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bes@Genesis:14:11 @ And they took all the cavalry of Sodom and Gomorrha, and all their provisions, and departed.

bes@Genesis:21:25 @ And Abraam reproved Abimelech because of the wells of water, which the servants of Abimelech took away.

bes@Genesis:22:8 @ And Abraam said, God will provide himself a sheep for a whole-burnt-offering, my son. And both having gone together,

bes@Genesis:23:16 @ And Abraam hearkened to Ephron, and Abraam rendered to Ephron the money, which he mentioned in the ears of the sons of Chet, four hundred didrachms of silver approved with merchants.

bes@Genesis:24:25 @ And she said to him, We have both straw and much provender, and a place for resting.

bes@Genesis:24:32 @ And the man entered into the house, and unloaded the camels, and gave the camels straw and provender, and water to wash his feet, and the feet of the men that were with him.

bes@Genesis:26:35 @ And they were provoking to Isaac and Rebecca.

bes@Genesis:42:25 @ And Joseph gave orders to fill their vessels with corn, and to return their money to each into his sack, and to give them provision for the way; and it was so done to them.

bes@Genesis:43:24 @ And he brought water to wash their feet; and gave provender to their asses.

bes@Genesis:45:21 @ And the children of Israel did so; and Joseph gave to them waggons, according to the words spoken by king Pharao; and he gave them provision for the journey.

bes@Genesis:47:12 @ And Joseph gave provision to his father, and his brethren, and to all the house of his father, corn for each person.

bes@Exodus:12:39 @ And they baked the dough which they brought out of Egypt, unleavened cakes, for it had not been leavened; for the Egyptians cast them out, and they could not remain, neither did they prepare provision for themselves for the journey.

bes@Exodus:15:25 @ And Moses cried to the Lord, and the Lord shewed him a tree, and he cast it into the water, and the water was sweetened: there he established to him ordinances and judgements, and there he proved him,

bes@Exodus:35:34 @ And God gave improvement in understanding both to him, and to Eliab the son of Achisamach of the tribe of Daniel.

bes@Leviticus:13:15 @ And the priest shall look upon the sound flesh, and the sound flesh shall prove him to be unclean; for it is unclean, it is a leprosy.

bes@Numbers:10:33 @ And they departed from the mount of the Lord a three days’ journey; and the ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them a three days’ journey to provide rest for them.

bes@Numbers:14:11 @ And the Lord said to Moses, How long does this people provoke me? and how long do they (note:)Gr. not believe me(:note) refuse to believe me for all the signs which I have wrought among them?

bes@Numbers:14:23 @ surely they shall not see the land, which I sware to their fathers; but their children which are with me here, as many as know not good or evil, every inexperienced youth, to them will I give the land; but none who have provoked me shall see it.

bes@Numbers:15:30 @ And whatever soul either of the natives or of the strangers shall do any thing with a presumptuous hand, he will provoke God; that soul shall be cut off from his people,

bes@Numbers:16:30 @ But if the Lord shall shew by a (note:)Or, vision; Some copies read casmati(:note) wonder, and the earth shall open her mouth and swallow them up, and their houses, and their tents, and all that belongs to them, and they shall go down alive into Hades, then ye shall know that these men have provoked the Lord.

bes@Numbers:20:24 @ Let Aaron be added to his people; for ye shall certainly not go into the land which I have given the children of Israel, because ye provoked me at the water of strife.

bes@Deuteronomy:1:34 @ And the Lord heard the voice of your words, and being greatly provoked he sware, saying,

bes@Deuteronomy:4:25 @ And when thou shalt have begotten sons, and shalt have sons’ sons, and ye shall have dwelt a long time on the land, and shall have transgressed, and made a graven image of any thing, and shall have done wickedly before the Lord your God to provoke him;

bes@Deuteronomy:9:7 @ Remember, forget not, how much thou provokedst the Lord thy God in the wilderness: from the day that ye came forth out of Egypt, even till ye came into this place, ye continued to be disobedient toward the Lord.

bes@Deuteronomy:9:8 @ Also in Choreb ye provoked the Lord, and the Lord was angry with you to destroy you;

bes@Deuteronomy:9:18 @ And I made my petition before the Lord as also at the first forty days and forty nights: I ate no bread and drank no water, on account of all your sins which ye sinned in doing evil before the Lord God to provoke him.

bes@Deuteronomy:9:19 @ And I (note:)Gr. am(:note) was greatly terrified because of the wrath and anger, because the Lord was provoked with you utterly to destroy you; yet the Lord hearkened to me at this time also.

bes@Deuteronomy:9:22 @ Also in the (note:)Hebrews. Taberah, Massah, and Kibroth Hattaavah(:note) burning, and in the temptation, and at the graves of lust, ye provoked the Lord.

bes@Deuteronomy:15:14 @ Thou shalt give him provision for the way from thy flock, and from thy corn, and from thy wine; as the Lord thy God has blessed thee, thou shalt give to him.

bes@Deuteronomy:31:20 @ For I will bring them into the good land, which I sware to their fathers, to give to them a land flowing with milk and honey: and they shall eat and be filled and satisfy themselves; then will they turn aside after other gods, and serve them, and they will provoke me, and break my covenant.

bes@Deuteronomy:31:27 @ For I know thy provocation, and thy stiff neck; for yet during my life with you at this day, ye have been provoking in your conduct toward God: how shall ye not also be so after my death?

bes@Deuteronomy:31:29 @ For I know that after my death ye will utterly transgress, and turn aside out of the way which I have commanded you; and evils shall come upon you (note:)Gr. at the end of the days(:note) in the latter days, because ye will do evil before the Lord, to provoke him to anger by the works of your hands.

bes@Deuteronomy:32:16 @ They provoked me to anger with strange gods; with their abominations they bitterly angered me.

bes@Deuteronomy:32:19 @ And the Lord saw, and was jealous; and was provoked by the anger of his sons and daughters,

bes@Joshua:1:11 @ Go into the midst of the camp of the people, and command the people, saying, Prepare provisions; for yet three days and ye (note:)Gr. do go over(:note) shall go over this Jordan, entering in to take possession of the land, which the Lord God of your fathers gives to you.

bes@Joshua:9:4 @ And they also wrought craftily, and they went and made provision and prepared themselves; and having taken old sacks on their shoulders, and old and rent and patched bottles of wine,

bes@Joshua:9:5 @ and the upper part of their shoes and their sandals old and clouted on their feet, and their garments old upon them—and the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy and (note:)Gr. eaten, sc. of worms or maggots(:note) corrupt.

bes@Joshua:9:11 @ And our elders and all that inhabit our land when they heard spoke to us, saying, Take to yourselves provision for the way, and go to meet them; and ye shall say to them, We are thy servants, and now make a covenant with us.

bes@Joshua:9:14 @ And the chiefs took of their provision, and asked not counsel of the Lord.

bes@Judges:2:13 @ And they provoked the Lord, and forsook him, and served Baal and the Astartes.

bes@Judges:2:22 @ to prove Israel with them, whether they would keep the way of the Lord, to walk in it, as their fathers kept it, or no.

bes@Judges:3:1 @ And these are the nations which the Lord left to prove Israel with them, all that had not known the wars of Chanaan.

bes@Judges:3:4 @ And this was done in order to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would obey the commands of the Lord, which he charged their fathers by the hand of Moses.

bes@Judges:7:8 @ And they took the provision of the people in their hand, and their horns; and he sent away every man of Israel each to his tent, and he (note:)Or, encouraged(:note) strengthened the three hundred; and the army of Madiam were beneath him in the valley.

bes@Judges:20:10 @ Moreover we will take ten men for a hundred for all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred for a thousand, and a thousand for ten thousand, to take provision, to cause them to come to Gabaa of Benjamin, to do to it according to all the abomination, which (note:)Gr. it, sc. Gabas(:note) they wrought in Israel.

bes@1Samuel:10:12 @ And one of them answered and said, And who is his father? and therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?

bes@1Samuel:14:40 @ And he said to all the men of Israel, Ye shall be under subjection, and I and Jonathan my son will be (note:)Gr. become slaves, if proved guilty; but the LXX might easily read rbel as if dbel(:note) under subjection: and the people said to Saul, Do that which is good in thy sight.

bes@1Samuel:17:39 @ And he girt David with his sword over his coat: and he (note:)Gr. laboured(:note) made trial walking with them once and again: and David said to Saul, I shall not be able to go with these, for I have not proved them: so they remove them from him.

bes@1Samuel:22:10 @ And the priest enquired of God for him, and gave him provision, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.

bes@1Samuel:24:14 @ As the old proverb (note:)Gr. is said(:note) says, Transgression will proceed from the wicked ones: but my hand shall not be upon thee.

bes@1Samuel:29:6 @ And Anchus called David, and said to him, As the Lord lives, thou art right and approved in my eyes, and so is thy going out and thy coming in with me in the army, and I have not found any evil to charge against thee from the day that thou camest to me until this day: but thou art not approved in the eyes of the lords.

bes@2Samuel:12:14 @ Only because thou hast given great occasion of provocation to the enemies of the Lord by this thing, thy son also (note:)Gr. born(:note) that is born to thee shall surely die.

bes@1Kings:2:46 @ And Solomon commanded Banaeas the son of Jodae, and he went forth and slew him. - And king Solomon was very prudent and wise: and Juda and Israel were very many, as the sand which is by the sea for multitude, eating, and drinking, and rejoicing: (note:)(2:46BA)(:note) and Solomon was chief in all the kingdoms, and they brought gifts, and served Solomon all the days of his life. (2:46CA) And Solomon began to open the domains of Libanus, (2:46DA) and he built Thermae in the wilderness. (2:46EA) And this was the Gr. dinner daily provision of Solomon, thirty measures of fine flour, and sixty measures of ground meal, ten choice calves, and twenty oxen from the pastures, and a hundred sheep, besides stags, and does, and choice fed birds. (2:46FA) For he ruled in all the country Gr. beyond on this side the river, from Raphi unto Gaza, over all the kings on this side the river: (2:46GA) and he was at peace on all sides round about; and Juda and Israel dwelt Gr. trusting in confidence; See Hebrews. safely, every one under his vine and under his fig tree, eating and drinking and feasting, from Dan even to Bersabee, all the days of Solomon. - And these were the princes of Solomon; Azariu son of Sadoc the priest, and Orniu son of Nathan chief of the officers, and he went to his house; and Suba the scribe, and Basa son of Achithalam recorder, and Abi son of Joab commander-in-chief, and Achire son of Edrai was over the levies, and Banaeas son of Jodae over the household and over the brickwork, and Cachur the son of Nathan was counsellor. - And Solomon had forty thousand brood mares for his chariots, and twelve thousand horses. (2:46KA) And he reigned over all the kings from the river and to the land of the Philistines, and to the borders of Egypt: (2:46LA) so Solomon the son of David reigned over Israel and Juda in Jerusalem. 4) Gr. ran5) Or, tributes

bes@1Kings:4:7 @ And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, to provide for the king and his household; each one’s turn came to supply for a month in the year.

bes@1Kings:4:27 @ And thus the officers provided king Solomon: and they execute every one in his month all the orders for the table of the king, they (note:)Gr. change(:note) omit nothing.

bes@1Kings:4:32 @ And Solomon spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were five thousand.

bes@1Kings:8:25 @ And now, O Lord God of Israel, keep for thy servant David my father, the promises which thou hast spoken to him, saying, There shall not be taken from thee a man sitting before me on the throne of Israel, provided only thy children shall take heed to their ways, to walk before me as thou hast walked before me.

bes@1Kings:10:5 @ and the provision of Solomon and the sitting of his attendants, and the standing of his servants, and his raiment, and his cup-bearers, and his whole-burnt-offering which he offered in the house of the Lord, and she was (note:)Or, in ecstasy(:note) utterly amazed.

bes@1Kings:10:22 @ For Solomon had a ship of Tharsis in the sea with the ships of Chiram: one ship came to the king every three years out of Tharsis, laden with gold and silver, and (note:)Gr. turned(:note) wrought stones, and hewn stones. LXX text not in Hebrews. has been left out. This was the arrangement of the This word more commonly means «spoil’ in the O.T. provision which king Solomon fetched to build the house of the Lord, and the house of the king, and the wall of Jerusalem, and the citadel; to fortify the city of David, and Assur, and Magdal, and Gazer, and Baethoron the upper, and Jethermath, and all the cities of the chariots, and all the cities of the horsemen, and the Gr. work fortification of Solomon which he purposed to build in Jerusalem and in all the land, so that none of the people should rule over him that was left of the Chettite and the Amorite, and the Pherezite, and the Chananite, and the Evite, and the Jebusite, and the Gergesite, who were not of the children of Israel, their descendants who had been left with him in the land, whom the children of Israel could not utterly destroy; and Solomon Gr. reduced them to tribute made them tributaries until this day. But of the children of Israel Solomon made nothing; for they were the warriors, and his servants and rulers, and captains of the third order, and the captains of his chariots, and his horsemen.

bes@1Kings:11:18 @ And there rise up men out of the city of Madiam, and they come to Pharan, and take men with them, and come to Pharao king of Egypt: and Ader went in to Pharao, and he gave him a house, and appointed him provision.

bes@1Kings:11:33 @ Because he forsook me, and sacrificed to Astarte the abomination of the Sidonians, and to Chamos, and to the idols of Moab, and to (note:)Or, Moloch, or Milcom(:note) their king the Or, provocation abomination of the children of Ammon, and he walked not in my ways, to do that which was right before me, as David his father did.

bes@1Kings:14:22 @ And Roboam did evil in the sight of the Lord; and he provoked him in all the things which their fathers did in their sins which they sinned.

bes@1Kings:16:2 @ Forasmuch as I lifted thee up from the earth, and made thee ruler over my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast caused my people Israel to sin, to provoke me with their vanities;

bes@1Kings:16:7 @ And the Lord spoke by (note:)Gr. the hand of Ju(:note) Ju the son of Anani against Baasa, and against his house, even all the evil which he wrought before the Lord to provoke him to anger by the works of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he smote him.

bes@1Kings:16:13 @ for all the sins of Baasa and Ela his son, as he led Israel astray to sin, to provoke the Lord God of Israel with their vanities.

bes@1Kings:16:26 @ And he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nabat, and in his sins wherewith he caused Israel to sin, to provoke the Lord God of Israel by their vanities.

bes@1Kings:16:32 @ And he set up an alter to Baal, in the house of his (note:)Or, provocations(:note) abominations, which he built in Samaria.

bes@1Kings:16:33 @ And Achaab made a grove; and Achaab did yet more abominably, to provoke the Lord God of Israel, and to sin against his own life so that he should be destroyed: he did evil above all the kings of Israel that were before him.

bes@1Kings:20:20 @ And Achaab said to Eliu, Hast thou found me, mine enemy? and he said, I have found thee: because thou hast (note:)Gr. foolishly, or in vain(:note) wickedly sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger;

bes@1Kings:20:22 @ And I will (note:)Gr. give(:note) make thy house as the house of Jeroboam the son of Nabat, and as the house of Baasa son of Achia, because of the provocations wherewith thou hast provoked me, and caused Israel to sin.

bes@1Kings:22:54 @ And he served Baalim, and worshipped them, and provoked the Lord God of Israel, according to all that had been done before him.

bes@2Kings:17:11 @ And burned incense there on all high places, as the nations did whom the Lord removed from before them, and dealt with familiar spirits, and they carved images to provoke the Lord to anger.

bes@2Kings:17:17 @ And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divinations and auspices, and (note:)Gr. were sold(:note) sold themselves to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him.

bes@2Kings:19:3 @ And they said to him, Thus says Ezekias, This day is a day of tribulation, and rebuke, and provocation: for the children are come to the travail-pangs, but the mother has no strength.

bes@2Kings:21:6 @ And he caused his sons to pass through the fire, and used divination and auspices, and made (note:)Lit. peculiar places cut off(:note) groves, and multiplied Alex. yelhthn wizards, so as to do that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.

bes@2Kings:21:15 @ forasmuch as they have done wickedly in my sight, and have provoked me from the day that I brought out their fathers out of Egypt, even until this day.

