,2; 24:13,14; Job 23:12; Psalms 19:10; 104:34; 119:97,103,111,162; Jeremiah 15:16; Colossians 3:16

Verse 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 4:6; 6:22-24; Psalms 25:21; 119:9-11; Ecclesiastes 9:15-18; 10:10; Ephesians 5:15

Verse 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; deliver 1:10-19; 4:14-17; 9:6; 13:20; Psalms 17:4,5; 26:4,5; 141:4; 2 Corinthians 6:17 from the man 3:32; 8:13; 16:28-30; Psalms 101:4; Isaiah 59:3-5; Acts 20:30; 1 Corinthians 15:33

Verse 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; leave 21:16; Psalms 14:3; 36:3; Ezekiel 18:26; 33:12,13; Zephaniah 1:6; Matthew 12:43-45; 2 Timothy 4:10; Hebrews 6:4-6; 2 Peter 2:20-22; 1 John 2:19 walk 4:19; Job 24:13-16; John 3:19,20; 12:35; Romans 1:21; 1 Thessalonians 5:5-7; John 1:6; 2:9-11

Verse 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; rejoice 10:23; Jeremiah 11:15; Habakkuk 1:15; Zephaniah 3:11; 1 Corinthians 13:6 and Hosea 7:3; Luke 22:4,5; Romans 1:32

Verse 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: Deuteronomy 32:5; Psalms 125:5; Isaiah 30:8-13; 59:8; Philippians 2:15

Verse 16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; deliver 5:3-20; 6:24; 7:5-23; 22:14; 23:27; Genesis 39:3-12; Nehemiah 13:26,27; Ecclesiastes 7:26 flattereth 7:21; 29:5

Verse 17 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God. the guide 5:18; Jeremiah 3:4 forgetteth Ezekiel 16:8,59,60; Malachi 2:14-16

Verse 18 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. 5:4-14; 6:26-35; 7:22-27; 9:18; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:5; Revelation 21:8; 22:15

Verse 19 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life. None Psalms 81:12; Ecclesiastes 7:26; Jeremiah 13:23; Hosea 4:14; Matthew 19:24-26 take 4:18; Hebrews 6:18

Verse 20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. 13:20; Psalms 119:63,115; Song of Solomon 1:7,8; Jeremiah 6:16; Hebrews 6:12; 3 John 1:11

Verse 21 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. Job 1:1; 42:12; Psalms 37:3,9,11,22,29; 84:11; 112:4-6

Verse 22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. the wicked 5:22,23; Job 18:16-18; 21:30; Psalms 37:20,22,28,37,38; 52:5; 104:35; Psalms 145:20; Isaiah 3:10,11 rooted or, plucked up. Deuteronomy 7:22; *marg:; Deuteronomy 28:64

03 Chapter 3

Introduction 1 Sundry exhortations. 13 The gain of wisdom. 27 Exhortation to beneficence, etc. 33 The different state of the wicked and upright.

Verse 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: forget 1:8; 4:5; 31:5; Deuteronomy 4:23; Psalms 119:93,153,176; Hosea 4:6 let Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:6-9; 8:1; 30:16-20; Psalms 119:11,16,34,47,48; Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 31:33; John 14:21-24

Verse 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. length 16; 4:10; 9:11; Job 5:26; Psalms 34:11-14; 91:16; 128:6; Ephesians 6:1-3; 1 Timothy 4:8 long life Heb. years of life. Psalms 21:4 and peace 17; Psalms 119:165; Isaiah 32:17; 57:19-21; Romans 5:1; 14:17; 15:13

Verse 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: mercy 16:6; 20:28; 2 Samuel 15:20; Psalms 25:10; Hosea 4:1; Micah 7:18-20; Malachi 2:6; Matthew 23:23; Ephesians 5:1,2,9 bind 6:21; 7:3; Exodus 13:9; Deuteronomy 6:8; 11:18-21; Psalms 119:11 write Jeremiah 17:1; 2 Corinthians 3:3; Hebrews 10:16

Verse 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. shalt Genesis 39:2-4,21; 1 Samuel 2:26; Psalms 111:10; Daniel 1:9; Luke 2:52; Acts 2:47; Romans 14:18 good understanding or, good success. Joshua 1:7,8; *marg:; Psalms 111:10

Verse 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Trust 22:19; Job 13:15; Psalms 37:3,5,7; 62:8; 115:9-11; 125:1; 146:3-5; Isaiah 12:2; 26:3,4; Jeremiah 17:7,8; Ephesians 1:12 and 7; 23:4; 28:26; Jeremiah 9:23; 10:23; Romans 12:16; 1 Corinthians 3:18- 20; 8:1,2

Verse 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. In 16:3; 23:17; 1 Samuel 4:11,12; 30:8; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Ezra 7:27; 8:22,23; Nehemiah 1:11; 2:4; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 2 Corinthians 8:16; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 3:17,23 and 16:9; Psalms 25:8,9; 32:8; Isaiah 30:21; 48:17; Jeremiah 10:23; James 1:5

Verse 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Be 26:12; Isaiah 5:21; Romans 11:25; 12:16 fear 14:27; 16:6; Nehemiah 5:15; Job 1:1; 28:28; Psalms 34:11-14; Ecclesiastes 12:13

Verse 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. shall 4:22; 16:24; Psalms 147:3; Isaiah 1:6; Jeremiah 30:12,13 health Heb. medicine. thy. Ezekiel 16:4,5 marrow Heb. watering, or moistening. Job 21:24

Verse 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 14:31; Genesis 14:18-21; 28:22; Exodus 22:29; 23:19; 34:26; 35:20-29; Numbers 7:2-89; 31:50-54; Deuteronomy 26:2-15; Haggai 1:4-9; Malachi 3:8,9; Mark 14:7,8,10-21; Luke 14:13,14; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:2,3,8,9; Philippians 4:17,18; 1 John 3:17,18

Verse 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11:24,25; 19:17; 22:9; Leviticus 26:2-5; Deuteronomy 28:8; Ecclesiastes 11:1,2; Haggai 2:19; Malachi 3:10,11; Matthew 10:42; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Verse 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: My Job 5:17; Psalms 94:12; 1 Corinthians 11:32; Hebrews 12:5,6; Revelation 3:19 neither 24:10; Job 4:5; Isaiah 40:30,31; 2 Corinthians 4:1,16,17; Hebrews 12:3,7- 12

Verse 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. 29:17; Deuteronomy 8:5; Psalms 103:13

Verse 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. is the 4:5-9; 8:32-35; 1 Kings 10:1-9,23,24; Ecclesiastes 9:15-18 getteth Heb. draweth out. 2:4; 18:1

Verse 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 2:4; 8:10,11,19; 16:16; 2 Chronicles 1:11,12; Job 28:13-19; Psalms 119:72,111,162; Matthew 16:26; Philippians 3:8,9; Revelation 3:18

Verse 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. more 8:11; 20:15; 31:10; Matthew 13:44-46 all Psalms 63:3; 73:25,26; Romans 8:18

Verse 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Length 2; 4:10; Psalms 21:4; 71:9; 1 Timothy 4:8 and 4:6-9; 8:18-21; 1 Kings 3:13; Mark 10:30; 1 Corinthians 3:21-23; 2 Corinthians 6:10

Verse 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. ways of 2:10; 22:18; Psalms 19:10,11; 63:3-5; 112:1; 119:14,47,103,174; Matthew 11:28-30 all Psalms 25:10; 37:11; 119:165; Isaiah 26:3; 57:19; Luke 1:79; Romans 5:1; Philippians 4:8,9

Verse 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 11:30; 13:12; Genesis 2:9; 3:22; Revelation 22:2

Verse 19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. Lord 8:27-29; Psalms 104:24; 136:5; Jeremiah 10:12; 51:15; John 1:3 established or, prepared. Verse 20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. the depths Genesis 1:9; 7:11; Job 38:8-11; Psalms 104:8,9 the clouds Genesis 27:28,37-39; Deuteronomy 33:28; Job 36:27,28; 38:26-28; Psalms 65:9-12; Jeremiah 14:22; Joel 2:23

Verse 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: let 1-3; Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:6-9; Joshua 1:8; John 8:31; 15:6,7; Hebrews 2:1- 3; 1 John 2:24,27 keep 2:7; Deuteronomy 32:46,47

Verse 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. life 4:22; Isaiah 38:16; John 12:49,50 grace 1:9

Verse 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 2:8; 4:12; 10:9; Psalms 37:23,24,31; 91:11; 121:3,8; Zechariah 10:12

Verse 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. liest 6:22; Leviticus 26:6; Psalms 3:5; 4:8; 121:4-7; Ezekiel 34:15 and Psalms 127:2; Jeremiah 31:26; Acts 12:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14 Verse 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. Be Job 5:21,22; 11:13-15; Psalms 27:1,2; 46:1-3; 91:5; 112:7; Isaiah 8:12,13; Isaiah 41:10-14; Daniel 3:17,18; Matthew 8:24-26; 24:6; Mark 4:40; Luke 21:9; John 14:1; 1 Peter 3:14 neither 1:27; Psalms 73:19; Matthew 24:15; Luke 21:18-28

Verse 26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Lord 14:26; Psalms 91:3,9,10; Habakkuk 3:17,18 shall keep 1 Samuel 2:9

Verse 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Withhold Romans 13:7; Galatians 6:10; Titus 2:14; James 2:15,16; 5:4 them to whom it is due Heb. the owners thereof. in the. Genesis 31:29; Micah 2:1

Verse 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 27:1; Leviticus 19:13; Deuteronomy 24:12-15; Ecclesiastes 9:10; 11:6; 2 Corinthians 8:11; 9:3; 1 Timothy 6:18

Verse 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Devise not evil or, Practise no evil. 6:14,18; 16:29,30; Psalms 35:20; 55:20; 59:3; Jeremiah 18:18-20; Micah 2:1,2

Verse 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 17:14; 18:6; 25:8,9; 29:22; Matthew 5:39-41; Romans 12:18-21; 1 Corinthians 6:6-8; 2 Timothy 2:24

Verse 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. Envy 23:17; 24:1,19,20; Psalms 37:1,7-9; 73:3; Galatians 5:21 the oppressor Heb. a man of violence. Ecclesiastes 5:8 choose 1:15-18; 2:12-15; 12:12; 22:22-25

Verse 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. the froward 6:6-19; 8:13; 11:20; 17:15; Psalms 18:26; Luke 16:15 his 14:10; Psalms 25:14; Matthew 11:25; 13:11; John 14:21-24; 15:15; Revelation 2:17

Verse 33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. curse 21:12; Leviticus 26:14-46; Deuteronomy 7:26; 28:15-68; 29:19-29; Joshua 6:18; 7:13; Psalms 37:22; Zechariah 5:3,4; Malachi 2:2 he blesseth Deuteronomy 28:2-14; 2 Samuel 6:11; Job 8:6,7; Psalms 1:3; 91:10

Verse 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. he scorneth 9:7,8,12; 19:29; 21:24; Psalms 138:6 he giveth Isaiah 57:15; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5

Verse 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. wise 4:8; 1 Samuel 2:30; Psalms 73:24 but 13:8; Psalms 132:18; Isaiah 65:13-15; Daniel 12:2,3 shall be the promotion of fools Heb. exalteth the fools.

04 Chapter 4

Introduction 1 Solomon persuades to wisdom, 14 and to shun wickedness. 20 He exhorts to sanctification.

Verse 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. ye 1:8; 6:20-23; Psalms 34:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:11,12 attend 2:1-5; 5:1; 7:4; 8:32-36; 19:20; 22:17; Hebrews 2:1

Verse 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. good 8:6-9; 22:20,21; Deuteronomy 32:2; Job 33:3; Psalms 49:1-3; John 7:16,17; 1 Timothy 4:6; Titus 1:9 forsake 1 Chronicles 28:9; 2 Chronicles 7:19; Psalms 89:30-32

Verse 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 2 Samuel 12:24,25; 1 Kings 1:13-17; 1 Chronicles 3:5; 22:5; 29:1; Jeremiah 10:23; Romans 12:16

Verse 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. He 22:6; Genesis 18:19; 1 Chronicles 22:11-16; 28:9; Ephesians 6:4; 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15 Let 3:1; Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:6; Psalms 119:11 keep 7:2; Leviticus 18:3-5; Isaiah 55:3; John 12:50; Hebrews 5:9

Verse 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Get wisdom 1:22,23; 2:2-4; 3:13-18; 8:5; 17:16; 18:1; 19:8; 23:23; James 1:5 neither 2 Chronicles 34:2; Job 23:11; Psalms 44:18; 119:51,157

Verse 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. love 21,22; 2:10-12; Ephesians 3:17; 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Verse 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Wisdom is Ecclesiastes 7:12; 9:16-18; Matthew 13:44-46; Luke 10:42; Philippians 3:8 with 16:16; 21:6; Psalms 49:16-20; Ecclesiastes 2:4-9; 4:8; Mark 8:36,37; Luke 12:20 get understanding Psalms 119:104

Verse 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. 3:35; 22:4; 1 Samuel 2:30; 1 Kings 3:5-13; Daniel 12:3

Verse 9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. give 1:9; 3:22; 1 Timothy 2:9,10; 1 Peter 3:4 a crown, etc or, she shall compass thee with a crown of glory. 16:31; Isaiah 28:5; Hebrews 2:7-9; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 3:21

Verse 10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. my 8:10; 19:20; Job 22:22; Jeremiah 9:20; John 3:32,33; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Timothy 1:15 the 3:2,16; Deuteronomy 5:16; 6:2

Verse 11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. taught 4; Deuteronomy 4:5; 1 Samuel 12:24; Ecclesiastes 12:9 led 8:6,9,20; Psalms 23:3; 25:4,5; Acts 13:10

Verse 12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. thou goest 6:22; 2 Samuel 22:37; Job 18:7,8; Psalms 18:36 thou shalt 19; 3:23; Psalms 91:11,12; 119:165; Jeremiah 31:9; John 11:9,10; Romans 9:32,33; 1 Peter 2:8; 1 John 2:10,11

Verse 13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. Take 3:18; 23:23; Acts 2:42; 11:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; Hebrews 2:1; Revelation 2:13; 12:11 let Genesis 32:26; Song of Solomon 3:4; Luke 24:27-29; John 4:39-42 she 3:22; Deuteronomy 32:47; Ecclesiastes 7:12; John 6:68

Verse 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 1:10,15; 2:11,12; 9:6; 13:20; Psalms 1:1; 26:4,5; 1 Corinthians 15:33

Verse 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 5:8; 6:5; Exodus 23:7; Job 11:14; 22:23; Isaiah 33:15; Ephesians 5:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Verse 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 1:16; Psalms 36:4; Isaiah 57:20; Micah 2:1; Luke 22:66; John 18:28; 2 Peter 2:14

Verse 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 9:17; 20:17; Job 24:5,6; Psalms 14:4; Jeremiah 5:26-28; Ezekiel 22:25-29; Amos 8:4-6; Micah 3:5; 6:12; Zephaniah 3:3; Matthew 23:14; James 5:4,5

Verse 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 2 Samuel 23:4; Job 11:17; 23:10; Psalms 84:7; Hosea 6:3; Zechariah 14:6,7; Matthew 5:14,16,45; John 8:12; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 2:15; 2 Peter 1:19; 3:18; Revelation 21:23; 22:5

Verse 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. 1 Samuel 2:9; Job 5:14; 12:25; 18:5,6,18; Isaiah 59:9,10; Jeremiah 13:16; 23:12; Matthew 7:23; 15:14; John 12:35; 1 John 2:11

Verse 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 5:1; 6:20,21; 7:1; Psalms 78:1; 90:12; Isaiah 55:3; Matthew 17:5

Verse 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. depart 3:3,21 in the 2:1; Psalms 40:8; *marg:

Verse 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. life 4,10 health Heb. medicine. 3:8; *marg:; 12:18; Jeremiah 33:6

Verse 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Keep 22:5; 23:19; 28:26; Deuteronomy 4:9; Psalms 139:23,24; Jeremiah 17:9; Mark 14:38; Hebrews 12:15 with all diligence Heb. above all keeping. 7; 3:21; 11:16; 13:3; Ecclesiastes 5:13 for Matthew 12:35; 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; James 1:14,15

Verse 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. Put Job 11:14; Ezekiel 18:31; Ephesians 4:25-31; Colossians 3:8; James 1:21,26; 1 Peter 2:1 a, etc Heb. frowardness of mouth, and perverseness of lips. 8:8,13; 17:20; 1 Timothy 6:5

Verse 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 23:5,33; Job 31:1; Psalms 119:37; Matthew 6:22

Verse 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Ponder 5:6; Psalms 119:59; Ezekiel 18:28; Haggai 1:5,7; Ephesians 5:15,17 let all thy ways be established or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright. Psalms 37:23; 40:2; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Peter 5:10

Verse 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. Turn Deuteronomy 5:32; 12:32; 28:14; Joshua 1:7 remove 16:17; Isaiah 1:16; Romans 12:9 05 Chapter 5

Introduction 1 Solomon exhorts to wisdom. 3 He shews the mischief of whoredom and riot. 15 He exhorts to contentedness, liberality, and chastity. 22 The wicked are overtaken with their own sins.

Verse 1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: attend 2:1; 4:1,20; Matthew 3:9; Mark 4:23; Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22 bow 22:17; James 1:19

Verse 2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. thy lips 10:21; 15:2,7; 16:23; 20:15; Psalms 45:2; 71:15; 119:13; Song of Solomon 4:11; Malachi 2:6,7

Verse 3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: the lips 2:16; 6:24; 7:21; Revelation 17:2-6 mouth Heb. palate. smoother. Psalms 55:21

Verse 4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. her 6:24-35; 7:22,23; 9:18; 23:27,28; Ecclesiastes 7:26; Hebrews 12:15,16 sharp Judges 16:4-6,15-21; Psalms 55:21; Hebrews 4:12

Verse 5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. 2:18,19; 7:27

Verse 6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. ponder 4:26; Psalms 119:59 the path 11:19; Psalms 16:11 her 6:12,13; 7:10-21; 2 Thessalonians 2:9,10

Verse 7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Hear 4:1; 8:32-36; 22:17-21; Hebrews 12:25 and depart 3:21; 4:21

Verse 8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: 4:15; 6:27,28; Matthew 6:13; Ephesians 5:11

Verse 9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: 6:29-35; Genesis 38:23-26; Judges 16:19-21; Nehemiah 13:26; Hosea 4:13,14

Verse 10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; strangers 6:35; Hosea 7:9; Luke 15:30 wealth Heb. strength. 31:3

Verse 11 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, thou 7:23; Deuteronomy 32:29; Jeremiah 5:31; Romans 6:21; Hebrews 13:4; Revelation 21:8; 22:15 when Numbers 5:27; 1 Corinthians 5:4,5

Verse 12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; How 1:7,22,29,30; 15:5; Psalms 50:17; 73:22; Zechariah 7:11-14; John 3:19,20 and my 1:25; 6:23; 12:1; 13:18; Genesis 19:9; Exodus 2:13,14; 2 Chronicles 24:20-22; 25:16; 2 Chronicles 33:10,11; 36:16; Jeremiah 44:4; Zechariah 1:4-6

Verse 13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! Luke 15:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; 5:12,13; Hebrews 13:7

Verse 14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly. 13:20; Numbers 25:1-6; Hosea 4:11-14; 1 Corinthians 10:6-8; 2 Peter 2:10-18; Jude 1:7-13

Verse 15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 18,19; 1 Corinthians 7:2-5; Hebrews 13:4

Verse 16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. thy Deuteronomy 33:28; Psalms 68:26; Isaiah 48:21 dispersed Genesis 24:60; Judges 12:9; Psalms 127:3; 128:3

Verse 18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. rejoice Ecclesiastes 9:9; Malachi 2:14,15

Verse 19 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. as the Song of Solomon 2:9; 4:5; 7:3; 8:14 satisfy thee Heb. water thee. 5:15 be thou ravished always with her love Heb. err thou always in her love. 2 Samuel 12:4

Verse 20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? with 2:16-19; 6:24; 7:5; 22:14; 23:27,28,33; 1 Kings 11:1

Verse 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. 15:3; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Job 31:4; 34:21; Psalms 11:4; 17:3; 139:1-12; Jeremiah 16:17; Jeremiah 17:10; 23:24; 32:19; Hosea 7:2; Hebrews 4:13; Revelation 2:18,23

Verse 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. His 1:18,31; 11:3,5; Psalms 7:15,16; 9:15; Jeremiah 2:19; Hosea 4:11-14; Galatians 6:7,8 holden Ecclesiastes 7:26 sins Heb. sin. 1 Corinthians 5:9,10; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:5,6; Hebrews 13:4

Verse 23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray. shall die 10:21; 14:32; Job 4:21; 36:12 in the 14:14; Psalms 81:12; 2 Peter 2:15-22

06 Chapter 6

Introduction 1 Against suretyship; 6 idleness; 12 and mischievousness. 16 Seven things hateful to God. 20 The blessings of obedience. 25 The mischiefs of whoredom. Verse 1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, if thou be 11:15; 17:18; 20:16; 22:26; 27:13; Genesis 43:9; 44:32,33; Job 17:3; Philemon 1:18,19; Hebrews 7:22 thou hast To strike, or join hands, was an ancient form of entering into contracts in all counties and all ages.

Verse 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. 12:13; 18:7

Verse 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. when 2 Samuel 24:14; 2 Chronicles 12:5; Psalms 31:8 go Exodus 10:3; 2 Chronicles 36:12; James 4:10 and make sure thy friend or, so shalt thou prevail with they friend.

Verse 4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. 10,11; Psalms 132:4; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Matthew 24:17,18; Mark 13:35,36

Verse 5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. as a bird 1:17; Psalms 11:1; 124:7

Verse 6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: the ant The ant has been famous in all ages for its social habits, foresight, economy and industry. Collecting their food at the proper seasons, they bite off the ends of the grain to prevent it from germinating, and lay it up in cells till needed. 1:17; Job 12:7,8; Isaiah 1:3; Matthew 6:26 thou 9; 10:26; 13:4; 15:19; 18:9; 19:15,24; 20:4; 21:25; 22:13; 24:30-34; 26:13- 16; Matthew 25:26; Romans 12:11; Hebrews 6:12

Verse 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Job 38:39-41; 39:1-12,26-30; 41:4-34

Verse 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. 30:25; 1 Timothy 6:19

Verse 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? How 1:22; 24:33,34; Jeremiah 4:14 when Psalms 94:8; John 1:6; Romans 13:11; Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-7

Verse 10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 6; 23:33,34; 24:33,34

Verse 11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. 10:4; 13:4; 20:4

Verse 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. naughty 11:6; 17:4; 1 Samuel 17:28; Jeremiah 24:2,8-10; James 1:21 walketh 14; 2:12; 4:24; 8:13; Psalms 10:3,7; 36:3; 52:2-4; 59:7; 73:8,9; Matthew 12:34; Acts 20:30; 1 Timothy 5:13; Titus 1:10,11; James 3:6

Verse 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; 5:6; 10:10; Job 15:12; Psalms 35:19

Verse 14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. Frowardness 2:14; 16:28-30; 21:8 he deviseth 18; Psalms 36:4; Isaiah 32:7; 57:20; Ezekiel 11:2; Micah 2:1 soweth Heb. casteth forth. 19; 16:28; 22:8; 26:17-22; Hosea 8:7; Romans 16:17; Galatians 6:7,8

Verse 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. shall his 1:27; 29:1; Psalms 73:18-20; Isaiah 30:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:3 he be 2 Chronicles 36:16; Psalms 50:22; Jeremiah 19:11

Verse 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: six 8:13; 30:18,21,24,29; Amos 1:3,6,9,11; 2:1,4,6 an 3:32; 11:1,20; 15:8,9; 17:15; 20:10,23; Deuteronomy 18:10-12; 23:18; 24:4; Deuteronomy 25:16; Revelation 21:27 unto him Heb. of his soul. Psalms 11:5

Verse 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A proud look Heb. Haughty eyes. 30:13; Psalms 10:4; 18:27; 73:6-8; 101:5; 131:1; Isaiah 2:11; 3:9,16; 1 Peter 5:5 lying 12:22; 14:5; 26:28; Psalms 5:6; 120:2,3; Hosea 4:1,2; John 8:44; Revelation 22:15 and hands 1:11; Deuteronomy 27:25; 2 Kings 24:4; Isaiah 1:15; 59:3-6

Verse 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, heart 24:8; Genesis 6:5; Psalms 36:4; Jeremiah 4:14; Micah 2:1; Zechariah 8:17 feet 1:16; Isaiah 59:7; Romans 3:15

Verse 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. A false 12:17; 19:5,9; 25:18; Exodus 20:16; 23:1; Deuteronomy 19:16-20; 1 Kings 21:10-15; Psalms 27:12; 35:11; Matthew 15:19; 26:59; Acts 6:13 that soweth 14; 16:28; 22:10; 26:20; 2 Timothy 2:23; James 3:14-16,18; 3 John 1:9,10

Verse 20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 1:8,9; 7:1-4; 23:22; 30:11; Deuteronomy 21:18; 27:16; Ephesians 6:1 Verse 21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. 3:3; 4:6,21; 7:3,4; Exodus 13:16; Deuteronomy 6:8; 2 Corinthians 3:3

Verse 22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. 2:11; 3:23,24; Psalms 17:4; 43:3; 119:9,11,24,54,97,148; Daniel 11:18-21

Verse 23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: the commandment Psalms 19:8; 119:98-100,105; Isaiah 8:20; 2 Peter 1:19 lamp or, candle. Revelation 2:5 and reproofs 5:12; 15:31; 29:15; Leviticus 19:17; Psalms 141:5 the way 3:18; 4:4,13; 15:24; Jeremiah 21:8

Verse 24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. keep 2:16; 5:3; 7:5; Ecclesiastes 7:26 of the tongue of a strange woman or, of the strange tongue.

