geneva - Proverbs:26-31

geneva@Proverbs:26:1 @ As the snowe in the sommer, and as the raine in the haruest are not meete, so is honour vnseemely for a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:26:2 @ As the sparowe by flying, and the swallow by flying escape, so the curse that is causeles, shall not come.

geneva@Proverbs:26:3 @ Vnto the horse belongeth a whip, to the asse a bridle, and a rod to the fooles backe.

geneva@Proverbs:26:4 @ Answer not a fool (note:)Consent not to him in his doings.(:note) according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.

geneva@Proverbs:26:5 @ Answer a fool (note:)Reprove him as the matter requires.(:note) according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

geneva@Proverbs:26:6 @ He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off (note:)That is, of the messenger whom he sends.(:note) the feet, That is, receives damage by it. [and] drinketh damage.

geneva@Proverbs:26:7 @ As they that lift vp the legs of the lame, so is a parable in a fooles mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:26:8 @ As the closing vp of a precious stone in an heape of stones, so is he that giueth glory to a foole.

geneva@Proverbs:26:9 @ [As] a thorn goeth (note:)By which he hurts both himself and others.(:note) up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.

geneva@Proverbs:26:10 @

geneva@Proverbs:26:11 @ As a dog turneth againe to his owne vomit, so a foole turneth to his foolishnes.

geneva@Proverbs:26:12 @ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] (note:)For the fool would rather be counselled than he: also the fool sins out of ignorance, and the other out of malice.(:note) more hope of a fool than of him.

geneva@Proverbs:26:13 @ The slothful [man] saith, (note:)Read (Pro_22:13).(:note) [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets.

geneva@Proverbs:26:14 @ As the doore turneth vpon his hinges, so doeth the slouthfull man vpon his bed.

geneva@Proverbs:26:15 @ The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:26:16 @ The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceite, then seuen men that can render a reason.

geneva@Proverbs:26:17 @ He that passeth by and medleth with the strife that belongeth not vnto him, is as one that taketh a dog by the eares.

geneva@Proverbs:26:18 @ As he that faineth himselfe mad, casteth fire brands, arrowes, and mortall things,

geneva@Proverbs:26:19 @ So [is] the man [that] deceiveth (note:)Who disguises himself to be that which he is not.(:note) his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

geneva@Proverbs:26:20 @ Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a talebearer strife ceaseth.

geneva@Proverbs:26:21 @ As ye cole maketh burning coles, & wood a fire, so the contentious man is apt to kindle strife.

geneva@Proverbs:26:22 @ The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.

geneva@Proverbs:26:23 @ Burning lips and (note:)They will soon break out and utter themselves.(:note) a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross.

geneva@Proverbs:26:24 @ He that hateth, will counterfaite with his lips, but in his heart he layeth vp deceite.

geneva@Proverbs:26:25 @ When he speaketh kindly, believe him not: for [there are] (note:)Meaning many: he uses a certain number for the uncertain.(:note) seven abominations in his heart.

geneva@Proverbs:26:26 @ [Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be revealed before the [whole] (note:)In the assembly of the godly.(:note) congregation.

geneva@Proverbs:26:27 @ He that diggeth a pit shal fall therein, and he that rolleth a stone, it shall returne vnto him.

geneva@Proverbs:26:28 @ A false tongue hateth the afflicted, and a flattering mouth causeth ruine.

geneva@Proverbs:27:1 @ Boast not thyself of to (note:)Do not delay the time, but take the opportunity when it is offered.(:note) morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

geneva@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let another man prayse thee, and not thine owne mouth: a stranger, and not thine owne lips.

geneva@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone is heauie, and the sand weightie: but a fooles wrath is heauier then them both.

geneva@Proverbs:27:4 @ Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before (note:)For the envious are obstinate, and cannot be reconciled.(:note) envy?

geneva@Proverbs:27:5 @ Open rebuke is better then secret loue.

geneva@Proverbs:27:6 @ Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] (note:)They are flattering and seem friendly.(:note) deceitful.

geneva@Proverbs:27:7 @ The person that is full, despiseth an hony combe: but vnto the hungry soule euery bitter thing is sweete.

geneva@Proverbs:27:8 @ As a bird that wandreth from her nest, so is a man that wandreth from his owne place.

geneva@Proverbs:27:9 @ As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.

geneva@Proverbs:27:10 @ Thy own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's (note:)Do not trust any worldly help in the day of your trouble.(:note) house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.

geneva@Proverbs:27:11 @ My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.

geneva@Proverbs:27:12 @

geneva@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the stranger.

geneva@Proverbs:27:14 @ He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising (note:)Hastily and without cause.(:note) early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

geneva@Proverbs:27:15 @ A continual dropping in the day of raine, and a contentious woman are alike.