bes@2Kings:22:17 @ because they have forsaken me, and burnt incense to other gods, that they might provoke me with the works of their hands: therefore my wrath shall burn forth against this place, and shall not be quenched.

bes@2Kings:23:19 @ Moreover Josias removed all the houses of the high places that were in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel made to provoke the Lord, and did to them all that he did in Baethel.

bes@2Kings:23:26 @ Nevertheless the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great anger, wherewith he was wroth in his anger against Juda, (note:)Gr. upon or against(:note) because of the provocations, wherewith Manasses provoked him.

bes@1Chronicles:12:17 @ And David went out to meet them, and said to them, If ye are come peaceably to me, let my heart be (note:)Gr. by, or according to itself(:note) at peace with you: but if ye are come to betray me to my enemies Gr. not in truth of hand unfaithfully, the God of your fathers look upon it, and reprove it.

bes@1Chronicles:16:21 @ He suffered not a man to oppress them, and he reproved kings for their sakes,

bes@1Chronicles:28:18 @ And he shewed him the weight of the utensils of the altar of incense, which was of (note:)Gr. tried or approved(:note) pure gold, and the plan of the chariot of the cherubs that spread out Gr. with their wings their wings, and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

bes@2Chronicles:7:20 @ then will I remove you from the land which I gave them; and this house which I have consecrated to my name I will remove out of my sight, and I will make it a proverb and a by-word among all nations.

bes@2Chronicles:9:1 @ And the queen of Saba heard of the name of Solomon, and she came to Jerusalem with a very large force, to prove Solomon with hard questions, and she had camels bearing spices in abundance, and gold, and precious (note:)Gr. stone(:note) stones: and she came to Solomon, and told him all that was in her Gr. soul mind.

bes@2Chronicles:11:11 @ And he fortified them (note:)Gr. walled(:note) with walls, and placed in them captains, and stores of provisions, oil and wine,

bes@2Chronicles:11:23 @ And he was (note:)Gr. increased(:note) exalted beyond all his other sons in all the coasts of Juda and Benjamin, and in the strong cities; and he gave them provisions in great abundance: and he desired many wives.

bes@2Chronicles:25:16 @ And it came to pass when (note:)Or, he, but Alex. omits prov auton, which is more intelligible(:note) the prophet was speaking to him, that he said to him, have I made thee king’s counsellor? take heed lest thou be scourged: and the prophet Gr. was silent forebore, and said, I know that God is disposed against thee to destroy thee, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not hearkened to my counsel.

bes@2Chronicles:28:25 @ and in each several city in Juda he made high places to burn incense to strange gods: and they provoked the Lord God of their fathers.

bes@2Chronicles:33:6 @ He also passed his children through the fire in the (note:)See note 2 Ch strkjv@28:3.(:note) valley of Benennom; and he divined, and used auspices, and sorceries, and appointed Lit. ventriloquists those who had divining spirits, and enchanters, and wrought abundant wickedness before the Lord, to provoke him.

bes@2Chronicles:34:25 @ because they have forsaken me, and burnt incense to strange gods, that they might provoke me by all the works of their hands; and my wrath (note:)Gr. has flamed forth(:note) is kindled against this place, and it shall not be quenched.

bes@2Chronicles:35:19 @ In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias this passover was kept, after all these things that Josias did in the house. (note:)(35:19AA)(:note) And king Josias burnt Lit. ventriloquists those who had in them a divining spirit, and the wizards, and the images, and the idols, and the sodomites which were in the land of Juda and in Jerusalem, that he might confirm the words of the law that were written in the book which Chelcias the priest found in the house of the Lord. (35:19BA) There was no king like him before him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, and all his soul, and all his strength, according to all the law of Moses, and after him there rose up none like him. (35:19CA) Nevertheless the Lord turned not from the anger of his fierce wrath, wherewith the Lord was greatly angry against Juda, for all the provocations wherewith Manasses provoked him: (35:19DA) and the Lord said, I will even remove Juda also from my presence, as I have removed Israel, and I have rejected the city which I chose, even Jerusalem, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there.

bes@Ezra:5:3 @ At the same time came there upon them Thanthanai, the governor on this side the river, and Satharbuzanai, and their fellow-servants, and spoke thus to them, Who has ordained a decree for you to build this house, and to provide this preparation?

bes@Ezra:5:9 @ Then we asked those elders, and thus we said to them, Who gave you the order to build this house, and to provide this preparation?

bes@Ezra:5:12 @ But after that our fathers provoked the God of heaven, he gave them into the hands of Nabuchodonosor the Chaldean, king of Babylon, and he destroyed this house, and carried the people captive to Babylon.

bes@Nehemiah:5:14 @ From the day that (note:)i. e., Artaxerxes the king(:note) he charged me to be their ruler in the land of Juda, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of Arthasastha, twelve years, I and my brethren ate not provision extorted from them.

bes@Nehemiah:9:18 @ And still farther they even made to themselves a molten calf, and said, These are the gods that brought us up out of Egypt: and they wrought great provocations.

bes@Nehemiah:9:26 @ But they turned, and revolted from thee, and cast thy law behind their backs; and they slew thy prophets, who testified against them to turn them back to thee, and they wrought great provocations.

bes@Nehemiah:11:3 @ Now these are the chiefs of the province who dwelt in Jerusalem, and in the cities of Juda; every man dwelt in his possession in their cities: Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nathinim, and the children of the servants of Solomon.

bes@Esther:1:22 @ and sent into all his kingdom through the several provinces, according to their language, (note:)Gr. that there might be fear to them, etc.(:note) in order that men might be feared in their own houses.

bes@Esther:2:3 @ And let the king appoint local governors in all the provinces of his kingdom, and let them select fair and chaste young damsels and bring them to the city Susa, into the women’s apartment, and let them be consigned to the king’s chamberlain, the keeper of the women; and let things for purification and other attendance be given to them.

bes@Esther:3:12 @ So the king’s recorders were called in the first month, on the thirteenth day, and they wrote as Aman commanded to the captains and governors in every province, from India even to Ethiopia, to a hundred and twenty-seven provinces; and to the rulers of the nations according to their several languages, in the name of king Artaxerxes.

bes@Esther:3:14 @ And the copies of the letters were published in every province; and an order was given to all the nations to be ready against that day.

bes@Esther:4:3 @ And in every province where the letters were published, there was crying and lamentation and great mourning on the part of the Jews: they spread for themselves sackcloth and ashes.

bes@Esther:8:9 @ So the scribes were called in the first-month, which is Nisan, on the three and twentieth day of the same year; and orders were written to the Jews, whatever the king had commanded to the (note:)Gr. stewards(:note) local governors and chiefs of the satraps, from India even to Ethiopia, a hundred and twenty-seven satraps, according to the several provinces, according to their dialects.

bes@Esther:8:17 @ in every city and province wherever the ordinance was published: wherever the proclamation took place, the Jews had joy and gladness, feasting and mirth: and many of the Gentiles were circumcised, and became Jews, for fear of the Jews.

bes@Esther:9:27 @ And Mardochaeus established it, and the Jews took upon themselves, and upon their seed, and upon those that were joined to them to observe it, neither would they on any account behave differently: but these days were to be a memorial kept in every generation, and city, and family, and province.

bes@Job:5:17 @ But blessed is the man whom the Lord has reproved; and reject not thou the chastening of the Almighty.

bes@Job:5:24 @ Then shalt thou know that thy house shall be at peace, and the provision for thy tabernacle shall not (note:)Gr. err(:note) fail.

bes@Job:8:14 @ For his house shall be without inhabitants, and his tent shall prove a spider’s web.

bes@Job:9:20 @ For though I should (note:)Gr. be(:note) seem righteous, my mouth will be profane: and though I should seem blameless, I shall be proved perverse.

bes@Job:9:33 @ Would that he our mediator were present, and a reprover, and one who should hear the cause between both.

bes@Job:12:6 @ even as many as provoke the Lord, as if there were indeed to be no inquisition made of them.

bes@Job:13:10 @ he will not reprove you at all the less: but if moreover ye should secretly respect persons,

bes@Job:13:12 @ And your glorying shall prove in the end to you like ashes, and your body like a body of clay.

bes@Job:15:6 @ Let thine own mouth, and not me, reprove thee: and thy lips shall testify against thee.

bes@Job:20:21 @ There is nothing remaining of his provisions; therefore his goods shall not flourish.

bes@Job:22:4 @ Wilt thou maintain and plead thine own cause? and (note:)Alex. elegxei se, i. e., will he reprove thee because he takes account of thee?(:note) will he enter into judgement with thee?

bes@Job:22:11 @ The light has proved darkness to thee, and water has covered thee on thy lying down.

bes@Job:23:14 @ Therefore am I troubled at him; and when I was reproved, I thought of him.

bes@Job:25:2 @ What (note:)In the New Testament paroimia is almost always translated proverb, but in Joh strkjv@10:6 it is rendered parable, which seems to be the sense intended here; Probably prooimion is a mistake of the transcriber(:note) beginning or fear is his—even he that makes all things in the highest?

bes@Job:30:1 @ But now the youngest have laughed me to scorn, now they reprove me in their turn, whose fathers I set at nought; whom I did not deem worthy to be with my shepherd dogs.

bes@Job:36:12 @ But he preserves not the ungodly; because they are not willing to know the Lord, and because when reproved they were disobedient.

bes@Job:39:32 @ Will any one pervert judgement with the Mighty One? and he that reproves God, let him return (note:)Gr. sc. judgement(:note) it for answer.

bes@Job:39:34 @ Why do I yet plead? being rebuked (note:)Alex. and being reproved of the Lord(:note) even while reproving the Lord: hearing such things, whereas I am nothing: and what shall I answer to these arguments? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.

bes@Psalms:5:10 @ Judge them, O God; let them (note:)Gr. fall from, or, by reason of(:note) fail of their counsels: cast them out according to the abundance of their ungodliness; for they have provoked thee, O Lord.

bes@Psalms:10:4 @ The sinner has provoked the Lord: according to the abundance of his (note:)Or, anger(:note) pride he will not seek after him: God is not before him.

bes@Psalms:10:13 @ Wherefore, has the wicked provoked God? for he has said in his heart, He will not require it.

bes@Psalms:12:6 @ The oracles of the Lord are pure oracles; as silver tried in the fire, proved in a (note:)Gr. the earth(:note) furnace of earth, purified seven times.

bes@Psalms:17:3 @ Thou has proved mine heart; thou hast visited me by night; thou hast tried me as with fire, and unrighteousness has not been found in me: I am purposed that my mouth shall not speak amiss.

bes@Psalms:26:2 @ Prove me, O Lord, and try me; purify as with fire my reins and my heart.

bes@Psalms:44:14 @ Thou hast made us a proverb among the Gentiles, a shaking of the head among the nations.

bes@Psalms:50:8 @ I will not reprove thee on account of thy sacrifices; for thy whole-burnt-offerings are before me continually.

bes@Psalms:50:21 @ These things thou didst, and I kept silence: thou thoughtest wickedly that I should be like thee, but I will reprove thee, and set thine offences before thee.

bes@Psalms:66:7 @ who by his power (note:)Or, has dominion for ever(:note) is Lord over the age, his eyes look upon the nations; let not them that provoke him be exalted in themselves. Pause.

bes@Psalms:66:10 @ For thou, O God, has proved us; thou hast tried us with fire as silver is tried.

bes@Psalms:68:6 @ God settles the solitary in a house; leading forth prisoners mightily, also them that act provokingly, even them that dwell in tombs.

bes@Psalms:68:30 @ Rebuke the wild beasts of the reed: let the crowd of bulls with the heifers of the nations be rebuked, so that they who have been proved with silver may not be shut out: scatter thou the nations that wish for wars.

bes@Psalms:69:11 @ And I put on sackcloth for my covering; and I became a proverb to them.

bes@Psalms:74:10 @ How long, O God, shall the enemy reproach? shall the enemy provoke thy name forever?

bes@Psalms:74:18 @ Remember this thy creation: an enemy has reproached the Lord, and a foolish people has provoked thy name.

bes@Psalms:78:8 @ That they should not be as their fathers, a perverse and provoking generation; a generation which set not its heart aright, and its spirit was not (note:)Or, faithfully secured(:note) steadfast with God.

bes@Psalms:78:17 @ And they sinned yet more against him; they provoked the Most High in the wilderness.

bes@Psalms:78:21 @ Therefore the Lord heard, and was provoked: and fire was kindled in Jacob, and wrath went up against Israel.

bes@Psalms:78:25 @ Man ate angels’ bread; (note:)Mt strkjv@6:31(:note) he sent them provision to the full.

bes@Psalms:78:40 @ How often did they provoke him in the wilderness, and anger him in a dry land!

bes@Psalms:78:41 @ Yea, they turned back, and tempted God, and provoked the Holy One of Israel.

bes@Psalms:78:56 @ Ye they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies.

bes@Psalms:78:58 @ And they provoked him with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graven images.

bes@Psalms:81:7 @ Thou didst call upon me in trouble, and I delivered thee; I heard thee in the secret place of the storm: I proved thee at the water of (note:)Lit. contradiction(:note) Strife. Pause.

bes@Psalms:95:9 @ where your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works.

bes@Psalms:106:7 @ Our fathers in Egypt understood not thy wonders, and remembered not the multitude of thy mercy; but provoked him as they went up by the Red Sea.

bes@Psalms:106:16 @ They provoked Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the holy one of the Lord.

bes@Psalms:106:28 @ They were joined also to Beelphegor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead. And they provoked him with their devices;

bes@Psalms:106:32 @ They provoked him also at the water of Strife, and Moses was hurt for their sakes;

bes@Psalms:106:33 @ for they provoked his spirit, and he (note:)Or, gave commandment(:note) spoke unadvisedly with his lips.

bes@Psalms:106:43 @ Many a time he delivered them; but they provoked him by their counsel, and they were brought low by their iniquities.

bes@Psalms:107:11 @ because they (note:)Gr. embittered the oracles(:note) rebelled against the words of God, and provoked the counsel of the Most High.

bes@Psalms:132:15 @ I will surely bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

bes@Psalms:138:3 @ In whatsoever day I shall call upon thee, hear me speedily; thou shalt abundantly provide me with thy power in my soul.

bes@Psalms:139:1 @ - (note:)Alex. +of Zecharias in the dispersion(:note) O Lord, thou hast proved me, and known me.

bes@Psalms:139:23 @ Prove me, O God, and know my heart; examine me, and know my paths;

bes@Psalms:141:5 @ The righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head: for yet shall my prayer also be in their (note:)q. d. lest I be injured by them(:note) pleasures.

bes@Proverbs:1:1 @ The Proverbs of Solomon son of David, who reigned in Israel;

bes@Proverbs:1:2 @ to know wisdom and instruction, and to perceive words of understanding;

bes@Proverbs:1:3 @ to receive also (note:)Gr. turnings; q. d. knotty words; See Hebrews.(:note) hard saying, and to understand true justice, and how to direct judgement;

bes@Proverbs:1:4 @ that he might give subtlety to the simple, and to the young man (note:)Or, discretion(:note) discernment and understanding.

bes@Proverbs:1:5 @ For by the hearing of these a wise man will be wiser, and man of understanding will gain direction;

bes@Proverbs:1:6 @ and will understand a parable, and a dark speech; the saying of the wise also, and riddles.

bes@Proverbs:1:7 @ The fear of the Lord is the (note:)Or, sum, or, top(:note) beginning of wisdom; and there is good understanding to all that practise it: and piety toward God is the beginning of discernment; but the ungodly will set at nought wisdom and instruction.

bes@Proverbs:1:8 @ Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and reject not the rules of thy mother.

bes@Proverbs:1:9 @ For thou shalt receive for thine head a crown of graces, and a chain of gold round thy neck.

bes@Proverbs:1:10 @ My son, let not ungodly men lead thee astray, neither consent thou to them.

