geneva - Proverbs:16-20

geneva@Proverbs:16:1 @ The (note:)He derides the presumption of man, who dares to attribute anything to himself, as to prepare his heart or such like, seeing that he is not able to speak a word unless God gives it to him.(:note) preparations of the heart belong to man, and the answer of the tongue, [are] from the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man [are] (note:)He shows by it that man flatters himself in his doings, calling that virtue, which God terms vice.(:note) clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

geneva@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit thy workes vnto the Lorde, and thy thoughts shalbe directed.

geneva@Proverbs:16:4 @ The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of (note:)So that the justice of God will appear to his glory, even in the destruction of the wicked.(:note) evil.

geneva@Proverbs:16:5 @ All that are proude in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.

geneva@Proverbs:16:6 @ By (note:)Their upright and repenting life will be a token that their sins are forgiven.(:note) mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

geneva@Proverbs:16:7 @ When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.

geneva@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

geneva@Proverbs:16:9 @ A (note:)He shows the folly of man who thinks that his ways are in his own hand, and yet is not able to move one foot unless God gives force.(:note) man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

geneva@Proverbs:16:10 @ A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not trasgresse in iudgement.

geneva@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his (note:)If they are true and just, they are God's work, and he delights in it, but otherwise if they are false, they are the work of the devil, and to their condemnation that use them.(:note) work.

geneva@Proverbs:16:12 @ [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established (note:)They are appointed by God to rule according to equity and justice.(:note) by righteousness.

geneva@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.

geneva@Proverbs:16:14 @ The wrath of a king [is as] (note:)That is, he finds many ways to execute his wrath.(:note) messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

geneva@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of a king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] (note:)Which is most comfortable to the dry ground.(:note) as a cloud of the latter rain.

geneva@Proverbs:16:16 @ Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.

geneva@Proverbs:16:17 @ The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.

geneva@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

geneva@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.

geneva@Proverbs:16:20 @ He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.

geneva@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the (note:)The sweet words of consolation which come from a godly heart.(:note) sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

geneva@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life to him that hath it: but the (note:)Either that which the wicked teach others, or else it is folly to teach them who are malicious.(:note) instruction of fools [is] folly.

geneva@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.

geneva@Proverbs:16:24 @ Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.

geneva@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.

geneva@Proverbs:16:26 @ The person that traueileth, traueileth for himselfe: for his mouth craueth it of him.

geneva@Proverbs:16:27 @ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a (note:)For he consumes himself and others.(:note) burning fire.

geneva@Proverbs:16:28 @ A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.

geneva@Proverbs:16:29 @ A wicked man deceiueth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

geneva@Proverbs:16:30 @

geneva@Proverbs:16:31 @ The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of (note:)That is, when it is joined with virtue, or else the older that the wicked are, the more they are to be abhorred.(:note) righteousness.

geneva@Proverbs:16:32 @ He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.

geneva@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap; but its whole disposing [is] (note:)So that there is nothing that ought to be attributed to fortune: for all things are determined in the counsel of God which will come to pass.(:note) from the LORD.

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.

geneva@Proverbs:18:1 @ Through desire a man, having (note:)He who loves wisdom will separate himself from all impediments, and give himself wholly to seek it.(:note) separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.

geneva@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may (note:)That is, that he may talk licentiously of whatever comes to mind.(:note) reveal itself.

geneva@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also (note:)Meaning, such a one as condemns all others.(:note) contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

geneva@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep (note:)Which can never be drawn empty, but always bring profit.(:note) waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.

geneva@Proverbs:18:5 @ [It is] not good to (note:)That is, to favour him and support him.(:note) accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

geneva@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fooles lips come with strife, & his mouth calleth for stripes.

geneva@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.

geneva@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the (note:)They are soon believed and enter most deeply.(:note) innermost parts of the belly.

geneva@Proverbs:18:9 @ He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.