geneva@Proverbs:27:16 @ He that hideth her, hideth the winde, & she is as ye oyle in his right hand, that vttereth it selfe.

geneva@Proverbs:27:17 @ Iron sharpeneth iron; so a (note:)One hasty man provokes another to anger.(:note) man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

geneva@Proverbs:27:18 @ He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eate the fruite thereof: so he that waiteth vpon his master, shall come to honour.

geneva@Proverbs:27:19 @ As in water face [answereth] to face, (note:)There is no difference between men by nature, only the grace of God makes the difference.(:note) so the heart of man to man.

geneva@Proverbs:27:20 @ The graue and destruction can neuer be full, so the eyes of man can neuer be satisfied.

geneva@Proverbs:27:21 @ [As] the refining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so [is] a man to his (note:)That is, he is either known to be ambitious and glorious, or humble and modest.(:note) praise.

geneva@Proverbs:27:22 @ Though thou shouldest bray a foole in a morter among wheate brayed with a pestell, yet will not his foolishnes depart from him.

geneva@Proverbs:27:23 @ Be diligent to know ye state of thy flocke, and take heede to the heardes.

geneva@Proverbs:27:24 @ For riches remaine not alway, nor the crowne from generation to generation.

geneva@Proverbs:27:25 @ The hey discouereth it selfe, and the grasse appeareth, and the herbes of the mountaines are gathered.

geneva@Proverbs:27:26 @ The (note:)This declares the great goodness of God towards man, and the diligence that he requires from him for the preservation of his gifts.(:note) lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.

geneva@Proverbs:27:27 @ And let the milke of the goates be sufficient for thy foode, for the foode of thy familie, and for the sustenance of thy maydes.

geneva@Proverbs:28:1 @ The wicked (note:)Because their own conscience accuses them.(:note) flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

geneva@Proverbs:28:2 @ For the transgression of a land (note:)The state of the commonwealth is often changed.(:note) many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state shall be prolonged.

geneva@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

geneva@Proverbs:28:4 @ They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.

geneva@Proverbs:28:5 @ Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.

geneva@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

geneva@Proverbs:28:7 @ He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

geneva@Proverbs:28:8 @ He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather (note:)For God will take away the wicked usurer, and give his goods to him that will bestow them well.(:note) it for him that will pity the poor.

geneva@Proverbs:28:9 @ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] (note:)Because it is not of faith which is grounded on God's word or law which the wicked contemn.(:note) abomination.

geneva@Proverbs:28:10 @ He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shal fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

geneva@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth (note:)And judge that he is not wise.(:note) him out.

geneva@Proverbs:28:12 @ When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man (note:)He is known by his doings to be wicked.(:note) is hidden.

geneva@Proverbs:28:13 @ He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.

geneva@Proverbs:28:14 @ Happy [is] the man that (note:)Which stands in awe of God, and is afraid to offend him.(:note) feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

geneva@Proverbs:28:15 @ [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] (note:)For he can never be satisfied but always oppresses and spoils.(:note) a wicked ruler over the poor people.

geneva@Proverbs:28:16 @ A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.

geneva@Proverbs:28:17 @ A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man (note:)No one will be able to deliver him.(:note) sustain him.

geneva@Proverbs:28:18 @ He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.

geneva@Proverbs:28:19 @ He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.

geneva@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.

geneva@Proverbs:28:21 @ To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of (note:)He will be abused for nothing.(:note) bread [that] man will transgress.

geneva@Proverbs:28:22 @ He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil (note:)Meaning, he that is covetous.(:note) eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

geneva@Proverbs:28:23 @ He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.

geneva@Proverbs:28:24 @ Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.

geneva@Proverbs:28:25 @ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made (note:)Will have all things in abundance.(:note) fat.

geneva@Proverbs:28:26 @ Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

geneva@Proverbs:28:27 @ He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.

geneva@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.

geneva@Proverbs:29:1 @ A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.

geneva@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

geneva@Proverbs:29:3 @ A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.

geneva@Proverbs:29:4 @ A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.

geneva@Proverbs:29:5 @ A man that flattereth his neighbour (note:)He who gives ear to the flatterer is in danger as the bird is before the fowler.(:note) spreadeth a net for his feet.

geneva@Proverbs:29:6 @ In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a (note:)He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others.(:note) snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

geneva@Proverbs:29:7 @ The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.

geneva@Proverbs:29:8 @ Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.

geneva@Proverbs:29:9 @ [If] a wise man contendeth with (note:)He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken.(:note) a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.

geneva@Proverbs:29:10 @ Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.

geneva@Proverbs:29:11 @ A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.

geneva@Proverbs:29:12 @ Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:29:13 @ The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

geneva@Proverbs:29:14 @ A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.

geneva@Proverbs:29:15 @ The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.

geneva@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.

geneva@Proverbs:29:17 @ Correct thy sonne & he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.