bes@Proverbs:1:11 @ If they should exhort thee, saying, Come with us, partake in blood, and let us unjustly hide the just man in the earth:

bes@Proverbs:1:12 @ and let us swallow him alive, as Hades would, and remove the memorial of him from the earth:

bes@Proverbs:1:13 @ let us seize on his valuable property, and let us fill our houses with spoils:

bes@Proverbs:1:14 @ but do thou cast in thy lot with us, and let us all provide a common purse, and let us have one pouch:

bes@Proverbs:1:15 @ go not in the way with them, but turn aside thy foot from their paths:

bes@Proverbs:1:16 @

bes@Proverbs:1:17 @ for nets are not without cause spread for birds.

bes@Proverbs:1:18 @ For they that are concerned in murder store up evils for themselves; and the overthrow of transgressors is evil.

bes@Proverbs:1:19 @ These are the ways of all that perform lawless deeds; for by ungodliness they destroy their own life.

bes@Proverbs:1:20 @ Wisdom sings aloud in passages, and in the broad places speaks boldly.

bes@Proverbs:1:21 @ And she makes proclamation on the top of the walls, and sits by the gates of princes; and at the gates of the city boldly says,

bes@Proverbs:1:22 @ So long as the simple cleave to justice, they shall not be ashamed: but the foolish being lovers of haughtiness, having become ungodly have hated knowledge, and are become subject to reproofs.

bes@Proverbs:1:23 @ Behold, I will bring forth to you the utterance of my breath, and I will instruct you in my speech.

bes@Proverbs:1:24 @ Since I called, and ye did not hearken; and I spoke at length, and ye gave no heed;

bes@Proverbs:1:25 @ but ye set at nought my counsels, and disregarded my reproofs;

bes@Proverbs:1:26 @ therefore I also will laugh at your destruction; and I will rejoice against you when ruin comes upon you:

bes@Proverbs:1:27 @ yea when dismay suddenly comes upon you, and your overthrow shall arrive like a tempest; and when tribulation and distress shall come upon you, or when ruin shall come upon you.

bes@Proverbs:1:28 @ For it shall be that when ye call upon me, I will not hearken to you: wicked men shall seek me, but shall not find me.

bes@Proverbs:1:29 @ For they hated wisdom, and did not choose the word of the Lord:

bes@Proverbs:1:30 @ neither would they attend to my counsels, but derided my reproofs.

bes@Proverbs:1:31 @ Therefore shall they eat the fruits of their own way, and shall be filled with their own ungodliness.

bes@Proverbs:1:32 @ For because they wronged the simple, they shall be slain; and an inquisition shall ruin the ungodly.

bes@Proverbs:1:33 @ But he that hearkens to me shall dwell in (note:)Gr. hope; See Psalms. 16(:note) confidence, and shall rest securely from all evil.

bes@Proverbs:2:1 @ My son, if thou wilt receive the utterance of my commandment, and hide it with thee;

bes@Proverbs:2:2 @ thine ear shall hearken to wisdom; thou shalt also apply thine heart to understanding, and shalt apply it to the instruction of thy son.

bes@Proverbs:2:3 @ For it thou shalt call to wisdom, and utter thy voice for understanding;

bes@Proverbs:2:4 @ and if thou shalt seek it as silver, and search diligently for it as for treasures;

bes@Proverbs:2:5 @ then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.

bes@Proverbs:2:6 @ For the Lord gives wisdom; and from his presence come knowledge and understanding,

bes@Proverbs:2:7 @ and he treasures up salvation for them that walk uprightly: he will protect their way;

bes@Proverbs:2:8 @ that he may guard the righteous ways: and he will preserve the way of them that fear him.

bes@Proverbs:2:9 @ Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgement; and shalt direct (note:)Lit. all good axles(:note) all thy course aright.

bes@Proverbs:2:10 @ For if wisdom shall come into thine understanding, and discernment shall seem pleasing to thy soul,

bes@Proverbs:2:11 @ good counsel shall guard thee, and holy understanding shall keep thee;

bes@Proverbs:2:12 @ to deliver thee from the evil way, and from the man that speaks nothing faithfully.

bes@Proverbs:2:13 @ Alas for those who forsake right paths, to walk in ways of darkness;

bes@Proverbs:2:14 @ who rejoice in evils, and delight in wicked perverseness;

bes@Proverbs:2:15 @ whose paths are crooked, and their (note:)Lit. wheel tracks; compare Heb strkjv@12:13(:note) courses winding;

bes@Proverbs:2:16 @ to remove thee far from the straight way, and to estrange thee from a righteous purpose. My son, let not evil counsel overtake thee,

bes@Proverbs:2:17 @ of her who has forsaken the instruction of her youth, and forgotten the covenant of God.

bes@Proverbs:2:18 @ For she has fixed her house near death, and guided her wheels near Hades with the (note:)See Hebrews.(:note) giants.

bes@Proverbs:2:19 @ None that go by her shall return, neither shall they take hold of right paths, for they are not apprehended of the (note:)Singular variation from Hebrews.(:note) years of life.

bes@Proverbs:2:20 @ For had they gone in good paths, they would have found the paths of righteousness (note:)Gr. smooth(:note) easy.

bes@Proverbs:2:21 @ For the upright shall dwell in the earth, and the holy shall be left behind in it.

bes@Proverbs:2:22 @ The paths of the ungodly shall perish out of the earth, and transgressors shall be driven away from it.

bes@Proverbs:3:1 @ My son, forget not my laws; but let thine heart keep my words:

bes@Proverbs:3:2 @ for length of existence, and years of life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

bes@Proverbs:3:3 @ Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; but bind them about thy neck:

bes@Proverbs:3:4 @ so shalt thou find favour: (note:)Alex. +’and write them on the table of thine heart’(:note) and do thou See Ro strkjv@12:17 provide things honest in the sight of the Lord, and of men.

bes@Proverbs:3:5 @ Trust in God with all thine heart; and be not exalted in thine own wisdom.

bes@Proverbs:3:6 @ In all thy ways acquaint thyself with her, that she may rightly (note:)Gr. divide; See 2 Ti strkjv@2:12(:note) direct thy paths.

bes@Proverbs:3:7 @ Be not wise in thine own conceit; but fear God, and depart from all evil.

bes@Proverbs:3:8 @ Then shall there be health to thy body, and good keeping to thy bones.

bes@Proverbs:3:9 @ Honour the Lord with thy just labours, and give him the first of thy fruits of righteousness:

bes@Proverbs:3:10 @ that thy storehouses may be completely filled with corn, and that thy presses may burst forth with wine.

bes@Proverbs:3:11 @

bes@Proverbs:3:12 @ for whom the Lord loves, he rebukes, and scourges every son whom he receives.

bes@Proverbs:3:13 @ Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, and the mortal who knows prudence.

bes@Proverbs:3:14 @ For it is better to traffic for her, than for treasures of gold and silver.

bes@Proverbs:3:15 @ And she is more valuable than precious stones: no evil thing shall resist her: she is well known to all that approach her, and no precious thing is equal to her in value.

bes@Proverbs:3:16 @ For length of existence and years of life are in her right hand; and in her left hand are wealth and glory: (note:)(3:16AA)(:note) out of her mouth proceeds righteousness, and she carries law and mercy upon her tongue.

bes@Proverbs:3:17 @ Her ways are good ways, and all her paths are peaceful.

bes@Proverbs:3:18 @ She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; and she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.

bes@Proverbs:3:19 @ God by wisdom founded the earth, and by prudence he prepared the heavens.

bes@Proverbs:3:20 @ By understanding were the depths broken up, and the clouds dropped water.

bes@Proverbs:3:21 @ My son, let them not (note:)See Heb strkjv@2:1(:note) pass from thee, but keep my counsel and understanding:

bes@Proverbs:3:22 @ that thy soul may live, and that there may be grace round thy neck; (note:)(3:22AA)(:note) and it shall be health to thy flesh, and safety to thy bones:

bes@Proverbs:3:23 @ that thou mayest go confidently in peace in all thy ways, and that thy foot may not stumble.

bes@Proverbs:3:24 @ For if thou (note:)Gr. sit down(:note) rest, thou shalt be undismayed; and if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly.

bes@Proverbs:3:25 @ And thou shalt not be afraid of alarm coming upon thee, neither of approaching attacks of ungodly men.

bes@Proverbs:3:26 @ For the Lord shall be over all thy ways, and shall establish thy foot that thou be not moved.

bes@Proverbs:3:27 @ Forbear not to do good to the poor, whensoever thy hand may have power to help him.

bes@Proverbs:3:28 @ Say not, Come back another time, to-morrow I will give; while thou art able to do him good: for thou knowest not what the next day will bring forth.

bes@Proverbs:3:29 @ Devise not evil against thy friend, living near thee and trusting in thee.

bes@Proverbs:3:30 @ Be not ready to quarrel with a man without a cause, lest he do thee some harm.

bes@Proverbs:3:31 @ Procure not the reproaches of bad men, neither do thou covet their ways.

bes@Proverbs:3:32 @ For every transgressor is unclean before the Lord; neither does he sit among the righteous.

bes@Proverbs:3:33 @ The curse of God is in the houses of the ungodly; but the habitations of the just are blessed.

bes@Proverbs:3:34 @

bes@Proverbs:3:35 @ The wise shall inherit glory; but the ungodly have exalted their own dishonour.

bes@Proverbs:4:1 @ Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

bes@Proverbs:4:2 @ For I give you a good gift; forsake ye not my law.

bes@Proverbs:4:3 @ For I also was a son obedient to my father, and loved in the sight of my mother:

bes@Proverbs:4:4 @ who spoke and instructed me, saying, Let our speech be fixed in thine heart, keep our commandments, forget them not:

bes@Proverbs:4:5 @ and do not neglect the speech of my mouth. (note:)Alex. Get wisdom, get understanding, forget not, nor decline from the words of my mouth.(:note)

bes@Proverbs:4:6 @ And forsake it not, and it shall cleave to thee: love it, and it shall keep thee.

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bes@Proverbs:4:8 @

bes@Proverbs:4:9 @ that it may give unto thy head a crown of graces, and may cover thee with a crown of delight.

bes@Proverbs:4:10 @ Hear, my son, and receive my words; and the years of thy life shall be increased, that the resources of thy life may be many.

bes@Proverbs:4:11 @ For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; and I cause thee to go in right (note:)Gr. wheel-tracks; see Pr strkjv@2:15; Heb strkjv@12:13(:note) paths.

bes@Proverbs:4:12 @ For when thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not be distressed.

bes@Proverbs:4:13 @ Take hold of my instruction; let it not go, —but keep it for thyself for thy life.

bes@Proverbs:4:14 @ Go not in the ways of the ungodly, neither covet the ways of transgressors.

bes@Proverbs:4:15 @ In whatever place they shall pitch their camp, go not thither; but turn from them, and pass away.

bes@Proverbs:4:16 @ For they cannot sleep, unless they have done evil: their sleep is taken away, and they rest not.

bes@Proverbs:4:17 @ For these live upon the bread of ungodliness, and are drunken with wine of transgression.

bes@Proverbs:4:18 @ But the ways of the righteous shine like light; they go on and shine, until the day (note:)Gr. order itself aright(:note) be fully come.

bes@Proverbs:4:19 @ But the ways of the ungodly are dark; they know not how they stumble.

bes@Proverbs:4:20 @ My son, attend to my speech; and apply thine ear to my words:

bes@Proverbs:4:21 @ that thy fountains may not fail thee; keep them in thine heart.

bes@Proverbs:4:22 @ For they are life to those that find them, and (note:)Or, healing(:note) health to all their flesh.

bes@Proverbs:4:23 @ Keep thine heart with the utmost care; for out of these are the issues of life.

bes@Proverbs:4:24 @ Remove from thee a froward mouth, and put far away from thee unjust lips.

bes@Proverbs:4:25 @ Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids assent to just things.

bes@Proverbs:4:26 @ Make straight paths for thy feet, and order thy ways aright.

bes@Proverbs:4:27 @ Turn not aside to the right hand nor to the left, but turn away thy foot from an evil way: (note:)Hebrews. omits(:note)(4:27AA) for God knows the ways on the right hand, but those on the left are crooked: (4:27BA) and he will make thy ways straight, and will guide thy steps in peace.

bes@Proverbs:5:1 @ My son, attend to my wisdom, and apply thine ear to my words;

bes@Proverbs:5:2 @ that thou mayest keep good understanding, and the discretion of my lips gives thee a charge. Give no heed to a worthless woman;

bes@Proverbs:5:3 @ for honey drops from the lips of a harlot, who for a season pleases thy palate:

bes@Proverbs:5:4 @ but afterwards thou wilt find her more (note:)Gr. a more bitter thing(:note) bitter than gall, and sharper than a two-edged sword.

bes@Proverbs:5:5 @ For the feet of folly lead those who deal with her down to the grave with death; and her steps are not established.

bes@Proverbs:5:6 @ For she goes not upon the paths of life; but her ways are slippery, and not easily known.

bes@Proverbs:5:7 @ Now then, my son, hear me, and make not my words of none effect.

bes@Proverbs:5:8 @ Remove thy way far from her; draw not near to the doors of her house:

bes@Proverbs:5:9 @ lest thou give away thy life to others, and thy substance to the merciless:

bes@Proverbs:5:10 @ lest strangers be filled with thy strength, and thy labours come into the houses of strangers;

bes@Proverbs:5:11 @ And thou repent at last, when the flesh of thy body is consumed,

bes@Proverbs:5:12 @ and thou shalt say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart avoided reproofs!

bes@Proverbs:5:13 @

bes@Proverbs:5:14 @ I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.

bes@Proverbs:5:15 @ Drink waters out of thine own vessels, and out of thine own springing wells.

bes@Proverbs:5:16 @ Let not waters out of thy fountain be spilt by thee, but let thy waters go into thy streets.

bes@Proverbs:5:17 @ Let them be only thine own, and let no stranger partake with thee.

bes@Proverbs:5:18 @ Let thy fountain of water be truly thine own; and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.

bes@Proverbs:5:19 @ Let thy loving hart and thy graceful colt company with thee, and let her be considered thine own, and be with thee at all times; for ravished with her love thou shalt be greatly increased.

bes@Proverbs:5:20 @ Be not intimate with a strange woman, neither fold thyself in the arms of a woman not thine own.

bes@Proverbs:5:21 @ For the ways of a man are before the eyes of God, and he looks on all his paths.

bes@Proverbs:5:22 @ Iniquities ensnare a man, and every one is bound in the chains of his own sins.

bes@Proverbs:5:23 @ Such a man dies with the uninstructed; and he is cast forth from the abundance of his own substance, and has perished through folly.

bes@Proverbs:6:1 @ My son, if thou become surety for thy friend, thou shalt deliver thine hand to an enemy.

bes@Proverbs:6:2 @ For a man’s own lips become a strong snare to him, and he is caught with the lips of his own mouth.

bes@Proverbs:6:3 @ My son, do what I command thee, and deliver thyself; for on thy friend’s account thou art come into the power of evil men: faint not, but stir up even thy friend for whom thou art become surety.

bes@Proverbs:6:4 @ Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber with thine eyelids;

bes@Proverbs:6:5 @ that thou mayest deliver thyself as a doe out of the toils, and as a bird out of a snare.

bes@Proverbs:6:6 @ Go to the ant, O sluggard; and see, and emulate his ways, and become wiser than he.

bes@Proverbs:6:7 @ For whereas he has no husbandry, nor any one to compel him, and is under no master,

bes@Proverbs:6:8 @ he prepares food for himself in the summer, and lays by abundant store in harvest. (note:)(6:8AA)(:note) Or go to the bee, and learn how diligent she is, and how earnestly she is engaged in her work; (6:8BA) whose labours kings and private men use for health, and she is desired and respected by all: (6:8CA) though weak in Gr. strength body, she is advanced by honouring wisdom.

bes@Proverbs:6:9 @ How long wilt thou lie, O sluggard? and when wilt thou awake out of sleep?

bes@Proverbs:6:10 @ Thou sleepest a little, and thou restest a little, and thou slumberest a short time, and thou foldest thine arms over thy breast a little.

bes@Proverbs:6:11 @ Then poverty comes upon thee as an evil traveller, and want as a swift courier: (note:)(6:11AA)(:note) but if thou be diligent, thine harvest shall arrive as a fountain, and poverty shall flee away as a bad courier.

