geneva - 17

geneva@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than an house full of (note:)For where there were many sacrifices, there were many portions given to the people, with which they feasted.(:note) sacrifices [with] strife.

geneva@Proverbs:17:2 @ A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the (note:)That is, will be made governor over the children.(:note) inheritance among the brethren.

geneva@Proverbs:17:3 @ As is the fining pot for siluer, and the fornace for golde, so the Lord trieth the heartes.

geneva@Proverbs:17:4 @ The wicked giueth heed to false lippes, and a lyer hearkeneth to the naughtie tongue.

geneva@Proverbs:17:5 @ Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.

geneva@Proverbs:17:6 @ Childres children are the crowne of the elders: and the glory of ye children are their fathers.

geneva@Proverbs:17:7 @ Hie talke becommeth not a foole, much lesse a lying talke a prince.

geneva@Proverbs:17:8 @ A bribe [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: wherever it (note:)The reward has great force to gain the hearts of men.(:note) turneth, it prospereth.

geneva@Proverbs:17:9 @ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] (note:)He that admonishes the prince of his fault makes him his enemy.(:note) friends.

geneva@Proverbs:17:10 @ A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:17:11 @ An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel (note:)By the messenger is meant such means as God uses to punish the rebels.(:note) messenger shall be sent against him.

geneva@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than (note:)By which he means the wicked in his rage, who has no fear of God.(:note) a fool in his folly.

geneva@Proverbs:17:13 @ He that rewardeth euil for good, euil shall not depart from his house.

geneva@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.

geneva@Proverbs:17:15 @ He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why [is there] a (note:)What good does it do the wicked to be rich, seeing he does not set his mind to wisdom?(:note) price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?

geneva@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loveth at all times, and a (note:)So that he is more than a friend, even a brother that helps in time of adversity.(:note) brother is born for adversity.

geneva@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man void of understanding (note:)Read (Pro_6:1).(:note) striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

geneva@Proverbs:17:19 @ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his (note:)Lifts up himself above his degree.(:note) gate seeketh destruction.

geneva@Proverbs:17:20 @ The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughtie tongue, shall fall into euill.

geneva@Proverbs:17:21 @ He that begetteth a foole, getteth himselfe sorow, and the father of a foole can haue no ioy.

geneva@Proverbs:17:22 @ A ioyfull heart causeth good health: but a sorowfull minde dryeth the bones.

geneva@Proverbs:17:23 @ A wicked [man] taketh a bribe out of the (note:)That is, secretly and out of the bosom of the rich.(:note) bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

geneva@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the (note:)That is, wander to and fro, and seek not after wisdom.(:note) ends of the earth.

geneva@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish sonne is a griefe vnto his father, and a heauines to her that bare him.

geneva@Proverbs:17:26 @ Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes (note:)For their well doing.(:note) for equity.

geneva@Proverbs:17:27 @ Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.

geneva@Proverbs:17:28 @ Euen a foole (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and hee that stoppeth his lips, prudent.

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