Verse 25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. Lust 2 Samuel 11:2-5; Matthew 5:28; James 1:14,15 take 2 Kings 9:30; *marg:; Song of Solomon 4:9; Isaiah 3:16

Verse 26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. by 5:10; 29:3,8; Luke 15:13-15,30 a piece 1 Samuel 2:36 the adulteress Heb. the woman of a man, or, a man's wife. hunt. Genesis 39:14; Ezekiel 13:8

Verse 27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Job 31:9-12; Hosea 7:4-7; James 3:5

Verse 29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. he that Genesis 12:18,19; Leviticus 20:10; 2 Samuel 11:3,4; 12:9,10; 16:21; Jeremiah 5:8,9; Ezekiel 22:11; Malachi 3:5 toucheth Genesis 20:4-7; 26:10,11; 1 Corinthians 7:1

Verse 31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. if Exodus 22:1,3,4; 2 Samuel 12:6; Job 20:18; Luke 19:8 he shall give Matthew 18:25

Verse 32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. lacketh 7:7; Genesis 39:9,10; 41:39; Ecclesiastes 7:25,26; Jeremiah 5:8,21; Romans 1:22-24 understanding Heb. heart. Hosea 4:11,12 destroyeth 2:18,19; 5:22,23; 7:22,23; 8:36; 9:16-18; Ezekiel 18:31; Hosea 13:9; Hebrews 13:4

Verse 33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. A wound 5:9-11; Judges 16:19-21; Psalms 38:1-8; 51:8 and his Genesis 49:4; 1 Kings 15:5; Nehemiah 13:26; Psalms 51:1; *title; Matthew 1:6

Verse 34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. 27:4; Numbers 5:14; 25:11; Judges 19:29,30; Song of Solomon 8:6; 1 Corinthians 10:22

Verse 35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. regard Heb. accept the face of. 4:3; 7:13; 8:25; 2 Kings 5:1; *marg:; Isaiah 2:9; Malachi 2:9; *marg:

07 Chapter 7

Introduction 1 Solomon persuades to a sincere and kind familiarity with wisdom. 6 In an example of his own experience, he shews, 10 the cunning of a harlot; 22 and the desperate simplicity of a young wanton. 24 He dehorteth from such wickedness.

Verse 1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. My son 1:8; 3:1 keep Luke 8:15; 11:28; John 14:23; 15:20; Revelation 1:3; 22:9 lay 2:1-7; 10:14; Deuteronomy 11:28; Job 22:22

Verse 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. Keep 4:13; Leviticus 18:5; Isaiah 55:3; John 12:49,50; 14:21; 15:14; 1 John 2:3,4; 1 John 5:1-3; Revelation 22:14 as the As the pupil of the eye, the hole or the opening of the uveous coat, or iris, through which the rays of light pass, and falling upon the retina, there depict every object in its natural colour, as upon a piece of white paper. Now the pupil of the eye being essentially necessary to sight, and easily injured, it is not only, in common with the other parts, deeply entrenched in the skull, ramparted with the forehead and cheek bones, defended by the eyebrows, eyelids, and eyelashes, and placed so as to be best protected by the hands, but, by a wonderful mechanism, is contracted or dilated by the muscular power of the iris, without which an excess of light would cause instant blindness. Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalms 17:8; Zechariah 2:8 Verse 3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. 3:3; 6:21; Deuteronomy 6:8,9; 11:18-20; Isaiah 30:8; Jeremiah 17:1; 31:33; 2 Corinthians 3:3

Verse 4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman: Say 2:2-4; 4:6-8 Thou Job 17:14; Song of Solomon 8:1; Matthew 12:49,50; Luke 11:27,28

Verse 5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words. 2:16; 5:3; 6:24

Verse 6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, at the Genesis 26:8; 2 Samuel 6:16 casement Eshnav, rather a lattice, so called from the Arabic shanaba, " to be cool," because of its use in keeping the apartments cool.

Verse 7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, the simple 1:4,22,32; 8:5; 14:15,18; 19:25; 22:3; 27:12; Psalms 19:7; 119:130; Romans 16:18,19 the youths Heb. the sons. void. 6:32; 9:4,16; 10:13; 12:11; 19:2; 24:30; Jeremiah 4:22; Matthew 15:16

Verse 8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, 4:14,15; 5:8; Judges 16:1; 2 Samuel 11:2,3; 1 Corinthians 6:18; 2 Timothy 2:22; Jude 1:23

Verse 9 In the twilight, in the evening , in the black and dark night: the twilight Genesis 39:11; Job 24:13-15; Romans 13:12-14; Ephesians 5:11 evening Heb. evening of the day. Exodus 12:6; *marg:

Verse 10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. the attire Genesis 38:14,15; 2 Kings 9:22,30; Isaiah 3:16-24; 23:16; Jeremiah 4:30; 1 Timothy 2:9; Revelation 17:3-5 subtil Genesis 3:1; 2 Corinthians 11:2,3

Verse 11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: loud 9:13; 25:24; 27:14,15; 31:10-31 her feet Genesis 18:9; 1 Timothy 5:13,14; Titus 2:5

Verse 12 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) 9:14; 23:28; Jeremiah 2:20,33,36; 3:2; Ezekiel 16:24,25,31; Revelation 18:3,23

Verse 13 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, she Genesis 39:7,12; Numbers 25:1,6-8; 31:16; Ezekiel 16:33; Revelation 2:20 with an impudent face said Heb. she strengthened her face and said. Isaiah 50:7; Ezekiel 2:4,6; 3:7-9

Verse 14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. I have peace offerings with me Heb. Peace-offerings are upon me. 15:8; 17:1; 21:27; Leviticus 7:15; Deuteronomy 12:6,7 this 2 Samuel 15:7-9; 1 Kings 21:9,10; John 18:28

Verse 16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. decked Song of Solomon 1:16; 3:7-10; Revelation 2:22 fine 1 Kings 10:28; Isaiah 19:9; Ezekiel 27:7

Verse 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. perfumed Song of Solomon 3:6; Isaiah 57:7-9 with Psalms 45:8; Song of Solomon 4:13,14

Verse 19 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: the good-man Matthew 20:11; 24:43; Luke 12:39 he Matthew 24:48; Mark 13:34-36; Luke 12:45,46

Verse 20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed. with him Heb. in his hand. the day appointed. or, the new moon. 2 Chronicles 2:4

Verse 21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. With her 5; 5:3; Judges 16:15-17; Psalms 12:2 forced 1 Samuel 28:23; 2 Kings 4:8; Luke 14:23; 24:29; Acts 16:15; 2 Corinthians 5:14

Verse 22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; straightway Heb. suddenly. as an. Acts 14:13 as a Dr. Grey, making a slight alteration in the text, renders, "as a dog to the chain, and as a deer, till a dart strike through his liver;" and Dr. Hunt, "Or as a hart boundeth into the toils, till a dart strike through his liver." The LXX., Chaldee, Syriac, and Arabic, concur in this interpretation. The circumstance of the dart, as applied to the deer, is beautiful and proper, which otherwise we are at a loss to dispose of; and this creature, of all others, was the most proper to be noticed on this occasion; for the usual representation which the Egyptians made of a man overthrown by flattery and fair speeches was the picture of a heart captivated and ensnared by the sound of music. the correction Job 13:27; Jeremiah 20:2; Acts 16:24

Verse 23 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. a dart Numbers 25:8,9 as a bird 1:17; Ecclesiastes 9:12 knoweth 9:18

Verse 24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. O 4:1; 5:7; 8:32,33; 1 Corinthians 4:14,15; Galatians 4:19; 1 John 2:1

Verse 25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. thine 4:14,15; 5:8; 6:25; 23:31-33; Matthew 5:28 go 5:23; Psalms 119:176; Isaiah 53:6

Verse 26 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her. 6:33; Judges 16:21; 2 Samuel 3:6-8,27; 12:9-11; 1 Kings 11:1,2; Nehemiah 13:26; 1 Corinthians 10:8; 2 Corinthians 12:21; 1 Peter 2:11

Verse 27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. 2:18,19; 5:5; 9:18; Ecclesiastes 7:26

08 Chapter 8

Introduction 1 The fame, 6 and evidence of wisdom. 10 The excellency, 12 the nature, 15 the power, 18 the riches, 22 and the eternity of wisdom. 32 Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings.

Verse 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 1:20,21; 9:1-3; Isaiah 49:1-6; 55:1-3; Matthew 3:3; 4:17; 28:19,20; Mark 13:10; 16:15,16; Luke 24:47; John 7:37; Acts 1:8; 22:21; Romans 15:18- 21

Verse 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. Matthew 22:9; Luke 14:21-23; John 18:20; Acts 5:20

Verse 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. Psalms 49:1-3; 50:1; Matthew 11:15; John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:19,20; Colossians 1:23,28; 1 Timothy 2:4-6; Titus 2:11,12; Revelation 22:17

Verse 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 1:22; 9:4; Psalms 19:7; 94:8; Isaiah 42:13; 55:1-3; Acts 26:18; 1 Corinthians 1:28; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Revelation 3:17,18

Verse 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. for 2:6,7; 4:2,20-22; 22:20,21; Psalms 19:7-11; 49:3; 1 Corinthians 2:6,7; Colossians 1:26 the opening Job 33:1-3; Matthew 5:2-12; 7:28,29; 13:35

Verse 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. my mouth Job 36:4; John 1:17; 8:14,45,46; 14:6; 17:17; 18:37; Revelation 3:14 an abomination to Heb. the abomination of. 12:22; 16:12; 29:27

Verse 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. All Psalms 12:6; Isaiah 45:23; 63:1 there 13; John 7:46 froward Heb. wreathed.

Verse 9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. 14:6; 15:14,24; 17:24; 18:1,2,15; Psalms 19:7,8; 25:12-14; 119:98-100; Isaiah 35:8; Micah 2:7; Matthew 13:11,12; John 6:45; 7:17; 1 Corinthians 2:14,15; James 1:5

Verse 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 2:4,5; 3:13,14; 10:20; 16:16; 23:23; Psalms 119:72,127,162; Ecclesiastes 7:11; Acts 3:6; 2 Corinthians 6:10

Verse 11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. wisdom 3:14; 4:5-7; 16:16; 20:15; Job 28:15-19; Psalms 19:10; 119:127; Matthew 16:26; Philippians 3:8,9

Verse 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. I wisdom Psalms 104:24; Isaiah 55:8,9; Romans 11:33; Ephesians 1:8,11; 3:10; Colossians 2:3 prudence or, subtlety. knowledge. Exodus 31:3-6; 35:30-35; 36:1-4; 1 Kings 7:14; 1 Chronicles 28:12,19; 2 Chronicles 13:14; Isaiah 28:26

Verse 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. The fear 16:6; Psalms 97:10; 101:3; 119:104,128; Amos 5:15; Romans 12:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 2 Timothy 2:19 pride 6:16-19; 1 Samuel 2:3; Psalms 5:4,5; 138:6; Zechariah 8:17; 1 Peter 5:5 the froward 4:24; 6:12; 10:31

Verse 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. Counsel Isaiah 9:6; 40:14; John 1:9; Romans 11:33,34; 1 Corinthians 1:24,30; Colossians 2:3 sound 2:6,7; Romans 1:22 I have 24:5; Ecclesiastes 7:19; 9:16-18 Verse 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By 1 Samuel 9:17; 16:1; 1 Chronicles 28:5; Jeremiah 27:5-7; Daniel 2:21; 4:25,32; 5:18-31; Daniel 7:13,14; Matthew 28:18; Romans 13:1; Revelation 19:16 decree 1 Kings 3:9,28; 5:7; 10:9; Psalms 72:1-4; 99:4; Isaiah 1:26; 32:1,2; Jeremiah 33:15; Revelation 19:11

Verse 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. I love 1 Samuel 2:30; Psalms 91:14; John 14:21,23; 16:27; 1 John 4:19 those Ecclesiastes 12:1; Isaiah 45:19; 55:6; Matthew 6:33; 7:7,8; Mark 10:14; James 1:5

Verse 18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. Riches and honour 3:16; 4:7-9; James 2:5 durable Psalms 36:6; Ecclesiastes 5:14-16; Matthew 6:19,20; Luke 10:42; 12:20,21,33; 16:11,12; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Ephesians 3:8; Philippians 4:19; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; James 5:1-3; Revelation 3:18 and righteousness 11:4; Matthew 6:33; Philippians 3:8,9

Verse 19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 10; 3:14; Ecclesiastes 7:12

Verse 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: lead or, walk. 3:6; 4:11,12; 6:22; Psalms 23:3; 25:4,5; 32:8; Isaiah 2:3; 49:10; 55:4; John 10:3,27,28; Revelation 7:17 in the 4:25-27; Deuteronomy 5:32

Verse 21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. to inherit 18; 1:13; 6:31; Genesis 15:14; 1 Samuel 2:8; Matthew 25:46; John 1:1-18; Romans 8:17; Hebrews 10:34; 1 Peter 1:4 fill Psalms 16:11; Ephesians 3:19,20; Revelation 21:7

Verse 22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 3:19; John 1:1,2; Colossians 1:17

Verse 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. Genesis 1:26; Psalms 2:6; Micah 5:2; John 17:24; Ephesians 1:10,11; 1 John 1:1,2

Verse 24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. I was Psalms 2:7; John 1:14; 3:16; 5:20; Hebrews 1:5; 1 John 4:9

Verse 25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: Job 15:7,8; 38:4-11; Psalms 90:2; 102:25-28; Hebrews 1:10 Verse 26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. as yet Genesis 1:1-31 fields or, open places. highest part. or, chief part.

Verse 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: he prepared Psalms 33:6; 103:19; 136:5; Jeremiah 10:12; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2 compass or, circle. Isaiah 40:11,22

Verse 29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: he gave Genesis 1:9,10; Job 38:8-11; Psalms 33:7; 104:9; Jeremiah 5:22 when he appointed Job 38:4-7

Verse 30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; one John 1:1-3,18; 16:28 I was daily Isaiah 42:1; Matthew 3:17; 17:5; John 12:28; Colossians 1:13

Verse 31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. and my Psalms 16:3; 40:6-8; John 4:34; 13:1; 2 Corinthians 8:9

Verse 32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. for Psalms 1:1-4; 119:1,2; 128:1; Luke 11:28

Verse 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Hear 1:2,3,8; 4:1; 5:1; Isaiah 55:1-3; Romans 10:16,17 refuse 1:21; Psalms 81:11,12; Acts 7:35-37; Hebrews 12:25

Verse 34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. watching 1:21; 2:3,4; Psalms 27:4; 84:10; 92:13; Matthew 7:24; Luke 1:6; 10:39; 11:28; John 8:31,32; Acts 2:42; 17:11,12; James 1:22-25

Verse 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. whoso 1:33; 3:13-18; John 3:16,36; 14:6; Philippians 3:8; Colossians 3:3; 1 John 5:11,12 obtain Heb. bring forth. favour. 12:2; Ephesians 1:6

Verse 36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. he 1:31; 20:2; John 3:19,20; Acts 13:46; Hebrews 2:3; 10:29 all 5:11,12,22,23; Ezekiel 18:31; 33:11; John 15:23,24; 1 Corinthians 16:22

09 Chapter 9

Introduction 1 The discipline, 4 and doctrine of wisdom. 13 The custom, 16 and error of folly.

Verse 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: Wisdom The infinite and eternal Wisdom of God, which has so framed the universe as to exhibit a scene of grandeur and stability, and made ample provision for the innumerable beings by which it is inhabited. builded Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:9-15; Ephesians 2:20-22; 1 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 3:3-6; 1 Peter 2:5,6 pillars 1 Kings 7:2,3,6,21; Galatians 2:9; Revelation 3:12

Verse 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. killed Isaiah 25:6; Matthew 22:3,4-14; 1 Corinthians 5:7,8 beasts Heb. killing. Genesis 43:16 mingled 5; 23:30; Luke 14:17

Verse 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, sent Matthew 22:3,4,9; Luke 11:49; 14:17,21-23; Romans 10:15; 2 Corinthians 5:20,21 she crieth 14; 1:20-23; 8:1-3; John 7:37; 18:20

Verse 4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 16; 1:22; 6:32; 8:5; Psalms 19:7; 119:130; Matthew 11:25; Revelation 3:17,18; 22:17

Verse 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 2,17; Psalms 22:26,29; Song of Solomon 5:1; Isaiah 55:1-3; Jeremiah 31:12-14; Matthew 26:26-28; John 6:27,49-58

Verse 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. Forsake 4:14,15; 13:20; Psalms 26:4-6; 45:10; 119:115; Acts 2:40; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Revelation 18:4 in 4:11; 10:17; Matthew 7:13,14; Luke 13:24

Verse 7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. 15:12; Genesis 19:8,9; 1 Kings 18:17; 21:20; 22:24,27; 2 Chronicles 24:20-22; 2 Chronicles 25:15,16; 36:16

Verse 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Reprove 23:9; 29:1; Numbers 14:6-10; 1 Kings 22:8; Matthew 7:6; 15:14; Hebrews 6:4-8 rebuke 13:18; 28:23; Leviticus 19:17; 2 Samuel 12:7-14; 1 Kings 1:23,32; Psalms 141:5; Galatians 2:11-14; 2 Peter 3:15,16

Verse 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 1:5; 25:12; Hosea 6:3; Matthew 13:11,12; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 John 2:20,21; 5:13

Verse 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. The fear 1:7; Job 28:28; Psalms 111:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13 the knowledge 2:5; 30:3; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Matthew 11:27; John 17:3; 1 John 5:20

Verse 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. 3:2,16; 10:27; Deuteronomy 6:2

Verse 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. 16:26; Job 22:2,3,21; 35:6,7; Isaiah 28:22; Ezekiel 18:20; 2 Peter 3:3,4,16

Verse 13 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. 7:11; 21:9,19; 1 Timothy 6:4; *marg: Verse 14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, she 7:10-12 in

Verse 15 To call passengers who go right on their ways: 7:13-15,25-27; 23:27,28

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Verse 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. Stolen 20:17; 23:31,32; Genesis 3:6; Romans 7:8; James 1:14,15 eaten in secret Heb. of secrecies. 7:18-20; 30:20; 2 Kings 5:24-27; Ephesians 5:12

Verse 18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. he 1:7; Psalms 82:5; 2 Peter 3:5 the dead 2:18,19; 5:5; 6:26; 7:27

10 Chapter 10

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices. Verse 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. proverbs 1:1; 25:1; 1 Kings 4:32; Ecclesiastes 12:9 A wise 15:20; 17:21,25; 19:13; 23:15,16,24,25; 29:3,15; Ecclesiastes 2:19

Verse 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. Treasures 11:4; Psalms 49:6-10; Isaiah 10:2,3; Zephaniah 1:18; Luke 12:15-21; 16:22,23; Romans 2:5; James 5:1-3 but 12:28; Daniel 4:27; Romans 5:21; Philippians 3:9

Verse 3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. will Job 5:20; Psalms 10:14; 33:19; 34:9,10; 37:3,19,25; Isaiah 33:16; Matthew 6:30-33; Luke 12:22-24,31; Hebrews 13:5,6 but Job 20:5-8,20-22,28; Habakkuk 2:6-8; Zephaniah 1:18 the substance of the wicked or, the wicked for their wickedness. 14:32

Verse 4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. becometh 6:6-11; 11:24; 12:24; 19:15,24; 20:4,13; 24:30-34; Ecclesiastes 10:18; John 6:27; Hebrews 6:11,12; 2 Peter 1:5-10 with a slack hand That is, slothfully and negligently. but 13:4; 21:5; 1 Corinthians 15:58

Verse 5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. gathereth 6:6,8; 30:25; Isaiah 55:6,7 a son 12:4; 17:2; 19:26

Verse 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Blessings 11:26; 24:25; 28:20; Deuteronomy 28:2; Job 29:13; 2 Timothy 1:16-18 violence 11; Esther 7:8; Psalms 107:42; Romans 3:19

Verse 7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. memory 1 Kings 11:36; 2 Kings 19:34; 2 Chronicles 24:16; Psalms 112:6; Mark 14:9; Luke 1:48 the name Job 18:17; 27:23; Psalms 9:5,6; 109:13,15; Ecclesiastes 8:10; Jeremiah 17:13

Verse 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. wise 1:5; 9:9; 12:1; 14:8; Psalms 119:34; James 3:13 but 10; 12:13; 13:3; 14:23 prating fool Heb. a fool of lips. Ecclesiastes 10:12 fall or, be beaten. 18:6,7

Verse 9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. that walketh 28:18; Psalms 23:4; 25:21; 26:11,12; 84:11; Isaiah 33:15,16; Galatians 2:13,14 but 17:20; Luke 12:1,2; 1 Corinthians 4:5

Verse 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. that 6:13; Job 15:12; Psalms 35:19 but 8; 18:6,7,21 fall or, be beaten. 3 John 1:10

Verse 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. mouth of a 20,21,32; 13:14; 15:7; 16:22-24; 18:4; 20:15; Psalms 37:30,31; Ephesians 4:29 but 6; Psalms 107:42; Ecclesiastes 10:12-14; Matthew 12:34-37; James 3:5-8

Verse 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. Hatred 15:18; 16:27; 28:25; 29:22; James 4:1 love 17:9; 1 Corinthians 13:4; James 5:20; 1 Peter 4:8

Verse 13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. the lips 11,21; 15:7,23; 20:15; 26:3; Exodus 10:12; Isaiah 50:4; Luke 4:22 a rod 10; 7:22; 17:10; 26:3; 27:22; Psalms 32:9 understanding Heb. heart. 6:32; *marg:

Verse 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. lay 1:5; 9:9; 18:1,15; 19:8; Matthew 12:35; 13:44,52; 2 Corinthians 4:6,7 the mouth 8,10; 13:3; 18:7; 21:23

Verse 15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. rich 18:11; Job 31:24,25; Psalms 49:6; 52:7; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Jeremiah 9:23; Mark 10:24; Luke 12:19; 1 Timothy 6:17 the destruction 14:20; 19:7; 22:22,23; Micah 2:1,2

Verse 16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. labour 11:30; Isaiah 3:10,11; John 6:27; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Galatians 6:7-9; Hebrews 6:10 the fruit Matthew 7:17,18; 12:33,34; 15:19; Romans 6:23; 2 Timothy 2:17,18; 3:13

Verse 17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. the way 3:1,2,18; 4:4,13; 12:1; 22:17-19; Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 11:28; Hebrews 2:1; 2 Peter 1:5-11 he that 1:25,26,30; 5:12; 15:10; 29:1; 2 Chronicles 25:16; Hebrews 12:25 erreth or, causeth to err. Ecclesiastes 5:6

Verse 18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. that hideth 26:24-26; 1 Samuel 18:21,22,29; 2 Samuel 3:27; 11:8-15; 13:23-29; 20:9,10; Psalms 5:9; 12:2; 55:21; Luke 20:20,21 that uttereth Psalms 15:3; 50:20; 101:5

Verse 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. the multitude Ecclesiastes 5:3; 10:13,14; James 3:2 but 17:27,28; Psalms 39:1; James 1:19; 3:2

Verse 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. tongue 12:18; 15:4; 16:13; 25:11,12; Matthew 12:35 the heart 23:7; Genesis 6:5; 8:21; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 12:34

Verse 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. feed 12:18; 15:4; Job 4:3,4; 23:12; 29:21,22; Psalms 37:30; Ecclesiastes 12:9,10; Jeremiah 3:15; 15:16; John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2 fools 1:29,31; 5:12,23; Hosea 4:6; Matthew 13:19; John 3:19,20; Romans 1:28 wisdom Heb. heart. 17:16

Verse 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. it Genesis 12:2; 13:2; 14:23; 24:35; 26:12; Deuteronomy 8:17,18; 1 Samuel 2:7,8; Psalms 37:22; Psalms 107:38; 113:7,8 he 20:21; 28:22; Joshua 6:18; 7:1-26; 1 Kings 21:19; 2 Kings 5:26,27; Job 27:8-23; Habakkuk 2:6-12; Zechariah 5:4; James 5:1-5

Verse 23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 14:9; 15:21; 26:18,19; Ecclesiastes 11:9

Verse 24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. fear Job 3:25; 15:21; Hebrews 10:27 the desire Psalms 21:2; 37:4; 145:19; Matthew 5:6; John 14:18; 16:24; 1 John 5:14,15 Verse 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. the whirlwind 1:27; Job 27:19-21; Psalms 37:9,10; 58:9; 73:18-20; Isaiah 40:24 an 30; Psalms 15:5; Matthew 7:24,25; 16:18; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Timothy 6:19; 2 Timothy 2:19

Verse 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. vinegar 25:13,20 as smoke As the acidity of vinegar causes the unpleasantness and pain to the teeth, and by softening and dissolving the alkali of the bone, impairs their texture, and renders them incapable of mastication; and as smoke, by irritating the tender vessels, causes the eyes to smart, and prevents distinct vision; so a sluggish messenger is a continual vexation and loss to those by whom he is employed. Isaiah 65:5 so Matthew 25:26; Romans 12:11; Hebrews 6:12

Verse 27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. fear 3:2,16; 9:11; Psalms 21:4; 34:11-13; 91:16 prolongeth Heb. addeth. the years. Job 15:32,33; 22:15,16; Psalms 55:23; Ecclesiastes 7:17; Jeremiah 17:11; Luke 12:20

Verse 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. hope Psalms 16:9; 73:24-26; Romans 5:2; 12:12; 15:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:16 but 11:7; 14:32; Job 8:13; 11:20; Psalms 112:10; Luke 16:23-26

Verse 29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. way Psalms 84:7; Isaiah 40:31; Zechariah 10:12; Philippians 4:13 but 21:15; Job 31:3; Psalms 1:6; 36:12; 37:20; 92:7; Matthew 7:22,23; Luke 13:26,27; Romans 2:8,9

Verse 30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. never 25; Psalms 16:8; 37:22,28,29; 112:6; 125:1; Romans 8:35-39; 2 Peter 1:10,11 the wicked Psalms 37:9,10,22; 52:5; Ezekiel 33:24-26; Micah 2:9,10; Matthew 21:41

Verse 31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. mouth 11,13,20,21; Psalms 37:30 the froward Psalms 31:18; 63:11; 120:3,4

Verse 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. know Ecclesiastes 12:10; Daniel 4:27; Titus 2:8 but 11:11; 12:6,18; 15:2,28; 18:6-8 frowardness Heb. frowardnesses.