bes@Proverbs:6:12 @ A foolish man and a transgressor goes in ways that are not good.

bes@Proverbs:6:13 @ And the same winks with the eye, and makes a sign with his foot, and teaches with the beckonings of his fingers.

bes@Proverbs:6:14 @ His perverse heart devises evils: at all times such a one causes troubles to a city.

bes@Proverbs:6:15 @ Therefore his destruction shall come suddenly; overthrow and irretrievable ruin. (note:)Comp. Hebrews.(:note)

bes@Proverbs:6:16 @ For he rejoices in all things which God hates, and he is ruined by reason of impurity of soul.

bes@Proverbs:6:17 @ The eye of the haughty, a tongue unjust, hands shedding the blood of the just;

bes@Proverbs:6:18 @ and a heart devising evil thoughts, and feet hastening to do evil, —are hateful to God.

bes@Proverbs:6:19 @ An unjust witness kindles falsehoods, and (note:)Gr. sends forth judgements(:note) brings on quarrels between brethren.

bes@Proverbs:6:20 @ My son, keep the laws of thy father, and reject not the ordinances of thy mother:

bes@Proverbs:6:21 @ but bind them upon thy soul continually, and hang them as a chain about thy neck.

bes@Proverbs:6:22 @ Whensoever thou walkest, lead this along and let it be with thee; that it may talk with thee when thou wakest.

bes@Proverbs:6:23 @ For the commandment of the law is a lamp and a light; a way of life; reproof also and correction:

bes@Proverbs:6:24 @ to keep thee continually from a married woman, and from the calumny of a strange tongue.

bes@Proverbs:6:25 @ Let not the desire of beauty overcome thee, neither be thou caught by thine eyes, neither be captivated with her eyelids.

bes@Proverbs:6:26 @ For the value of a harlot is as much as of one loaf; and a woman hunts for the precious souls of men.

bes@Proverbs:6:27 @ Shall any one bind fire in his bosom, and not burn his garments?

bes@Proverbs:6:28 @ or will any one walk on coals of fire, and not burn his feet?

bes@Proverbs:6:29 @ So is he that goes in to a married woman; he shall not be held guiltless, neither any one that touches her.

bes@Proverbs:6:30 @ It is not to be wondered at if one should be taken stealing, for he steals that when hungry he may satisfy his soul:

bes@Proverbs:6:31 @ but if he should be taken, he shall repay sevenfold, and shall deliver himself by giving all his goods.

bes@Proverbs:6:32 @ But the adulterer through want of sense procures destruction to his soul.

bes@Proverbs:6:33 @ He endures both pain and disgrace, and his reproach shall never be wiped off.

bes@Proverbs:6:34 @ For the soul of her husband is full of jealousy: he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

bes@Proverbs:6:35 @ He will not forego his enmity for any ransom: neither will he be reconciled for many gifts.

bes@Proverbs:7:1 @ My son, keep my words, and hide with thee my commandments. My son, honour the Lord, and thou shalt be strong; and fear none but him:

bes@Proverbs:7:2 @ keep my commandments, and thou shalt live; and keep my words as the pupils of thine eyes.

bes@Proverbs:7:3 @ And bind them on thy fingers, and write them on the table of thine heart.

bes@Proverbs:7:4 @ Say that wisdom is thy sister, and gain prudence as an acquaintance for thyself;

bes@Proverbs:7:5 @ that she may keep thee from the strange and wicked woman, if she should assail thee with flattering words.

bes@Proverbs:7:6 @ For she looks from a window out of her house into the streets, at one whom she may see of the senseless ones, a young man void of understanding,

bes@Proverbs:7:7 @ passing by the corner in the passages (note:)Gr. of(:note) near her house,

bes@Proverbs:7:8 @ and speaking, in the dark of the evening,

bes@Proverbs:7:9 @ when there happens to be the stillness of night and of darkness:

bes@Proverbs:7:10 @ and the woman meets him having the appearance of a harlot, that causes the hearts of young men to flutter.

bes@Proverbs:7:11 @ And she is fickle, and debauched, and her feet abide not at home.

bes@Proverbs:7:12 @ For at one time she wanders without, and at another time she lies in wait in the streets, at every corner.

bes@Proverbs:7:13 @ Then she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said to him,

bes@Proverbs:7:14 @ I have a peace-offering; today I pay my vows:

bes@Proverbs:7:15 @ therefore I came forth to meet thee, desiring thy face; and I have found thee.

bes@Proverbs:7:16 @ I have spread my bed with sheets, and I have covered it with double tapestry from Egypt.

bes@Proverbs:7:17 @ I have sprinkled my couch with saffron, and my house with cinnamon.

bes@Proverbs:7:18 @ Come, and let us enjoy love until the morning; come, and let us embrace in love.

bes@Proverbs:7:19 @ For my husband is not at home, but is gone on a long journey,

bes@Proverbs:7:20 @ having taken in his hand a bundle of money: after many days he will return to his house.

bes@Proverbs:7:21 @ So with much converse she prevailed on him to go astray, and with the snares of her lips forced him from the right path.

bes@Proverbs:7:22 @ And he followed her, being gently led on, and that as an ox is led to the slaughter, and as a dog to bonds, or as a hart shot in the liver with an arrow:

bes@Proverbs:7:23 @ and he hastens as a bird into a snare, not knowing that he is running for his life.

bes@Proverbs:7:24 @ Now then, my son, hearken to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

bes@Proverbs:7:25 @ Let not thine heart turn aside to her ways: (note:)Alex. +’and stray not in her paths’(:note)

bes@Proverbs:7:26 @ for she has wounded and cast down many, and those whom she has slain are innumerable.

bes@Proverbs:7:27 @ Her house is the (note:)Gr. ways(:note) way of hell, leading down to the chambers of death.

bes@Proverbs:8:1 @ Thou shalt proclaim wisdom, that understanding may be obedient to thee.

bes@Proverbs:8:2 @ For she is on lofty eminences, and stands in the midst of the ways.

bes@Proverbs:8:3 @ For she sits by the gates of princes, and sings in the entrances, saying,

bes@Proverbs:8:4 @ You, O men, I exhort; and utter my voice to the sons of men.

bes@Proverbs:8:5 @ O ye (note:)Regarding the usage of akakov and panourgov in Proverbs: It is frequently the case in Proverbs that akakov is used in a bad sense, and panourgov in a good one; For akakov, see Pr strkjv@1:4, 22; strkjv@8:5; strkjv@14:15; strkjv@21:11; For panourgov, see Pr strkjv@12:16; strkjv@13:1, 16; strkjv@14:8, 15, 18; strkjv@15:5; strkjv@21:11; strkjv@22:3; strkjv@27:12; strkjv@28:2(:note) simple, understand subtlety, and ye that are untaught, imbibe knowledge.

bes@Proverbs:8:6 @ Hearken to me; for I will speak solemn truths; and will produce right sayings from my lips.

bes@Proverbs:8:7 @ For my throat shall meditate truth; and false lips are an abomination before me.

bes@Proverbs:8:8 @ All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing in them wrong or perverse.

bes@Proverbs:8:9 @ They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge.

bes@Proverbs:8:10 @ Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.

bes@Proverbs:8:11 @ For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.

bes@Proverbs:8:12 @ I wisdom have dwelt with counsel and knowledge, and I have called upon understanding.

bes@Proverbs:8:13 @ The fear of the Lord hates unrighteousness, and insolence, and pride, and the ways of wicked men; and I hate the perverse ways of bad men.

bes@Proverbs:8:14 @ Counsel and safety are mine; prudence is mine, and strength is mine.

bes@Proverbs:8:15 @ By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

bes@Proverbs:8:16 @ By me nobles become great, and monarchs by me rule over the earth.

bes@Proverbs:8:17 @ I love those that love me; and they that seek me shall find me.

bes@Proverbs:8:18 @ Wealth and glory belong to me; yea, abundant possessions and righteousness.

bes@Proverbs:8:19 @ It is better to have my fruit than to have gold and precious stones; and my produce is better than choice silver.

bes@Proverbs:8:20 @ I walk in ways of righteousness, and am conversant with the paths of judgement;

bes@Proverbs:8:21 @ that I may divide substance to them that love me, and may fill their treasures with good things. (note:)(8:21AA)(:note) If I declare to you the things that daily happen, I will remember also to recount the things of old.

bes@Proverbs:8:22 @ The Lord made me the beginning of his ways for his works.

bes@Proverbs:8:23 @ He established me (note:)Gr. before the age(:note) before time was in the beginning, before he made the earth:

bes@Proverbs:8:24 @ even before he made the depths; before the fountains of water came forth:

bes@Proverbs:8:25 @ before the mountains were settled, and before all hills, he begets me.

bes@Proverbs:8:26 @ The Lord made countries and uninhabited tracks, and the highest inhabited parts of the world.

bes@Proverbs:8:27 @ When he prepared the heaven, I was present with him; and when he (note:)Or, marked out(:note) prepared his throne upon the winds:

bes@Proverbs:8:28 @ and when he strengthened the clouds above; and when he secured the fountains of the earth:

bes@Proverbs:8:29 @

bes@Proverbs:8:30 @ I was by him, (note:)Or, arranging all things(:note) suiting myself to him, I was that wherein he took delight; and daily I rejoiced in his presence continually.

bes@Proverbs:8:31 @ For he rejoiced when he had completed the world, and rejoiced among the children of men.

bes@Proverbs:8:32 @ Now then, my son, hear me: (note:)Alex. And blessed are they that keep my ways.(:note) blessed is the man who shall hearken to me, and the mortal who shall keep my ways;

bes@Proverbs:8:33 @

bes@Proverbs:8:34 @ watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my entrances.

bes@Proverbs:8:35 @ For my outgoings are the outgoings of life, and in them is prepared favour from the Lord.

bes@Proverbs:8:36 @ But they that sin against me act wickedly against their own souls: and they that hate me love death.

bes@Proverbs:9:1 @ Wisdom has built a house for herself, and set up seven pillars.

bes@Proverbs:9:2 @ She has killed her beasts; she has mingled her wine in a bowl, and prepared her table.

bes@Proverbs:9:3 @ She has sent forth her servants, calling with a loud proclamation to the feast, saying,

bes@Proverbs:9:4 @ Whoso is foolish, let him turn aside to me: and to them that want understanding she says,

bes@Proverbs:9:5 @ Come, eat of my bread, and drink wine which I have mingled for you.

bes@Proverbs:9:6 @ Leave folly, that ye may reign for ever; and seek (note:)Alex. +’that ye may live(:note) wisdom, and improve understanding by knowledge.

bes@Proverbs:9:7 @ He that reproves evil men shall get dishonour to himself; and he that rebukes an ungodly man shall disgrace himself.

bes@Proverbs:9:8 @ Rebuke not evil men, lest they should hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

bes@Proverbs:9:9 @ Give an opportunity to a wise man, and he will be wiser: instruct a just man, and he will receive more instruction.

bes@Proverbs:9:10 @ The fear of the Lord is the (note:)Or, summit(:note) beginning of wisdom, and the counsel of saints is understanding: (9:10AA) for to know the law is the character of a sound mind.

bes@Proverbs:9:11 @ For in this way thou shalt live long, and years of thy life shall be added to thee.

bes@Proverbs:9:12 @ Son, if thou be wise for thyself, thou shalt also be wise for thy neighbours; and if thou shouldest prove wicked, thou alone wilt bear the evil. (note:)Hebrew—to beginning of verse 13(:note)(9:12AA) He that stays himself upon falsehoods, attempts to rule the winds, and the same will pursue birds in their fight: (9:12BA) for he has forsaken the ways of his own vineyard, and he has caused the axles of his own husbandry to go astray; (9:12CA) and he goes through a dry desert, and a land appointed to drought, and he gathers barrenness with his hands.

bes@Proverbs:9:13 @ A foolish and bold woman, who knows not modesty, comes to want a morsel.

bes@Proverbs:9:14 @ She sits at the doors of her house, on a seat openly in the streets,

bes@Proverbs:9:15 @ calling to passers by, and to those that are going right on their ways;

bes@Proverbs:9:16 @ saying, Whoso is most senseless of you, let him turn aside to me; and I exhort those that want prudence, saying,

bes@Proverbs:9:17 @ Take and enjoy secret bread, and the sweet water of theft.

bes@Proverbs:9:18 @ But he knows that mighty men die by her, and he falls in with a snare of hell. (note:)(9:18AA)(:note) But hasten away, delay not in the place, neither fix thine eye upon her: (9:18BA) for thus shalt thou go through strange water; (9:18CA) but do thou abstain from strange water, and drink not of a strange fountain, (9:18DA) that thou mayest live long, and years of life may be added to thee.

bes@Proverbs:10:1 @ A wise son makes his father glad: but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

bes@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures shall not profit the lawless: but righteousness shall deliver from death.

bes@Proverbs:10:3 @ The Lord will not famish a righteous soul: but he will overthrow the life of the ungodly.

bes@Proverbs:10:4 @ Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigorous make rich. (note:)(10:4AA)(:note) A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.

bes@Proverbs:10:5 @ A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.

bes@Proverbs:10:6 @ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

bes@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the just is praised; but the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.

bes@Proverbs:10:8 @ A wise man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.

bes@Proverbs:10:9 @ He that walks simply, walks confidently; but he that perverts his ways shall be known.

bes@Proverbs:10:10 @ He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.

bes@Proverbs:10:11 @ There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

bes@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love strife.

bes@Proverbs:10:13 @ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the (note:)Lit. heartless man, Hebraism(:note) fool with a rod.

bes@Proverbs:10:14 @ The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

bes@Proverbs:10:15 @ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

bes@Proverbs:10:16 @ The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

bes@Proverbs:10:17 @ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

bes@Proverbs:10:18 @ Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.

bes@Proverbs:10:19 @ By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.

bes@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the ungodly shall fail.

bes@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous know sublime truths: but the foolish die in want.

bes@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.

bes@Proverbs:10:23 @ A fool does mischief in (note:)Gr. laughter(:note) sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.

bes@Proverbs:10:24 @ The ungodly is engulphed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.

bes@Proverbs:10:25 @ When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; but the righteous turns aside and escapes for ever.

bes@Proverbs:10:26 @ As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.

bes@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of the Lord adds length of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.

bes@Proverbs:10:28 @ Joy rests long with the righteous: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

bes@Proverbs:10:29 @ The fear of the Lord is a strong hold of the saints: but ruin comes to them that work wickedness.

bes@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous shall never fail: but the ungodly shall not dwell in the earth.

bes@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the righteous drops wisdom: but the tongue of the unjust shall perish.

bes@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.

bes@Proverbs:11:1 @ False balances are an abomination before the Lord: but a just weight is acceptable unto him.

bes@Proverbs:11:2 @ Wherever pride enters, there will be also disgrace: but the mouth of the lowly meditates wisdom.

bes@Proverbs:11:3 @

bes@Proverbs:11:4 @

bes@Proverbs:11:5 @ Righteousness (note:)Gr. rightly divides; See 2 Ti strkjv@2:15(:note) traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.

bes@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.

bes@Proverbs:11:7 @ At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.

bes@Proverbs:11:8 @ A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.

bes@Proverbs:11:9 @ In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.

bes@Proverbs:11:10 @ In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers: (note:)Alex. but at the destruction of the wicked there is exultation.(:note)

bes@Proverbs:11:11 @

bes@Proverbs:11:12 @ A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.

bes@Proverbs:11:13 @ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is (note:)See Pr strkjv@20:27(:note) faithful in spirit conceals matters.

bes@Proverbs:11:14 @ They that have no (note:)Or, governance(:note) guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

bes@Proverbs:11:15 @ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.

bes@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious wife (note:)Gr. raises(:note) brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the Gr. manly diligent support themselves with wealth.

bes@Proverbs:11:17 @ A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.

bes@Proverbs:11:18 @ An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: but the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.

bes@Proverbs:11:19 @ A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.

bes@Proverbs:11:20 @ Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.

bes@Proverbs:11:21 @ He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: but he that sows righteousness he shall receive a faithful reward.

