bes - Proverbs:25-29

bes@Proverbs:25:1 @ These are the (note:)Possibly genuine, q. d. beyond doubt(:note) miscellaneous instructions of Solomon, which the friends of Ezekias king of Judea copied out.

bes@Proverbs:25:2 @ The glory of God conceals a matter: but the glory of a king honours business.

bes@Proverbs:25:3 @ Heaven is high, and earth is deep, and a king’s heart is unsearchable.

bes@Proverbs:25:4 @ Beat the drossy silver, and it shall be made entirely pure.

bes@Proverbs:25:5 @ Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness.

bes@Proverbs:25:6 @ Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes;

bes@Proverbs:25:7 @ for it is better for thee that it should be said, Come up to me, than that one should humble thee in the presence of the prince; speak of that which thine eyes have seen.

bes@Proverbs:25:8 @ Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest thou repent at last.

bes@Proverbs:25:9 @ Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, retreat backward, despise him not;

bes@Proverbs:25:10 @ lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, so thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to thee like death. (note:)(25:10AA)(:note) Favour and friendship set a man free, which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; but take heed to thy ways peaceably.

bes@Proverbs:25:11 @ As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.

bes@Proverbs:25:12 @ In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.

bes@Proverbs:25:13 @ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.

bes@Proverbs:25:14 @ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, so is he that boasts of a false gift.

bes@Proverbs:25:15 @ In long-suffering is prosperity to kings, and a soft tongue breaks the bones.

bes@Proverbs:25:16 @ Having found honey, eat only what is enough, lest haply thou be filled, and vomit it up.

bes@Proverbs:25:17 @ Enter sparingly into thy friend’s house, lest he be satiated with thy company, and hate thee.

bes@Proverbs:25:18 @ As a club, and a dagger, and a pointed arrow, so also is a man who bears false witness against his friend.

bes@Proverbs:25:19 @ The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.

bes@Proverbs:25:20 @ As vinegar is bad for a sore, so trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart. (note:)(25:20AA)(:note) As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so the grief of a man hurts the heart.

bes@Proverbs:25:21 @ If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink;

bes@Proverbs:25:22 @ for so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee with good.

bes@Proverbs:25:23 @ The north wind raises clouds; so an impudent face provokes the tongue.

bes@Proverbs:25:24 @ It is better to dwell on a corner of the roof, than with a railing woman in an open house.

bes@Proverbs:25:25 @ As cold water is agreeable to a thirsting soul, so is a good message from a land far off.

bes@Proverbs:25:26 @ As if one should stop a well, and corrupt a spring of water, so is it unseemly for a righteous man to fall before an ungodly man.

bes@Proverbs:25:27 @ It is not good to eat much honey; but it is right to honour venerable sayings.

bes@Proverbs:25:28 @ As a city whose walls are broken down, and which is unfortified, so is a man who does anything without counsel.

bes@Proverbs:26:1 @ As dew in harvest, and as rain in summer, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

bes@Proverbs:26:2 @ As birds and sparrows fly, so a curse shall not come upon any one without a cause.

bes@Proverbs:26:3 @ As a whip for a horse, and a goad for an ass, so is a rod for a simple nation.

bes@Proverbs:26:4 @ Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou become like him.

bes@Proverbs:26:5 @ Yet answer a fool according to his folly, lest he seem wise in his own conceit.

bes@Proverbs:26:6 @ He that sends a message by a foolish messenger procures for himself a reproach from his own ways.

bes@Proverbs:26:7 @ As well take away the motion of the legs, as transgression from the mouth of fools.

bes@Proverbs:26:8 @ He that binds up a stone in a sling, is like one that gives glory to a fool.

bes@Proverbs:26:9 @ Thorns (note:)Compare Hebrews.(:note) grow in the hand of a drunkard, and servitude in the hand of fools.

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bes@Proverbs:26:11 @ As when a dog goes to his own vomit, and becomes abominable, so is fool who returns in his wickedness to his own sin. (note:)(26:11AA)(:note) There is a shame that brings sin: and there is a shame that is glory and grace.

bes@Proverbs:26:12 @ I have seen a man who seemed (note:)Gr. by(:note) to himself to be wise; but a fool had more hope than he.

bes@Proverbs:26:13 @ A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, and there are murderers in the streets.

bes@Proverbs:26:14 @ As a door turns on the hinge, so does a sluggard on his bed.

bes@Proverbs:26:15 @ A sluggard having hid his hand in his bosom, will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.

bes@Proverbs:26:16 @ A sluggard seems to himself wiser than one who (note:)Compare Hebrews.(:note) most satisfactorily brings back a message.