geneva@Proverbs:29:18 @

geneva@Proverbs:29:19 @ A (note:)He who is of a servile and rebellious nature.(:note) servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer.

geneva@Proverbs:29:20 @ Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.

geneva@Proverbs:29:21 @ He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.

geneva@Proverbs:29:22 @ An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

geneva@Proverbs:29:23 @ The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.

geneva@Proverbs:29:24 @ He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, & declareth it not.

geneva@Proverbs:29:25 @ The fear of man bringeth a (note:)He who fears man more than God falls into a snare and is destroyed.(:note) snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

geneva@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's (note:)He does not need to flatter the ruler, for what God has appointed will come to him.(:note) judgment [cometh] from the LORD.

geneva@Proverbs:29:27 @ A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.

geneva@Proverbs:30:1 @ The words of (note:)Who was an excellent man in virtue and knowledge in the time of Solomon.(:note) Agur the son of Jakeh, [even] the prophecy: the man spoke to Ithiel, even to Who were Agur's scholars or friends. Ithiel and Ucal,

geneva@Proverbs:30:2 @ Surely I [am] more (note:)In this he declares his great humility who would not attribute any wisdom to himself but all to God.(:note) senseless than [any] man, and have not the understanding of a man.

geneva@Proverbs:30:3 @ For I haue not learned wisedome, nor atteined to the knowledge of holy things.

geneva@Proverbs:30:4 @ Who hath ascended into (note:)Meaning, to know the secrets of God, as though he would say, «None».(:note) 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?

geneva@Proverbs:30:5 @ Euery worde of God is pure: he is a shield to those, that trust in him.

geneva@Proverbs:30:6 @ Put nothing vnto his wordes, least he reproue thee, and thou be found a lyar.

geneva@Proverbs:30:7 @ Two (note:)He makes this request to God.(:note) [things] have I required of thee; deny [them] not to me before I die:

geneva@Proverbs:30:8 @ Remooue farre from me vanitie and lyes: giue me not pouertie, nor riches: feede me with foode conuenient for me,

geneva@Proverbs:30:9 @ Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, (note:)Meaning, that they who put their trust in their riches forget God and that by too much wealth men have an opportunity to the same.(:note) Who [is] the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God [in vain].

geneva@Proverbs:30:10 @ Accuse not a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, (note:)In accusing him without cause.(:note) and thou be found guilty.

geneva@Proverbs:30:11 @ There is a generation that curseth their father, and doeth not blesse their mother.

geneva@Proverbs:30:12 @ There is a generation that are pure in their owne conceite, and yet are not washed from their filthinesse.

geneva@Proverbs:30:13 @ There is a generation, whose eies are hautie, and their eye liddes are lifted vp.

geneva@Proverbs:30:14 @ There is a generation, whose teeth are as swordes, and their chawes as kniues to eate vp the afflicted out of the earth, and the poore from among men.

geneva@Proverbs:30:15 @ The horseleach hath two (note:)The leach has two forks in her tongue, which here he calls her two daughters, by which she sucks the blood, and is never satisfied: even so, the covetous extortioners are insatiable.(:note) daughters, [crying], Give, give. There are three [things that] are never satisfied, [yea], four [things] say not, [It is] enough:

geneva@Proverbs:30:16 @ The graue, and the barren wombe, the earth that cannot be satisfied with water, and the fire that sayeth not, It is ynough.

geneva@Proverbs:30:17 @ The eye [that] mocketh at [its] father, and despiseth to obey [its] mother, the ravens (note:)Which hunt in the valley for carrion.(:note) of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

geneva@Proverbs:30:18 @ There be three thinges hid from me: yea, foure that I knowe not,

geneva@Proverbs:30:19 @ The way of an eagle in the aire, the way of a serpent vpon a stone, ye way of a ship in ye middes of the sea, and the way of a man with a maide.

geneva@Proverbs:30:20 @ Such [is] the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and (note:)She has her desires, and later counterfeits as though she were an honest woman.(:note) wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

geneva@Proverbs:30:21 @ For three things the earth is moued: yea, for foure it cannot susteine it selfe:

geneva@Proverbs:30:22 @ For (note:)These commonly abuse the state to which they are called.(:note) a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with food;

geneva@Proverbs:30:23 @ For an odious [woman] when she is married; and an handmaid that is (note:)Who is married to her master after the death of her mistress.(:note) heir to her mistress.

geneva@Proverbs:30:24 @ There are four [things which are] little upon the earth, but they [are] very (note:)They contain great doctrine and wisdom.(:note) wise:

geneva@Proverbs:30:25 @ The pismires a people not strong, yet prepare they their meate in sommer:

geneva@Proverbs:30:26 @ The conies a people not mightie, yet make their houses in the rocke:

geneva@Proverbs:30:27 @ The grashopper hath no King, yet goe they forth all by bandes:

geneva@Proverbs:30:28 @ The spider taketh hold (note:)If man is not able to compass these common things by his wisdom, we cannot attribute wisdom to man, but folly.(:note) with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.