bes@Proverbs:11:22 @ As an ornament in a swine’s snout, so is beauty to an ill-minded women.

bes@Proverbs:11:23 @ All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

bes@Proverbs:11:24 @ There are some who scatter their own, and make it more: and there are some also who gather, yet (note:)Gr. are diminished(:note) have less.

bes@Proverbs:11:25 @ Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.

bes@Proverbs:11:26 @ May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives it.

bes@Proverbs:11:27 @ He that devises good counsels seeks good favour: but as for him that seeks after evil, evil shall overtake him.

bes@Proverbs:11:28 @ He that trusts in wealth shall fall; but he that helps righteous men shall (note:)See 1 Ti strkjv@5:8(:note) rise.

bes@Proverbs:11:29 @ He that deals not graciously with his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise man.

bes@Proverbs:11:30 @ Out of the fruit of righteousness grows a tree of life; but the souls of transgressors are cut off before their time.

bes@Proverbs:11:31 @

bes@Proverbs:12:1 @ He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.

bes@Proverbs:12:2 @

bes@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.

bes@Proverbs:12:4 @ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.

bes@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are true judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.

bes@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

bes@Proverbs:12:7 @ When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.

bes@Proverbs:12:8 @ The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.

bes@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.

bes@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.

bes@Proverbs:12:11 @ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. (note:)(12:11AA)(:note) He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.

bes@Proverbs:12:12 @ The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.

bes@Proverbs:12:13 @ For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. (note:)(12:13AA)(:note) He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

bes@Proverbs:12:14 @ The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.

bes@Proverbs:12:15 @ The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.

bes@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

bes@Proverbs:12:17 @ A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

bes@Proverbs:12:18 @ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

bes@Proverbs:12:19 @ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

bes@Proverbs:12:20 @ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

bes@Proverbs:12:21 @ No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

bes@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

bes@Proverbs:12:23 @ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

bes@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

bes@Proverbs:12:25 @ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.

bes@Proverbs:12:26 @ A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

bes@Proverbs:12:27 @ A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a (note:)Gr. pure(:note) blameless man is a precious possession.

bes@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.

bes@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son is obedient to his father: but a disobedient son will be destroyed.

bes@Proverbs:13:2 @ A good man shall eat of the fruits of righteousness: but the lives of transgressors shall perish before their time.

bes@Proverbs:13:3 @ He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

bes@Proverbs:13:4 @ Every slothful man desires, but the hands of the active are diligent.

bes@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hates an unjust word: but an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.

bes@Proverbs:13:6 @

bes@Proverbs:13:7 @ There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.

bes@Proverbs:13:8 @ A man’s own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor (note:)Or, comes not in for(:note) endures not threatening.

bes@Proverbs:13:9 @ The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched. (note:)(13:9AA)(:note) Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.

bes@Proverbs:13:10 @ A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

bes@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

bes@Proverbs:13:12 @ Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

bes@Proverbs:13:13 @ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. (note:)(13:13AA)(:note) To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

bes@Proverbs:13:14 @ The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

bes@Proverbs:13:15 @ Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

bes@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

bes@Proverbs:13:17 @ A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

bes@Proverbs:13:18 @ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

bes@Proverbs:13:19 @ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

bes@Proverbs:13:20 @ If thou walkest with wise men thou shalt be wise: but he that walks with fools shall be known.

bes@Proverbs:13:21 @ Evil shall pursue sinners; but good shall overtake the righteous.

bes@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good man shall inherit children’s children; and the wealth of ungodly men is laid up for the just.

bes@Proverbs:13:23 @ The righteous shall spend many years in wealth: but the unrighteous shall perish suddenly.

bes@Proverbs:13:24 @ He that spares the rod hates his son: but he that loves, carefully chastens him.

bes@Proverbs:13:25 @ A just man eats and satisfies his soul: but the souls of the ungodly are in want.

bes@Proverbs:14:1 @ Wise women build houses: but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.

bes@Proverbs:14:2 @ He that walks uprightly fears the Lord; but he that is perverse in his ways shall be dishonoured.

bes@Proverbs:14:3 @ Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.

bes@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; but where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.

bes@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness does not lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.

bes@Proverbs:14:6 @ Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.

bes@Proverbs:14:7 @ All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.

bes@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.

bes@Proverbs:14:9 @ The houses of transgressors (note:)Gr. shall owe; See Job strkjv@6:21(:note) will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.

bes@Proverbs:14:10 @ If a man’s (note:)Or, heart be sensitive(:note) mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.

bes@Proverbs:14:11 @ The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.

bes@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it (note:)Gr. come(:note) reach to the depths of hell.

bes@Proverbs:14:13 @ Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.

bes@Proverbs:14:14 @ A (note:)Lit. bold-hearted(:note) stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.

bes@Proverbs:14:15 @ The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.

bes@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

bes@Proverbs:14:17 @ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

bes@Proverbs:14:18 @ Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

bes@Proverbs:14:19 @ Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.

bes@Proverbs:14:20 @ Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.

bes@Proverbs:14:21 @ He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.

bes@Proverbs:14:22 @ They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.

bes@Proverbs:14:23 @ With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.

bes@Proverbs:14:24 @ A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.

bes@Proverbs:14:25 @ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

bes@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

bes@Proverbs:14:27 @ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

bes@Proverbs:14:28 @ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

bes@Proverbs:14:29 @ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

bes@Proverbs:14:30 @ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

bes@Proverbs:14:31 @ He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.

bes@Proverbs:14:32 @ The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but (note:)Comp. Hebrews.(:note) he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

bes@Proverbs:14:33 @ There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

bes@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.

bes@Proverbs:14:35 @ An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.

bes@Proverbs:15:1 @ Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.

bes@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

bes@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

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bes@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool scorns his father’s instruction; but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall (note:)Gr. with the roots wholly torn up(:note) utterly perish from the earth.

bes@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

bes@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

bes@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.

bes@Proverbs:15:9 @ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.

bes@Proverbs:15:10 @ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

bes@Proverbs:15:11 @ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?

bes@Proverbs:15:12 @ An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

bes@Proverbs:15:13 @ When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.

bes@Proverbs:15:14 @ An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

bes@Proverbs:15:15 @ The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.

bes@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.

bes@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.

bes@Proverbs:15:18 @ A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a (note:)Gr. future(:note) rising one. (15:18AA) A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.

bes@Proverbs:15:19 @ The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.

bes@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.

bes@Proverbs:15:21 @ The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

bes@Proverbs:15:22 @ They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.

bes@Proverbs:15:23 @ A bad man will by no means (note:)Gr. obey(:note) attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.

bes@Proverbs:15:24 @ The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.

bes@Proverbs:15:25 @ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

bes@Proverbs:15:26 @ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.

bes@Proverbs:15:27 @ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. (note:)(15:27AA)(:note) By alms and by faithful dealings Observe, this is not in the Hebrews., nor is there any such doctrine in the Scriptures sins are purged away;but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

bes@Proverbs:15:28 @ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. (note:)(15:28AA)(:note) The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

bes@Proverbs:15:29 @ God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. (note:)(15:29AA)(:note) Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. (15:29BA) Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God.

bes@Proverbs:15:30 @ The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.

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bes@Proverbs:15:32 @ He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that minds reproofs loves his soul.

bes@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; and the highest honour will (note:)Lit. answer it; Alex. The humble advances in glory.(:note) correspond therewith.

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bes@Proverbs:16:5 @ Every one that is proud in heart is unclean before God, and he that unjustly strikes hands with hand shall not be held guiltless.

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bes@Proverbs:16:10 @ There is an oracle upon the lips of a king; and his mouth shall not err in judgement.

bes@Proverbs:16:11 @ The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; and his works are righteous measures.

bes@Proverbs:16:12 @ An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.

bes@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words.

bes@Proverbs:16:14 @ The anger of a king is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him.

bes@Proverbs:16:15 @ The son of a king is in the light of life; and they that are in favour with him are as a cloud of latter rain.

bes@Proverbs:16:16 @ The (note:)Or, abodes; Comp. Hebrews.; See Lu strkjv@13:35(:note) brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.

bes@Proverbs:16:17 @ The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

bes@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall.

bes@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better is a meek-spirited man with (note:)Or, affliction(:note) lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

bes@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

bes@Proverbs:16:21 @ Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

bes@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

bes@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

bes@Proverbs:16:24 @ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

bes@Proverbs:16:25 @ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

bes@Proverbs:16:26 @ A man who labours, labours for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

bes@Proverbs:16:27 @ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

bes@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

bes@Proverbs:16:29 @ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.

bes@Proverbs:16:30 @ And the man that fixes his eyes devises perverse things, and marks out with his lips all evil: he is a furnace of wickedness.

bes@Proverbs:16:31 @ Old age is a crown of (note:)Gr. boasting(:note) honour, but it is found in the ways of righteousness.

bes@Proverbs:16:32 @ A man slow to anger is better than a strong man; and he that governs his temper better than he that takes a city.

bes@Proverbs:16:33 @ All evils come upon the ungodly into their bosoms; but all righteous things come of the Lord.

bes@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.

bes@Proverbs:17:2 @ A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions among brethren.

bes@Proverbs:17:3 @ As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, so are choice hearts with the Lord.

bes@Proverbs:17:4 @ A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: but a righteous man attends not to false lips.

bes@Proverbs:17:5 @ He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; and he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: but he that has compassion shall find mercy.

bes@Proverbs:17:6 @ Children’s children are the crown of old men; and their fathers are the glory of children. (note:)(17:6AA)(:note) The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; but the faithless not even a farthing.

bes@Proverbs:17:7 @ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.

bes@Proverbs:17:8 @ Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward; and whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.

bes@Proverbs:17:9 @ He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and (note:)Comp. Hebrews.(:note) kindred.

bes@Proverbs:17:10 @ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

bes@Proverbs:17:11 @ Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

bes@Proverbs:17:12 @ Care may befall a man of understanding; but fools will meditate evils.

bes@Proverbs:17:13 @ Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not be removed from his house.

bes@Proverbs:17:14 @ Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.

bes@Proverbs:17:15 @ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

bes@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. (note:)(17:16AA)(:note) He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.

bes@Proverbs:17:17 @ Have thou a friend for every time, and let brethren be useful in distress; for on this account are they born.

bes@Proverbs:17:18 @ A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, as he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.

bes@Proverbs:17:19 @ A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;

bes@Proverbs:17:20 @ and the hard-hearted man (note:)Or, meets not with good men(:note) comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;

bes@Proverbs:17:21 @ and the heart of a fool is grief to its possessor. A father rejoices not over an uninstructed son; but a wise son gladdens his mother.

bes@Proverbs:17:22 @ A glad heart promotes health; but the bones of a sorrowful man dry up.

bes@Proverbs:17:23 @ The ways of a man who unjustly receives gifts in his bosom do not prosper; and an ungodly man perverts the ways of righteousness.

bes@Proverbs:17:24 @ The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth.

bes@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son is a cause of anger to his father, and grief to her that bore him.

bes@Proverbs:17:26 @ It is not right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.

bes@Proverbs:17:27 @ He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.

bes@Proverbs:17:28 @ Wisdom shall be imputed to a fool who asks after wisdom: and he who holds his peace shall seem to be sensible.

bes@Proverbs:18:1 @ A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.

bes@Proverbs:18:2 @ A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.

bes@Proverbs:18:3 @ When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.

bes@Proverbs:18:4 @ A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.

bes@Proverbs:18:5 @ It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgement.

bes@Proverbs:18:6 @ The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

bes@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fool’s mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

bes@Proverbs:18:8 @ Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.

bes@Proverbs:18:9 @ A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.

bes@Proverbs:18:10 @ The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous (note:)Gr. having run(:note) running to it are exalted.

bes@Proverbs:18:11 @ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.

bes@Proverbs:18:12 @ Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.

bes@Proverbs:18:13 @ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.

bes@Proverbs:18:14 @ A wise servant calms a man’s anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man?

bes@Proverbs:18:15 @ The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

bes@Proverbs:18:16 @ A man’s gift (note:)See Ps strkjv@119:32(:note) enlarges him, and seats him among princes.

bes@Proverbs:18:17 @ A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but (note:)Comp. Mr 14 ult. and margin, with 2 Ti strkjv@4:14-17(:note) when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

bes@Proverbs:18:18 @ A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers.

bes@Proverbs:18:19 @ A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well-founded palace.

bes@Proverbs:18:20 @ A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips.

bes@Proverbs:18:21 @ Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof.

bes@Proverbs:18:22 @ He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. (note:)(18:22AA)(:note)Hebrews. omits this verse He that puts away a good wife, puts away a Gr. plural good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly.

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bes@Proverbs:19:3 @ The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.

bes@Proverbs:19:4 @ Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.

bes@Proverbs:19:5 @ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.

bes@Proverbs:19:6 @ Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.

bes@Proverbs:19:7 @ Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.

bes@Proverbs:19:8 @ He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.

bes@Proverbs:19:9 @ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.

bes@Proverbs:19:10 @ Delight does not suit a fool, nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.

bes@Proverbs:19:11 @ A merciful man is long-suffering; and his (note:)Gr. boasting comes upon(:note) triumph overtakes transgressors.

bes@Proverbs:19:12 @ The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.

bes@Proverbs:19:13 @ A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.

bes@Proverbs:19:14 @ Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.

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bes@Proverbs:19:16 @ He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.

bes@Proverbs:19:17 @ He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.

bes@Proverbs:19:18 @ Chasten thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness.

bes@Proverbs:19:19 @ A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.

bes@Proverbs:19:20 @ Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.

bes@Proverbs:19:21 @ There are many thoughts in a man’s heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.

bes@Proverbs:19:22 @ Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.

bes@Proverbs:19:23 @ The fear of the Lord is life to a man: (note:)Or, «but he that is without fear (sc. of the Lord) shall dwell’, etc.(:note) and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.

bes@Proverbs:19:24 @ He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.

bes@Proverbs:19:25 @ When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

bes@Proverbs:19:26 @ He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.

bes@Proverbs:19:27 @ A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.

bes@Proverbs:19:28 @ He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgement.

bes@Proverbs:19:29 @ Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.

bes@Proverbs:20:1 @ Wine is an intemperate thing, and strong drink full of violence: but every fool is entangled with them.

bes@Proverbs:20:2 @ The threat of a king differs not from the rage of a lion; and he that provokes him sins against his own soul.

bes@Proverbs:20:3 @ It is a glory to a man to turn aside from railing; but every fool is entangled with such matters.

bes@Proverbs:20:4 @ A sluggard when reproached is not ashamed: so also he who borrows corn in harvest.

bes@Proverbs:20:5 @ Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water; but a prudent man will draw it out.

bes@Proverbs:20:6 @ A man is valuable, and a merciful man precious: but it is hard to find a faithful man.

bes@Proverbs:20:7 @ He that walks blameless in justice, shall leave his children blessed.

bes@Proverbs:20:8 @ Whenever a righteous king sits on the throne, no evil thing can stand before his presence.

bes@Proverbs:20:9 @ Who will boast that he has a pure heart? or who will boldly say that he is pure from sins.

bes@Proverbs:20:10 @ A large and small weight, and (note:)Gr. double(:note) divers measures, are even both of them unclean before the Lord; and so is he that makes them.

bes@Proverbs:20:11 @ A youth when in company with a godly man, will be restrained in his devices, and then his way will be straight.

bes@Proverbs:20:12 @ The ear hears, and the eye sees: even both of them are the Lord’s work.

bes@Proverbs:20:13 @ Love not to speak ill, lest thou be cut off: open thine eyes, and be filled with bread.