11 Chapter 11

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. A false balance is Heb. Balances of deceit. are. 16:11; 20:10,23; Leviticus 19:35,36; Deuteronomy 25:13-16; Hosea 12:7; Amos 8:5,6; Micah 6:10,11 a just weight Heb. a perfect stone. 16:11; Ezekiel 45:10-12

Verse 2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. pride 3:34,35; 16:18,19; Daniel 4:30-32; Luke 14:8-11; 18:14 but 15:33; 1 Corinthians 8:1,2

Verse 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. The integrity 5; 13:6; Psalms 25:21; 26:1; John 7:17 the perverseness 21:7; 28:18; Ecclesiastes 7:17; Isaiah 1:28

Verse 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. Riches 10:2; Job 36:18,19; Psalms 49:6-8; Ezekiel 7:19; Zephaniah 1:18; Matthew 16:26; Luke 12:20 but 12:28; Genesis 7:1; Romans 5:17; 1 Timothy 4:8

Verse 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. direct Heb. rectify. 3; 1:31,32; 5:22; 2 Samuel 17:23; Esther 7:3-10; Psalms 9:15,16; Matthew 27:4,5

Verse 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. righteousness Genesis 30:33; 31:37; 1 Samuel 12:3,4 but 5:22; 1 Kings 2:32,33,44; Psalms 7:16; Ecclesiastes 10:8

Verse 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. 10:28; 14:32; Exodus 15:9,10; Job 8:13,14; 11:20; Psalms 146:4; Ezekiel 28:9; Luke 12:19,20

Verse 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 21:18; Esther 7:9,10; Isaiah 43:3,4; Daniel 6:23,24 Verse 9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. An hypocrite Or rather, as chanaiph properly signifies, a wicked, profligate person, an infidel. 1 Kings 13:18-22; 22:6,20-23; Job 8:13; 34:30; Psalms 55:12,20,21; Matthew 7:15; Matthew 15:5-14; Acts 20:30; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Peter 2:1-3 through 2:10-16; 4:5,6; 6:23,24; Mark 13:14,22,23; Ephesians 4:13,14; 2 Peter 3:16-18; 1 John 2:21,27

Verse 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. it goeth 28:12,28; Esther 8:15,16 when Exodus 15:21; Judges 5:31; Job 27:23; Psalms 58:10,11; Revelation 19:1- 7

Verse 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. the blessing 14:34; 29:8; Genesis 41:38-42; 45:8; 2 Chronicles 32:20-22; Job 22:30; Ecclesiastes 9:15 it 2 Samuel 20:1; Esther 3:8-15; 9:1-16; James 3:6

Verse 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. that Judges 9:27-29,38; Nehemiah 4:2-4; Psalms 123:3,4; Luke 16:14; 18:9; John 7:48-52 void of wisdom Heb. destitute of heart. a man. 10:19; 1 Samuel 10:27; 2 Kings 18:36; 1 Peter 2:23

Verse 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A tale bearer Heb. He that walketh being a talebearer. 20:19; Leviticus 19:16 revealeth 25:9; 26:20-22; Nehemiah 6:17-19 he 14:5; Joshua 2:14,20; Jeremiah 38:27

Verse 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 15:22; 16:22; 24:6; 1 Kings 12:1-19; Isaiah 19:11-14; Acts 15:6-21

Verse 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. that is surety 6:1-5; 17:18; 20:16; 22:26,27 smart Heb. be sore broken. suretiship. Heb. those that strike hands.

Verse 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. gracious 31:30,31; 1 Samuel 25:32,33; 2 Samuel 20:16-22; Esther 9:25; Matthew 26:13; Luke 8:3; Luke 10:42; 21:2-4; Acts 9:39; 16:14,15; Romans 16:2- 4,6; 2 John 1:1 and Luke 11:21,22

Verse 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. merciful Psalms 41:1-4; 112:4-9; Isaiah 32:7,8; 57:1; 58:7-12; Daniel 4:27; Matthew 5:7; Matthew 6:14,15; 25:34-40; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-14; Philippians 4:17 but 15:27; Job 20:19-23; Ecclesiastes 4:8; James 2:13; 5:1-5

Verse 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. wicked 1:18; 5:22; Job 27:13-23; Ecclesiastes 10:8; Isaiah 59:5-8; Ephesians 4:22 but 22:8; Psalms 126:5,6; Hosea 10:12,13; Galatians 6:8,9; James 3:18

Verse 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. righteousness 4; 10:16; 12:28; 19:23; Acts 10:35; 1 John 3:7,10 he 1:16-19; 7:22,23; 8:36; Romans 2:8,9

Verse 20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. of 6:14,16-19; 8:13; Psalms 18:25,26 upright 9:7; 15:8; 16:17; 21:29; Psalms 11:7; 51:6; 140:13 Verse 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. hand 16:5; Exodus 23:2 the seed 13:22; Genesis 17:7,8; Psalms 37:26; 112:1,2; Isaiah 27:4; Jeremiah 32:39; Acts 2:39

Verse 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. a jewel 31:30; Ezekiel 16:15-22; Nahum 3:4-6; 1 Peter 3:3,4; 2 Peter 2:22 is without Heb. departed from. 7:10; 9:13

Verse 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. desire Psalms 10:17; 27:4; 37:4; 39:7,8; 119:5,10; Isaiah 26:9; Jeremiah 17:16; Matthew 5:6 expectation 7; 10:28; Romans 2:8,9; Hebrews 10:27

Verse 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. that scattereth 18; 19:17; 28:8; Deuteronomy 15:10; Psalms 112:9; Ecclesiastes 11:1,2,6; Luke 6:38; Acts 11:29,30; 2 Corinthians 9:5-11 but Haggai 1:6,9-11; 2:16-19 Verse 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. liberal soul Heb. soul of blessing. 28:27; Job 29:13-18; 31:16-20; Isaiah 32:8; 58:7-11; Matthew 5:7; 25:34,35

Verse 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. that withholdeth Amos 8:4-6 blessing Job 29:13

Verse 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. diligently Shochair, properly, "rising early to seek" what is greatly desired. he that seekeeth 17:11; Esther 7:10; Psalms 7:15,16; 9:15,16; 10:2; 57:6

Verse 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. that 10:15; Deuteronomy 8:12-14; Job 31:24,25; Psalms 52:7; 62:10; Mark 10:24; Luke 12:20; 1 Timothy 6:17 but Psalms 1:3; 52:8; 92:12-14; Isaiah 60:21; Jeremiah 17:8

Verse 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. that Genesis 34:30; Joshua 7:24,25; 1 Samuel 25:3,17,38; Habakkuk 2:9,10 inherit Ecclesiastes 5:16; Hosea 8:7

Verse 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. fruit 3:18; 15:4 and Daniel 12:3; Matthew 4:19; John 4:36; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; James 5:20 winneth Heb. taketh. Luke 5:9,10

Verse 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. 2 Samuel 7:14,15; 12:9-12; 1 Kings 13:24; Jeremiah 25:29; 1 Corinthians 11:30-32; 1 Peter 4:17,18

12 Chapter 12

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. loveth 2:10,11; 8:17,32; 18:1; Psalms 119:27,97-100; 2 Thessalonians 2:10 he that 5:12,13; 9:7,8; Psalms 32:9; 92:6; Isaiah 1:3 Verse 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. good 8:35; Psalms 112:5; Ecclesiastes 8:8; Acts 11:24; Romans 5:7 a man 1:31; 6:18; Psalms 9:15; Isaiah 32:5-7

Verse 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. shall not be established 10:25; Job 5:3-5; 15:29; 20:5-9; 27:16-18 the root 12; Psalms 15:5; 125:1,2; 1 Samuel 25:33; Ephesians 3:17; Colossians 2:7

Verse 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. virtuous 14:1; 19:13,14; 31:10-25; 1 Corinthians 11:7,11 she 21:9,19; 27:15,16 as 14:30; Habakkuk 3:16

Verse 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. thoughts 11:23; 24:9; Psalms 119:15; 139:23; Isaiah 55:7; Jeremiah 4:14 counsels Psalms 12:2,3; 36:2-4; 41:6,7; 140:1-3; Matthew 2:3-8,16; 26:4; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Corinthians 4:2 Verse 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. words 1:11-19; 2 Samuel 17:1-4; Isaiah 59:7; Jeremiah 5:26; Micah 7:1,2; Acts 23:12,15; Acts 25:3 the mouth 14:3; Esther 4:7-14; 7:4-6

Verse 7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. wicked 11:21; 14:11; 15:25; Esther 9:6-10,14; Job 5:3,4; 11:20; 18:15-20; Job 27:18-23; Psalms 37:10,35-37; 73:18,19 the house 14:1; 24:3,4; 2 Samuel 7:16,26; Matthew 7:24-27

Verse 8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. commended Genesis 41:39; 1 Samuel 16:18; 18:30; Ecclesiastes 8:1; Luke 12:42-44; 16:8; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Corinthians 10:18 he 1:26; 3:35; 5:23; 1 Samuel 13:13; 25:17; Psalms 132:18; Daniel 12:2; Malachi 2:8,9; Matthew 27:4,5; Acts 12:23 of a perverse heart Heb. perverse of heart.

Verse 9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. He that is, etc Or, rather, as in the old translation "He that is despised, and is his own servant, is better than he that boasteth himself and wanteth bread;" with which the versions generally agree. That is, it is better to be in lowness and obscurity, and to support oneself by manual labour, than to want the necessaries of life, through a foolish vanity, or the pride of birth, which refuses to labour. despised 13:7; Luke 14:11

Verse 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. righteous Genesis 33:13,14; Numbers 22:28-32; Deuteronomy 25:4; John 4:11 but Genesis 37:26-28; Judges 1:7; 1 Samuel 11:2; John 19:31,32; James 2:13-16 tender mercies or, bowels. 1 John 3:17

Verse 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. tilleth 13:23; 14:4,23; 27:27; 28:19; Genesis 3:19; Psalms 128:2; Ephesians 4:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:11,12; 2 Thessalonians 3:8 he that followeth 1:10-19; 4:14,15; 6:32; 7:7; 9:6,13,16; 13:20; Judges 9:4; Psalms 26:4; Jonah 2:8; Titus 1:10,11

Verse 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. desireth 1:17-19; 29:5,6; Psalms 9:15; 10:9; Jeremiah 5:26-28; Micah 7:2; Habakkuk 1:15-17 net or, fortress. 10:15 the root Psalms 1:3; Isaiah 27:6; 37:31; Jeremiah 17:7,8; Luke 8:13-15; John 15:5,16; Romans 6:22

Verse 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips Heb. snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips. 6:2; 15:2; 18:6,7; 1 Kings 2:23; Psalms 5:6; 64:8; Daniel 6:24; Matthew 27:25 but 11:8; Genesis 48:16; 2 Samuel 4:9; Psalms 34:19; Ecclesiastes 7:18; Romans 8:35-37; 2 Peter 2:9

Verse 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. satisfied 13:2; 18:20,21; Psalms 63:5 and Isaiah 3:10,11; Matthew 10:41,42; 16:27; 2 Thessalonians 1:6,7; Hebrews 2:2; 11:26

Verse 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. way 3:7; 14:16; 16:2,25; 26:12,16; 28:11; 30:12; Luke 18:11; Galatians 6:3 but 1:5; 9:9; 19:20; Ecclesiastes 4:13; Jeremiah 38:15-28

Verse 16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. fool's 25:28; 29:11; 1 Samuel 20:30-34; 1 Kings 19:1,2 presently Heb. in that day. but. 10:12; 16:22; 17:9; 29:11; James 1:19

Verse 17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. that 14:5,25; 1 Samuel 22:14,15 but 6:19; 19:5,28; 21:28; 24:28; Matthew 15:19; 26:59; Acts 6:13; 1 Peter 3:16

Verse 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. that 25:18; Psalms 52:2; 57:4; 59:7; 64:3; James 3:6-8 like Compare. Revelation 1:16 but 10:20,21; 13:17; 15:7; 16:24; Daniel 11:33; Revelation 22:2

Verse 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. lip Zechariah 1:4-6; Matthew 24:35 but 19:9; Job 20:5; Psalms 52:5; Acts 5:3-10

Verse 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. Deceit 12; 26:24-26; Jeremiah 17:16; Mark 7:21,22; 12:14-17; Romans 1:29 but Isaiah 9:6,7; Zechariah 6:13; Matthew 5:9; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 3:8-13

Verse 21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. no Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 3:22,23; 2 Corinthians 4:17 filled 1:31; 14:14; Jeremiah 13:12-14; Habakkuk 2:16; Revelation 18:6

Verse 22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Lying 6:16,17; Psalms 5:6; Isaiah 9:15; Ezekiel 13:19,22; Revelation 21:8; 22:15 but 11:1,20; 15:8; Jeremiah 9:24

Verse 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. A prudent 10:19; 11:13; 13:16 but 15:2; Ecclesiastes 10:3,12-14

Verse 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. hand 10:4; 13:4; 17:2; 22:29; 1 Kings 11:28; 12:20 but 27; 19:15; 21:25,26; 22:13; 24:30-34; 26:13-16 slothful or, deceitful. Verse 25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Heaviness 14:10; 15:13,15,23; 17:22; 18:14; Nehemiah 2:1,2; Psalms 38:6; 42:11; Mark 14:33,34 but 18; 15:23; 16:24; 25:11; 27:9; Isaiah 50:4; Zechariah 1:13; 2 Corinthians 2:4-7

Verse 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. righteous 13; 17:27; Psalms 16:3; Matthew 5:46-48; Luke 6:32-36; 1 Peter 2:18-21 excellent or, abundant. but. Psalms 18:12,13; James 1:13,14; 2 Peter 2:18-22; 1 John 2:26; Revelation 12:9; 13:14

Verse 27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. slothful 13:4; 23:2; 26:15 but 15:16; 16:8; Psalms 37:16

Verse 28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. 8:35; 9:11; 10:16; 11:19; Ezekiel 18:9,20-24; Romans 5:21; 6:22,23; Titus 2:11,12; 1 John 2:29; 3:7; 3 John 1:11

13 Chapter 13

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. wise 4:1-14,20-22; 10:1; 15:5,20 but 9:7,8; 14:6; 1 Samuel 2:25; Isaiah 28:14,15

Verse 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. eat 12:14; 18:20 the soul 1:11-13,18,31; 4:17; 10:11; Psalms 75:8; 140:11; Jeremiah 25:27-31; Habakkuk 2:8,17; Revelation 16:6

Verse 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 10:19; 12:13; 21:23; Psalms 39:1; Matthew 12:36,37; James 1:26; 3:2-12

Verse 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. desireth 10:4; 12:11,24; 26:13; Numbers 23:10 but 2:2-9; 8:34; John 6:27; Hebrews 6:11; 2 Peter 1:5-11 made 11:25; 28:25; Psalms 92:14; Isaiah 58:11

Verse 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. righteous 6:17; 30:8; Psalms 119:163; Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9 is Ezekiel 6:9; 20:43; 36:31; Zechariah 11:8 and 3:35; Daniel 12:2; Revelation 21:8

Verse 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. Righteousness 11:3,5,6; Psalms 15:2; 25:21; 26:1 wickedness 5:22; 21:12; 2 Chronicles 28:23; Psalms 140:11 the sinner Heb. sin.

Verse 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. is that maketh himself rich 11; 12:9; Luke 18:11-14; 1 Corinthians 4:8; 2 Peter 2:19; Revelation 3:17 that maketh himself poor Ecclesiastes 11:1,2; 1 Corinthians 4:10,11; 2 Corinthians 4:7; Revelation 2:9

Verse 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. ransom 6:35; Exodus 21:30; Job 2:4; Psalms 49:6-10; Jeremiah 41:8; Matthew 16:26; 1 Peter 1:18,19 the poor 2 Kings 24:14; 25:12; Jeremiah 39:10; Zephaniah 3:12 Verse 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. light 4:18; 1 Kings 11:36; Psalms 97:11; 112:4 lamp or, candle. 20:20; 24:20; Job 18:5,6; 21:17; Isaiah 50:10,11; Matthew 22:13; 25:8

Verse 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Only 21:24; Judges 12:1-6; 1 Kings 12:10,11,16; 2 Kings 14:10; Luke 22:24; 1 Timothy 6:4; James 3:14-16; 4:1,5,6; 3 John 1:9,10 with 12:15,16; 17:14; 19:20; 20:18; 25:8; Judges 8:1-3; Luke 14:28-32; Acts 6:1-5

Verse 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. Wealth 10:2; 20:21; 28:8; Job 15:28,29; 20:15,19-22; 27:16,17; Ecclesiastes 5:14; Jeremiah 17:11; Habakkuk 2:6,7; James 5:1-5 he 22,23; 20:21; 27:23-27; Psalms 128:2 by labour Heb. with the hand.

Verse 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Hope Psalms 42:1-3; 69:3; 119:81-83; 143:7; Song of Solomon 5:8 when 19; Genesis 21:6,7; 46:30; 1 Samuel 1:26-28; Psalms 17:15; 40:2,3; Luke 2:29,30; John 16:22 a tree 3:18; 11:30; Revelation 22:2

Verse 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. despiseth 1:25,30,31; 2 Samuel 12:9,10; 2 Chronicles 36:16; Jeremiah 43:2; 44:16,17; Ezekiel 20:13,16,24; Luke 16:31; Hebrews 10:28,29 he Ezra 10:3; Psalms 115:13; Isaiah 66:2; Malachi 3:16 rewarded Heb. in peace. Psalms 19:11; 119:165; Matthew 5:12; 2 John 1:8

Verse 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. law 9:11; 10:11; 14:27; 16:22 to 15:24; 16:6,17; 2 Samuel 22:6,7; Psalms 18:5; 116:3

Verse 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. Good 3:4; 14:35; 1 Samuel 18:14-16; Luke 2:52; Acts 7:10 but 4:19; 15:10; Psalms 95:9-11; Jeremiah 2:19; Romans 6:21

Verse 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. prudent 12:22,23; 15:2; 21:24; Psalms 112:5; Isaiah 52:13; Matthew 10:16; Romans 16:19; 1 Corinthians 14:20; Ephesians 5:17 a fool 1 Samuel 25:10,11,17,25; Ecclesiastes 10:3 layeth Heb. spreadeth.

Verse 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. wicked 10:26; 26:6; Jeremiah 23:13-16,28; Ezekiel 3:18; 33:7,8; 2 Corinthians 2:17 but 25:13,23; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 1 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 2:2 a faithful ambassador Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness.

Verse 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. Poverty 13; 5:9-14; 12:1; 15:5,31,32; 19:6; Jeremiah 5:3-9; Hebrews 12:25 he 9:9; 25:12; Psalms 141:5

Verse 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. The desire 12; 1 Kings 1:48; Psalms 21:1,2; Song of Solomon 3:4; 2 Timothy 4:7,8; Revelation 7:14-17 it is 29:27 depart 3:7; 16:6,17; Job 28:28; Psalms 34:14; 37:27; 2 Timothy 2:19

Verse 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. that 2:20; Psalms 119:63; Song of Solomon 1:7,8; Malachi 3:16; Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:24 but 1:11-19; 2:12-19; 7:22,23,27; 9:6; Genesis 13:12,13; 14:12; 1 Kings 12:8,10; 1 Kings 22:4,32; 2 Chronicles 19:2; 1 Corinthians 15:33,34; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Revelation 18:4 destroyed Heb. broken.