geneva@Proverbs:18:10 @ The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth (note:)He shows the refuge of the godly against all trouble.(:note) into it, and is safe.

geneva@Proverbs:18:11 @ The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.

geneva@Proverbs:18:12 @ Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

geneva@Proverbs:18:13 @ He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

geneva@Proverbs:18:14 @ The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but (note:)The mind can well bear the infirmity of the body, but when the spirit is wounded, it is hard to sustain.(:note) a wounded spirit who can bear?

geneva@Proverbs:18:15 @ A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

geneva@Proverbs:18:16 @ A man's gift (note:)Gets him liberty to speak, and the favour of them that are esteemed.(:note) maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

geneva@Proverbs:18:17 @

geneva@Proverbs:18:18 @ The lot (note:)If a controversy cannot otherwise be decided, it is best to cast lots to know whose the thing will be.(:note) causeth contentions to cease, and Appeases their controversy, who are so stout that they cannot otherwise be pacified. parteth between the mighty.

geneva@Proverbs:18:19 @ A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the (note:)Which for the strength of it will not bow or yield.(:note) bars of a castle.

geneva@Proverbs:18:20 @ With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

geneva@Proverbs:18:21 @ Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that (note:)By the using the tongue well or evil, comes the fruit of it either good or bad.(:note) love it shall eat the fruit of it.

geneva@Proverbs:18:22 @ [Whoever] findeth a (note:)He who is joined with a virtuous woman in marriage is blessed by the Lord, as in (Pro_19:14).(:note) wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour from the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:18:23 @ The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

geneva@Proverbs:18:24 @ A man [that hath] friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer (note:)That is, often such are found who are more ready to do pleasure, than he that is more bound by duty.(:note) than a brother.

geneva@Proverbs:19:1 @ Better is ye poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, & is a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:19:2 @ For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.

geneva@Proverbs:19:3 @ The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:19:4 @ Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.

geneva@Proverbs:19:5 @ A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.

geneva@Proverbs:19:6 @ Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.

geneva@Proverbs:19:7 @ All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth [them (note:)To have comfort from them.(:note) with] words, [yet] they [are] lacking [to him].

geneva@Proverbs:19:8 @ He that getteth wisdom (note:)He that is upright in judgment finds favour from God.(:note) loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

geneva@Proverbs:19:9 @ A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.

geneva@Proverbs:19:10 @

geneva@Proverbs:19:11 @ The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory (note:)That is, to cover it by charity, and to do in it as may most serve to God's glory.(:note) to pass over a transgression.

geneva@Proverbs:19:12 @ The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.

geneva@Proverbs:19:13 @ A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual (note:)As rain that drops and rots the house.(:note) dropping.

geneva@Proverbs:19:14 @ House & riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.

geneva@Proverbs:19:15 @ Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.

geneva@Proverbs:19:16 @ He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.

geneva@Proverbs:19:17 @ He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lorde: and the Lorde will recompense him that which he hath giuen.

geneva@Proverbs:19:18 @ Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.

geneva@Proverbs:19:19 @ A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou (note:)Though for a time he gives place to counsel, yet soon after will he give place to his raging affections.(:note) deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.

geneva@Proverbs:19:20 @ Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.

geneva@Proverbs:19:21 @ [There are] many devices in a (note:)Man's device will not have success, unless God governs it, whose purpose is unchangeable.(:note) man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

geneva@Proverbs:19:22 @ The desire of a man [is] his (note:)That is, that he be honest: for the poor man who is honest is to be esteemed above the rich who is not virtuous.(:note) kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.

geneva@Proverbs:19:23 @ The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.

geneva@Proverbs:19:24 @ The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.

geneva@Proverbs:19:25 @ Smite a scorner, and the (note:)That is, the simple and ignorant men learn when they see the wicked punished.(:note) simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:19:26 @ He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.

geneva@Proverbs:19:27 @ My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:19:28 @ An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked (note:)Takes a pleasure and delight in it, as gluttons and drunkards in delicate meats and drinks.(:note) devoureth iniquity.