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bes@Proverbs:20:20 @ The lamp of him that reviles father or mother shall be put out, and his eyeballs shall see darkness.

bes@Proverbs:20:21 @ A portion hastily gotten at first shall not be blessed in the end.

bes@Proverbs:20:22 @ Say not, I will avenge myself on my enemy; but wait on the Lord, that he may help thee.

bes@Proverbs:20:23 @ A double weight is an abomination to the Lord; and a deceitful balance is not good in his sight.

bes@Proverbs:20:24 @ A man’s goings are directed of the Lord: how then can a mortal understand his ways?

bes@Proverbs:20:25 @ It is a snare to a man hastily to consecrate some of his own property: for in that case repentance comes after vowing.

bes@Proverbs:20:26 @ A wise king utterly crushes the ungodly, and will bring a wheel upon them.

bes@Proverbs:20:27 @ The (note:)Comp. Pr strkjv@11:13(:note) spirit of man is a light of the Lord, who searches the inmost parts of the belly.

bes@Proverbs:20:28 @ Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, and will surround his throne with righteousness.

bes@Proverbs:20:29 @ Wisdom is an ornament to young men; and grey hairs are the glory of old men.

bes@Proverbs:20:30 @ Bruises and contusions befall bad men; and plagues shall come in the inward parts of their belly.

bes@Proverbs:21:1 @ As a rush of water, so is the king’s heart in God’s hand: he turns it whithersoever he may desire to point out.

bes@Proverbs:21:2 @ Every man seems to himself righteous; but the Lord directs the hearts.

bes@Proverbs:21:3 @ To do justly and to speak truth, are more pleasing to God than the blood of sacrifices.

bes@Proverbs:21:4 @ A high-minded man is stout-hearted in his pride; and the lamp of the wicked is sin.

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bes@Proverbs:21:6 @ He that gathers treasures with a lying tongue pursues vanity on to the snares of death.

bes@Proverbs:21:7 @ Destruction shall lodge with the ungodly; for they refuse to do justly.

bes@Proverbs:21:8 @ To the froward God sends froward ways; for his works are pure and right.

bes@Proverbs:21:9 @ It is better to dwell in a corner (note:)Gr. in the open air(:note) on the house-top, than in plastered rooms with unrighteousness, and in an open house.

bes@Proverbs:21:10 @ The soul of the ungodly shall not be pitied by any man.

bes@Proverbs:21:11 @ When an intemperate man is punished the simple becomes wiser: and a wise man understanding will receive knowledge.

bes@Proverbs:21:12 @ A righteous man understands the hearts of the ungodly: and despises the ungodly for their wickedness.

bes@Proverbs:21:13 @ He that stops his ears from hearing the poor, himself also shall cry, and there shall be none to hear him.

bes@Proverbs:21:14 @ A secret gift calms anger: but he that forbears to give stirs up strong wrath.

bes@Proverbs:21:15 @ It is the joy of the righteous to do judgement: but a holy man is abominable with evil-doers.

bes@Proverbs:21:16 @ A man that wanders out of the way of righteousness, shall rest in the congregation of (note:)Hebrews. Rephaim; Giants: Heb. Myapr; For some interesting remarks on this word, see the conclusion of Govett’s work on the book of the prophet Isaiah(:note) giants.

bes@Proverbs:21:17 @ A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;

bes@Proverbs:21:18 @ and a transgressor is the (note:)Gr. «off-scouring;’ perhaps «ransom,’ q. d. that which cleans(:note) abomination of a righteous man.

bes@Proverbs:21:19 @ It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

bes@Proverbs:21:20 @ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

bes@Proverbs:21:21 @ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

bes@Proverbs:21:22 @ A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

bes@Proverbs:21:23 @ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

bes@Proverbs:21:24 @ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

bes@Proverbs:21:25 @ Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.

bes@Proverbs:21:26 @ An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.

bes@Proverbs:21:27 @ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, for they offer them (note:)Or, unlawfully(:note) wickedly.

bes@Proverbs:21:28 @ A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

bes@Proverbs:21:29 @ An ungodly man (note:)See Alex. ungodly(:note) impudently withstands with his face; but the upright man himself understands his ways.

bes@Proverbs:21:30 @ There is no wisdom, there is no courage, there is no counsel against the ungodly.

bes@Proverbs:21:31 @ A horse is prepared for the day of battle; but help is of the Lord.

bes@Proverbs:22:1 @ A fair name is better than much wealth, and good favour is above silver and gold.

bes@Proverbs:22:2 @ The rich and the poor meet together; but the Lord made them both.

bes@Proverbs:22:3 @ An intelligent man seeing a bad man severely punished is himself instructed, but fools pass by and are punished.

bes@Proverbs:22:4 @ The fear of the Lord is the offspring of wisdom, and wealth, and glory, and life.

bes@Proverbs:22:5 @ Thistles and snares are in perverse ways; but he that keeps his soul will refrain from them.

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bes@Proverbs:22:7 @ The rich will rule over the poor, and servants will lend to their own masters.

bes@Proverbs:22:8 @ He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; and shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds. (note:)(22:8AA)(:note)See Co strkjv@9:7; Comp. Hebrews. God loves a cheerful and liberal man; but a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.

bes@Proverbs:22:9 @ He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor. (note:)(22:9AA)(:note) He that gives liberally secures victory and honour; but he takes away the life of them that posses them.

bes@Proverbs:22:10 @ Cast out a pestilent person from the council, and strife shall go out with him; for when he sits in the council he dishonours all.

bes@Proverbs:22:11 @ The Lord loves holy hearts, and all blameless persons are acceptable with him: a king rules with his lips.

bes@Proverbs:22:12 @ But the eyes of the Lord preserve discretion; but the transgressor despises wise words.

bes@Proverbs:22:13 @ The sluggard makes excuses, and says, There is a lion in the ways, and murderers in the streets.

bes@Proverbs:22:14 @ The mouth of a transgressor is a deep pit; and he that is hated of the Lord shall fall into it. (note:)(22:14AA)(:note) Evil ways are before a man, and he does not like to turn away from them; but it is needful to turn aside from a perverse and bad way.

bes@Proverbs:22:15 @ Folly is attached to the heart of a child, but the rod and instruction are then far from him.

bes@Proverbs:22:16 @ He that oppresses the poor, increases his own substance, yet gives to the rich so as to make it less.

bes@Proverbs:22:17 @ Incline thine ear to the words of wise men: hear also my word, and apply thine heart,

bes@Proverbs:22:18 @ that thou mayest know that they are good: and if thou lay them to heart, they shall also gladden thee on thy lips.

bes@Proverbs:22:19 @ That thy hope may be in the Lord, and he may make thy way known to thee.

bes@Proverbs:22:20 @ And do thou too repeatedly record them for thyself on the table of thine heart, for counsel and knowledge.

bes@Proverbs:22:21 @ I therefore teach thee truth, and knowledge good to hear; that thou mayest answer words of truth to them that (note:)See 1 Pe strkjv@3:15(:note) question thee.

bes@Proverbs:22:22 @ Do no violence to the poor, for he is needy: neither dishonour the helpless man in the gates.

bes@Proverbs:22:23 @ For the Lord will plead his cause, and thou shalt deliver thy soul in safety.

bes@Proverbs:22:24 @ Be not companion to a furious man; neither lodge with a passionate man:

bes@Proverbs:22:25 @ lest thou learn of his ways, and get snares to thy soul.

bes@Proverbs:22:26 @ Become not surety from respect of a man’s person.

bes@Proverbs:22:27 @ For if those have not whence to give compensation, they will take the bed that is under thee.

bes@Proverbs:22:28 @ Remove not the (note:)Gr. eternal(:note) old landmarks, which thy fathers placed.

bes@Proverbs:22:29 @ It is fit that an observant man and one diligent in his business should attend on kings, and not attend on slothful men.

bes@Proverbs:23:1 @ If thou sit to sup at the table of a prince, consider attentively the things set before thee:

bes@Proverbs:23:2 @ and apply thine hand, knowing that it behoves thee to prepare such meats: but if thou art very insatiable,

bes@Proverbs:23:3 @ desire not his provisions; for these belong to a false life.

bes@Proverbs:23:4 @ If thou art poor, measure not thyself with a rich man; but refrain thyself in thy wisdom.

bes@Proverbs:23:5 @ If thou shouldest fix thine eye upon him, he will disappear; for wings like an eagle’s are prepared for him, and he returns to the house of his master.

bes@Proverbs:23:6 @ Sup not with an envious man, neither desire thou his meats:

bes@Proverbs:23:7 @ so he eats and drinks as if any one should swallow a hair, and do not bring him in to thyself, nor eat thy morsel with him:

bes@Proverbs:23:8 @ for he will vomit it up, and spoil thy fair words.

bes@Proverbs:23:9 @ Say nothing in the ears of a fool, lest at any time he sneer at thy wise words.

bes@Proverbs:23:10 @ Remove not the ancient landmarks; and enter not upon the possession of the fatherless:

bes@Proverbs:23:11 @ for the Lord is their redeemer; he is mighty, and will plead their cause with thee.

bes@Proverbs:23:12 @ Apply thine heart to instruction, and prepare thine ears for words of discretion.

bes@Proverbs:23:13 @ Refrain not from chastening a child; for if thou beat him with the rod, he shall not die.

bes@Proverbs:23:14 @ For thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from death.

bes@Proverbs:23:15 @ Son, if thy heart be wise, thou shalt also gladden my heart;

bes@Proverbs:23:16 @ and thy lips shall converse with my lips, if they be right.

bes@Proverbs:23:17 @ Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day.

bes@Proverbs:23:18 @ For if thou shouldest keep these things, thou shalt have posterity; and thine hope shall not be removed.

bes@Proverbs:23:19 @ Hear, my son, and be wise, and rightly direct the thoughts of thine heart.

bes@Proverbs:23:20 @ Be not a wine-bibber, neither continue long at feasts, and purchases of flesh:

bes@Proverbs:23:21 @ for every drunkard and whoremonger shall be poor; and every sluggard shall clothe himself with tatters and ragged garments.

bes@Proverbs:23:22 @ Hearken, my son, to thy father which begot thee, and despise not thy mother because she is grown old.

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bes@Proverbs:23:24 @ A righteous father brings up his children well; and his soul rejoices over a wise son.

bes@Proverbs:23:25 @ Let thy father and thy mother rejoice over thee, and let her that bore thee be glad.

bes@Proverbs:23:26 @ My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

bes@Proverbs:23:27 @ For a strange house is a vessel full of holes; and a strange well is narrow.

bes@Proverbs:23:28 @ For such a one shall perish suddenly; and every transgressor shall be cut off.

bes@Proverbs:23:29 @ Who has woe? who trouble? who has quarrels? and who vexations and disputes? who has bruises without a cause? whose eyes are livid?

bes@Proverbs:23:30 @ Are not those of them that stay long at wine? are not those of them that haunt the places where banquets are? Be not drunk with wine; but converse with just men, and converse with them (note:)Gr. in public walks(:note) openly.

bes@Proverbs:23:31 @ For if thou shouldest set thine eyes on bowls and cups, thou shalt afterwards go more naked than a pestle.

bes@Proverbs:23:32 @ But at last such a one stretches himself out as one smitten by a serpent, and venom is diffused through him as by a horned serpent.

bes@Proverbs:23:33 @ Whenever thine eyes shall behold a strange woman, then thy mouth shall speak perverse things.

bes@Proverbs:23:34 @ And thou shalt lie as in the midst of the sea, and as a pilot in a great storm.

bes@Proverbs:23:35 @ And thou shalt say, They smote me, and I was not pained; and they mocked me, and I knew it not: when will it be morning, that I may go and seek those with whom I may go in company?

bes@Proverbs:24:1 @ My son, envy not bad men, nor desire to be with them.

bes@Proverbs:24:2 @ For their heart meditates falsehoods, and their lips speak mischiefs.

bes@Proverbs:24:3 @ A house is built by wisdom, and is set up by understanding.

bes@Proverbs:24:4 @ By discretion the chambers are filled with all precious and excellent wealth.

bes@Proverbs:24:5 @ A wise man is better than a strong man; and a man who has prudence than a large estate.

bes@Proverbs:24:6 @ War is carried on with generalship, and aid is supplied to the heart of a counsellor.

bes@Proverbs:24:7 @ Wisdom and good understanding are in the gates of the wise: the wise turn not aside from the mouth of the Lord,

bes@Proverbs:24:8 @ but deliberate in council. Death befalls uninstructed men.

bes@Proverbs:24:9 @ The fools also dies in sins; and uncleanness attaches to a pestilent man.

bes@Proverbs:24:10 @ He shall be defiled in the evil day, and in the day of affliction, until he be utterly consumed.

bes@Proverbs:24:11 @ Deliver them that are led away to death, and redeem them that are appointed to be slain; spare not thy help.

bes@Proverbs:24:12 @ But if thou shouldest say, I know not this man; know that the Lord knows the hearts of all; and he that formed breath for all, he knows all things, who renders to every man according to his works.

bes@Proverbs:24:13 @ My son, eat honey, for the honeycomb is good, that thy throat may be sweetened.

bes@Proverbs:24:14 @ Thus shalt thou perceive wisdom in thy soul: for if thou find it, thine end shall be good, and hope shall not fail thee.

bes@Proverbs:24:15 @ Bring not an ungodly man into the dwelling of the righteous: neither be deceived by the feeding of the belly.

bes@Proverbs:24:16 @ For a righteous man will fall seven times, and rise again: but the ungodly shall be without strength in troubles.

bes@Proverbs:24:17 @ If thine enemy should fall, rejoice not over him, neither be elated at his overthrow.

bes@Proverbs:24:18 @ For the Lord will see it, and it will not please him, and he will turn away his wrath from him.

bes@Proverbs:24:19 @ Rejoice not in evil-doers, neither be envious of sinners.

bes@Proverbs:24:20 @ For the evil man shall have no posterity: and the light of the wicked shall be put out.

bes@Proverbs:24:21 @ My son, fear God and the king; and do not disobey either of them.

bes@Proverbs:24:22 @ For they will suddenly punish the ungodly, and who can know the vengeance inflicted by both? (note:)Note. The verses of this chapter are much intermingled with parts of other chapters(:note)(24:22AA)Hebrews. omits to the end A son that keeps the commandment shall Lit. be outside of escape destruction; for such an one has fully received it. (24:22BA) Let no falsehood be spoken by the king from the tongue; yea, let no falsehood proceed from his tongue. (24:22CA) The king’s tongue is a sword, and not one of flesh; and whosoever shall be given up to it shall be destroyed: (24:22DA) for if his wrath should be provoked, he destroys men with cords, (24:22EA) and devours men’s bones, and burns them up as a flame, so that they are not even fit to be eaten by the young eagles. (24:22FA) My son, reverence my words, and receive them, and repent.

bes@Proverbs:24:23 @ And this thing I say to you that are wise for you to learn: It is not good to have respect of persons in judgement.

bes@Proverbs:24:24 @ He that says of the ungodly, He is righteous, shall be cursed by peoples, and hateful among the nations.

bes@Proverbs:24:25 @ But they that reprove him shall appear more excellent, and blessing shall come upon them;

bes@Proverbs:24:26 @ and men will kiss lips that answer well.

bes@Proverbs:24:27 @ Prepare thy works for thy going forth, and prepare thyself for the field; and come after me, and thou shalt rebuild thine house.

bes@Proverbs:24:28 @ Be not a false witness against thy fellow citizen, neither exaggerate with thy lips.

bes@Proverbs:24:29 @ Say not, As he has treated me, so will I treat him, and I will avenge myself on him for that wherein he has injured me.

bes@Proverbs:24:30 @ A foolish man is like a farm, and a senseless man is like a vineyard.

bes@Proverbs:24:31 @ If thou let him alone, he will altogether remain barren and covered with (note:)Gr. grass(:note) weeds; and he becomes destitute, and his stone walls are broken down.

bes@Proverbs:24:32 @ Afterwards I reflected, I looked that I might receive instruction.

bes@Proverbs:24:33 @ The sluggard says, I slumber a little, and I sleep a little, and for a little while I fold my arms across my breast.

bes@Proverbs:24:34 @ But if thou do this, thy poverty will come speedily; and thy want like a swift courier.