Verse 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. pursueth Genesis 4:7; Numbers 32:23; Psalms 32:10; 140:11; Acts 28:4 righteous Isaiah 3:10,11; Romans 2:7-10

Verse 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. leaveth Genesis 17:7,8; Psalms 25:12,13; 102:28; 112:2; 128:6 the wealth 28:8; Job 27:16,17; Ecclesiastes 2:26

Verse 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. food 12:11,14; 27:18,23-27; 28:19; Ecclesiastes 5:9 destroyed 6:6-11; 11:5,6; Psalms 112:5; Ecclesiastes 8:5,6; Jeremiah 8:7-10

Verse 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 3:12; 8:36; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13,14; 29:15,17; Luke 14:26; Hebrews 12:6-8

Verse 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. righteous Psalms 34:10; 37:3,16,18,19; 1 Timothy 4:8; Hebrews 13:5 the belly 6:11; 24:34; Deuteronomy 28:48; 32:24; Isaiah 65:13,14; 2 Thessalonians 3:10

14 Chapter 14

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. wise 24:3,4; 31:10-31; Ruth 4:11 the foolish 9:13-15; 19:13; 21:9,19; 1 Kings 16:31; 21:24,25; 2 Kings 11:1

Verse 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. that walketh 16:17; 28:6; 1 Kings 3:6; Job 1:1; 28:28; Psalms 25:21; 112:1; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Malachi 2:5,6; Acts 9:31; 10:22,35 but 11:12; Job 12:4; Psalms 123:3,4; Luke 10:16; 16:14; Romans 2:4,5; 2 Timothy 3:2,3 Verse 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. the mouth 18:6; 21:24; 22:8; 28:25; 1 Samuel 2:3; Job 5:21; Psalms 12:3; 31:18; 52:1,2; Psalms 57:4; Daniel 7:20; James 3:5,6; 2 Peter 2:18; Revelation 15:5,6 but 12:6; Romans 10:9,10; Revelation 3:10; 12:11

Verse 4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. clean Amos 4:6 but 13:23; 1 Corinthians 9:9-11

Verse 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 25; 6:19; 12:17; 13:5; 19:5,9; Exodus 20:16; 23:1; 1 Kings 21:13; 22:12-14

Verse 6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. scorner 18:2; 26:12; Isaiah 8:20; Jeremiah 8:9; Matthew 6:22,23; 11:25-27; Romans 1:21-28; Romans 9:31,32; 1 Corinthians 3:18,19; 8:2; 2 Peter 3:3-5 knowledge 8:9; 17:24; Psalms 119:18,98-100; Matthew 13:11,12; James 1:5

Verse 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. 9:6; 13:20; 19:27; 1 Corinthians 5:11; Ephesians 5:11 Verse 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. wisdom 2:9; 8:20; Psalms 111:10; 119:5,34,35,73; 143:8; Ephesians 5:17; Colossians 1:9,10; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; James 3:13 folly 11:18; Jeremiah 13:20; *marg:; Luke 12:19,20; Ephesians 4:22; 2 Timothy 3:13

Verse 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. Fools 1:22; 10:23; 26:18,19; 30:20; Job 15:16; 34:7-9; Jude 1:18 among 3:4; 8:35; 12:2; 13:15; Romans 14:17,18

Verse 10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. heart 15:13; 18:14; 1 Samuel 1:10; 2 Kings 4:27; Job 6:2-4; 7:11; 9:18; 10:1; Ezekiel 3:14; Mark 14:33,34; John 12:27 his, etc Heb. the bitterness of his soul. Genesis 42:21 and Psalms 25:14; John 14:18,23; Philippians 4:7; 1 Peter 1:8; Revelation 2:17

Verse 11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. house 3:33; 12:7; 21:12; Job 8:15; 15:34; 18:14,15,21; 20:26-28; 21:28; Job 27:13-23; Zechariah 5:4; Matthew 7:26,27 the tabernacle 11:28; 21:20; Job 8:6; Psalms 112:2,3; 128:3; Isaiah 58:11,12

Verse 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 12:15; 16:25; 30:12; Matthew 7:13,14; Luke 13:24; Romans 6:21; Galatians 6:3; Ephesians 5:6; James 1:22

Verse 13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. 5:4; Ecclesiastes 2:2,10,11; 7:5,6; 11:9; Luke 16:25; James 4:9; Revelation 18:7,8

Verse 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. backslider 1:32; Jeremiah 2:19; 8:5; 17:5; Hosea 4:16; Zephaniah 1:6; Hebrews 3:12; 2 Peter 2:20-22 filled 1:31; 12:14; Ezekiel 22:31 a good 10; John 4:14; 2 Corinthians 1:12; Galatians 6:4,8

Verse 15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. simple 4:26; 22:3; 27:12; Romans 16:18,19; Ephesians 4:14; 5:17; 1 John 4:1 the prudent 8; Amos 5:13; Acts 13:7

Verse 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. feareth 3:7; 16:6,17; 22:3; Genesis 33:9; 42:18; Nehemiah 5:15; Job 31:21-23; Psalms 119:120; 1 Thessalonians 5:22 the fool 7:22; 28:14; 29:9; 1 Kings 19:2; 20:10,11,18; Ecclesiastes 10:13; Mark 6:17-19,24,25; John 9:40

Verse 17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. that 29; 12:16; 15:18; 16:32; 22:24; 29:22; Ecclesiastes 7:9; James 1:19 a man 6:18; 12:2; Esther 3:6; 7:5,6; Isaiah 32:7; Jeremiah 5:26-29

Verse 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. inherit 3:35; 11:29; Jeremiah 16:19; 44:17; Matthew 23:29-32; 1 Peter 1:18 the prudent 4:7-9; 11:30; Daniel 12:3; 2 Timothy 4:8; 1 Peter 5:4

Verse 19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Genesis 42:6; 43:28; Exodus 8:8; 9:27,28; 11:8; 2 Kings 3:12; Esther 7:7,8; Psalms 49:14; Isaiah 60:14; Micah 7:9,10,16,17; Malachi 4:3; Acts 16:39; Revelation 3:9

Verse 20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. poor 10:15; 19:7; Job 6:21-23; 19:13,14; 30:10 but 19:4,6; Esther 3:2; 5:10,11 the rich hath many friends Heb. many are the lovers of the rich.

Verse 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. that despiseth 11:12; 17:5; 18:3; Job 31:13-15; 35:5,6; Psalms 22:24; Luke 18:9; James 2:5,6,14-16 he that hath 31; 11:24,25; 19:17; 28:27; Psalms 41:1,2; 112:5,9; Ecclesiastes 11:1,2; Isaiah 58:7-12; Daniel 4:27; Matthew 25:34-46; Luke 6:30-36; Acts 20:35; Hebrews 6:12; 1 John 3:17-22

Verse 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. err 17; 12:2; Isaiah 32:7,8 but Genesis 24:27; Psalms 25:10; 61:7; Matthew 5:7; John 1:17 devise 19:22; 2 Chronicles 6:8

Verse 23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. all 12:24; 28:19; John 6:27; Hebrews 6:10,11 but 10:10; Ecclesiastes 5:3; 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12; 1 Timothy 5:13

Verse 24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. crown Psalms 112:9; Ecclesiastes 7:11,12; Isaiah 33:6; Luke 16:9 foolishness 27:22; Psalms 49:10-13; Luke 12:19,20; 16:19-25

Verse 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. 5; Acts 20:21,26,27; 26:16-20; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Peter 3:3

Verse 26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. fear 3:7,8,25,26; 19:23; Genesis 31:42; Psalms 34:7-11; 112:1,6-8; 115:13,14; Ecclesiastes 7:18; Malachi 3:16-18; 4:2; Acts 9:31 his 18:10; Isaiah 26:20,21; Jeremiah 15:11; 32:39,40

Verse 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. a fountain 13:14; Isaiah 33:6; Revelation 21:6 to 2:10-18; 22:5; Psalms 18:5; Ecclesiastes 7:26

Verse 28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. Exodus 1:12,22; 1 Kings 4:20,21; 20:27; 2 Kings 10:32,33; 13:7

Verse 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. slow 17; 15:18; 16:32; Numbers 12:3; Matthew 11:29; 1 Corinthians 13:4,5; James 1:19; 3:17,18 but 22:24,25; 25:8,28; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Daniel 3:19-25; Matthew 2:16 hasty Heb. short. exalteth. 4:8; Ecclesiastes 10:6

Verse 30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. sound 4:23; Psalms 119:80; 2 Timothy 1:7 envy Job 5:2; Psalms 112:10; Acts 7:9; Romans 1:29; James 4:5 rottenness 3:8; 12:4; 17:22

Verse 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. that oppresseth 17:5; 22:2,16,22,23; Job 31:13-16; Psalms 12:5; Ecclesiastes 5:8; Matthew 25:40-46 but 21; 19:17; Matthew 25:40; John 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:7-9; 1 John 3:17-21; 4:21

Verse 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. driven Job 18:18; 27:20-22; Psalms 58:9; Daniel 5:26-30; John 8:21,24; Romans 9:22; 1 Thessalonians 5:3 the righteous Genesis 49:18; Job 13:15; 19:25-27; Psalms 23:4; 37:37; Luke 2:29; 1 Corinthians 15:55-58; 2 Corinthians 1:9; 5:8; Philippians 1:21,23; 2 Timothy 4:18; Revelation 14:13

Verse 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. 12:16,23; 13:16; 15:2,28; 29:11; Ecclesiastes 10:3

Verse 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Righteousness Deuteronomy 4:6-8; 28:1-14; Judges 2:6-14; Jeremiah 2:2-25; Hosea 13:1 but Deuteronomy 28:15-68; 29:18-28; Psalms 107:34; Ezekiel 16:1-63; 22:1- 23 any people Heb. nations.

Verse 35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. king's 19:12,13; 20:8,26; 22:11; 25:5; 29:12; Psalms 101:4-8; Matthew 24:45-51; Luke 12:42-48 him 10:5; 17:2; 19:26

15 Chapter 15

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. soft 25:15; Judges 8:1-3; 1 Samuel 25:21-33; 18; 10:12; 28:25; 29:22; Judges 12:3-6; 1 Samuel 25:10,11,21,22; 2 Samuel 19:43; 1 Kings 12:13-16

Verse 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. tongue 23,28; 12:23; 13:16; 16:23; 25:11,12; Psalms 45:1; Ecclesiastes 10:12,13; Isaiah 50:4 poureth Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth. Psalms 59:7

Verse 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 5:21; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Job 34:21,22; Jeremiah 16:17; 23:24; 32:19; Hebrews 4:13

Verse 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. A wholesome Heb. The healing of the. 12:18; 16:24; Malachi 4:2 a tree 3:18; Genesis 3:22-24; 1 Timothy 6:3; Revelation 2:7 a breach 18:8,14; 26:22; Psalms 52:2-4; 109:22

Verse 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. fool 10:1; 13:1,18; 1 Samuel 2:23-25; 2 Samuel 15:1-6; 1 Chronicles 22:11-13; 28:9,20 but 31,32; 1:23; 6:23; 19:20; 25:12; Psalms 141:5; Titus 1:13; 2:15

Verse 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. the house 16; 8:21; 13:22; 21:20; Psalms 112:3; Hebrews 11:26 in the revenues 10:22; 16:8; Job 20:19-23; Psalms 37:16; Ecclesiastes 4:6; 5:10-14; James 5:1-3 Verse 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. lips Psalms 37:30; 45:2; 51:13-15; 71:15-18; 78:2-6; 119:13; Ecclesiastes 12:9,10; Song of Solomon 4:11; Matthew 10:27; 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 18:9,10; Romans 10:14-17; Romans 15:18-21; Ephesians 4:29; 2 Timothy 2:2 the heart 10:20,21; Matthew 12:34; James 3:6

Verse 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. sacrifice 21:27; 28:9; Isaiah 1:10-15; 61:8; 66:3; Jeremiah 6:20; 7:21-23; Amos 5:21,22; John 4:24 the prayer 29; 1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 17:1; Song of Solomon 2:14

Verse 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. The way 4:19; 21:4,8; Psalms 1:6; 146:8,9; Matthew 7:13; Jeremiah 44:4; Habakkuk 1:13 he loveth 21:21; Isaiah 26:7; 51:1,7; Hosea 6:3; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22

Verse 10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Correction or, Instruction. grievous. 12:1; 13:1; 23:35; 1 Kings 18:17; 21:20; 22:8; John 3:20; 7:7 and he 1:30; 5:12; 10:17; Isaiah 1:5,6; Ezekiel 24:13,14

Verse 11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? Hell 27:20; Job 26:6; Psalms 139:8; Revelation 1:18 the hearts 2 Chronicles 6:30; Psalms 7:9; 44:21; Jeremiah 17:10; John 2:24,25; 21:17; Hebrews 4:13; Revelation 2:23

Verse 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. scorner 10; 9:7,8; Amos 5:10; John 3:18-21; 7:7; 2 Timothy 4:3 neither 2 Chronicles 18:7; Job 21:14

Verse 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. merry 15; 17:22; 2 Corinthians 1:12 by 12:25; 18:14; Nehemiah 2:2; John 14:1; 2 Corinthians 2:7; 7:10

Verse 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. heart 1:5; 9:9; 1 Kings 3:6-12; Psalms 119:97,100; Acts 17:11; 2 Peter 3:18 the mouth 12:23; Isaiah 30:10; 44:20; Hosea 12:1

Verse 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. All Genesis 37:35; 47:9; Psalms 90:7-9 but 16:22; 17:22; Acts 16:25; Romans 5:2,3,11; 12:12; 2 Corinthians 1:5,12; 6:10; 1 Peter 1:6-8; 4:13

Verse 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. little 16:8; 28:6; Psalms 37:16; 1 Timothy 6:6 great 10:22; Ecclesiastes 2:10,11,18-23; 5:10-12

Verse 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 17:1; 21:19; Psalms 133:1-3; Philippians 2:1; 1 John 4:16

Verse 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. wrathful 10:12; 26:21; 28:25; 29:22; 2 Samuel 19:43; 20:1; James 3:14-16 he 1; 25:15; Genesis 13:8,9; Judges 8:1-3; 1 Samuel 25:24-44; Ecclesiastes 10:4; Matthew 5:9; Acts 6:1-5; James 1:19,20

Verse 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. way of the slothful 22:5,13; 26:13; Numbers 14:1-3,7-9 the way of the righteous 3:6; 8:9; Psalms 5:8; 25:8,9,12; 27:11; Isaiah 30:21; 35:8 made plain Heb. raised up as a causey. Isaiah 57:14

Verse 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. wise 10:1; 23:15,16; 29:3; 1 Kings 1:48; 2:9; 5:7; Philippians 2:22 despiseth 23:22; 30:17; Exodus 20:12; Leviticus 19:3

Verse 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. joy 10:23; 14:9; 26:18,19 destitute of wisdom Heb. void of heart. 11:12; *marg: a man 14:16; Job 28:28; Psalms 111:10; Ephesians 5:15; James 3:13

Verse 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 11:14; 20:18; Ecclesiastes 8:6

Verse 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! joy 12:14; 16:13; 24:26; 25:11,12; Ephesians 4:29 in due season Heb. in his season. Ecclesiastes 3:1; Isaiah 50:4 how 1 Samuel 25:32,33 Verse 24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. way 6:23; Psalms 16:11; 139:24; Jeremiah 21:8; Matthew 7:14; John 14:6 above Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:1,2 that 2:18; 5:5; 7:27; 9:8; 23:14

Verse 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. destroy 12:7; 14:11; Job 40:11-13; Psalms 52:1,5; 138:6; Isaiah 2:12; Daniel 5:20; 1 Peter 5:5 but Deuteronomy 10:17,18; Psalms 68:5,6; 146:9; James 1:27

Verse 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. thoughts 6:16-19; 24:9; Jeremiah 4:14; Matthew 15:19 but 23; Psalms 19:14; 37:30,31; 45:1; Matthew 12:34-37 pleasant words Heb. words of pleasantness.

Verse 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. He that is 1:19; 11:19,29; 20:21; Deuteronomy 7:26; Joshua 6:18; 7:11,12,24,25; 1 Samuel 8:3-5; 2 Kings 5:27; Isaiah 5:8-10; Jeremiah 17:11; Habakkuk 2:9- 11; Zechariah 5:3,4 but 28:16; 29:4; Exodus 18:21; 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19; Isaiah 33:15,16

Verse 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. heart 2; 16:23; 1 Kings 3:23-28; Ecclesiastes 5:2,6; 1 Peter 3:15 the mouth 10:19; 13:16; 29:11,20; Ecclesiastes 10:12-14; Matthew 12:34; Titus 1:10,11; James 3:6-8; 2 Peter 2:18

Verse 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. far Psalms 10:1; 34:16; 73:27; 138:6; Matthew 25:46; Ephesians 2:12,13 he heareth 8; Psalms 34:15-17; 66:18,19; 145:18,19; Isaiah 55:8,9; John 9:31; Romans 8:26,27; James 5:16-18; 1 Peter 3:12

Verse 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. light 13:9; Ezra 9:8; Ecclesiastes 11:7; Revelation 21:23; 22:5 a good 17:22; 25:25; Psalms 89:15; Luke 2:10-19 the bones 3:8; Isaiah 58:11

Verse 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. ear 5; 1:23; 9:8,9; 13:20; 19:20; 25:12; Isaiah 55:3 abideth John 15:3,4; 1 John 2:19 Verse 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. refuseth 1:24-33; 5:11,12; 8:33-36; Psalms 50:17; Hebrews 12:15 instruction or, correction. 29:1; Isaiah 1:5; Jeremiah 5:3; Ezekiel 24:13,14 heareth or, obeyeth. 5:13; Deuteronomy 21:18,20; Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22; Revelation 3:19 getteth understanding Heb. possesseth an heart. 14,21; *marg:; 17:16; 18:15

Verse 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. fear 1:7; 8:13; Job 28:28; Psalms 34:11; 111:10 and 18:12; 25:6,7; 29:23; Luke 14:11; Philippians 2:5-11; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:5

16 Chapter 16

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. preparations or, disposings. 9; 19:21; 20:24; 21:1; 2 Chronicles 18:31; Ezra 7:27; Nehemiah 1:11; Psalms 10:17; 119:36; Jeremiah 10:23; 32:39,40; Ezekiel 36:26,27; 2 Corinthians 8:16; Philippians 2:13; James 1:16-18 and Exodus 4:11,12,15; Jeremiah 1:7-9; Matthew 10:19,20; Luke 12:11,12; 21:14,15

Verse 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. the ways 25; 21:2; 30:12; 1 Samuel 15:13,14; Psalms 36:2; Jeremiah 2:22,23; Luke 18:9-11; Romans 7:7-9 but 5:21; 24:12; 1 Samuel 16:7; Isaiah 26:7; Jeremiah 17:10; Daniel 5:27; Luke 16:15; Revelation 2:18,23

Verse 3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Commit Heb. Roll. thy works. Job 5:8; Psalms 37:4,5; 55:22; Matthew 6:25-34; Luke 12:22; Philippians 4:6; 1 Peter 5:7 thy thoughts Job 22:28; Isaiah 7:5-7

Verse 4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Lord Isaiah 43:7,21; Romans 11:36; Revelation 4:11 yea Job 21:30; Romans 9:22; 1 Peter 2:8; 2 Peter 2:3,9

Verse 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. that 6:16,17; 8:13; Job 40:12; James 4:6 though 11:21 unpunished Heb. held innocent. Exodus 20:7; Isaiah 3:11; Romans 2:8,9

Verse 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. mercy 20:28; Psalms 85:10; Daniel 4:27; Micah 7:18-20; Luke 11:41; John 15:2; Acts 15:9; 1 Peter 1:22 by the 8:13; 14:16,27; Genesis 20:11; Nehemiah 5:9,15; Job 1:1-8; 28:28; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 5:21

Verse 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. please Psalms 69:31; Romans 8:31; Philippians 4:18; Colossians 1:10; 3:20; Hebrews 13:21; 1 John 3:22 he Genesis 27:41; 32:6,7,28; 33:4; Jeremiah 15:11; Acts 9:1,2,19,20

Verse 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. is 15:16; Psalms 37:16; 1 Timothy 6:6-9 great 21:6,7; Jeremiah 17:11; Micah 6:10 Verse 9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 1; 19:21; 20:24; 21:30; Psalms 37:23; Isaiah 46:10; Jeremiah 10:23

Verse 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. A divine sentence Heb. Divination 12,13; Genesis 44:5,15; Deuteronomy 17:18-20; 2 Samuel 23:3,4; Psalms 45:6,7; 72:1-4; Psalms 99:4; Isaiah 32:1,2; Jeremiah 23:5,6 transgresseth Hosea 10:4; Amos 5:7; 6:12

Verse 11 A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. just 11:1; 20:10,23; Leviticus 19:35,36; Deuteronomy 25:13-15; Ezekiel 45:10; Hosea 12:7; Amos 8:5; Micah 6:11 weights Heb. stones.

Verse 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. an 28:9; Deuteronomy 25:16; Luke 12:48 for 20:18; 25:5; 29:14; Psalms 99:4; Revelation 19:11

Verse 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 14:35; 22:11; Psalms 101:5-7

Verse 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. wrath 19:12; 20:2; Daniel 3:13-25; Luke 12:4,5 messengers 17:11; 2 Kings 6:31-33; Mark 6:27 but Ecclesiastes 10:4; Acts 12:20; 2 Corinthians 5:20

Verse 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. the light 19:12; Job 29:23,24; Psalms 4:6; 21:6; Acts 2:28 his Job 29:23; Psalms 30:5; 72:6; Hosea 6:3; Zechariah 10:1

Verse 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 3:15-18; 4:7; 8:10,11,19; Job 28:13-28; Psalms 119:127; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Matthew 16:26; Luke 12:21

Verse 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. highway 4:24-27; Isaiah 35:8; Acts 10:35; 24:16; Titus 2:10-14 he 10:9; 19:16; Matthew 24:13; Hebrews 10:39; Jude 1:21,24; Revelation 3:10

Verse 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 11:2; 17:19; 18:12; 29:23; Esther 3:5; 6:6; 7:10; Isaiah 2:11,12; Isaiah 37:10-13,38; Daniel 4:30-37; 5:22,24; Obadiah 1:3,4; Matthew 26:33- 35,74; Romans 11:20; 1 Timothy 3:6 Verse 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. to be Psalms 34:18; 138:6; Isaiah 57:15; Matthew 5:3; Luke 1:51-53; 18:13,14 than Exodus 15:9; Isaiah 9:3; 10:6,13-15; 53:12

Verse 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. handleth or, understandeth. 8:35; 13:15; 17:2; 19:8; 24:3-5; Genesis 41:38-40; Daniel 1:19-21; Matthew 10:16 whoso 22:19,20; 1 Chronicles 5:20; Psalms 2:12; 34:8; 125:1; 146:5; Isaiah 26:3,4; 30:18; Jeremiah 17:7,8; Daniel 3:28; 6:23; Ephesians 1:12,13

Verse 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. wise 23; 10:8; 23:15; 1 Kings 3:12; Romans 16:19; James 3:17 the sweetness 24; 15:7; 27:9; Psalms 45:2; Ecclesiastes 12:10; Isaiah 50:4; Luke 4:22; John 7:46

Verse 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. a well-spring 10:11; 13:14; 14:27; 18:4; John 5:24; 6:63,68 the instruction 15:2,28; Matthew 15:14; 23:16-26; Luke 6:39,40 Verse 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. heart 15:28; 22:17,18; Psalms 37:30,31; 45:1; Matthew 12:34,35; Colossians 3:16 teacheth Heb. maketh wise.

Verse 24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Pleasant 12:18; 15:23,26; 23:16; 25:11,12; 27:9; Deuteronomy 32:2; Song of Solomon 4:11; John 20:19-21 an 24:13,14; Psalms 19:10; 119:103; Jeremiah 15:16 health 3:8; 4:22

Verse 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 12:26; 14:12; Isaiah 28:15-19; John 7:47-49; 9:40; Acts 26:9; 2 Corinthians 13:5

Verse 26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. He Heb. The soul of him. laboureth. 9:12; 14:23; Ecclesiastes 6:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:11,12; 2 Thessalonians 3:8-12 craveth it of him Heb. boweth unto him.

Verse 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. An ungodly man Heb. a man of Belial. 1 Samuel 25:17; 2 Samuel 20:1 diggeth 2:4; Psalms 17:14,15; Isaiah 5:18; Habakkuk 2:13 in Psalms 52:2-4; 57:4; James 3:6

Verse 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. froward 6:14,19; 15:18; 18:8; 26:20-22; 29:22; 30:33; 1 Timothy 6:3-5; James 3:14-16 soweth Heb. sendeth forth. a whisperer. 17:9; Genesis 3:1-13; 1 Samuel 24:9; Romans 1:29; 2 Corinthians 12:20

Verse 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. 1:10-14; 2:12-15; 3:31; 1 Samuel 19:11,17; 22:7-9; 23:19-21; Nehemiah 6:13; 2 Peter 3:17

Verse 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. shutteth 6:12-14; 10:10; Isaiah 6:10; Matthew 13:15; John 3:20 moving 27; Micah 7:3; Matthew 14:7,8; 27:23-26

Verse 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. hoary 20:29; Leviticus 19:32; Job 32:6,7 if Genesis 47:7-10; 1 Samuel 12:2-5; 1 Chronicles 29:10-25; Ecclesiastes 4:13; Luke 1:6; Luke 2:29-36,37,38; Philemon 1:9

Verse 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. that is 14:29; 15:18; 19:11; Psalms 103:8; Ephesians 5:1; James 1:19 and he 19; 25:28; Romans 12:21; Revelation 3:21

Verse 33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. Numbers 26:55-65; Joshua 7:14; 18:5,10; 1 Samuel 14:41,42; Nehemiah 11:1; Jonah 1:7; Acts 1:26

17 Chapter 17

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. a dry 15:17; Psalms 37:16 an house 7:14 sacrifices or, good cheer. with. 21:9,19

Verse 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. wise 11:29; 14:35; Genesis 24:4-67; Ecclesiastes 4:13 that 10:5; 19:26; 29:15

Verse 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 27:21; Psalms 26:2; 66:10; Isaiah 48:10; Jeremiah 17:10; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:2,3; 1 Peter 1:7; Revelation 2:23

Verse 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 28:4; 1 Samuel 22:7-11; 1 Kings 22:6-28; Isaiah 30:10; Jeremiah 5:31; 2 Timothy 4:3,4; 1 John 4:5; Revelation 13:3-8

Verse 5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. mocketh 14:21,31; Psalms 69:9; 1 John 3:17 and 24:17,18; Job 31:29; Jeremiah 17:16; Obadiah 1:11-13,16; Romans 12:15 unpunished Heb. held innocent. 16:5; *marg:

Verse 6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Children's Genesis 50:23; Job 42:16,17; Psalms 127:3-5; 128:3-6 and the Exodus 3:14,15; 1 Kings 11:12; 15:4 Verse 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Excellent speech Heb. A lip of excellency. 26:7; Psalms 50:16,17; Matthew 7:5 much 16:10-13; 29:12; 2 Samuel 23:3; Job 34:12; Psalms 101:3-5 lying lips Heb. a lip of lying. 12:19

Verse 8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. gift 23; Psalms 18:16; 19:6; 21:13; 29:4; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19 precious stone Heb. stone of grace. whithersoever. Genesis 33:9-11; 43:11; 1 Samuel 25:35; 2 Samuel 16:1-4; Micah 7:3

Verse 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. that covereth 10:12; Psalms 32:1; 1 Peter 4:8 seeketh or, procureth. but. 16:28

Verse 10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 9:8,9; 13:1; 15:5; 19:25; 27:22; 29:19; Psalms 141:5; Revelation 3:19

Verse 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. 2 Samuel 15:12; 16:5-9; 18:15,19; 20:1,22; 1 Kings 2:24,25,31,46; Matthew 21:41; Matthew 22:7; Luke 19:27

Verse 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. a bear 28:15; 2 Samuel 17:8; 2 Kings 2:24; Hosea 13:8 rather 27:3; Matthew 2:16

Verse 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 1 Samuel 24:17; 31:2,3; 2 Samuel 21:1-14; Psalms 35:12; 38:20; 55:12- 15; 109:4-13; Jeremiah 18:20,21; Matthew 27:5,25; Romans 12:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Peter 3:9

Verse 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. beginning 19; 26:21; 29:22; Judges 12:1-6; 2 Samuel 2:14-17; 19:41-43; 20:1-22; 2 Chronicles 10:14-16; 13:17; 25:17-24; 28:6 leave 13:10; 14:29; 15:1; 16:32; 19:11; 20:3; 25:8; Genesis 13:8,9; Judges 8:1- 3; Ecclesiastes 7:8,9; Matthew 5:39-41; Acts 6:1-5; 15:2-21; Romans 12:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Timothy 2:23,24; James 3:14-18

Verse 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. that justifieth 24:23,24; Exodus 23:7; 1 Kings 21:13; Isaiah 5:23; 55:8,9; Ezekiel 22:27- 29; Amos 5:7,12; 6:12; Luke 23:18-25; Romans 4:5; James 5:6 abomination 6:16; 11:1; 15:8 Verse 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? a price 1:22,23; 8:4,5; 9:4-6; Isaiah 55:1-3; Acts 13:46; 2 Corinthians 6:1 seeing 14:6; 18:15; 21:25,26; Deuteronomy 5:29; Psalms 81:11-13; Hosea 4:11; John 3:20; Acts 28:26,27

Verse 17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18:24; 19:7; Ruth 1:16; 1 Samuel 18:3; 19:2; 20:17; 23:16; 2 Samuel 1:26; 9:1-13; Esther 4:14; John 15:13,14; Hebrews 2:11

Verse 18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. void 6:1-5; 11:15; 20:16; 22:16,27 understanding Heb. heart.