geneva@Proverbs:30:29 @ There be three thinges that order well their going: yea, foure are comely in going,

geneva@Proverbs:30:30 @ A lyon which is strong among beastes, and turneth not at the sight of any:

geneva@Proverbs:30:31 @ A lusty grayhound, and a goate, and a King against whom there is no rising vp.

geneva@Proverbs:30:32 @ If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] thy hand (note:)Make a stay and continue not in doing evil.(:note) upon thy mouth.

geneva@Proverbs:30:33 @ When one churneth milke, he bringeth foorth butter: and he that wringeth his nose, causeth blood to come out: so he that forceth wrath, bringeth foorth strife.

geneva@Proverbs:31:1 @ The words of king (note:)That is, of Solomon who was called Lemuel, that is, of God, because God had ordained him to be king over Israel.(:note) Lemuel, the The doctrine which his mother Bathsheba taught him. prophecy that his mother taught him.

geneva@Proverbs:31:2 @ What, my son? and what, the son of (note:)By this often repetition of one thing, she declares her motherly affection.(:note) my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

geneva@Proverbs:31:3 @ Give not thy strength to women, (note:)Meaning, that women are the destruction of kings, if they hunt them.(:note) nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

geneva@Proverbs:31:4 @ [It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes (note:)That is, the king must not give himself to wantonness, and neglect of his office, which is to execute judgment.(:note) strong drink:

geneva@Proverbs:31:5 @ Lest he drinke and forget the decree, and change the iudgement of all the children of affliction.

geneva@Proverbs:31:6 @ Giue ye strong drinke vnto him that is readie to perish, and wine vnto them that haue griefe of heart.

geneva@Proverbs:31:7 @ Let him drink, and forget (note:)For wine comforts the heart as in (Psa_104:15).(:note) his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

geneva@Proverbs:31:8 @ Open thy mouth for the (note:)Defend their cause that are not able to help themselves.(:note) dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

geneva@Proverbs:31:9 @ Open thy mouth: iudge righteously, and iudge the afflicted, and the poore.

geneva@Proverbs:31:10 @ Who shall finde a vertuous woman? for her price is farre aboue the pearles.

geneva@Proverbs:31:11 @ The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of (note:)He will not need to use any unlawful means to gain his living.(:note) spoil.

geneva@Proverbs:31:12 @ She will doe him good, and not euill all the dayes of her life.

geneva@Proverbs:31:13 @ She seeketh wooll and flaxe, and laboureth cheerefully with her handes.

geneva@Proverbs:31:14 @ She is like the shippes of marchants: shee bringeth her foode from afarre.

geneva@Proverbs:31:15 @ She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a (note:)She prepares their food early.(:note) portion to her maidens.

geneva@Proverbs:31:16 @ She considereth a field, and (note:)She purchases it with the gains of her travail.(:note) buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

geneva@Proverbs:31:17 @ She girdeth her loynes with strength, and strengtheneth her armes.

geneva@Proverbs:31:18 @ She feeleth that her marchandise is good: her candle is not put out by night.

geneva@Proverbs:31:19 @ She putteth her handes to the wherue, and her handes handle the spindle.

geneva@Proverbs:31:20 @ She stretcheth out her hand to the poore, and putteth foorth her hands to the needie.

geneva@Proverbs:31:21 @ She feareth not the snowe for her familie: for all her familie is clothed with skarlet.

geneva@Proverbs:31:22 @ She maketh her selfe carpets: fine linen and purple is her garment.

geneva@Proverbs:31:23 @ Her husband is known in the (note:)In the assemblies and places of judgment.(:note) gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

geneva@Proverbs:31:24 @ She maketh sheetes, and selleth them, and giueth girdels vnto the marchant.

geneva@Proverbs:31:25 @

geneva@Proverbs:31:26 @ She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue [is] the (note:)Her tongue is a book by which one might learn many good things: for she delights to talk of the word of God.(:note) law of kindness.

geneva@Proverbs:31:27 @ She ouerseeth the wayes of her housholde, and eateth not the bread of ydlenes.

geneva@Proverbs:31:28 @ Her children rise up, and (note:)That is, do her reverence.(:note) call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.

geneva@Proverbs:31:29 @ Many daughters haue done vertuously: but thou surmountest them all.

geneva@Proverbs:31:30 @ Fauour is deceitfull, and beautie is vanitie: but a woman that feareth the Lorde, she shall be praysed.

geneva@Proverbs:31:31 @ Give (note:)Confess her diligent labours, and commend her therefore.(:note) her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the Forasmuch as the most honourable are clad in the apparel that she made. gates.