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.

bes@Proverbs:26:10 @

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.

bes@Proverbs:28:24 @

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.

bes@Proverbs:30:2 @ For I am the most simple of all men, and there is not in me the wisdom of men.

bes@Proverbs:30:3 @ God has taught me wisdom, and I know the knowledge of the holy.

bes@Proverbs:30:4 @ Who has gone up to heaven, and come down? who has gathered the winds in his (note:)Or, fold of his robe(:note) bosom? who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? who has dominion of all the ends of the earth? what is his name? or what is the name of his children?

bes@Proverbs:30:5 @ For all the words of God are tried in the fire, and he defends those that reverence him.

bes@Proverbs:30:6 @ Add not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be made a liar.

bes@Proverbs:30:7 @ Two things I ask of thee; take not favour from me before I die.

bes@Proverbs:30:8 @ Remove far from me vanity and falsehood: and give me not wealth or poverty; but appoint me what is needful and sufficient:

bes@Proverbs:30:9 @ lest I be filled and become false, and say, Who sees me? or be poor and steal, and swear vainly by the name of God.

bes@Proverbs:30:10 @ Deliver not a servant into the hands of his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be utterly destroyed.

bes@Proverbs:30:11 @ A wicked generation curse their father, and do not bless their mother.

bes@Proverbs:30:12 @ A wicked generation judge themselves to be just, but do not cleanse their way.

bes@Proverbs:30:13 @ A wicked generation have lofty eyes, and exalt themselves with their eyelids.

bes@Proverbs:30:14 @ A wicked generation have swords for teeth and jaw-teeth as knives, so as to destroy and devour the lowly from the earth, and the poor of them from among men.

bes@Proverbs:30:15 @ The horse-leech had three dearly-beloved daughters: and these three did not satisfy her; and the fourth was not contented so as to say, Enough.

bes@Proverbs:30:16 @ The grave, and the love of a woman, and the earth not filled with water; water also and fire will not say, It is enough.

bes@Proverbs:30:17 @ The eye that laughs to scorn a father, and dishonours the old age of a mother, let the ravens of the valleys pick it out, and let the young eagles devour it.

bes@Proverbs:30:18 @ Moreover there are three things impossible for me to comprehend, and the fourth I know not:

bes@Proverbs:30:19 @ the track of a flying eagle; and the ways of a serpent on a rock; and the paths of a ship passing through the sea; and the ways of a man in youth.

bes@Proverbs:30:20 @ Such is the way of an adulterous woman, who having washed herself from what she has done, says she has done nothing (note:)Gr. out of place(:note) amiss.

bes@Proverbs:30:21 @ By three thing the earth is troubled, and the fourth it cannot bear:

bes@Proverbs:30:22 @ if a servant reign; or a fool be filled with food;

bes@Proverbs:30:23 @ or if a maid-servant should cast out her own mistress; and if a hateful woman should marry a good man.

bes@Proverbs:30:24 @ And there are four very little things upon the earth, but these are wiser than the wise:

bes@Proverbs:30:25 @ the ants which are weak, and yet prepare their food in summer;

bes@Proverbs:30:26 @ the rabbits also are a feeble race, who make their houses in the rocks.

bes@Proverbs:30:27 @ The locusts have no king, and yet march orderly at one command.

bes@Proverbs:30:28 @ And the eft, which supports itself by its hands, and is easily taken, dwells in the fortresses of kings.

bes@Proverbs:30:29 @ And there are three things which go well, and a fourth which passes along finely.

bes@Proverbs:30:30 @ A lion’s whelp, stronger than all other beasts, which turns not away, nor fears any beast;

bes@Proverbs:30:31 @ and a cock walking in boldly among the hens, and the goat leading the herd; and a king publicly speaking before a nation.

bes@Proverbs:30:32 @ If thou abandon thyself to mirth, and stretch forth thine hand in a quarrel, thou shalt be disgraced.

bes@Proverbs:30:33 @ Milk out milk, and there shall be butter, and if thou wing one’s nostrils there shall come out blood: so if thou extort words, there will come forth quarrels and strifes.

bes@Proverbs:31:1 @ My words have been spoken by God—the oracular answer of a king, whom his mother instructed.

bes@Proverbs:31:2 @ What wilt thou keep, my son, what? the words of God. My firstborn son, I speak to thee: what? (note:)The usual punctuation has been altered(:note) son of my womb? what? son of my vows?

bes@Proverbs:31:3 @ Give not thy wealth to women, nor thy mind and living to remorse. Do all things with counsel: drink wine with counsel.

bes@Proverbs:31:4 @ Princes are prone to anger: let them then not drink wine:

bes@Proverbs:31:5 @ lest they drink, and forget wisdom, and be not able to judge the poor rightly.

bes@Proverbs:31:6 @ Give strong drink to those that are in sorrow, and the wine to drink to those in pain:

bes@Proverbs:31:7 @ that they may forget their poverty, and may not remember their troubles any more.

bes@Proverbs:31:8 @ Open thy mouth with the word of God, and judge all fairly.

bes@Proverbs:31:9 @ Open thy mouth and judge justly, and plead the cause of the poor and weak.

bes@Proverbs:31:10 @ Who shall find a virtuous woman? for such a one is more valuable than precious stones.

bes@Proverbs:31:11 @ The heart of her husband trusts in her: such a one shall stand in no need of fine spoils.

bes@Proverbs:31:12 @ For she employs all her living for her husband’s good.

bes@Proverbs:31:13 @ Gathering wool and flax, she makes it serviceable with her hands.

bes@Proverbs:31:14 @ She is like a ship trading from a distance: so she procures her livelihood.

bes@Proverbs:31:15 @ And she rises by night, and gives food to her household, and appointed tasks to her maidens.

bes@Proverbs:31:16 @ She views a farm, and buys it: and with the fruit of her hands she plants and a possession.

bes@Proverbs:31:17 @ She strongly girds her loins, and strengthens her arms for work.

bes@Proverbs:31:18 @ And she finds by experience that working is good; and her candle goes not out all night.

bes@Proverbs:31:19 @ She reaches forth her arms to needful works, and applies her hands to the spindle.

bes@Proverbs:31:20 @ And she opens her hands to the needy, and reaches out fruit to the poor.

bes@Proverbs:31:21 @ Her husband is not anxious about those at home when he tarries anywhere abroad: for all (note:)Gr. those with her(:note) her household are clothed.

bes@Proverbs:31:22 @ She makes for her husband (note:)Comp. Hebrews. and A. V.(:note) clothes of double texture, and garments for herself of fine linen and scarlet.

bes@Proverbs:31:23 @ And her husband becomes a distinguished person in the gates, when he sits in council with the old inhabitants of the land.

bes@Proverbs:31:24 @ She makes fine linens, and sells girdles to the Chananites: she opens her mouth heedfully and with propriety, and controls her tongue.

bes@Proverbs:31:25 @ She puts on strength and honour; and rejoices in the last days.

bes@Proverbs:31:26 @ But she opens her mouth wisely, and according to law.

bes@Proverbs:31:27 @ The ways of her household are careful, and she eats not the bread of idleness.

bes@Proverbs:31:28 @ And her kindness to them sets up her children for them, and they grow rich, and her husband praises her.

bes@Proverbs:31:29 @ Many daughters have obtained wealth, many have wrought valiantly; but thou hast exceeded, thou hast surpassed all.

bes@Proverbs:31:30 @ Charms are false, and woman’s beauty is vain: for it is a wise woman that is blessed, and let her praise the fear the Lord.

bes@Proverbs:31:31 @ Give her of the fruit of her lips; and let her husband be praised in the gates.

bes@Ecclesiastes:2:1 @ I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth, and behold thou good: and, behold, this is also vanity.

bes@Ecclesiastes:2:8 @ Moreover I collected for myself both silver and gold also, and the peculiar treasures of kings and provinces: I procured me singing men and singing women, and delights of the sons of men, a butler and female cupbearers.

bes@Ecclesiastes:7:24 @ All these things have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

bes@Isaiah:1:4 @ Ah sinful nation, a people full of sins, an evil seed, lawless children: ye have forsaken the Lord, and provoked the Holy One of Israel.

bes@Isaiah:11:3 @ the spirit of the fear of God. He shall not judge according to appearance, nor reprove according to report:

bes@Isaiah:11:4 @ but he shall judge the cause of the lowly, and shall reprove the lowly of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the word of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he destroy the ungodly one.

bes@Isaiah:14:9 @ Hell from beneath is provoked to meet thee: all the great ones that have ruled over the earth have risen up together against thee, they that have raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.

bes@Isaiah:29:21 @ and they that cause men to sin by a word: and men shall make all that reprove in the gates an offence, because they have unjustly turned aside the righteous.

bes@Isaiah:37:23 @ Whom hast thou reproached and provoked? and against whom hast thou lifted up thy voice? and hast thou not lifted up thine eyes on high against the Holy One of Israel?

bes@Isaiah:47:6 @ I have been provoked with my people; thou hast defiled mine inheritance: I gave them into thy hand, but thou didst not extend mercy to them: thou madest the yoke of the aged man very heavy,

bes@Isaiah:60:14 @ And the sons of them that afflicted thee, and of them that provoked thee, shall come to thee (note:)Lit. having feared(:note) in fear; and thou shalt be called Sion, the city of the Holy One of Israel.

bes@Isaiah:62:8 @ For the Lord has sworn by his glory, and by the might of his arm, I will no more give thy corn and thy provisions to thine enemies; nor shall strangers any more drink thy wine, for which thou has laboured.

bes@Isaiah:63:10 @ But they disobeyed, and provoked his Holy Spirit: so he turned to be an enemy, he himself contended against them.

bes@Isaiah:65:3 @ This is the people that provokes me continually in my presence; they offer sacrifices in gardens, and burn incense on bricks to devils, which exist not.

bes@Jeremiah:2:19 @ Thine apostasy shall correct thee, and thy wickedness shall reprove thee: know then, and see, that thy forsaking me has been bitter to thee, saith the Lord thy God; and I have taken no pleasure in thee, saith the Lord thy God.

bes@Jeremiah:7:18 @ Their children gather wood, and their fathers kindle a fire, and their women knead dough, to make cakes to the host of heaven; and they have poured out drink-offerings to strange gods, that they might provoke me to anger.

bes@Jeremiah:7:19 @ Do they provoke me to anger? saith the Lord: do they not provoke themselves, that their faces may be ashamed?

bes@Jeremiah:8:19 @ Behold, there is a sound of the cry of the daughter of my people from a land afar off: Is not the Lord in Sion? is there not a king there? because they have provoked me with their graven images, and with strange vanities.

bes@Jeremiah:9:7 @ Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will try them with fire, and prove them; for I will do thus because of the wickedness of the daughter of my people.

bes@Jeremiah:11:17 @ And the Lord that planted thee has pronounced evils against thee, because of the iniquity of the house of Israel and the house of Juda, whatsoever they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger by burning incense to Baal.

bes@Jeremiah:12:3 @ But thou, Lord, knowest me; thou hast proved my heart before thee; purify them for the day of their slaughter.

bes@Jeremiah:17:10 @ I (note:)Re strkjv@2:23(:note) the Lord try the hearts, and prove the reins, to give to every one according to his ways, and according to the fruits of his devices.

bes@Jeremiah:20:12 @ O Lord, that provest just deeds, understanding the reins and hearts, let me see thy vengeance upon them: for to thee I have revealed my (note:)Gr. defences(:note) cause.

bes@Jeremiah:22:15 @ Shalt thou reign, because thou art provoked with thy father Achaz? they shall not eat, and they shall not drink: it is better for thee to execute judgement and justice.

bes@Jeremiah:24:9 @ And I will cause them to be dispersed into all the kingdoms of the earth, and they shall be for a reproach, and a proverb, and an object of hatred, and a curse, in every place whither I have driven them out.

bes@Jeremiah:25:6 @ Go ye not after strange gods, to serve them, and to worship them, that ye provoke me not by the works of your hands, to do you hurt.

bes@Jeremiah:39:29 @ and the Chaldeans shall come to war against this city, and they shall burn this city with fire, and shall burn down the houses wherein they burnt incense on the roofs thereof to Baal, and poured drink-offerings to other gods, to provoke me.

bes@Jeremiah:39:32 @ because of all the wickedness of the children of Israel and Juda, which they wrought to provoke me, they and their kings, and their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, the men of Juda, and the dwellers in Jerusalem.

bes@Jeremiah:40:9 @ And it shall be for joy and praise, and for glory to all the people of the earth, who shall hear all the good that I will do: and they shall fear and be provoked for all the good things and for all the peace which I will bring upon them.

bes@Jeremiah:51:3 @ because of their wickedness, which they have wrought to provoke me, by going to burn incense to other gods, whom ye knew not.

bes@Jeremiah:51:8 @ by provoking me with the works of your hands, to burn incense to other gods in the land of Egypt, into which ye entered to dwell there, that ye might be cut off, and that ye might become a curse and a reproach among all the nations of the earth?

bes@Lamentations:1:18 @ TSADE. The Lord is righteous; for I have provoked his mouth: hear, I pray you, (note:)Or, peoples(:note) all people, and behold my grief: my virgins and my young men are gone into captivity.

bes@Lamentations:1:20 @ RHECHS. Behold, O Lord; for I am afflicted: my belly is troubled, and my heart is turned within me; for I (note:)Or, have provoked and been provoked(:note) have been grievously rebellious: abroad the sword has bereaved me, even as death at home.

bes@Ezekiel:2:3 @ And he said to me, Son of Man, I send thee forth to the house of Israel, them that provoke me; who have provoked me, they and their fathers to this day.

bes@Ezekiel:2:5 @ Whether then indeed they shall hear or fear. (for it is a provoking house,) yet they shall know that thou art a prophet in the midst of them.

bes@Ezekiel:2:6 @ And thou, son of man, fear them not, nor be dismayed at their face; (for they will madden and will (note:)See 2 Co strkjv@11:28(:note) rise up against thee round about, and thou dwellest in the midst of scorpions): be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their countenance, for it is a provoking house.

bes@Ezekiel:2:7 @ And thou shalt speak my words to them, whether they will hear or fear: for it is a provoking house.

bes@Ezekiel:2:8 @ And thou, son of man, hear him that speaks to thee; be not thou provoking, as the provoking house: open thy mouth, and eat what I give thee.

bes@Ezekiel:3:9 @ And it shall be continually stronger than a rock: be not afraid of them, neither be dismayed at their faces, because it is a provoking house.

bes@Ezekiel:3:26 @ Also I will bind thy tongue, and thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: because it is a provoking house.

bes@Ezekiel:3:27 @ But when I speak to thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say to them, Thus saith the Lord, He that hears, let him hear; and he that is disobedient, let him be disobedient: because it is a provoking house.

bes@Ezekiel:12:2 @ Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of the iniquities of those, who have eyes to see, and see not; and have ears to hear, and hear not: because it is a provoking house.

bes@Ezekiel:12:3 @ Thou therefore, son of man, prepare thyself baggage (note:)Lit. of captivity(:note) for going into captivity by day in their sight; and thou shalt be led into captivity from thy place into another place in their sight; that they may see that it is a provoking house.

bes@Ezekiel:12:9 @ Son of man, have not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to thee, What doest thou?

bes@Ezekiel:12:25 @ For I the Lord will speak my words; I will speak and perform them, and will no more delay, for in your days, O provoking house, I will speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord.

bes@Ezekiel:12:27 @ Son of man, behold, the provoking house of Israel boldly say, The vision which this man sees is for many days, and he prophesy for times afar off.

bes@Ezekiel:16:26 @ And thou didst go a-whoring after the children of Egypt thy neighbors, great of flesh; and didst go a-whoring, often to provoke me to anger.

bes@Ezekiel:16:44 @ These are all the things they have spoken against thee in a (note:)The most obvious meaning of parabolh seems to be comparison; The word is so translated, Mr strkjv@4:30; in Heb strkjv@9:9; strkjv@11:19 it is rendered figure; in Lu strkjv@4:23, proverb, which is the word employed by the English translators in this passage of the New Testament, amounting to upwards of forty, it is uniformly rendered parable; See note on Job strkjv@25:2; For the more classical use of the word, see Aristotle’s Rhetoric, book 3(:note) proverb, saying,

bes@Ezekiel:16:54 @ that thou mayest bear thy punishment, and be dishonoured (note:)Gr. out of(:note) for all that thou hast done in provoking me to anger.

bes@Ezekiel:17:12 @ Son of man, say now to the provoking house, Know ye not what these things were? say to them, Whenever the king of Babylon shall come against Jerusalem, then he shall take her king and her princes, and shall take them (note:)Or, with him(:note) home to Babylon.