Verse 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. loveth 14; 29:9,22; 2 Corinthians 12:20; James 1:20; 3:14-16 he that 16:18; 18:12; 24:27; 1 Samuel 25:36-38; 2 Samuel 15:1; 1 Kings 1:5; Jeremiah 22:13-15; Daniel 4:20,21

Verse 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. He that hath a froward heart Heb. The froward of heart. 3:32; 6:12-15; 8:13; Psalms 18:26 and he 10:10,14,31; 18:6,7; Ecclesiastes 10:12; James 3:6-8

Verse 21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. that 25; 10:1; 15:20; 19:13; Genesis 26:34; 1 Samuel 2:32-35; 8:3; 2 Samuel 18:33 hath 23:15,16; 2 Corinthians 2:3; Philemon 1:19,20; 3 John 1:4

Verse 22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. merry 12:25; 15:13; 18:14; Ecclesiastes 9:7-9; Romans 5:2-5 like a medicine Heb. to a medicine. a broken. Psalms 22:15; 32:3,4; 102:3-5; 2 Corinthians 2:7; 7:10

Verse 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 8; 18:16; 21:14; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19; 1 Samuel 8:3; 12:3; Isaiah 1:23; Ezekiel 22:12; Micah 7:3; Mark 14:10,11

Verse 24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. before 14:6; 15:14; Ecclesiastes 2:14; 8:1; John 7:17 the eyes 23:5; Psalms 119:37; Ecclesiastes 6:9; 1 John 2:16

Verse 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 10:1; 15:20; 19:13; 2 Samuel 13:1-22; Ecclesiastes 2:18,19

Verse 26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. to punish 15; 18:5; Genesis 18:25 to strike 2 Samuel 3:23-25,39; 16:7,8; 19:7; Job 34:18,19; Micah 5:1; John 18:22

Verse 27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. spareth 10:19; 15:28; James 1:19; 3:2 an excellent spirit or, a cool spirit. 16:32; Ecclesiastes 9:17; James 3:18

Verse 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. 15:2; Job 13:5; Ecclesiastes 5:3; 10:3,14

18 Chapter 18

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Through, etc or, He that separateth himself seeketh, according to his desire and intermeddleth in every business. Exodus 33:16; Zechariah 7:3; Romans 1:1; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Jude 1:19 seeketh 2:1-6; Matthew 13:11,44; Mark 4:11; Ephesians 5:15-17 intermeddleth 14:10; 17:14; 20:3,19; 24:21; 26:17; Isaiah 26:8,9; Jeremiah 15:17; Mark 1:35

Verse 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. fool 1:7,22; 17:16; Psalms 1:1,2; Matthew 8:34; 1 Corinthians 8:1 but Numbers 24:15,16; 1 Corinthians 14:12; Philippians 1:15; 2 Peter 2:15-19

Verse 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 11:2; 22:10; 29:16; 1 Samuel 20:30; Nehemiah 4:4; Psalms 69:9,20; 123:3,4; Matthew 27:39-44; 1 Peter 4:4,14

Verse 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. words 10:11; 13:14; 16:22; 20:5; Matthew 12:34; John 4:14; 7:38,39; Colossians 3:16; 4:6 the wellspring Psalms 78:2

Verse 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. not 24:23; 28:21; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 1:16,17; 16:19; Job 13:7,8; 34:19; Matthew 22:16 to overthrow 1 Kings 21:9-14; Isaiah 5:23; 59:14; Micah 7:3

Verse 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. fools 12:16; 13:10; 14:16; 16:27,28; 17:14; 20:3; 27:3 his 14:3; 19:19; 22:24,25; 25:24; 29:9

Verse 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. his destruction 10:8,14; 12:13; 13:3; Ecclesiastes 10:11-14 his lips 6:2; Judges 11:35; 1 Samuel 14:24-46; Mark 6:23-28; Acts 23:14-22

Verse 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. words 12:18; 16:28; 26:20-22; Leviticus 19:16; Psalms 52:2; 64:3,4 tale-bearer or, whisperer. as wounds. or, like as when men are wounded. innermost parts. Heb. chambers.

Verse 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. that is slothful 10:4; 23:20,21; 24:30-34; Matthew 25:26; Romans 12:11; Hebrews 6:12 is brother 28:24; Job 30:29; Luke 15:13,14; 16:1,2

Verse 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. name Genesis 17:1; Exodus 3:13-15; 6:3; 34:5-7; Isaiah 9:6; 57:15; Jeremiah 23:6; Matthew 1:23; Revelation 1:8 a strong 2 Samuel 22:3,51; Psalms 18:2; 27:1; 61:3,4; 91:2; 144:2; Isaiah 26:4 the righteous Genesis 32:11,28,29; 1 Samuel 30:6; 2 Samuel 22:45-47; Psalms 56:3,4 safe Heb. set aloft. Psalms 91:14; Habakkuk 3:19

Verse 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 10:15; 11:4; Deuteronomy 32:31; Job 31:24,25; Psalms 49:6-9; 52:5-7; 62:10,11; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Luke 12:19-21

Verse 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. destruction 11:2; 16:18; 29:23; Ezekiel 16:49,50; 28:2,9; Daniel 5:23,24; Acts 12:21-23 and 15:33; Job 42:6-17; Isaiah 6:5-13; Daniel 9:20,23; Luke 14:11; 1 Peter 5:5

Verse 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. that Deuteronomy 13:14; 2 Samuel 16:4; 19:24-30; Esther 3:10-15; 8:5-17; Job 29:16; Daniel 6:9,14; John 7:51 answereth a matter Heb. returneth a word.

Verse 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? spirit Job 1:20,21; 2:7-10; Psalms 147:3; Romans 5:3-5; 8:35-37; 2 Corinthians 1:12; 12:9,10; James 1:2; 1 Peter 1:6 but 17:22; Job 6:4; 7:14,15; 10:15-17; Psalms 30:9,10; 32:3,4; 38:2-4; Psalms 42:10,11; 55:3,5; 77:2,3; 88:14-16; 109:22; Mark 14:33,34; 2 Corinthians 2:7

Verse 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 1:5; 4:5,7; 9:9; 10:14; 15:14; 23:23; 1 Kings 3:9; Psalms 119:97-104; Luke 8:8-10; 10:39; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; James 1:5

Verse 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 17:8; 19:6; 21:14; Genesis 32:20; 33:10; 43:11; 1 Samuel 25:27

Verse 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. 13; 2 Samuel 16:1-3; 19:24-27; Acts 24:5,6,12,13

Verse 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. 16:33; Joshua 14:2; 1 Samuel 10:21-27; 14:42; 1 Chronicles 6:63; 24:31; Nehemiah 11:1

Verse 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. brother 6:19; Genesis 4:5-8; 27:41-45; 32:6-11; 37:3-5,11,18-27; 2 Samuel 13:22,28; 1 Kings 2:23-25; 12:16; 2 Chronicles 13:17; Acts 15:39 than 16:32

Verse 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. 12:13,14; 13:2; 22:18,21; 25:11,12

Verse 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Death 4-7; 10:20,21,31; 11:30; Matthew 12:35-37; Romans 10:14,15; 2 Corinthians 2:16; 11:15; Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6; Titus 1:10,11; James 3:6-9; 2 Peter 2:18 and 10:19; Ecclesiastes 10:12-14; Isaiah 57:19

Verse 22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. findeth a wife 5:15-23; 12:4; 19:14; 31:10-31; Genesis 24:67; 29:20,21,28; Ecclesiastes 9:9; Hosea 12:12; 1 Corinthians 7:2 and 3:4; 8:35

Verse 23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. poor Ruth 2:7; 1 Samuel 2:36; 2 Kings 4:1,2; Isaiah 66:2; Matthew 5:3; James 1:9-11 rich Genesis 42:7,30; Exodus 5:2; 1 Samuel 25:10,17; James 2:3

Verse 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. that hath 17:17; 27:9; 1 Samuel 19:4,5; 30:26-31; 2 Samuel 9:1-13; 16:17; 17:27- 29; 2 Samuel 19:30-39; 21:7; 1 Chronicles 12:38-40; Matthew 26:49,50 there 2 Samuel 1:26; John 15:14,15

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Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Better 22; 12:26; 15:16; 16:8; 28:6; Psalms 37:26; Matthew 16:26; James 2:5,6 perverse 1 Samuel 25:17,25; Isaiah 59:3; Matthew 12:31-34

Verse 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. that the 10:21; Ecclesiastes 12:9; Isaiah 27:11; Hosea 4:6; John 16:3; Romans 10:2; Philippians 1:9 and 1:16; 14:29; 21:5; 25:8; 28:22; Job 31:5; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Isaiah 28:16

Verse 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. foolishness Genesis 3:6-12; 4:5-14; Numbers 16:19-41; 17:12,13; 1 Samuel 13:13; 15:23; 1 Samuel 22:13-23; 1 Kings 20:42,43; 2 Kings 3:9,10; 6:33; 2 Chronicles 16:9,10; Acts 13:45,46 fretteth Psalms 37:1,7; Isaiah 8:21,22; Revelation 16:9-11 Verse 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. maketh 6,7; 14:20; Luke 15:13-15 the poor 10:15; Job 6:15-23; 19:13-17

Verse 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. false 9; 6:19; 21:28; Exodus 23:1; Deuteronomy 19:16-21; Psalms 120:3,4; Daniel 6:24 unpunished Heb. held innocent. Deuteronomy 5:11; 1 Kings 2:9

Verse 6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. will 12; 16:15; 29:26; Genesis 42:6; 2 Samuel 19:19-39; Job 29:24,25; Psalms 45:12; Matthew 2:11 and 17:8; 18:16; 21:14; Genesis 32:20; 43:15; Romans 6:23 him that giveth gifts Heb. a man of gifts.

Verse 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. the brethren 4; 14:20; Psalms 38:11; 88:8,18; Ecclesiastes 9:15,16; James 2:6 he 21:13; Luke 18:38-40 yet 18:23; James 2:15,16; 1 John 3:17,18

Verse 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom Heb. an heart. 17:16; Ezekiel 36:26 loveth 8:35,36; John 12:25; 1 Peter 3:10 he that keepeth 2:1-9; 3:18,21; 4:4,6,21; 16:20; 22:18; Psalms 19:11; John 14:21

Verse 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. false and Isaiah 9:15-17; Jeremiah 23:25-32; 28:15-17; 29:31,32; Ezekiel 13:22; 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10; 1 Timothy 4:1,2; 2 Peter 2:1-3; Revelation 19:20; 21:8; 22:15

Verse 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Delight 30:21,22; 1 Samuel 25:36; Esther 3:15; Isaiah 5:11,12; 22:12-14; Hosea 7:3-5; 9:1; Amos 6:3-6; Luke 16:19,23; James 4:9 much 2 Samuel 3:24,25,39; Ecclesiastes 10:5-7; Isaiah 3:5

Verse 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion or, prudence. deferreth. 12:16; 14:29; 15:18; 16:32; 17:14; Colossians 3:12,13; James 1:19 and 16:32; 20:3; 25:21; Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 5:44,45; 18:21,22; Romans 12:18-21; Ephesians 4:32; 5:1

Verse 12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. king's 16:14,15; 20:2; 28:15; Esther 7:8; Ecclesiastes 8:4; Daniel 2:12,13; 3:19- 23; 5:19; Daniel 6:24; Luke 12:4,5 his 2 Samuel 23:4; Psalms 72:6; Hosea 14:5

Verse 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. foolish 10:1; 15:20; 17:21,25; 2 Samuel 13:1-18; Ecclesiastes 2:18,19 the contentions 21:9,19; 25:24; 27:15; Job 14:19

Verse 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. the inheritance 13:22; Deuteronomy 21:16; Joshua 11:23; 2 Corinthians 12:14 and a 3:6; 18:22; 31:10-31; Genesis 24:7; 28:1-4; James 1:17

Verse 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. casteth 24; 6:9,10; 20:13; 23:21; 24:33; Isaiah 56:10; Romans 13:11,12; Ephesians 5:14 and 10:4,5; 20:13; 23:21; 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Verse 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. keepeth the 3:1; 29:18; Psalms 103:18; Ecclesiastes 8:5; 12:13; Jeremiah 7:23; Luke 10:28; 11:28; John 14:15,21-23; 15:10-14; 1 Corinthians 7:19; 1 John 2:3,4; 3:22; 5:3; Revelation 22:14 keepeth his 16:17; 21:23; 22:5; Ezekiel 33:5; Matthew 16:26 he that despiseth 13:13; 15:32

Verse 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that hath 14:21; 28:8,27; 2 Samuel 12:6; Ecclesiastes 11:1 lendeth 11:24,25; 28:27; Deuteronomy 15:7-14; Isaiah 58:7-11; Matthew 10:41,42; 25:40; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; Philippians 4:17; Hebrews 6:10 that which he hath given or, his deed.

Verse 18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. Chasten 13:24; 22:15; 23:13,14; 29:15,17; Hebrews 12:7-10 for his crying or, to his destruction, or, to cause him to die.

Verse 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. man 22:24,25; 25:28; 29:22; 1 Samuel 20:30,31; 22:7-23; 24:17-22; 26:21-25; 2 Samuel 16:5,6 do it again Heb. add.

Verse 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. receive 1:8; 2:1-9; 8:34,35 be Numbers 23:10; Deuteronomy 8:16; 32:29; Psalms 37:37; 90:12,14; Luke 16:19-23

Verse 21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. many 12:2; Genesis 37:19,20; Esther 9:25; Psalms 21:11; 33:10,11; 83:4; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Isaiah 7:6,7; Daniel 11:24,25; Matthew 26:4,5; 27:63,64 nevertheless 16:1,9; 21:1,30; Genesis 45:4-8; 50:20; Job 23:13; Isaiah 14:24,26,27; Isaiah 46:10; Daniel 4:35; Acts 4:27,28; 5:38,39; Ephesians 1:11; Hebrews 6:17,18; 1 Peter 2:8; Jude 1:4

Verse 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. desire 1 Chronicles 29:2,3,17; 2 Chronicles 6:8; Mark 12:41-44; 14:6-8; 2 Corinthians 8:2,3,12 and 1; Job 6:15; 17:5; Psalms 62:9; Titus 1:2

Verse 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. fear 10:27; 14:26,27; Psalms 19:9; 33:18,19; 34:9-11; 85:9; 103:17; 145:18-20; Malachi 3:16,17; 4:2; Acts 9:31 shall abide Psalms 90:14; 91:16; Isaiah 58:10,11; Matthew 5:6; Philippians 4:11,12; 1 Timothy 4:8; 6:6-9; Hebrews 13:5,6 he shall 12:21; Romans 8:28; 2 Timothy 4:18

Verse 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 15; 6:9,10; 12:27; 15:19; 24:30-34; 26:13-16; Psalms 74:11

Verse 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Smite 21:11; Deuteronomy 13:11; 21:21 beware Heb. be cunning. reprove. 9:9,10; 15:5; 17:10; Revelation 3:19

Verse 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. wasteth 10:1; 17:25; 23:22-25; 28:14; 30:11,17; Deuteronomy 21:18-21; Luke 15:12-16,30 a son 10:5; 17:2; 28:7

Verse 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 14:7; Deuteronomy 13:1-4; 1 Kings 22:22-28; Matthew 7:15; 16:6,12; Mark 4:24; 7:6-14; John 10:5; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Ephesians 4:14; 1 Timothy 4:7; 6:3-5; 2 Peter 2:1,2; 1 John 4:1; 2 John 1:10; Revelation 2:2 Verse 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. An ungodly witness Heb. a witness of Belial. 1 Kings 21:10,13; Acts 6:11-13 scorneth Psalms 10:5,11; Isaiah 28:14-18; Luke 18:2-4 the 15:14; Job 15:16; 20:12,13; 34:7; Hosea 4:8

Verse 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. Judgments 3:34; 9:12; Isaiah 28:22; 29:20; Acts 13:40,41; 2 Peter 3:3-7 and 7:22; 10:13; 17:10; 26:3; Hebrews 12:6

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Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 23:29-35; 31:4; Genesis 9:21-23; 19:31-36; 1 Samuel 25:36-38; 2 Samuel 11:13; 2 Samuel 13:28; 1 Kings 20:16-21; Isaiah 28:7; Hosea 4:11; 7:5; Habakkuk 2:15,16; 1 Corinthians 6:10; Galatians 5:21; Ephesians 5:18

Verse 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. fear 16:14,15; 19:12; Ecclesiastes 10:4; Hosea 11:10; Amos 3:8 sinneth 8:36; 1 Kings 2:23

Verse 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. an 14:29; 16:32; 17:14; 19:11; 25:8-10; Ephesians 1:6-8; 4:32; 5:1 but 14:17; 18:6; 21:24; 2 Kings 14:9; James 3:14; 4:1

Verse 4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. sluggard 10:4; 19:15,24; 26:13-16 cold or, winter. therefore. 6:10,11; 19:15; 24:34; Matthew 25:3-10,24-28; 2 Peter 1:5-11

Verse 5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 18:4; Psalms 64:6; 1 Corinthians 2:11

Verse 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? proclaim 25:14; 27:2; Matthew 6:2; Luke 18:8,11,28; 22:33; 2 Corinthians 12:11 goodness or, bounty. but. Psalms 12:1; Ecclesiastes 7:28; Jeremiah 5:1; Micah 7:2; Luke 18:8; John 1:47 Verse 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. just 14:2; 19:1; Psalms 15:2; 26:1,11; Isaiah 33:15; Luke 1:6; 2 Corinthians 1:12; Titus 2:11,12; 3 John 1:3,4 his children 13:22; Genesis 17:7; Psalms 37:26; 112:2; Jeremiah 32:39; Acts 2:39

Verse 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 26; 16:12; 29:14; 1 Samuel 23:3,4; 2 Samuel 23:4; Psalms 72:4; 92:9; 99:4; 101:6-8; Isaiah 32:1

Verse 9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? 1 Kings 8:46; 2 Chronicles 6:36; Job 14:4; 15:14; 25:4; Psalms 51:5; Ecclesiastes 7:20; 1 Corinthians 4:4; James 3:2; 1 John 1:8-10

Verse 10 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Divers weights, and divers measures Heb. a stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephah. Deuteronomy 25:13 both 23; 11:1; 16:11; Leviticus 19:35; Deuteronomy 25:13-15; Amos 8:4-7; Micah 6:10,11 abomination Deuteronomy 7:25,26; Revelation 21:8

Verse 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. 21:8; 22:15; Psalms 51:5; 58:3; Matthew 7:16; Luke 1:15,66; 2:46,47; 6:43,44 Verse 12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. Exodus 4:11; Psalms 94:9; 119:18; Matthew 13:13-16; Acts 26:18; Ephesians 1:17,18

Verse 13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. Love 6:9-11; 10:4; 12:11; 13:4; 19:15; 24:30-34; Romans 12:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:10 open Jonah 1:6; Romans 13:11; 1 Corinthians 15:34; Ephesians 5:14

Verse 14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. It is naught Ecclesiastes 1:10; Hosea 12:7,8; 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Verse 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. but 3:15; 8:11; 10:20,21; 15:7,23; 16:16,21,24; 25:12; Job 28:12-19; Ecclesiastes 12:9-11; Romans 10:14,15; Ephesians 4:29

Verse 16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. Take his 11:15; 22:26,27; 27:13; Exodus 22:26,27 a strange 2:16; 5:3; 7:5,10; 23:27

Verse 17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. deceit Heb. lying, or falsehood. 4:17 is sweet 9:17,18; Genesis 3:6,7; Job 20:12-20; Ecclesiastes 11:9; Hebrews 11:25 his Lamentations 3:15,16

Verse 18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. purpose 15:22; 24:6 and 25:8; Judges 1:1,2; 9:29; 20:7,18,23,26-28; 2 Samuel 2:26,27; 2 Chronicles 25:17-23; Luke 14:31

Verse 19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. that goeth 11:13; 18:8; 26:20-22; Leviticus 19:16 meddle 24:21 flattereth or, enticeth. 16:29; Romans 16:18

Verse 20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. curseth 30:11,17; Exodus 20:12; 21:17; Leviticus 20:9; Deuteronomy 27:16; Matthew 15:4; Mark 7:10-13 his 13:9; 24:20; Job 18:5,6,18; Matthew 22:13; 25:8; Jude 1:13 lamp or, candle.

Verse 21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. gotten 23:4; 28:20,22; 1 Timothy 6:9 but 13:22; 28:8; Job 27:16,17; Habakkuk 2:6; Zechariah 5:4; Malachi 2:2

Verse 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. I 17:13; 24:29; Deuteronomy 32:35; Romans 12:17-19; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Peter 3:9 wait 2 Samuel 16:12; Psalms 27:14; 37:34; Isaiah 40:31; Lamentations 3:25,26; 1 Peter 2:23; 4:19

Verse 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. weights 10; Ezekiel 45:10 a false balance Heb. balances of deceit. Hosea 12:7; Amos 8:5

Verse 24 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? Man's Psalms 37:23; Jeremiah 10:23; Daniel 5:23; Acts 17:28 how 14:8; 16:9; Psalms 25:4,12; Isaiah 10:6,7

Verse 25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. a snare 18:7; Leviticus 5:15; 22:10-15; 27:30; Malachi 3:8-10 after Leviticus 27:9,10,31; Numbers 30:2-16; Ecclesiastes 5:4-6; Matthew 5:33

Verse 26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. wise 8; 2 Samuel 4:9-12; Psalms 101:5-8 bringeth 2 Samuel 12:31; Isaiah 28:27,28

Verse 27 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. spirit Genesis 2:7; Job 32:8; Romans 2:15; 1 Corinthians 2:11; 2 Corinthians 4:2-6; 1 John 3:19-21 candle or, lamp. searching 30; Hebrews 4:12,13

Verse 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. Mercy 16:6; Psalms 61:7; 101:1 his 16:12; 29:14; Psalms 21:7; 26:1; Isaiah 16:5

Verse 29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. glory Jeremiah 9:23,24; 1 John 2:14 the beauty 16:31; Leviticus 19:32

Verse 30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. cleanseth away evil Heb. is a purging medicine against evil. stripes. 19:25; 22:15; Isaiah 27:9; Hebrews 12:10

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Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. The king's 16:1,9; 20:24; Ezra 7:27,28; Nehemiah 1:11; 2:4; Psalms 105:25; 106:46; Daniel 4:35; Acts 7:10 as Psalms 74:15; 93:4; 114:3,5; Isaiah 43:19; 44:27; Revelation 16:4,12

Verse 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. right 16:2,25; 20:6; 30:12; Psalms 36:2; Luke 18:11,12; Galatians 6:3; James 1:22 the Lord 24:12; 1 Samuel 16:7; Jeremiah 17:10; Luke 16:15; John 2:24,25; Revelation 2:23

Verse 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 15:8; 1 Samuel 15:22; Psalms 50:8; Isaiah 1:11-17; Jeremiah 7:21-23; Hosea 6:6; Micah 6:6-8; Mark 12:33

Verse 4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. An high look Heb. Haughtiness of eyes. 6:17; 8:13; 30:13; Psalms 10:4; Isaiah 2:11,17; 3:16; Luke 18:14; 1 Peter 5:5 and the 27; 15:8; Romans 14:23 plowing of the wicked or, light of the wicked.