bes@Proverbs:26:17 @ As he that lays hold of a dog’s tail, so is he that makes himself the champion of another’s cause.

bes@Proverbs:26:18 @ As those who need correction put forth fair words to men, and he that first falls in with the proposal will be overthrown;

bes@Proverbs:26:19 @ so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.

bes@Proverbs:26:20 @ With much wood fire increases; but where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.

bes@Proverbs:26:21 @ A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; and railing man for the tumult of strife.

bes@Proverbs:26:22 @ The words of cunning knaves are soft; but they smite even to the inmost parts of the bowels.

bes@Proverbs:26:23 @ Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: smooth lips cover a grievous heart.

bes@Proverbs:26:24 @ A weeping enemy promises all things with his lips, but in his heart he contrives deceit.

bes@Proverbs:26:25 @ Though thine enemy intreat thee with a loud voice, consent not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

bes@Proverbs:26:26 @ He that hides enmity frames deceit: but being easily discerned, exposes his own sins in the public assemblies.

bes@Proverbs:26:27 @ He that digs a pit for his neighbour shall fall into it: and he that rolls a stone, rolls it upon himself.

bes@Proverbs:26:28 @ A lying tongue hates the truth; and an unguarded mouth causes tumults.

bes@Proverbs:27:1 @ Boast not of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what the next day shall bring forth.

bes@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let thy neighbour, and not thine own mouth, praise thee; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

bes@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone is heavy, and sand cumbersome; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than both.

bes@Proverbs:27:4 @ Wrath is merciless, and anger sharp: but envy can bear nothing.

bes@Proverbs:27:5 @ Open reproofs are better than secret love.

bes@Proverbs:27:6 @ The wounds of a friend are more to be trusted than the spontaneous kisses of an enemy.

bes@Proverbs:27:7 @ A full soul scorns honeycombs; but to a hungry soul even bitter things appear sweet.

bes@Proverbs:27:8 @ As when a bird flies down from its own nest, so a man is brought into bondage whenever he estranges himself from his own place.

bes@Proverbs:27:9 @ The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: but the soul is broken by calamities.

bes@Proverbs:27:10 @ Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; and when thou art in distress go not into thy brother’s house: better is a friend that is near than a brother living far off.

bes@Proverbs:27:11 @ Son, be wise, that thy heart may rejoice; and remove thou from thyself reproachful words.

bes@Proverbs:27:12 @ A wise man, when evils are approaching, hides himself; but fools pass on, and will be punished.

bes@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take away the man’s garment, (for a scorner has passed by) whoever lays waste another’s goods.

bes@Proverbs:27:14 @ Whosoever shall bless a friend in the morning with a loud voice, shall seem to differ nothing from one who curses him.

bes@Proverbs:27:15 @ On a stormy day drops of rain drive a man out of his house; so also does a railing woman drive a man out of his own house.

bes@Proverbs:27:16 @ The north wind is sharp, but it is called by name propitious.

bes@Proverbs:27:17 @ Iron sharpens iron; and a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

bes@Proverbs:27:18 @ He that plants a fig-tree shall eat the fruits of it: so he that waits on his own master shall be honoured.

bes@Proverbs:27:19 @ As faces are not like other faces, so neither are the thoughts of men.

bes@Proverbs:27:20 @ Hell and destruction are not filled; so also are the eyes of men insatiable. (note:)Hebrews. omits to verse 21(:note) He that fixes his eye is an abomination to the Lord; and the uninstructed do not restrain their tongue.

bes@Proverbs:27:21 @ Fire is the trial for silver and gold; and a man is tried by the mouth of them that praise him. The heart of the transgressor seeks after mischiefs; but an upright heart seeks knowledge.

bes@Proverbs:27:22 @ Though thou scourge a fool, disgracing him in the midst of the council, thou wilt still in no wise remove his folly from him.

bes@Proverbs:27:23 @ Do thou thoroughly know the number of thy flock, and pay attention to thine herds.

bes@Proverbs:27:24 @ For a man has not strength and power for ever; neither does he transmit it from generation to generation.

bes@Proverbs:27:25 @ Take care of the herbage in the field, and thou shalt cut grass, and gather the mountain hay;

bes@Proverbs:27:26 @ that thou mayest have wool of sheep for clothing: pay attention to the land, that thou mayest have lambs.

bes@Proverbs:27:27 @ My son, thou hast from me words very useful for thy life, and for the life of thy servants.

bes@Proverbs:28:1 @ The ungodly man flees when no one pursues: but the righteous is confident as a lion.