bes@Ezekiel:20:21 @ But they provoked me, and their children walked not in my commandments, and they took no heed to mine ordinances to do them, which if a man shall do, he shall even live in them, and they profaned my sabbaths: then I said that I would pour out my wrath upon them in the wilderness, to accomplish mine anger upon them.

bes@Ezekiel:20:27 @ Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, Thus saith the Lord: Hitherto have your fathers provoke me in their trespasses in which they transgressed against me.

bes@Ezekiel:24:3 @ And speak a parable to the provoking house, and thou shalt say to them, Thus saith the Lord; Set on the caldron, and pour water into it:

bes@Ezekiel:24:14 @ I the Lord have spoken; and it shall come, and I will do it; I will not delay, neither will I have any mercy: I will judge thee, saith the Lord, according to thy ways, and according to thy devices: therefore will I judge thee according to thy bloodshed, and according to thy devices will I judge thee, thou unclean, notorious, and abundantly provoking one.

bes@Ezekiel:32:9 @ And I will provoke to anger the heart of many people, when I shall lead thee captive among the nations, to a land which thou hast not know.

bes@Ezekiel:44:6 @ And thou shalt say to the provoking house, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God; Let it suffice you to have committed all your iniquities, O house of Israel!

bes@Daniel:1:12 @ Prove now thy servants ten days; and let them give us (note:)Gr. of seeds(:note) pulse, and let us eat, and let us drink water:

bes@Daniel:1:14 @ And he hearkened to them, and proved them ten days.

bes@Daniel:2:48 @ And the king promoted Daniel, and gave him great and abundant gifts, and set him over the whole province of Babylon, and made him chief satrap over all the wise men of Babylon.

bes@Daniel:2:49 @ And Daniel asked of the king, and he appointed Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the king’s palace.

bes@Daniel:3:1 @ In his eighteenth year Nabuchodonosor the king made a golden image, its height was sixty cubits, its breadth six cubits: and he set it up in the plain of Deira, in the province of Babylon.

bes@Daniel:3:2 @ And he sent forth to gather the governors, and the captains, and the heads of provinces, chiefs, and princes, and those who were in authority, and all the rulers of districts, to come to the dedication of the image.

bes@Daniel:3:3 @ So the heads of provinces, the governors, the captains, the chiefs, the great princes, those who were in authority, and all the rulers of districts, were gathered to the dedication of the image which king Nabuchodonosor had set up; and they stood before the image.

bes@Daniel:3:12 @ There are certain Jews whom thou has appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, who have not obeyed thy decree, O king: they serve not thy gods, and worship not the golden image which thou hast set up.

bes@Daniel:3:27 @ Then were assembled the satraps, and captains, and heads of provinces, and the royal princes; and they saw the men, and perceived that the fire had not had power against their (note:)Gr. singular; compare 1 Co strkjv@6:19.(:note) bodies, and the hair of their head was not burnt, and their coats were not Gr. changed scorched, nor was the smell of fire upon them.

bes@Daniel:3:30 @ Then the king promoted Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, in the province of Babylon, and advanced them, and (note:)Or, made, or, pronounced them worthy(:note) gave them authority to rule over all the Jews who were in his kingdom.

bes@Daniel:11:26 @ and they shall eat his provisions, and shall crush him, and he shall carry away armies as with a flood, and many shall fall down slain.

bes@Hosea:4:4 @ that neither any one may plead, nor any one reprove another; but my people are as a priest spoken against.

bes@Hosea:10:5 @ The inhabitants of Samaria shall dwell near the calf of the house of On; for the people of it mourned for it: and as they provoked him, they shall rejoice at his glory, because he has departed from (note:)Gr. him, or it, i. e., the people(:note) them.

bes@Amos:5:10 @ They hated him that reproved in the gates, and abhorred holy speech.

bes@Micah:2:7 @ who says, The house of Jacob has provoked the Spirit of the Lord; are not these his practices? Are not (note:)Gr. his words(:note) the Lord’s words right with him? and have they not proceeded correctly?

bes@Habakkuk:2:1 @ I will stand upon my watch, and mount upon the rock, and watch to see what he will say (note:)Or, in(:note) by me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.

bes@Habakkuk:2:6 @ Shall not all these take up a parable against him? and a proverb to tell against him? and they shall say, Woe to him that multiplies to himself the possessions which are not his! (note:)Or, for a long while(:note) how long? and who heavily loads his yoke.

bes@Haggai:2:15 @ And Aggaeus answered and said, So is this people, and so is this nation before me, saith the Lord; and so are all the works of their hands: and whosoever shall approach them, shall be defiled (note:)Not in Hebrew(:note) because of their early burdens: they shall be pained because of their toils; and ye have hated him that reproved in the gates.

bes@Zechariah:8:14 @ For thus saith the Lord Almighty; As I took counsel to afflict you when your fathers provoked me, saith the Lord Almighty, and I repented not:

bes@Zechariah:11:13 @ And the Lord said to me, Drop them into the furnace, and I will see if it is good metal, as I was proved for their sakes. (note:)Mt strkjv@27:9, 10(:note) And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them into the furnace in the house of the Lord.

bes@Zechariah:13:9 @ And I will bring the third part through the fire, and I will try them as silver is tried, and I will prove them as gold is proved: they shall call upon my name, and I will hear them, and say, This is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God.

bes@Malachi:2:17 @ ye that have provoked God with your words. But ye said, Wherein have we provoked him? In that ye say, Every one that does evil is a pleasing object in the sight of the Lord, and he takes pleasure in such; (note:)Or, and, Where, etc.(:note) and where is the God of justice?

bes@Jdt:2:17 @ And he took camels and asses for their carriages, a very great number; and sheep and oxen and goats without number for their provision:

bes@Jdt:4:5 @ And possessed themselves beforehand of all the tops of the high mountains, and fortified the villages that were in them, and laid up victuals for the provision of war: for their fields were of late reaped.

bes@Jdt:8:14 @ For ye cannot find the depth of the heart of man, neither can ye perceive the things that he thinketh: then how can ye search out God, that hath made all these things, and know his mind, or comprehend his purpose? Nay, my brethren, provoke not the Lord our God to anger.

bes@Jdt:11:11 @ And now, that my lord be not defeated and frustrate of his purpose, even death is now fallen upon them, and their sin hath overtaken them, wherewith they will provoke their God to anger whensoever they shall do that which is not fit to be done:

bes@Jdt:12:2 @ And Judith said, I will not eat thereof, lest there be an offence: but provision shall be made for me of the things that I have brought.

bes@Jdt:12:3 @ Then Holofernes said unto her, If thy provision should fail, how should we give thee the like? for there be none with us of thy nation.

bes@Wis:1:3 @ For froward thoughts separate from God: and his power, when it is tried, reproveth the unwise.

bes@Wis:2:14 @ He was made to reprove our thoughts.

bes@Wis:2:17 @ Let us see if his words be true: and let us prove what shall happen in the end of him.

bes@Wis:2:19 @ Let us examine him with despitefulness and torture, that we may know his meekness, and prove his patience.

bes@Wis:3:5 @ And having been a little chastised, they shall be greatly rewarded: for God proved them, and found them worthy for himself.

bes@Wis:5:3 @ And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit shall say within themselves, This was he, whom we had sometimes in derision, and a proverb of reproach:

bes@Wis:13:16 @ For he provided for it that it might not fall, knowing that it was unable to help itself; for it is an image, and hath need of help:

bes@Wis:14:3 @ But thy providence, O Father, governeth it: for thou hast made a way in the sea, and a safe path in the waves;

bes@Wis:17:2 @ For when unrighteous men thought to oppress the holy nation; they being shut up in their houses, the prisoners of darkness, and fettered with the bonds of a long night, lay there exiled from the eternal providence.

bes@Wis:17:7 @ As for the illusions of art magick, they were put down, and their vaunting in wisdom was reproved with disgrace.

bes@Wis:18:5 @ And when they had determined to slay the babes of the saints, one child being cast forth, and saved, to reprove them, thou tookest away the multitude of their children, and destroyedst them altogether in a mighty water.

bes@Tob:3:4 @ For they obeyed not thy commandments: wherefore thou hast delivered us for a spoil, and unto captivity, and unto death, and for a proverb of reproach to all the nations among whom we are dispersed.

bes@Sir:3:17 @ My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.

bes@Sir:4:2 @ Make not an hungry soul sorrowful; neither provoke a man in his distress.

bes@Sir:6:7 @ If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first and be not hasty to credit him.

bes@Sir:8:8 @ Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.

bes@Sir:18:13 @ The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.

bes@Sir:20:2 @ It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

bes@Sir:20:3 @ How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin.

bes@Sir:20:29 @ Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.

bes@Sir:21:6 @ He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.

bes@Sir:27:5 @ The furnace proveth the potter’s vessels; so the trial of man is in his reasoning.

bes@Sir:34:26 @ The furnace proveth the edge by dipping: so doth wine the hearts of the proud by drunkenness.

bes@Sir:35:17 @ A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will.

bes@Sir:37:27 @ My son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it.

bes@Sir:39:34 @ So that a man cannot say, This is worse than that: for in time they shall all be well approved.

bes@Sir:41:16 @ Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: for it is not good to retain all shamefacedness; neither is it altogether approved in every thing.

bes@Sir:42:8 @ Be not ashamed to inform the unwise and foolish, and the extreme aged that contendeth with those that are young: thus shalt thou be truly learned, and approved of all men living.

bes@Sir:44:20 @ Who kept the law of the most High, and was in covenant with him: he established the covenant in his flesh; and when he was proved, he was found faithful.

bes@Sir:47:17 @ The countries marvelled at thee for thy songs, and proverbs, and parables, and interpretations.

bes@Bar:4:7 @ For ye provoked him that made you by sacrificing unto devils, and not to God.

bes@1Macc:6:34 @ And to the end they might provoke the elephants to fight, they shewed them the blood of grapes and mulberries.

bes@1Macc:9:52 @ He fortified also the city Bethsura, and Gazera, and the tower, and put forces in them, and provision of victuals.

bes@1Macc:10:6 @ Wherefore he gave him authority to gather together an host, and to provide weapons, that he might aid him in battle: he commanded also that the hostages that were in the tower should be delivered him.

bes@1Macc:10:21 @ So in the seventh month of the hundred and sixtieth year, at the feast of the tabernacles, Jonathan put on the holy robe, and gathered together forces, and provided much armour.

bes@1Macc:14:10 @ He provided victuals for the cities, and set in them all manner of munition, so that his honourable name was renowned unto the end of the world.

bes@1Macc:15:40 @ So Cendebeus came to Jamnia and began to provoke the people and to invade Judea, and to take the people prisoners, and slay them.

bes@2Macc:4:21 @ Now when Apollonius the son of Menestheus was sent into Egypt for the coronation of king Ptolemeus Philometor, Antiochus, understanding him not to be well affected to his affairs, provided for his own safety: whereupon he came to Joppa, and from thence to Jerusalem:

bes@2Macc:4:33 @ Which when Onias knew of a surety, he reproved him, and withdrew himself into a sanctuary at Daphne, that lieth by Antiochia.

bes@2Macc:6:21 @ But they that had the charge of that wicked feast, for the old acquaintance they had with the man, taking him aside, besought him to bring flesh of his own provision, such as was lawful for him to use, and make as if he did eat of the flesh taken from the sacrifice commanded by the king;

bes@2Macc:9:25 @ Again, considering how that the princes that are borderers and neighbours unto my kingdom wait for opportunities, and expect what shall be the event. I have appointed my son Antiochus king, whom I often committed and commended unto many of you, when I went up into the high provinces; to whom I have written as followeth:

bes@2Macc:12:14 @ But they that were within it put such trust in the strength of the walls and provision of victuals, that they behaved themselves rudely toward them that were with Judas, railing and blaspheming, and uttering such words as were not to be spoken.

bes@2Macc:12:27 @ And after he had put to flight and destroyed them, Judas removed the host toward Ephron, a strong city, wherein Lysias abode, and a great multitude of divers nations, and the strong young men kept the walls, and defended them mightily: wherein also was great provision of engines and darts.

bes@2Macc:14:27 @ Then the king being in a rage, and provoked with the accusations of the most wicked man, wrote to Nicanor, signifying that he was much displeased with the covenants, and commanding him that he should send Maccabeus prisoner in all haste unto Antioch.

bes@PrMan:1:10 @ I am bowed down with many iron bands, that I cannot lift up mine head, neither have any release: for I have provoked thy wrath, and done evil before thee: I did not thy will, neither kept I thy commandments: I have set up abominations, and have multiplied offences.

bes@3Macc:1:4 @ A fierce battle then took place; and the men of Antiochus prevailing, Arsinoe continually went up and down the ranks, and with dishevelled hair, with tears and entreaties, begged the soldiers to fight manfully for themselves, their children, and wives; and promised that if they proved conquerors, she would give them two minae of gold apiece.

bes@3Macc:4:20 @ They said, and proved, that paper and pens had failed them for the carrying out of their purpose.

bes@3Macc:4:21 @ Now this was an active interference of the unconquerable Providence which assisted the Jews from heaven.

bes@3Macc:5:21 @ When the king said this, the company present were glad, and approved; and then each man went to his own home.

bes@3Macc:5:30 @ The king was filled with fierce anger at these words; for, by the Providence of God regarding these things, his mind had become entirely confused. He looked hard at Hermon, and threatened him as follows:

bes@3Macc:6:30 @ The king then departed to the city, and called his financier to him, and bade him provide a seven days' quantity of wine and other materials for feasting for the Jews. He decided that they should keep a gladsome festival of deliverance in the very place in which they expected to meet with their destruction.

bes@3Macc:6:40 @ They feasted upon the king's provision up to the fourteenth day, and then asked to be sent away.

bes@4Macc:1:7 @ I might prove to you, from may other considerations, that religious reasoning is sole master of the passions;

bes@4Macc:1:8 @ but I shall prove it with the greatest force from the fortitude of Eleazar, and seven brethren, and their mother, who suffered death in defence of virtue.

bes@4Macc:1:29 @ And reasoning, the universal husbandman, purging, and pruning these severally, and binding round, and watering, and transplanting, in every way improves the materials of the morals and affections.

bes@4Macc:2:12 @ And it lords it over the love of parents toward their children, for they punish them for vice; and it domineers over the intimacy of friends, reproving them when wicked.

bes@4Macc:6:35 @ Ridiculous would it be were it not so; and I prove that reasoning has not only mastered pains, but that it is also superior to the pleasures, and withstands them.

bes@4Macc:8:8 @ For if you provoke me by your disobedience, you will compel me to destroy you, every one, with terrible punishments by tortures.

bes@4Macc:8:25 @ Whence has such angry zeal taken root in us, and such fatal obstinacy approved itself to us, when we might live unmolested by the king?

bes@4Macc:9:24 @ by which means our just and paternal Providence, becoming merciful to the nation, will punish the pestilent tyrant.

bes@4Macc:13:19 @ Now you are not ignorant of the charm of brotherhood, which the Divine and all wise Providence hath imparted through fathers to children, and hath engendered through the mother's womb.

bes@4Macc:16:2 @ I have proved, then, that not only men have obtained the mastery of their passions, but also that a woman despised the greatest torments.

bes@4Macc:17:12 @ For at that time virtue presided over the contest, approving the victory through endurance, namely, immortality, eternal life.

bes@4Macc:17:22 @ For they became the atnipoised to the sin of the nation; and the Divine Providence saved Israel, aforetime afflicted, by the blood of those pious ones, and the propitiatory death.

bes@4Macc:17:24 @ And they proved to be to him noble and brave for land battles and for sieges; and he conquered and stormed the towns of all his enemies.

bes@4Macc:18:16 @ He declared the proverbs of Solomon, who saith, He is a tree of life to all those who do His will.

bes@1Esd:3:2 @ And to all the governors and captains and lieutenants that were under him, from India unto Ethiopia, of an hundred twenty and seven provinces.

bes@1Esd:6:15 @ But when our fathers provoked God unto wrath, and sinned against the Lord of Israel which is in heaven, he gave them over into the power of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, of the Chaldees;

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