Verse 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. thoughts 10:4; 13:4; 27:23-27; Ephesians 4:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:11,12 of every 14:29; 20:21; 28:22

Verse 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. getting 10:2; 13:11; 20:14,21; 22:8; 30:8; Jeremiah 17:11; 1 Timothy 6:9,10; Titus 1:11; 2 Peter 2:3 seek 8:36; Ezekiel 18:31 Verse 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. robbery 1:18,19; 10:6; 22:22,23; Psalms 7:16; 9:16; Isaiah 1:23,24; Jeremiah 7:9- 11,15; Ezekiel 22:13,14; Micah 3:9-12 destroy them Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them. Zechariah 5:3,4 because 21; Ezekiel 18:18; Ephesians 5:6

Verse 8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. way Genesis 6:5,6,12; Job 15:14-16; Psalms 14:2,3; Ecclesiastes 7:29; 9:3; 1 Corinthians 3:3; Ephesians 2:2,3; Titus 3:3 but 15:26; 30:12; Daniel 12:10; Matthew 5:8; 12:33; Acts 15:9; Titus 1:15; 2:14; 3:5; 1 Peter 1:22,23; 1 John 2:29; 3:3

Verse 9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. better 19; 12:4; 19:13; 25:24; 27:15,16 brawling woman in a wide house Heb. woman of contentions in a house of society. 15:17; 17:1

Verse 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. soul 3:29; 12:12; Psalms 36:4; 52:2,3; Mark 7:21,22; 1 Corinthians 10:6; James 4:1-5; 1 John 2:16 findeth no favour Heb. is not favoured. 13; 1 Samuel 25:8-11; Psalms 112:5,9; Isaiah 32:6-8; Micah 3:2,3; James 2:13; 5:4-6

Verse 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. the scorner 19:25; Numbers 16:34; Deuteronomy 13:11; 21:21; Psalms 64:7-9; Acts 5:5,11-14; 1 Corinthians 10:6-11; Hebrews 2:1-3; 10:28,29; Revelation 11:13 when the wise 1:5; 9:9; 15:14; 18:1,15

Verse 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. wisely Job 5:3; 8:15; 18:14-21; 21:28-30; 27:13-23; Psalms 37:35,36; 52:5; Psalms 107:43; Hosea 14:9; Habakkuk 2:9-12 overthroweth 11:3-5; 13:6; 14:32; Genesis 19:29; Amos 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:5; 2 Peter 2:4-9; 3:6,7

Verse 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. stoppeth Psalms 58:4; Zechariah 7:11; Acts 7:57 at 28:27; Deuteronomy 15:7-11; Nehemiah 5:1-5,13; Isaiah 1:15-17; 58:6-9; Jeremiah 34:16,17; Zechariah 7:9-13; Matthew 6:14; 7:2; 18:30-35; 25:41- 46; James 2:13-16 cry himself 1:28; Psalms 18:41; Luke 13:25 Verse 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. gift 17:8,23; 18:16; 19:6; Genesis 32:20; 43:11; 1 Samuel 25:35 in secret Matthew 6:3,4

Verse 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. joy Job 29:12-17; Psalms 40:8; 112:1; 119:16,92; Ecclesiastes 3:12; Isaiah 64:5; John 4:34; Romans 7:22 destruction 12; 5:20; 10:29; Matthew 7:23; 13:41,42; Luke 13:27,28

Verse 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. wandereth 13:20; Psalms 125:5; Zephaniah 1:6; John 3:19,20; Hebrews 6:4-6; 10:26,27,38; 2 Peter 2:21,22; 1 John 2:19 remain 2:18,19; 7:26,27; 9:18; Ephesians 2:1; Jude 1:12

Verse 17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. loveth 20; 5:10,11; 23:21; Luke 15:13-16; 16:24,25; 1 Timothy 5:6; 2 Timothy 3:4 pleasure Heb. sport.

Verse 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. wicked 11:8; Isaiah 43:3,4; 53:4,5; 55:8,9; 1 Peter 3:18

Verse 19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. better 9; Psalms 55:6,7; 120:5,6; Jeremiah 9:2 wilderness Heb. land of the desert.

Verse 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. treasure 10:22; 15:6; Psalms 112:3; Ecclesiastes 5:19; 7:11; 10:19; Matthew 6:19,20; Luke 6:45 oil Psalms 23:5; Jeremiah 41:8; Matthew 25:3,4 but Matthew 25:3,4,8; Luke 15:14; 16:1,19-25

Verse 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. that 15:9; Isaiah 51:1; Hosea 6:3; Matthew 5:6; Romans 14:19; Philippians 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22; Hebrews 12:14 findeth 22:4; Romans 2:7-10; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Timothy 4:7,8; 1 Peter 1:7

Verse 22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. 2 Samuel 20:16-22; Ecclesiastes 7:19; 9:13-18

Verse 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 10:19; 12:13; 13:3; 17:27,28; 18:21; James 1:26; 3:2-13

Verse 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. haughty 6:17; 16:18; 18:12; 19:29; Esther 3:5,6; Ecclesiastes 7:8,9; Matthew 2:16 proud wrath Heb. the wrath of pride.

Verse 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 6:6-11; 12:24,27; 13:4; 15:19; 19:24; 20:4; 22:13; 24:30-34; 26:13,16; Matthew 25:26

Verse 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. coveteth Acts 20:33-35; 1 Thessalonians 2:5-9 the righteous Psalms 37:26; 112:9; Luke 6:30-36; Acts 20:35; 2 Corinthians 8:7-9; 9:9- 14

Verse 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? sacrifice 15:8; 28:9; 1 Samuel 13:12,13; 15:21-23; Psalms 50:8-13; Isaiah 1:11-16; 66:3; Jeremiah 6:20; 7:11,12; Amos 5:21,22 with a wicked mind Heb. in wickedness. Matthew 23:14 Verse 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. false witness Heb. witness of lies. 6:19; 19:5,9; 25:18; Exodus 23:1; Deuteronomy 19:16-19 the man 12:19; Acts 12:15; 2 Corinthians 1:17-20; 4:13; Titus 3:8

Verse 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. hardeneth 28:14; 29:1; Jeremiah 3:2,3; 5:3; 8:12; 44:16,17 he directeth or, he considereth. 11:5; Psalms 119:59; Ezekiel 18:28; Haggai 1:5,7; 2:15,18,19; Luke 15:17,18; 1 Thessalonians 3:11

Verse 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 19:21; Isaiah 7:5-7; 8:9,10; 14:27; 46:10,11; Jeremiah 9:23; Jonah 1:13; Acts 4:27,28; 5:39; 1 Peter 2:8

Verse 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. horse Psalms 20:7; 33:17,18; 147:10; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Isaiah 31:1 but Psalms 3:3,8; 68:20 safety or, victory. Psalms 144:10; *marg:

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Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. 1 Kings 1:47; Ecclesiastes 7:1; Luke 10:20; Philippians 4:3; Hebrews 11:39 loving favour rather than or, favour is better than, etc. Acts 7:10

Verse 2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. rich 29:13; 1 Samuel 2:7; Psalms 49:1,2; Luke 16:19,20; 1 Corinthians 12:21; James 2:2-5 the Lord 14:31; Job 31:15; 34:19

Verse 3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. prudent 14:16; 27:12; Exodus 9:20,21; Isaiah 26:20,21; Matthew 24:15-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6; Hebrews 6:18; 11:7 the simple 7:7,22,23; 9:16-18; 29:1

Verse 4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. By, etc Heb. The reward of humility, etc. 3:16; 21:21; Psalms 34:9,10; 112:1-3; Isaiah 33:6; 57:15; Matthew 6:33; 1 Timothy 4:8; James 4:6,10 Verse 5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. Thorns 13:15; 15:19; Joshua 23:13; Job 18:8; Psalms 11:6; 18:26,27 he 13:3; 16:17; 19:16; Psalms 91:1; 1 John 5:18; Jude 1:20,21

Verse 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train up or, Catechize. a child. Genesis 18:19; Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:7; Psalms 78:3-6; Ephesians 6:4; 2 Timothy 3:15 the way Heb. his way. when. 1 Samuel 1:28; 2:26; 12:2,3

Verse 7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. rich 16,22; 14:31; 18:23; Amos 2:6; 4:1; 5:11,12; 8:4,6; James 2:6; 5:1,4 the borrower 2 Kings 4:1; Nehemiah 5:4,5; Isaiah 24:2; Matthew 18:25 lender Heb. man that lendeth.

Verse 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. that Job 4:8; Hosea 8:7; 10:13; Galatians 6:7,8 the rod of his anger shall fail or, with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed. 14:3; Psalms 125:3; Isaiah 9:4; 10:5; 14:29; 30:31 Verse 9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. He that hath a bountiful eye Heb. Good of eye. 11:25; 19:17; 21:13; Deuteronomy 15:7-11; 28:56; Job 31:16-20; Psalms 41:1-3; Psalms 112:9; Ecclesiastes 11:1,2; Isaiah 32:8; 58:7-12; Matthew 20:15; 25:34-40; Mark 7:22; Luke 6:35-38; Acts 20:35; 2 Corinthians 8:1,2; 9:6-11; 1 Timothy 6:18,19; Hebrews 6:10; 13:16; 1 Peter 4:9

Verse 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 21:24; 26:20,21; Genesis 21:9,10; Nehemiah 4:1-3; 13:28; Psalms 101:5; Matthew 18:17; 1 Corinthians 5:5,6,13

Verse 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. that 16:13; Psalms 101:6; Matthew 5:8 for the grace of his lips or, and hath grace in his lips. Psalms 45:2; Luke 4:22 the king Genesis 41:39-57; Ezra 7:6-11; Nehemiah 2:4-6; Esther 10:3; Daniel 2:46- 49; 3:30; Daniel 6:20-23

Verse 12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. eyes 2 Chronicles 16:9; Isaiah 59:19-21; Matthew 16:16-18; Acts 5:39; 12:23,24; Revelation 11:3-11; Revelation 12:14-17 he Job 5:12,13; Acts 8:9-12; 13:8-12; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; 2 Timothy 3:8,9 words or, matters,

Verse 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. The slothful That is, the slothful man uses any pretext, however improbable, to indulge his love of ease and indolence. 15:19; 26:13-16; Numbers 13:32,33

Verse 14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. mouth 2:16-19; 5:3-23; 6:24-29; 7:5-27; 23:27; Judges 16:20,21; Nehemiah 13:26; Ecclesiastes 7:26 a deep pit That is, it is like a deep pit, or pitfall, in which animals are often taken alive. abhorred Deuteronomy 32:19; Psalms 81:12

Verse 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. Foolishness Job 14:4; Psalms 51:5; John 3:6; Ephesians 2:3 but 13:24; 19:18; 23:13,14; 29:15,17; Hebrews 12:10,11

Verse 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. that oppresseth 22,23; 14:31; 28:3; Job 20:19-29; Psalms 12:5; Micah 2:2,3; Zechariah 7:9-14; James 2:13; 5:1-5 he that giveth Luke 6:33-35; 14:12-14; 16:24

Verse 17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. Bow 2:2-5; 5:1,2 and hear 1:3; 3:1; 4:4-8; 8:33,34; Isaiah 55:3; Matthew 17:5 apply 23:12; Psalms 90:12; Ecclesiastes 7:25; 8:9,16

Verse 18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. it is 2:10; 3:17; 24:13,14; Psalms 19:10; 119:103,111,162; Jeremiah 15:16 within thee Heb. within thy belly. Job 32:18,19; John 7:38 fitted 8:6; 10:13,21; 15:7; 16:21; 25:11; Psalms 119:13,171; Malachi 2:7; Hebrews 13:15

Verse 19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. thy 3:5; Psalms 62:8; Isaiah 12:2; 26:4; Jeremiah 17:7; 1 Peter 1:21 even to thee or, trust thou also.

Verse 20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 8:6; Psalms 12:6; Hosea 8:12; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21

Verse 21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? I Luke 1:3,4; John 20:31; 1 John 5:13 answer 1 Peter 3:15 them that send unto thee or, those that send thee.

Verse 22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: Rob 23:10,11; Ezekiel 22:29 oppress 16; Exodus 23:6; Job 29:12-16; 31:16,21; Zechariah 7:10; Malachi 3:5 in the gate That is, in the court of justice, which, as we have already seen, was held at the gates of cities in the East.

Verse 23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. the Lord 23:11; 1 Samuel 24:12,15; 25:39; Psalms 12:5; 35:1,10; 43:1; 68:5; 140:12; Jeremiah 50:34; 51:36; Micah 7:9; Malachi 3:5 spoil Isaiah 33:1; Habakkuk 2:8

Verse 24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 21:24; 29:22; 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Verse 25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. 13:20; Psalms 106:35; 1 Corinthians 15:33

Verse 26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18; 27:13

Verse 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee? 20:16; Exodus 22:26,27; 2 Kings 4:1

Verse 28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. remove 23:10; Deuteronomy 19:14; 27:17; Job 24:2 landmark or, bound.

Verse 29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. a man 10:4; 12:24; 1 Kings 11:28; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Matthew 25:21,23; Romans 12:11; 2 Timothy 4:2 he shall stand That is, he shall have the honour of serving kings; as the phrase denotes. mean men Heb. obscure men.

23 Chapter 23

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices. Verse 1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: Genesis 43:32-34; Jude 1:12

Verse 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. Matthew 18:8,9; 1 Corinthians 9:27; Philippians 3:19

Verse 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. 6; Psalms 141:4; Daniel 1:8; Luke 21:34; Ephesians 4:22

Verse 4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Labour 28:20; John 6:27; 1 Timothy 6:8-10 cease 3:5; 26:12; Isaiah 5:21; Romans 11:25; 12:16

Verse 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. thou Psalms 119:36,37; Jeremiah 22:17; 1 John 2:16 set thine eyes upon Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon, etc. "He expresses it in such a way," says Abp. Tillotson, "as if a rich man sat brooding over an estate till it was fledged, and gotten itself wings to fly away." that which Genesis 42:36; Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12:8; Isaiah 55:2; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 riches 27:24; Job 1:14-17; Psalms 39:6; Ecclesiastes 5:13,14; Matthew 6:19; 1 Timothy 6:17; James 5:1,2

Verse 6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: an 22:9; Deuteronomy 15:9; 28:56; Matthew 20:15; Mark 7:22 desire 3; Psalms 141:4; Daniel 1:8-10

Verse 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. as 19:22; Matthew 9:3,4; Luke 7:39 Eat Judges 16:15; 2 Samuel 13:26-28; Psalms 12:2; 55:21; Daniel 11:27; Luke 11:37-54

Verse 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. Speak 9:7,8; 26:4,5; Isaiah 36:21; Matthew 7:6; Acts 13:45,46; 28:25-28 he Luke 16:14; John 8:52; 9:30-34,40; 10:20; Acts 17:18,32; 1 Corinthians 1:21-24; 1 Corinthians 4:10-13

Verse 10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: Remove 22:28; Deuteronomy 19:14; 27:17; Job 24:2 landmark or, bound. fatherless. Job 6:27; 22:9; 24:3,9; 31:21-23; Psalms 94:6; Jeremiah 7:5; 22:3; Zechariah 7:10; Malachi 3:5; James 1:27

Verse 11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. 22:23; Exodus 22:22-24; Deuteronomy 27:19; Psalms 12:5; Jeremiah 50:33,34; 51:36 Verse 12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. 19; 2:2-6; 5:1,2; 22:17; Ezekiel 33:31; Matthew 13:52; James 1:21-25

Verse 13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 13:24; 19:18; 29:15,17

Verse 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. 22:15; 1 Corinthians 5:5; 11:32

Verse 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. My son 1:10; 2:1; 4:1; Matthew 9:2; John 21:5; 1 John 2:1 if 24,25; 10:1; 15:20; 29:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:19,20; 3:8,9; 2 John 1:4; 3 John 1:3,4 even mine or, even I will rejoice. Jeremiah 32:41; Zephaniah 3:17; Luke 15:23,24,32; John 15:11

Verse 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. thy 8:6; Ephesians 4:29; 5:4; Colossians 4:4; James 3:2

Verse 17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. not 3:31; 24:1; Psalms 37:1-3; 73:3-7 be thou 15:16; 28:14; Psalms 111:10; 112:1; Ecclesiastes 5:7; 12:13,14; Acts 9:31; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Peter 1:17

Verse 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. surely Psalms 37:37; Jeremiah 29:11; Luke 16:25; Romans 6:21,22 end or, reward. 24:14; Hebrews 10:35 thine Psalms 9:18; Jeremiah 29:11; Philippians 1:20

Verse 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. and guide 12,26; 4:10-23 in the way That is "in the right way."

Verse 20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: not 29-35; 20:1; 28:7; 31:6,7; Isaiah 5:11,22; 22:13; Matthew 24:49; Luke 15:13; Luke 16:19; 21:34; Romans 13:13; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Peter 4:3,4 flesh Heb. their flesh.

Verse 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. the drunkard 21:17; Deuteronomy 21:20; Isaiah 28:1-3; Joel 1:5; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:10; Galatians 5:21; Philippians 3:19 drowsiness 6:9-11; 19:15; 24:30-34 Verse 22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. Hearken 1:8; 6:20; Deuteronomy 21:18-21; 27:16; Mark 7:10; Ephesians 6:1,2 despise 30:11; Leviticus 19:3; Matthew 15:4-6; John 19:26,27

Verse 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Buy 2:2-4; 4:5-7; 10:1; 16:16; 17:16; Job 28:12-19; Psalms 119:72,127; Isaiah 55:1; Matthew 13:44,46; Philippians 3:7,8; Revelation 3:18 sell Matthew 16:26; Acts 20:23; Hebrews 11:26; Revelation 12:11

Verse 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. father 15,16; 10:1; 15:20; 1 Kings 1:48; 2:1-3,9; Ecclesiastes 2:19 shall have Philemon 1:9,20

Verse 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. and she 17:25; 1 Chronicles 4:9,10; Luke 1:31-33,40-47,58; 11:27,28

Verse 26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. My son give 4:23; Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 10:37,38; Luke 14:26; 2 Corinthians 5:14,15; 8:5; Ephesians 3:17 let 4:25-27; Psalms 107:43; 119:2,9-11; Hosea 14:9; 2 Peter 1:19

Verse 27 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit. 22:14

Verse 28 She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men. as for a prey or, as a robber. 2:16-19; 7:12,22-27; 9:18; 22:14; Judges 16:4-22; Ecclesiastes 7:26; Jeremiah 3:2 increaseth Numbers 25:1; Hosea 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:8; Revelation 17:1,2

Verse 29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? (8675) who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? Who hath woe 21; 20:1; 1 Samuel 25:36,37; 2 Samuel 13:28; 1 Kings 20:16-22; Isaiah 5:11,22; Isaiah 28:7,8; Nahum 1:10; Matthew 24:49,50; Luke 12:45,46; Ephesians 5:18 redness Genesis 49:12

Verse 30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. tarry 20:1; Genesis 9:21; Isaiah 5:11; Amos 6:6; Ephesians 5:18 mixed That is, not wine diluted and lowered with water, but made stronger and more inebriating, by the addition of more powerful ingredients, as honey, spices, myrrh, defrutum, opiates, etc. 9:2; Psalms 75:8 Verse 31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. 6:25; 2 Samuel 11:2; Job 33:1; Psalms 119:37; Matthew 5:28-30; Mark 9:47; 1 John 2:16

Verse 32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. At 5:11; Isaiah 28:3,7,8; Jeremiah 5:31; Exodus 7:5,6,12; Luke 16:25,26; Romans 6:21 biteth Ecclesiastes 10:8; Jeremiah 8:17; Amos 5:19; 9:3 an adder or, a cockatrice. Isaiah 59:5

Verse 33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. eyes Genesis 19:32-38 and 31:5; Psalms 69:12; Daniel 5:4; Hosea 7:5; Jude 1:12,13

Verse 34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. thou 1 Samuel 25:33-38; 30:16,17; 2 Samuel 13:28; 1 Kings 16:9; 20:16-22; Joel 1:5; Matthew 24:38; Luke 17:27-29; 21:34; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-7 midst Heb. heart. Exodus 15:8 Verse 35 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. stricken 27:22; Jeremiah 5:3; 31:18 I felt it not Heb. I knew it not. Ephesians 4:19 I will 26:11; Deuteronomy 29:19; Isaiah 22:13; 56:12; 1 Corinthians 15:32-34; 2 Peter 2:22

24 Chapter 24

Introduction 1 From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices.

Verse 1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. not 19; 3:31; 23:17; Psalms 37:1,7; 73:3; Galatians 5:19-21; James 4:5,6 neither 1:11-15; 13:20; Genesis 13:10-13; 19:1-11; Psalms 26:9

Verse 2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. 8; 6:14; 1 Samuel 23:9; Esther 3:6,7; Job 15:35; Psalms 7:14; 10:7; 28:3; 36:4; Psalms 64:4-6; 140:2; Isaiah 59:4; Micah 7:3; Matthew 26:3,4; Luke 23:20,21; Acts 13:10

Verse 3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: wisdom 9:1; 14:1; 1 Corinthians 3:9 it is 2 Samuel 7:26; Jeremiah 10:12; Colossians 2:7

Verse 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 15:6; 20:15; 21:20; 27:23-27; 1 Kings 4:22-28; 1 Chronicles 27:25-31; 29:2-9; 2 Chronicles 4:18-22; 26:4-11; Nehemiah 10:39; 13:5-13; Matthew 13:52

Verse 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. A wise 8:14; 10:29; 21:22; Ecclesiastes 7:19; 9:14-18 strong Heb. in strength. increaseth strength. Heb. strengtheneth might. Psalms 84:7; Isaiah 40:31; Colossians 1:11

Verse 6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. by 20:18; Luke 14:31; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27; Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Timothy 6:11,12; 2 Timothy 4:7 and 11:14; 15:22

Verse 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. too 14:6; 15:24; 17:24; Psalms 10:5; 92:5,6; 1 Corinthians 2:14 openeth 22:22; 31:8,9; Job 29:7-25; 31:21; Isaiah 29:21; Amos 5:10,12,15

Verse 8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. 2,9; 6:14,18; 14:22; 1 Kings 2:44; Psalms 21:11; Isaiah 10:7-13; 32:7; Ezekiel 38:10,11; Nahum 1:11; Romans 1:30

Verse 9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. thought 8; 23:7; Genesis 6:5; 8:21; Psalms 119:113; Isaiah 55:7; Jeremiah 4:14; Matthew 5:28; 9:4; Matthew 15:19; Acts 8:22; 2 Corinthians 10:5 the scorner 22:10; 29:8

Verse 10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. thou 1 Samuel 27:1; Job 4:5; Isaiah 40:28-31; John 4:8; 2 Corinthians 4:1; Ephesians 3:13; Hebrews 12:3-5; Revelation 2:3,13 small Heb. narrow.

Verse 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 1 Samuel 26:8,9; Job 29:17; Psalms 82:4; Isaiah 58:6,7; Luke 10:31,32; 23:23-25; Acts 18:17; 21:31,32; 23:10,23-35; 1 John 3:16,17

Verse 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? doth not he that 5:21; 21:2; 1 Samuel 16:7; Psalms 7:9; 17:3; 44:21; Ecclesiastes 5:8; Jeremiah 17:10; Romans 2:16; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Hebrews 4:12,13; Revelation 2:18,23 that keepeth 1 Samuel 2:6; 25:29; Psalms 66:9; 121:3,8; Daniel 5:23; Acts 17:28; Revelation 1:18 and shall Job 34:11; Psalms 62:12; Jeremiah 32:19; Matthew 16:27; Romans 2:6; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 2:23; Revelation 20:12-15; 22:12

Verse 13 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: eat 25:16,27; Song of Solomon 5:1; Isaiah 7:15; Matthew 3:4 to thy taste Heb. upon thy palate.