bes@Proverbs:28:2 @ By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; but a wise man will (note:)Gr. quench(:note) quell them.

bes@Proverbs:28:3 @ A bold man oppresses the poor by ungodly deeds. As an impetuous and unprofitable rain,

bes@Proverbs:28:4 @ so they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; but they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.

bes@Proverbs:28:5 @ Evil men will not understand judgement: but they that seek the Lord will understand (note:)Gr. in everything(:note) everything.

bes@Proverbs:28:6 @ A poor man walking in truth is better than a rich liar.

bes@Proverbs:28:7 @ A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonours his father.

bes@Proverbs:28:8 @ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.

bes@Proverbs:28:9 @ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has (note:)Or, abhorred his prayer(:note) made his prayer abominable.

bes@Proverbs:28:10 @ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressor also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

bes@Proverbs:28:11 @ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

bes@Proverbs:28:12 @ By reason of the help of righteous men great glory arises: but in the places of the ungodly men are caught.

bes@Proverbs:28:13 @ He that covers his own ungodliness shall not prosper: but he that blames himself shall be loved.

bes@Proverbs:28:14 @ Blessed is the man who religiously fears (note:)Gr. all things(:note) always: but the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.

bes@Proverbs:28:15 @ A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.

bes@Proverbs:28:16 @ A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: but he that hates injustice shall live a long time.

bes@Proverbs:28:17 @ He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder shall be an exile, and not in safety. (note:)(28:17AA)(:note) Chasten thy son, and he shall love thee, and give honour to thy soul: he shall not obey a sinful nation.

bes@Proverbs:28:18 @ He that walks justly is assisted: but he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled therein.

bes@Proverbs:28:19 @ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with (note:)Gr. plural(:note) bread: but he that follows idleness shall have plenty of poverty.

bes@Proverbs:28:20 @ A man worthy of credit shall be much blessed: but the wicked shall not be unpunished.

bes@Proverbs:28:21 @ He that reverences not the persons of the just is not good: such a one will sell a man for a morsel of bread.

bes@Proverbs:28:22 @ An envious man makes haste to be rich, and knows not that the merciful man will have the mastery over him.

bes@Proverbs:28:23 @ He that reproves a man’s ways shall have more favour than he that flatters with the tongue.

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bes@Proverbs:28:25 @ An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.

bes@Proverbs:28:26 @ He that trusts to a bold heart, such an one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.

bes@Proverbs:28:27 @ He that gives to the poor shall not be in want: but he that turns away his eye from him shall be in great distress.

bes@Proverbs:28:28 @ In the places of ungodly men the righteous (note:)Gr. groan(:note) mourn: but in their destruction the righteous shall be multiplied.

bes@Proverbs:29:1 @ A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

bes@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.

bes@Proverbs:29:3 @ When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.

bes@Proverbs:29:4 @ A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys it.

bes@Proverbs:29:5 @ He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.

bes@Proverbs:29:6 @ A great snare is spread for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

bes@Proverbs:29:7 @ A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.

bes@Proverbs:29:8 @ Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.

bes@Proverbs:29:9 @ A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.

bes@Proverbs:29:10 @ Bloody men hate a holy person, but the upright will seek his soul.

bes@Proverbs:29:11 @ A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.

bes@Proverbs:29:12 @ When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.

bes@Proverbs:29:13 @ When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.

bes@Proverbs:29:14 @ When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established (note:)Hebrews. «for ever;’ See Am strkjv@1:11; Mic strkjv@7:18; in the Greek(:note) for a testimony.

bes@Proverbs:29:15 @ Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.

bes@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.

bes@Proverbs:29:17 @ Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest; and he shall give honour to thy soul.

bes@Proverbs:29:18 @ There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is (note:)Or, «most blessed’(:note) blessed.

bes@Proverbs:29:19 @ A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.

bes@Proverbs:29:20 @ If thou see a man hasty in his words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.

bes@Proverbs:29:21 @ He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.

bes@Proverbs:29:22 @ A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.

bes@Proverbs:29:23 @ Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honour.

bes@Proverbs:29:24 @ He that shares with a thief, hates his own soul: and if any having heard an oath uttered tell not of it,

bes@Proverbs:29:25 @ they fearing and reverencing men unreasonably have been overthrown, but he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble: but he that trusts (note:)Possibly, «in the Lord;’ See 2 Pe strkjv@2:1(:note) in his master shall be safe.

bes@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the Lord.

bes@Proverbs:29:27 @ A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.

bes@Proverbs:30:1 @ These things says the man to them that trust in God; and I cease.