geneva@Proverbs:19:29 @ But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.

geneva@Proverbs:20:1 @

geneva@Proverbs:20:2 @ The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoever] provoketh him to anger (note:)Puts his life in danger.(:note) sinneth [against] his own soul.

geneva@Proverbs:20:3 @ It is a mans honour to cease from strife: but euery foole will be medling.

geneva@Proverbs:20:4 @ The slouthfull will not plowe, because of winter: therefore shal he beg in sommer, but haue nothing.

geneva@Proverbs:20:5 @ Counsel in the heart of (note:)It is hard to find out: for it is as deep waters, whose bottom cannot be found: yet the wise man will know a man either by his words or manners.(:note) man [is like] deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

geneva@Proverbs:20:6 @ Many men wil boast, euery one of his owne goodnes: but who can finde a faithfull man?

geneva@Proverbs:20:7 @ He that walketh in his integritie, is iust: and blessed shall his children be after him.

geneva@Proverbs:20:8 @ A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment (note:)Where righteous judgment is executed, there sin ceases, and vice dare not appear.(:note) scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

geneva@Proverbs:20:9 @ Who can say, I haue made mine heart cleane, I am cleane from my sinne?

geneva@Proverbs:20:10 @ Differing weights, [and] differing measures, both of (note:)Read (Pro_16:11).(:note) them [are] alike abomination to the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:20:11 @ A childe also is knowen by his doings, whether his worke be pure and right.

geneva@Proverbs:20:12 @ The Lord hath made both these, euen the eare to heare, and the eye to see.

geneva@Proverbs:20:13 @ Loue not sleepe least thou come vnto pouertie: open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

geneva@Proverbs:20:14 @ It is naught, it is naught, sayth the buyer: but when he is gone apart, he boasteth.

geneva@Proverbs:20:15 @ There is golde, and a multitude of precious stones: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewel.

geneva@Proverbs:20:16 @ Take his (note:)Teach him wit, that he cast not himself rashly into danger.(:note) garment that is surety [for] a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

geneva@Proverbs:20:17 @ The bread of deceit is sweete to a man: but afterward his mouth shalbe filled with grauel.

geneva@Proverbs:20:18 @ Establish the thoughtes by counsell: and by counsell make warre.

geneva@Proverbs:20:19 @ He that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

geneva@Proverbs:20:20 @ He that curseth his father or his mother, his light shalbe put out in obscure darkenes.

geneva@Proverbs:20:21 @ An heritage is hastely gotten at the beginning, but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

geneva@Proverbs:20:22 @ Say not thou, I wil recompense euill: but waite vpon the Lord, and he shall saue thee.

geneva@Proverbs:20:23 @ Diuers weightes are an abomination vnto the Lord, and deceitful balances are not good.

geneva@Proverbs:20:24 @ The steps of man are ruled by the Lord: how can a man then vnderstand his owne way?

geneva@Proverbs:20:25 @ [It is] a snare to the man [who] (note:)That is, to apply or take for his own use, that which was appointed to God's and then ask how he may be exempted from the fault.(:note) devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

geneva@Proverbs:20:26 @ A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the (note:)Which was a kind of punishment then used.(:note) wheel over them.

geneva@Proverbs:20:27 @ The (note:)The word of God gives life to man and causes us to see and try the secret of our dark hearts, (Heb_4:12).(:note) spirit of man [is] the lamp of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

geneva@Proverbs:20:28 @ Mercie and trueth preserue the King: for his throne shall be established with mercie.

geneva@Proverbs:20:29 @ The beautie of yong men is their strength, and the glory of the aged is the gray head.

geneva@Proverbs:20:30 @

geneva@Proverbs:21:1 @ The (note:)Though kings seem to have all things at commandment, they are not able to bring their own purposes to pass unless God has appointed: much less are the inferiors able.(:note) king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it wherever he will.