Verse 14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. shall the 22:18; Psalms 19:10,11; 119:103,111; Jeremiah 15:16 when 2:1-5,10; 3:13-18 there 23:18; Matthew 19:21; James 1:25

Verse 15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: Lay 1:11; 1 Samuel 9:11; 22:18,19; 23:20-23; Psalms 10:8-10; 37:32; 56:6; 59:3; Psalms 140:5; Jeremiah 11:19; Matthew 26:4; Acts 9:24; 23:16; 25:3 spoil 22:28; Isaiah 32:18

Verse 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. a just Job 5:19; Psalms 34:19; 37:24; Micah 7:8-10; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 4:8- 12; 11:23-27 but 13:17; 28:14-18; 1 Samuel 26:10; 31:4; Esther 7:10; Psalms 7:16; 52:5; Amos 5:2; Amos 8:14; Acts 12:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; Revelation 18:20,21

Verse 17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 17:5; Judges 16:25; 2 Samuel 16:5-14; Job 31:29; Psalms 35:15,19; 42:10; Obadiah 1:12; 1 Corinthians 13:6,7

Verse 18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. displease him Heb. be evil in his eyes. and he. Lamentations 4:21,22; Zechariah 1:15,16

Verse 19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; Fret or, Keep not company with the wicked. 13:20; Numbers 16:26; Psalms 1:1; 26:4,5; 119:115; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Ephesians 5:11; 2 Timothy 3:2-5; Revelation 18:4 neither 1; 23:17; Psalms 37:1; 73:3

Verse 20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. there Psalms 9:17; 11:6; Isaiah 3:11 candle or, lamp. 13:9; 20:20; Job 18:5,6; 21:17; Matthew 8:12; 25:8; Jude 1:13 Verse 21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: fear Exodus 14:31; 1 Samuel 24:6; Ecclesiastes 8:2-5; Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:1-7; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-17 meddle Numbers 16:1-3; 1 Samuel 8:5-7; 12:12-19; 2 Samuel 15:13-37; 1 Kings 12:16 given to change Heb. changers.

Verse 22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? their Numbers 16:31-35; 1 Samuel 31:1-7; 2 Samuel 18:7,8; 2 Chronicles 13:16,17; Hosea 5:11; Hosea 13:10,11 who 16:14; 20:2; Psalms 90:11

Verse 23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. things Psalms 107:43; Ecclesiastes 8:1-5; Hosea 14:9; James 3:17 It 18:5; 28:21; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 1:17; 16:19; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Psalms 82:2-4; John 7:24; 1 Timothy 5:20,21; James 2:4-6; 1 Peter 1:17

Verse 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: that 17:15; Exodus 23:6,7; Isaiah 5:20,23; Jeremiah 6:13,14; 8:10,11; Ezekiel 13:22 him shall 11:26; 28:27; 30:10; Isaiah 66:24

Verse 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. them Leviticus 19:17; 1 Samuel 3:13; 1 Kings 21:19,20; Nehemiah 5:7-9; 13:8- 11,17,25,28; Job 29:16-18; Matthew 14:4; 1 Timothy 5:20; 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:13; 2:15 a good blessing Heb. a blessing of good. 28:23

Verse 26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. shall 15:23; 16:1; 25:11,12; Genesis 41:38-57; Daniel 2:46-48; Mark 12:17,18,32-34 giveth a right answer Heb. answereth right words. Job 6:25

Verse 27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. 1 Kings 5:17,18; 6:7; Luke 14:28-30

Verse 28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. not 14:5; 19:5,9; 21:28; Exodus 20:16; 23:1; 1 Samuel 22:9,10; 1 Kings 21:9- 13; Job 2:3; Psalms 35:7,11; 52:1; *title; Matthew 26:59,60; 27:23; John 15:25 deceive Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9; Revelation 21:8; 22:15

Verse 29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. Say 20:22; 25:21,22; Matthew 5:39-44; Romans 12:17-21; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 I will do Judges 15:11; 2 Samuel 13:22-28

Verse 30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; went 6:6-19; Job 4:8; 5:27; 15:17; Psalms 37:25; 107:42; Ecclesiastes 4:1-8; 7:15; Ecclesiastes 8:9-11 void 10:13; 12:11

Verse 31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. it Genesis 3:17-19; Job 31:40; Jeremiah 4:3; Matthew 13:7,22; Hebrews 6:8 and the 19:23; 20:4; 22:13; 23:21; Ecclesiastes 10:18

Verse 32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. considered it Heb. set my heart. Job 7:17; Psalms 4:4; Luke 2:19,51 I looked Deuteronomy 13:11; 21:21; 32:29; 1 Corinthians 10:6,11; Jude 1:5-7 Verse 33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 6:4-11; Romans 13:11; Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Verse 34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. thy poverty 10:4; 13:4 armed man Heb. a man of shield.

25 Chapter 25

Introduction 1 Observations about kings, 8 and about avoiding causes of quarrels, and sundry causes thereof.

Verse 1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. proverbs 1:1; 10:1; 1 Kings 4:32; Ecclesiastes 12:9 which Isaiah 1:1; 36:22; 37:2; Hosea 1:1; Micah 1:1

Verse 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. the glory Deuteronomy 29:29; Job 11:7,8; 38:4-41; 39:1-30; 40:2; 42:3; Romans 11:33,34 the honour 1 Kings 3:9-28; 4:29-34; Ezra 4:15,19; 5:17; 6:1; Job 29:16 Verse 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. heaven Psalms 103:11; Isaiah 7:11; 55:9; Romans 8:39 is unsearchable Heb. there is no searching. 1 Kings 4:29; 1 Peter 1:7

Verse 4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 17:3; Isaiah 1:25-27; Malachi 3:3; 2 Timothy 2:20,21; 1 Peter 1:7

Verse 5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. away 20:8; 1 Kings 2:33,46; Esther 7:10; 8:11-17; Psalms 101:7,8 his 16:12; 20:28; 29:14; Isaiah 9:7; 16:5

Verse 6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: Put not forth thyself Heb. Set not out thy glory. 27; 27:2 in the presence 16:19; Exodus 3:11; 1 Samuel 9:20-22; 15:17; 18:18-23; 2 Samuel 7:8-17; Psalms 131:1; Jeremiah 1:6-10; Amos 7:12-15

Verse 7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. that it 16:19; Luke 14:8-10 Come Be humble; affect not high things; keep thyself quiet; and thou shalt live at ease, in safety, and in peace. Revelation 4:1 than Luke 18:14; 1 Peter 5:5

Verse 8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. hastily 17:14; 18:6; 30:33; 2 Samuel 2:14-16,26; 2 Kings 14:8-12; Luke 14:31,32 what 14:12; Jeremiah 5:31; Matthew 5:25

Verse 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: with Matthew 18:5-17 a secret to another or, the secret of another. 11:13; 20:19

Verse 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. thine Psalms 119:39

Verse 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. word 15:23; 24:26; Ecclesiastes 12:10; Isaiah 50:4 fitly spoken Heb. spoken upon his wheels. is like. Rather "is like golden apples (tappuchim, in Arabic, tuffach,) in baskets (maskeeyoth, in Arabic, shakeekat,) of silver." A word spoken with propriety, opportunely, and suitably to the occasion, is as much in its place, and as conspicuously beautiful, as the golden fruit which appears through the apertures of an exquisitely wrought silver basket.

Verse 12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. an ear-ring Job 42:11 a wise 1:8,9; 9:8; 15:5,31,32; 27:5,6; 1 Samuel 25:31-34; Psalms 141:5

Verse 13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. 25; 13:17; 26:6; Philippians 2:25-30

Verse 14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. boasteth 20:6; 1 Kings 22:11; Luke 14:11; 18:10-14; 2 Corinthians 11:13-18,31; 2 Peter 2:15-19; Jude 1:12,13,16 of a false gift Heb. in a gift of falsehood.

Verse 15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. long 15:1; 16:14; Genesis 32:4-21; 1 Samuel 25:14,24-44; Ecclesiastes 10:4 the bone Rather, "a bone;" that is, soft and conciliating language will often accomplish the most difficult things. Verse 16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Hast 24:13,14; Judges 14:8,9; 1 Samuel 14:25-27; Isaiah 7:15,22 lest 27; 23:8; Luke 21:34; Ephesians 5:18

Verse 17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's or, Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's. Genesis 19:2,3; Judges 19:18-21 weary Heb. full. Romans 15:24

Verse 18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. 12:18; Psalms 52:2; 55:21; 57:4; 120:3,4; 140:3; Jeremiah 9:3,8; James 3:6

Verse 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. 2 Chronicles 28:20,21; Job 6:14-20; Isaiah 30:1-3; 36:6; Ezekiel 29:6,7; 2 Timothy 4:16

Verse 20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. that taketh Deuteronomy 24:12-17; Job 24:7-10; Isaiah 58:7; James 2:15,16 vinegar 10:26 so Psalms 137:3,4; Ecclesiastes 3:4; Daniel 6:18; Romans 12:15; James 5:15

Verse 21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 24:17; Exodus 23:4,5; Matthew 5:44; Luke 10:33-36; Romans 12:20,21

Verse 22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. For Not to consume, but to melt him into kindness; a metaphor taken from smelting metalic ores. the Lord 2 Samuel 16:12; Matthew 10:13; 1 Corinthians 15:18

Verse 23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. north Job 37:22 driveth, etc or, bringeth forth rain; so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. Monconys says, that when travelling on the second of January, 1648, from Tripoli in Syria, between Lebanon and the sea, it rained without ceasing, while the north wind blew directly in his face. so 26:20; Psalms 15:3; 101:5; Romans 1:30; 2 Corinthians 12:20

Verse 24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. 19:13; 21:9,19; 27:15,16 Verse 25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. cold Genesis 21:16-19; Exodus 17:2,3,6; Judges 15:18,19; 2 Samuel 23:15; Psalms 42:1,2; Psalms 63:1; Isaiah 55:1; Jeremiah 18:14; John 7:37; Revelation 21:6; 22:17 so 15:30; Isaiah 52:7; Nahum 1:15; Luke 2:10,11; Romans 10:15; 1 Timothy 1:15

Verse 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. Genesis 4:8; 1 Samuel 22:14-18; 2 Chronicles 24:21,22; Matthew 23:34- 37; 26:69-74; Acts 7:52; 1 Thessalonians 2:15; Revelation 17:6

Verse 27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. not good so 27:2; John 5:44; 2 Corinthians 12:1,11; Philippians 2:3

Verse 28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. 16:32; 22:24; 1 Samuel 20:30; 25:17

26 Chapter 26

Introduction 1 Observations about fools; 13 about sluggards; 17 and about contentious busy-bodies. Verse 1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. in summer 1 Samuel 12:17,18 so 3; 28:16; Judges 9:7,20,56,57; Esther 3:1-15; 4:6,9; Psalms 12:8; 15:4; Psalms 52:1; *title; Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

Verse 2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. so Numbers 23:8; Deuteronomy 23:4,5; 1 Samuel 14:28,29; 17:43; 2 Samuel 16:12; Nehemiah 13:2; Psalms 109:28

Verse 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. 10:13; 17:10; 19:25; 27:22; Judges 8:5-7; Psalms 32:9; 1 Corinthians 4:21; 2 Corinthians 10:6; 2 Corinthians 13:2

Verse 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 17:14; Judges 12:1-6; 2 Samuel 19:41-43; 1 Kings 12:14,16; 2 Kings 14:8- 10; 1 Peter 2:21-23; 3:9; Jude 1:9

Verse 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. a fool 1 Kings 22:24-28; Jeremiah 36:17,18; Matthew 15:1-3; 16:1-4; 21:23-27; 22:15-32; Luke 12:13-21; 13:23-30; John 8:7; 9:26-33; Titus 1:13 lest 12; 28:11; Romans 11:25 conceit Heb. eyes. Isaiah 5:21; Romans 12:16 Verse 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. sendeth 10:26; 13:17; 25:13; Numbers 13:31 damage or, violence.

Verse 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. not equal Heb. lifted up. so. 9; 17:7; Psalms 50:16-21; 64:8; Matthew 7:4,5; Luke 4:23

Verse 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. bindeth a stone in a sling Heb. putteth a precious stone in a heap of stones. This probably refers, as Coverdale understands it, to the custom of throwing a stone to the heap under which a criminal was buried. So the Vulgate, Sicut qui mittit lapidem in acervum Mercurii; ita qui tribuit insipienti honorem, "As he who throws a stone to Mercury's heap, so is he who gives honour to a fool." Mercury was a heathen god of highways; and stones were erected in different parts to guide the traveller: hence those lines of Dr. Young, so 1; 19:10; 30:22

Verse 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 23:35

Verse 10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. The great, etc or, A great man grieveth all; and he hireth the fool, he hireth also the transgressors. both 11:31; Romans 2:6

Verse 11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. a dog Exodus 8:15; Matthew 12:45; 2 Peter 2:22 returneth to his folly Heb. iterateth his folly.

Verse 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Seest 22:29; 29:20; Matthew 21:31; Luke 7:44 a man 5,16; 28:11; 29:20; Matthew 21:31; Luke 18:11; Romans 12:16; 1 Corinthians 3:18,19; 2 Corinthians 8:1,2; Revelation 3:17

Verse 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 15:19; 19:15; 22:13

Verse 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 6:9,10; 12:24,27; 24:33; Hebrews 6:12

Verse 15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. slothful 19:24 it grieveth him or, he is weary. Verse 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 12; 12:15; 1 Peter 3:15

Verse 17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. passeth 17:11; 18:6; 20:3; Luke 12:14; 2 Timothy 2:23,24 meddleth or, is enraged.

Verse 18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, firebrands Heb. flames, or sparks. arrows. 7:23; 25:18; Genesis 49:23

Verse 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? and 10:23; 14:9; 15:21; Ephesians 5:4; 2 Peter 2:13

Verse 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Where no wood is Heb. Without wood. so. 22; 16:28; 22:10; James 3:6 tale-bearer or, whisperer. ceaseth. Heb. is silent.

Verse 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 10:12; 15:18; 29:22; 30:33; 2 Samuel 20:1; 1 Kings 12:2,3,20; Psalms 120:4

Verse 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. words 18:8; 20:19; Ezekiel 22:9 innermost parts Heb. chambers.

Verse 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. 10:18; 2 Samuel 20:9,10; Ezekiel 33:31; Luke 22:47,48

Verse 24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; dissembleth or, is known. deceit. 11:1; 12:5,17,20; 14:8

Verse 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. speaketh fair Heb. maketh his voice gracious. Psalms 12:2; 28:3; Jeremiah 9:2-8; Micah 7:5 believe Jeremiah 12:6; Matthew 24:23 seven 6:16-19

Verse 26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. Whose hatred is covered by deceit or, Hatred is covered in secret. Genesis 4:8; 1 Samuel 18:17,21; 2 Samuel 3:27-30; 13:22-28; Psalms 55:21-23

Verse 27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. diggeth 28:10; Esther 7:10; Psalms 7:15,16; 9:15; 10:2; 57:6; Ecclesiastes 10:8

Verse 28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. lying He that injures another hates him in proportion to the injury; Proprium humani ingenii est, odisse quem læseris, says Tacitlus: and strange to say, in proportion to the innocence of the injured. John 8:40,44-49; 10:32,33; 15:22-24 a flattering 6:24; 7:5,21-23; 29:5; Luke 20:20,21

27 Chapter 27

Introduction 1 Observations of self love; 5 of true love; 11 of care to avoid offenses; 23 and of the household care.

Verse 1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Boast Psalms 95:7; Isaiah 56:12; Luke 12:19,20; 2 Corinthians 6:2; James 4:13- 16 to-morrow Heb. to-morrow day. thou. 1 Samuel 28:19

Verse 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 25:27; 2 Corinthians 10:12,18; 12:11

Verse 3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. heavy Heb. heaviness. but. 17:12; Genesis 34:25,26; 49:7; 1 Samuel 22:18,19; Esther 3:5,6; Daniel 3:19; 1 John 3:12

Verse 4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? cruel, and anger is outrageous Heb. cruelty, and anger an overflowing. James 1:19-21 but 14:30; Genesis 26:14; 37:11; Job 5:2; Matthew 27:18; Acts 5:17; *marg:; Acts 7:9; 17:5; Romans 1:29; James 3:14-16; 4:5,6; 1 John 3:12 envy or, jealousy. 6:34; Song of Solomon 8:6

Verse 5 Open rebuke is better than secret love. 28:23; Leviticus 19:17; Matthew 18:15; Galatians 2:14; 1 Timothy 5:20

Verse 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. the wounds 2 Samuel 12:7-15; Job 5:17,18; Psalms 141:5; Hebrews 12:10; Revelation 3:19 the kisses 10:18; 26:23-26; 2 Samuel 20:9,10; Matthew 26:48-50 deceitful or, earnest, or, frequent.

Verse 7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. full Numbers 11:4-9,18-20; 21:5 loatheth Heb. treadeth under foot. to. Job 6:7; Luke 15:16,17; John 6:9

Verse 8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. a bird Job 39:14-16; Isaiah 16:2 man 21:16; Genesis 4:16; 16:6-8; 1 Samuel 22:5; 27:1-12; 1 Kings 19:9; Nehemiah 6:11-13; Jonah 1:3,10-17; 1 Corinthians 7:20; Jude 1:13

Verse 9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Ointment 7:17; Judges 9:9; Psalms 45:7,8; 104:15; 133:2; Song of Solomon 1:3; 3:6; 4:10; John 12:3; 2 Corinthians 2:15,16 so 15:23; 16:21,23,24; Exodus 18:17-24; 1 Samuel 23:16,17; Ezra 10:2-4; Acts 28:15 by hearty counsel Heb. from the counsel of the soul. Verse 10 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off. own 2 Samuel 19:24,28; 21:7; 1 Kings 12:6-8; 2 Chronicles 24:22; Isaiah 41:8- 10; Jeremiah 2:5 neither 19:7; Job 6:21-23; Obadiah 1:12-14 better 17:17; 18:24; Luke 10:30-37; Acts 23:12,23-35

Verse 11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. be wise 10:1; 15:20; 23:15,16,24,25; Ecclesiastes 2:18-21; Philemon 1:7,19,20; 2 John 1:4 that I Psalms 119:42; 127:4,5

Verse 12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. 18:10; 22:3; Exodus 9:20,21; Psalms 57:1-3; Isaiah 26:20,21; Matthew 3:7; Hebrews 6:18; Hebrews 11:7; 2 Peter 3:7,10-14

Verse 13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 6:1-4; 20:16; 22:26,27; Exodus 22:26

Verse 14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. He that 2 Samuel 15:2-7; 16:16-19; 17:7-13; 1 Kings 22:6,13; Jeremiah 28:2-4; Acts 12:22,23

Verse 15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. A continual 19:13; 21:9,19; 25:24; Job 14:19

Verse 16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. the ointment John 12:3

Verse 17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Iron 1 Samuel 13:20,21 so 9; Joshua 1:18; 2:24; 1 Samuel 11:9,10; 23:16; 2 Samuel 10:11,12; Job 4:3,4; Isaiah 35:3,4; 1 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 1:8,12; 2:3,9-13; Hebrews 10:24; James 1:2; 1 Peter 4:12,13

Verse 18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. keepeth Song of Solomon 8:12; 1 Corinthians 9:7,13 so 17:2; 22:29; Genesis 24:2,3; 39:2-5,22,23; Exodus 24:13; 2 Kings 3:11; 2 Kings 5:2,3,25,27; Mark 10:43; Acts 10:7; Colossians 3:22 shall be 1 Samuel 2:30; Psalms 123:2; Matthew 24:25,46; 25:21,22; Luke 12:37,43,44; John 12:26; 1 Peter 2:18,21 Verse 19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. in James 1:22-25 so Genesis 6:5; Psalms 33:15; Mark 7:21

Verse 20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. Hell 30:15,16; Habakkuk 2:5 never Heb. not. so. 23:5; Ecclesiastes 1:8; 2:10,11; 5:10,11; 6:7; Jeremiah 22:17; 1 John 2:16

Verse 21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. the fining 17:3; Psalms 12:6; 66:10; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:3; 1 Peter 1:7; 4:12 so 1 Samuel 18:7,8,15,16,30; 2 Samuel 14:25; 15:6-12

Verse 22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. 23:35; Exodus 12:30; 14:5; 15:9; 2 Chronicles 28:22,23; Isaiah 1:5; Jeremiah 5:3; Jeremiah 44:15,16; Revelation 16:10,11

Verse 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. diligent Genesis 31:38-40; 33:13; 1 Samuel 17:28; 1 Chronicles 27:29-31; 2 Chronicles 26:10; Ezekiel 34:22-24,31; John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2 look well Heb. set thy heart. 24:32; *marg:; Exodus 7:23; Deuteronomy 32:46 Verse 24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? For 23:5; Zephaniah 1:18; 1 Timothy 6:17,18 riches Heb. strength. James 1:10 doth 2 Samuel 7:16; Psalms 89:36; Isaiah 9:7 every generation Heb. generation and generation.

Verse 25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. hay Rather, herbage, as chatzir uniformly denotes. 10:5; Psalms 104:14

Verse 26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. Job 31:20

Verse 27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. enough 30:8,9; Matthew 6:33 maintenance Heb. life.

28 Chapter 28

Introduction 1 General observations of impiety and religious integrity.

Verse 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. wicked Leviticus 26:17,36; Deuteronomy 28:7,25; 2 Kings 7:6,7,15; Psalms 53:5; Isaiah 7:2; Jeremiah 20:4 the righteous Exodus 11:8; Psalms 27:1,2; 46:2,3; 112:7; Isaiah 26:3,4; Daniel 3:16-18; 6:10,11; Acts 4:13; 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:2

Verse 2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. the transgression 1 Kings 15:25,28; 16:8-29; 2 Kings 15:8-31; 2 Chronicles 36:1-12; Isaiah 3:1-7; Hosea 13:11 but Genesis 45:5-8; 2 Chronicles 32:20-26; Job 22:28-30; Ecclesiastes 9:15; Isaiah 58:12; Daniel 4:27 by a man, etc by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged.

Verse 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. poor man Matthew 18:28-30 which leaveth no food Heb. without food.

Verse 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. that 1 Samuel 23:19-21; Psalms 10:3; 49:18; Jeremiah 5:30; Matthew 3:15; Acts 12:22; 24:2-4; Romans 1:32; 1 John 4:5 but 1 Samuel 15:14-24; 22:14,15; 1 Kings 18:18,21; 20:41,42; 21:19,20; 22:19-28; 2 Kings 3:13,14; Nehemiah 5:7-13; 13:8-11,17-20,23-26,28; Matthew 3:7; 14:4; Acts 15:2; 19:9; Galatians 2:3-6; Ephesians 5:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:2; Jude 1:3

Verse 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 15:24; 24:7; Psalms 25:14; 92:6; Jeremiah 4:22; Mark 4:10-13; John 7:17; 1 Corinthians 2:14,15; James 1:5; 1 John 2:20,27

Verse 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 18; 16:8; 19:1,22; Luke 16:19-23; Acts 24:24-27

Verse 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. keepeth 2:1-6; 3:1-35 but 24; 19:26; 23:19-22; 29:3,15; Luke 15:13,30; 1 Peter 4:3,4 is a companion of riotous men or, feedeth gluttons.

Verse 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. that by 13:22; Job 27:16,17; Ecclesiastes 2:26 unjust gain Heb. by increase. Leviticus 25:36; Ezekiel 18:8,13,17 pity 19:7; 2 Samuel 12:6

Verse 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. turneth 21:13; Isaiah 1:15,16; 58:7-11; Zechariah 7:11-13; 2 Timothy 4:3,4 even 15:8; Psalms 66:18; 109:7; Luke 13:25-27

Verse 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. causeth Numbers 31:15,16; 1 Samuel 26:19; Acts 13:8-10; Romans 16:17,18; 2 Corinthians 11:3,4,13-15; Galatians 1:8,9; 2:4; 3:1-4; 2 Peter 2:18-20; Revelation 2:14 he shall 26:27; Psalms 7:15,16; 9:15; Ecclesiastes 10:8 but 10:3; 15:6; 21:20; Deuteronomy 7:12-14; Psalms 37:11,25,26; Matthew 6:33

Verse 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. rich 18:11; 23:4; Isaiah 10:13,14; Ezekiel 28:3-5; Luke 16:13,14; 1 Corinthians 3:18,19; 1 Timothy 6:17 his own conceit Heb. his eyes. 26:16; Isaiah 5:21; Romans 11:25; 12:16 the poor 18:17; 19:1; Job 32:9; Ecclesiastes 9:15-17

Verse 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. righteous 28; 11:10; 29:2; 1 Chronicles 15:25-28; 16:7-36; 29:20-22; 2 Chronicles 7:10; 30:22-27; Esther 8:15-17; Job 29:11-20; Luke 19:37,38 but 1 Samuel 24:11; 1 Kings 17:3-24; 18:13; 19:3; Ecclesiastes 10:6,16; Jeremiah 36:26; Hebrews 11:37,38 hidden Heb. sought for. Jeremiah 5:1

Verse 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. that 10:12; 17:9; Genesis 3:12,13; 4:9; 1 Samuel 15:13,24; Job 31:33; Psalms 32:3-5; Jeremiah 2:22,23; Matthew 23:25-28 whoso Leviticus 26:40-42; 1 Kings 8:47-49; Job 33:27; Psalms 51:1-5,10; Jeremiah 3:12,13; Daniel 9:20-23; Luke 15:18-24; 1 John 1:8-10 and forsaketh Exodus 10:16,17; 1 Samuel 15:30; Matthew 3:6-10; 27:4,5; Acts 26:20

Verse 14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Happy 23:17; Psalms 2:11; 16:8; 112:1; Isaiah 66:2; Jeremiah 32:40; Romans 11:20; Hebrews 4:1; 1 Peter 1:17 but 29:1; Exodus 7:22; 14:23; Job 9:4; Romans 2:4 Verse 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. a roaring 20:2; Hosea 5:11; 1 Peter 5:8 a ranging 17:12; 2 Kings 2:24; Hosea 13:8 so Exodus 1:14-16,22; 1 Samuel 22:17-19; 2 Kings 15:16; 21:16; Esther 3:6- 10; Matthew 2:16

Verse 16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. prince 1 Kings 12:10,14; Nehemiah 5:15; Ecclesiastes 4:1; Isaiah 3:12; Amos 4:1 he that Exodus 18:21; Isaiah 33:15,16; Jeremiah 22:15-17

Verse 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:14; Numbers 35:14-34; 1 Kings 21:19,23; 2 Kings 9:26; 2 Chronicles 24:21-25; Matthew 27:4,5; Acts 28:4

Verse 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. walketh 10:9,25; 11:3-6; Psalms 25:21; 26:11; 84:11; Galatians 2:14 but 6; Numbers 22:32; Psalms 73:18-20; 125:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; 2 Peter 2:1-3; Revelation 3:3

Verse 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. that tilleth 12:11; 14:4; 27:23-27 but 13:20; 23:20,21; Judges 9:4; Luke 15:12-17

Verse 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. faithful 20:6; 1 Samuel 22:14; Nehemiah 7:2; Psalms 101:6; 112:4-9; Luke 12:42; 16:1,10-12; 1 Corinthians 4:2-5; Revelation 2:10,13 but 22; 13:11; 20:21; 23:4; 2 Kings 5:20-27; 1 Timothy 6:9,10 innocent or, unpunished. 17:5; *marg:

Verse 21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. respect 18:5; 24:23; Exodus 23:2,8 for Erasmus observes that this expression probably originated from the circumstance of holding out a piece of bread to a dog, in order to soothe him. Ezekiel 13:19; Hosea 4:18; Micah 3:5; 7:3; Romans 16:18; 2 Peter 2:3

Verse 22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. that hasteth, etc Heb. that hath an evil eye, hasteth to be rich. 20; 1 Timothy 6:9 an evil 23:6; Matthew 20:15; Mark 7:22 and Genesis 13:10-13; 19:17; Job 20:18-22; 27:16,17

Verse 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 27:5,6; 2 Samuel 12:7; 1 Kings 1:23,32-40; Psalms 141:5; Matthew 18:15; Galatians 2:11; 2 Peter 3:15,16

Verse 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. robbeth 19:26; Judges 17:2; Matthew 15:4-6 the same 7; 13:20; 18:9 a destroyer Heb. a man destroying.

Verse 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. that is 10:12; 13:10; 15:18; 21:24; 22:10; 29:22 he that putteth Psalms 84:12; Jeremiah 17:7,8; 1 Timothy 6:6 made 11:25; 13:4; 15:30; Isaiah 58:11

Verse 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. that 3:5; 2 Kings 8:13; Jeremiah 17:9; Mark 7:21-23; 14:27-31; Romans 8:7 but Job 28:28; 2 Timothy 3:15; James 1:5; 3:13-18 Verse 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. that giveth 19:17; 22:9; Deuteronomy 15:7,10; Psalms 41:1-3; 112:5-9; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Hebrews 13:16 hideth Isaiah 1:15 shall 11:26; 24:24

Verse 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. the wicked 12; 29:2 hide Job 24:4 they perish Esther 8:17; Acts 12:23,24

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Introduction 1 Observations of public government, 15 and of private. 22 Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice, and corruption.

Verse 1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. He, that being often reproved Heb. a man of reproofs. 1:24-31; 1 Samuel 2:25,34; 1 Kings 17:1; 18:18; 20:42; 21:20-23; 1 Kings 22:20-23,28,34-37; 2 Chronicles 25:16; 33:10; 36:15-17; Jeremiah 25:3-5; Jeremiah 26:3-5; 35:13-16; Zechariah 1:3-6; Matthew 26:21-25; John 6:70,71; John 13:10,11,18,26; Acts 1:18,25 hardeneth 2 Chronicles 36:13; Nehemiah 9:29; Isaiah 48:4; Jeremiah 17:23 shall 6:15; 28:18; Isaiah 30:13,14; Zechariah 7:11-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Verse 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. the righteous 11:10; 28:12,28; Esther 8:15; Psalms 72:1-7; Isaiah 32:1,2; Jeremiah 23:5,6; Revelation 11:15 in authority or, increased. when the wicked. Esther 3:15; Ecclesiastes 10:5; Matthew 2:3,16

Verse 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. loveth 10:1; 15:20; 23:15,24,25; 27:11; Luke 1:13-17 he 5:8-10; 6:26; 21:17,20; 28:7,19; Luke 15:13,30

Verse 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. king 14; 16:12; 20:8; 1 Samuel 13:13; 2 Samuel 8:15; 1 Kings 2:12; Psalms 89:14; 99:4; Isaiah 9:7; 49:8 he that receiveth gifts Heb. a man of oblations. 2 Kings 15:18-20; Jeremiah 22:13-17; Daniel 11:20; Micah 7:3 Verse 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. that 7:5,21; 20:19; 26:24,25,28; 2 Samuel 14:17-24; Job 17:5; Psalms 5:9; 12:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:5 spreadeth 1:17; Lamentations 1:13; Hosea 5:1; Luke 20:20,21; Romans 16:18

Verse 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. the transgression 5:22; 11:5,6; 12:13; Job 18:7-10; Psalms 11:6; Isaiah 8:14,15; 2 Timothy 2:26 but Psalms 97:11; 118:15; 132:16; Romans 5:2,3; James 1:2; 1 Peter 1:8; 1 John 1:4

Verse 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. considereth Job 29:16; 31:13,21; Psalms 31:7; 41:1; Galatians 6:1 but 21:13; 1 Samuel 25:9-11; Jeremiah 5:28; 22:15-17; Ezekiel 22:7,29-31; Micah 3:1-4

Verse 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. Scornful 11:11; Isaiah 28:14-22; Matthew 27:39-43; John 9:40,41; 11:47-50; 1 Thessalonians 2:15,16 bring a city into a snare or, set a city on fire. James 3:5,6 wise Exodus 32:10-14; Numbers 16:48; 25:11; Deuteronomy 9:18-20; 2 Samuel 24:16,17; Jeremiah 15:1; Ezekiel 22:30; Amos 7:2-6; James 5:15-18

Verse 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 26:4; Ecclesiastes 10:13; Matthew 7:6; 11:17-19

Verse 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. The blood-thirsty Heb. Men of bloods. Genesis 4:5-8; 1 Samuel 20:31-33; 22:11-23; 1 Kings 21:20; 22:8; 2 Chronicles 18:7; Mark 6:18,19,24-27; John 15:18,19; 1 John 3:12,13 but 1 Samuel 15:11; Jeremiah 13:15-17; 18:20; 40:14-16; Luke 23:34; John 5:34; Acts 7:60; Romans 10:1

Verse 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12:16,23; 14:33; Judges 16:17; Amos 5:13; Micah 7:5

Verse 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. 20:8; 25:23; 1 Samuel 22:8-23; 23:19-23; 2 Samuel 3:7-11; 4:5-12; 1 Kings 21:11-13; 2 Kings 10:6,7; Psalms 52:2-4; 101:5-7

Verse 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. the deceitful man or, the usurer. Matthew 9:9; 1 Corinthians 6:10 meet 22:2; Exodus 22:25,26; Leviticus 25:35-37; Nehemiah 5:5-7 Lord Psalms 13:3; Matthew 5:45; Ephesians 2:1

Verse 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. king 4; 16:12; 20:28; 25:5; 28:16; Job 29:11-18; Psalms 72:2-4,12-14; 82:2,3; Psalms 89:2; Isaiah 1:17; 11:4; Jeremiah 5:28; 22:16; Daniel 4:27 his throne Isaiah 9:6,7; Luke 1:32,33; Hebrews 1:8,9

Verse 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. a rod 17,21; 22:6,15; 23:13,14; Hebrews 12:10,11 a child 10:1,5; 17:21,25; 1 Kings 1:6

Verse 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. the wicked 2; *marg: but Psalms 37:34,36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:9,11; 112:8; Revelation 15:4; 18:20

Verse 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 15; 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13,14

Verse 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. there 1 Samuel 3:1; Hosea 4:6; Amos 8:11,12; Matthew 9:36; Romans 10:13-15 perish or, is made naked. 2 Chronicles 28:19 but 19:16; Psalms 19:11; 119:2; Luke 11:28; John 13:17; 14:21-23; James 1:25; Revelation 22:14

Verse 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. servant 26:3; 30:22 though Job 19:16

Verse 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Seest 11; Ecclesiastes 5:2; James 1:19 words or, matters. 14:29; 21:5 more 26:12

Verse 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. angry 10:12; 15:18; 17:19; 26:21; 30:33 a furious 17:19; 22:24; James 3:16

Verse 23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. man's 18:12; 2 Chronicles 32:25,26; 33:10-12,23,24; Job 22:29; 40:12; Isaiah 2:11,12; Daniel 4:30-37; 5:20,21; Luke 14:11; 18:14; Acts 12:23; James 4:6-10; 1 Peter 5:5 honour 15:33; Deuteronomy 8:2,3,16; Isaiah 57:15; 66:2; Matthew 5:3; 18:4; 23:12

Verse 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. partner 1:11-19; Psalms 50:18-22; Isaiah 1:23; Mark 11:17 hateth 6:32; 8:36; 15:32; 20:2 he Leviticus 5:1; Judges 17:2

Verse 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. fear Genesis 12:11-13; 20:2,11; 26:7; Exodus 32:22-24; 1 Samuel 15:24; 27:1,11; 1 Kings 19:3; Isaiah 57:11; Matthew 10:28; 15:12; 26:69-74; John 3:2; 9:22; 12:42; John 19:12,13; Galatians 2:11-13; 2 Timothy 4:16,17 whoso 16:20; 18:10; 30:5; 1 Chronicles 5:20; Psalms 118:8; 125:1; Ecclesiastes 7:18; Daniel 3:28; 6:23; 1 Peter 1:21 safe Heb. set on high. Psalms 69:29; 91:14

Verse 26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. seek 19:6; Psalms 20:9 ruler's favour Heb. face of a ruler. 16:7; 19:21; 21:1; Genesis 43:14; Ezra 7:27,28; Nehemiah 1:11; Esther 4:16; Psalms 20:9; Psalms 62:12; Isaiah 46:9-11; Daniel 4:35

Verse 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. 24:9; Psalms 119:115; 139:21; Zechariah 11:8; John 7:7; 15:17-19,23; 1 John 3:13

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Introduction 1 Agur's confession of his faith. 7 The two points of his prayer. 10 The meanest are not to be wronged. 11 Four wicked generations. 15 Four things insatiable. 17 Parents are not to be despised. 18 Four things hard to be known. 21 Four things intolerable. 24 Four things exceeding wise. 29 Four things stately. 32 Wrath is to be prevented.

Verse 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, Agur Agur was probably a public teacher, and Ithiel and Ucal, his pupils; and this was the massa, or oracle, which he delivered, not by his own wisdom, but by the Holy Spirit, for the benefit of man; and which, it is probable, was added by "the men of Hezekiah." even 31:1; 2 Peter 1:19-21

Verse 2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man. I am Job 42:3-6; Psalms 73:22; Isaiah 6:5; Romans 11:25; 1 Corinthians 3:18; 8:2; James 1:5 brutish 5:12; Psalms 92:6; Jeremiah 10:14; 2 Peter 2:12-16

Verse 3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. neither Amos 7:14,15; Matthew 16:17 nor Job 11:7-9; Matthew 11:27; John 17:3; Romans 11:33; Ephesians 3:18,19 have Heb. know. the holy Isaiah 6:3,10; 30:11; 57:15; Revelation 3:7; 4:8

Verse 4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell? Who hath ascended Deuteronomy 30:12; John 3:13; Romans 10:6; Ephesians 4:9,10 who hath gathered Job 38:4-41; Psalms 104:2-35; Isaiah 40:12-31; 53:8 what is his name Exodus 3:13-15; 6:3; 34:5-7; Deuteronomy 28:58 and what Genesis 32:29; Judges 13:18; Psalms 2:7; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Jeremiah 23:6; Matthew 1:21-23; Matthew 11:27; Luke 10:22

Verse 5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. word Psalms 12:6; 18:30; 19:8; 119:140; Romans 7:12; James 3:17 pure Heb. purified. Genesis 15:1; Psalms 84:11; 91:2; 115:9-11; 144:2

Verse 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Add Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32; Revelation 22:18,19 and Job 13:7-9; 1 Corinthians 15:15

Verse 7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: have 1 Kings 3:5-9; 2 Kings 2:9; Psalms 27:4; Luke 10:42 deny me them not Heb. withhold them not from me. Psalms 21:2

Verse 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Remove 21:6; 22:8; 23:5; Psalms 62:9,10; 119:29,37; Ecclesiastes 1:2; Isaiah 5:18; 59:4; John 2:8; Acts 14:15 feed Genesis 28:20; 48:15,16; Exodus 16:15,18,21,22,29,35; Matthew 6:11,33; Luke 11:3; 1 Timothy 6:6-8 convenient for me Heb. of my allowance. 2 Kings 25:30; Jeremiah 37:21; 52:34

Verse 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. I be full Deuteronomy 6:10-12; 8:10-14; 31:20; 32:15; Nehemiah 9:25,26; Job 31:24-28; Jeremiah 2:31; Ezekiel 16:14,15,49,50; Daniel 4:17,30; Hosea 13:6; Acts 12:22,23 deny thee Heb. belie thee. Who. Exodus 5:2; 2 Chronicles 32:15-17 or 6:30,31; Psalms 125:3 and take the name 29:24; Exodus 20:7; Leviticus 5:1; Matthew 26:72,74

Verse 10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. Accuse not Heb. Hurt not with thy tongue. 24:23; Deuteronomy 23:15; 1 Samuel 22:9,10; 24:9; 26:19; 30:15; 2 Samuel 16:1-4; 2 Samuel 19:26,27; Daniel 3:8-18; 6:13,24; Romans 14:4 lest 11:26; 24:24; 28:27; Deuteronomy 15:9; 2 Chronicles 24:22-24

Verse 11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. a generation 12-14; Matthew 3:7; 1 Peter 2:9 that curseth 17; 20:20; Leviticus 20:9; Deuteronomy 21:20,21; 27:16; Matthew 15:4-6; Mark 7:10-13 doth 1 Timothy 5:4,8

Verse 12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. that are 21:2; Judges 17:5,13; 1 Samuel 15:13,14; Job 33:9; Psalms 36:2; Isaiah 65:5; Jeremiah 2:22-24,35; Luke 11:39,40; 16:15; 18:11; 2 Timothy 3:5; Titus 1:15,16; 1 John 1:8-10 not Psalms 51:2,7; Isaiah 1:16; Jeremiah 4:14; Ezekiel 36:25; Zechariah 13:1; 1 Corinthians 6:11; Titus 3:5; 1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5

Verse 13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. 6:17; 21:4; Psalms 101:5; 131:1; Isaiah 2:11; 3:16; Ezekiel 28:2-5,9; Daniel 11:36,37; Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:3,4

Verse 14 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men. whose 12:18; Job 29:17; Psalms 3:7; 52:2; 57:4; 58:6; Daniel 7:5-7; Revelation 9:8 to devour 22:16; 28:3; Psalms 10:8,9; 12:5; 14:4; Ecclesiastes 4:1; Isaiah 32:7; Amos 2:7; 4:1; 8:4; Micah 2:1,2; 3:1-5; Habakkuk 3:14; Zephaniah 3:3; Matthew 23:14; James 5:1-4

Verse 15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: The horseleach Isaiah 57:3; Ezekiel 16:44-46; Matthew 23:32; John 8:39,44 Give Isaiah 56:11,12; Hosea 4:18; Micah 7:3; Romans 16:18; 2 Peter 2:3,13-15; Jude 1:11,12 There 21,24,29; 6:16; Amos 1:3,6,9,11,13; 2:1,4 It is enough Heb. Wealth.

Verse 16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. 27:20; Habakkuk 2:5

Verse 17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. eye 11; 20:20; 23:22; Genesis 9:21-27; Leviticus 20:9; Deuteronomy 21:18-21; 2 Samuel 18:9,10,14-17 the ravens 1 Samuel 17:44; 2 Samuel 21:10 valley or, brook.

Verse 18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: too Job 42:3; Psalms 139:6

Verse 19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. way of an Job 39:27; Isaiah 40:31 midst Heb. heart. and the. Exodus 22:16 Verse 20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. 7:13-23; Numbers 5:11-30

Verse 22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; a servant 19:10; 28:3; Ecclesiastes 10:7; Isaiah 3:4,5 a fool 1 Samuel 25:3,10,11,25,36-38; 30:16

Verse 23 For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. an odious 19:13; 21:9,19; 27:15 an handmaid 29:21

Verse 24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: little Job 12:7 exceeding wise Heb. wise, made wise.

Verse 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; 6:6-8

Verse 26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; Leviticus 11:5; Psalms 104:18 Verse 27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; The locusts Exodus 10:4-6,13-15; Psalms 105:34; Joel 1:4,6,7; 2:7-11,25; Revelation 9:3-11 by bands Heb. gathered together.

Verse 30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; Numbers 23:24; Judges 14:18

Verse 31 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. greyhound or, horse. Heb. girt in the lions. against. 16:14; 20:2; Daniel 3:15-18

Verse 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. thou hast done 26:12; Ecclesiastes 8:3 lay 17:28; Job 21:5; 40:4; Ecclesiastes 8:4; Micah 7:16,17; Romans 3:19

Verse 33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. so 15:18; 16:28; 17:14; 26:21; 28:25; 29:22

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Introduction 1 Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance. 6 The afflicted are to be comforted and defended. 10 The praise and properties of a good wife.

Verse 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. the prophecy 30:1 his 1:8; 6:20; 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15

Verse 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? the son of my womb Isaiah 49:15 the son of my vows 1 Samuel 1:11,28

Verse 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. strength 5:9-11; 7:26,27; Hosea 4:11 to that Deuteronomy 17:17; Nehemiah 13:26

Verse 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Leviticus 10:9,10; 1 Kings 20:12,16-20; Esther 3:15; Ecclesiastes 10:17; Isaiah 28:7,8; Daniel 5:2-4; Hosea 4:11,12; 7:3-5; Habakkuk 2:5; Mark 6:21-28 Verse 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. pervert Heb. alter. any of the afflicted. Heb. all the sons of affliction. Habakkuk 2:5

Verse 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. strong Psalms 104:15; 1 Timothy 5:23 of heavy hearts Heb. bitter of soul. 1 Samuel 1:10; 30:6; 2 Kings 4:27; *margins

Verse 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Ephesians 5:18

Verse 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open 24:7,11,12; 1 Samuel 19:4-7; 20:32; 22:14,15; Esther 4:13-16; Job 29:9,17; Psalms 82:3,4; Jeremiah 26:16-19,24; 38:7-10; John 7:51 such, etc Heb. the sons of destruction. Psalms 79:11; *marg:

Verse 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. 16:12; 20:8; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 1:16; 16:18-20; 2 Samuel 8:15; Psalms 58:1,2; Psalms 72:1,2; Job 29:12,15,16; Isaiah 1:17,23; 11:4; 32:1,2; Jeremiah 5:28; Jeremiah 22:3,15,16; 23:5; Daniel 4:27; Amos 5:11,12; Zechariah 7:9; 9:9; John 7:24; Hebrews 1:9; Revelation 19:11

Verse 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Who This is the commencement of an alphabetical poem, each verse beginning consecutively with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet; in which we are presented with an admirable picture of a good wife, according to the primitive manners of the East. can 12:4; 18:22; 19:14; Ruth 3:11; Ecclesiastes 7:28; Song of Solomon 6:8,9; Ephesians 5:25-33 her 3:15; 8:11; 20:15

Verse 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 2 Kings 4:9,10,22,23; 1 Peter 3:1-7

Verse 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 1 Samuel 25:18-22,26,27

Verse 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. worketh Genesis 18:6-8; 24:13,14,18-20; 29:9,10; Exodus 2:16; Ruth 2:2,3,23; Isaiah 3:16-24; 32:9-11; Acts 9:39,40; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12; 1 Timothy 5:10,14; Titus 2:5

Verse 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 24; 1 Kings 9:26-28; 2 Chronicles 9:10; Ezekiel 27:3-36

Verse 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. riseth Joshua 3:1; 2 Chronicles 36:15; Psalms 119:147,148; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Mark 1:35; Romans 12:11 and giveth Matthew 24:25; Luke 12:42

Verse 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. considereth Joshua 15:18; Song of Solomon 8:12; Matthew 13:44 buyeth Heb. taketh.

Verse 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. girdeth 1 Kings 18:46; 2 Kings 4:29; Job 38:3; Luke 12:35; Ephesians 6:10,14; 1 Peter 1:13 strengtheneth Genesis 49:24; Isaiah 44:12; Hosea 7:15

Verse 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. perceiveth Heb. tasteth. her candle. Genesis 31:40; Psalms 127:2; Matthew 25:3-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

Verse 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. Exodus 35:25,26

Verse 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She stretcheth Heb. She spreadeth. 1:24; Romans 10:21 she reacheth 19:17; 22:9; Job 31:16-20; Psalms 41:1; 112:9; Ecclesiastes 11:1,2; Mark 14:7; Acts 9:39-41; 20:34,35; Ephesians 4:28; Hebrews 13:16

Verse 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. afraid 25:20 scarlet or, double garments. Genesis 45:22

Verse 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. coverings 7:16 clothing Genesis 41:42; *marg:; Esther 5:1; 8:15; Psalms 45:13,14; Ezekiel 16:10- 13; 1 Peter 3:3 silk Shesh, rather fine linen, or cotton. (See on Ex 39:27.) Sadin, rendered "fine linen," ver. 24, is probably the same as the Arabic sidn, and sudl, a veil, or an inner covering of fine muslin.

Verse 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. husband 12:4 in the 24:7; Deuteronomy 16:18; 21:19; Ruth 4:1; Job 29:7

Verse 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 13,19; 1 Kings 10:28; Ezekiel 27:16; Luke 16:19

Verse 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Strength Job 29:14; 40:10; Psalms 132:9,16; Isaiah 61:10; Romans 13:14; Ephesians 4:24; 1 Timothy 2:10; 1 Peter 5:5,6 and she Psalms 97:11,12; Isaiah 65:13,14; Matthew 25:20,21

Verse 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. openeth 8,9; Judges 13:23; 1 Samuel 25:24-31; 2 Samuel 20:16-22; 2 Kings 22:15- 20; Esther 4:4; Esther 5:8; 7:3-6; 8:3-6; Luke 1:38,42-56; Acts 18:26; Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:5 in her 12:18; 16:24; 25:15; Genesis 24:18-20; Song of Solomon 2:14; 4:11; Malachi 2:6; Acts 6:15; 1 Peter 3:1,4,5,8,9

Verse 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 14:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; 1 Timothy 5:10; Titus 2:4

Verse 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. children 1; 1 Kings 2:19; Psalms 116:16; 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15-17 her husband Song of Solomon 7:1-9; Isaiah 62:4,5; *marg: Verse 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. done virtuously or, gotten riches. thou. Song of Solomon 6:8,9; Ephesians 5:27

Verse 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Favour 6:25; 11:22; 2 Samuel 14:25; Esther 1:11,12; Ezekiel 16:15; James 1:11; 1 Peter 1:24 a woman 1:7; 8:13; Exodus 1:17-21; Psalms 147:11; Luke 1:6,46-50; 1 Peter 3:4,5 she Ecclesiastes 7:18; 12:13; Romans 2:29; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 1 Peter 1:7; 3:4

Verse 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. of the 16; 11:30; Psalms 128:2; Matthew 7:16,20; Romans 6:21,22; Philippians 4:17 and let Mark 14:7-9; Acts 9:39; Romans 16:1-4,6,12; 1 Timothy 5:25; Hebrews 6:10; Revelation 14:13

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