Proverbs:10:1-22:16
geneva@Proverbs:10:1 @ A wise sonne maketh a glad father: but a foolish sonne is an heauines to his mother.
geneva@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of (note:)That is, wickedly gotten.(:note) wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
geneva@Proverbs:10:3 @ The LORD will (note:)Though he permits the just to want for a time, yet he will send him comfort in due season.(:note) not allow the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
geneva@Proverbs:10:4 @ A slouthfull hand maketh poore: but the hand of the diligent maketh riche.
geneva@Proverbs:10:5 @ He that gathereth in sommer, is the sonne of wisdome: but he that sleepeth in haruest, is the sonne of confusion.
geneva@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of (note:)When their wickedness is discovered, they will be as dumb and not know what to say.(:note) the wicked.
geneva@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall (note:)Shall be vile and abhorred both by God and man, contrary to their own expectation, who think to make their name immortal.(:note) perish.
geneva@Proverbs:10:8 @ The wise in heart will receiue commandements: but the foolish in talke shalbe beaten.
geneva@Proverbs:10:9 @ He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.
geneva@Proverbs:10:10 @ He that (note:)That bears a fair countenance and imagines mischief in his heart, as in (Pro_6:13).(:note) winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a For the corruption of his heart is known by his talk. prating fool shall fall.
geneva@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of a righteous man is a welspring of life: but iniquitie couereth the mouth of the wicked.
geneva@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirreth vp contentions: but loue couereth all trespasses.
geneva@Proverbs:10:13 @ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but (note:)That is, God will find him out to punish him.(:note) a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.
geneva@Proverbs:10:14 @ Wise men lay vp knowledge: but ye mouth of the foole is a present destruction.
geneva@Proverbs:10:15 @ The rich man's wealth [is] his (note:)And so makes him bold to do evil, while poverty bridles the poor from many evil things.(:note) strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.
geneva@Proverbs:10:16 @ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: but the reuenues of the wicked to sinne.
geneva@Proverbs:10:17 @ He that regardeth instruction, is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way.
geneva@Proverbs:10:18 @ He that dissembleth hatred with lying lips, and he that inuenteth slaunder, is a foole.
geneva@Proverbs:10:19 @ In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.
geneva@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the iust man is as fined siluer: but the heart of the wicked is litle worth.
geneva@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous (note:)For they speak truth and edify many by exhortations, admonition and counsel.(:note) feed many: but fools die for lack of wisdom.
geneva@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth (note:)Meaning that all worldly things bring care and sorrow, where as they who feel the blessings of God have none.(:note) no sorrow with it.
geneva@Proverbs:10:23 @ It is as a pastime to a foole to doe wickedly: but wisedome is vnderstanding to a man.
geneva@Proverbs:10:24 @ That which the wicked feareth, shal come vpon him: but God wil graunt the desire of the righteous.
geneva@Proverbs:10:25 @ As the whirlewinde passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is as an euerlasting foundation.
geneva@Proverbs:10:26 @ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that (note:)He is trouble and grief to him about any business.(:note) send him.
geneva@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked (note:)The time of their prosperity will be short because of their great fall, though they seem to live long.(:note) shall be shortened.
geneva@Proverbs:10:28 @ The patient abiding of the righteous shal be gladnesse: but the hope of the wicked shall perish.
geneva@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of the Lord is strength to the vpright man: but feare shall be for the workers of iniquitie.
geneva@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous shall (note:)They enjoy in this life by faith and hope, their everlasting life.(:note) never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
geneva@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the iust shall be fruitfull in wisdome: but the tongue of the froward shall be cut out.
geneva@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of the righteous knowe what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh froward things.
geneva@Proverbs:11:1 @ A false (note:)Under this word he condemns all false weights, measures and deceit.(:note) balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight.
geneva@Proverbs:11:2 @ [When] pride cometh, then cometh (note:)When man so gets himself, and thinks to be exalted above his calling then God brings him to confusion.(:note) shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.
geneva@Proverbs:11:3 @ The vprightnes of the iust shal guide them: but the frowardnes of the transgressers shall destroy them.
geneva@Proverbs:11:4 @ Riches auaile not in the day of wrath: but righteousnes deliuereth from death.
geneva@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousnes of the vpright shal direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his owne wickednes.
geneva@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousnesse of the iust shall deliuer them: but the transgressers shall be taken in their owne wickednes.
geneva@Proverbs:11:7 @ When a wicked man dieth, his hope perisheth, and the hope of the vniust shall perish.
geneva@Proverbs:11:8 @ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his (note:)That is, will enter into trouble.(:note) stead.
geneva@Proverbs:11:9 @ An (note:)A deceiver who pretends friendship, but privately is an enemy.(:note) hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
geneva@Proverbs:11:10 @ When the righteous prosper, the city (note:)The country is blessed, where there are godly men, and they ought to rejoice when the wicked are taken away.(:note) rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.
geneva@Proverbs:11:11 @ By the blessing of the righteous, the citie is exalted: but it is subuerted by the mouth of the wicked.
geneva@Proverbs:11:12 @ He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding (note:)Will not make light report of others.(:note) holdeth his peace.
geneva@Proverbs:11:13 @ Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.
geneva@Proverbs:11:14 @ Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of (note:)Where God gives store of men of wisdom and counsel.(:note) counsellors [there is] safety.
geneva@Proverbs:11:15 @ He that is surety for a (note:)He who does not without judgment and consideration of the circumstances put himself in danger, as in (Pro_6:1).(:note) stranger shall smart [for it]: and he He who does not co-sign loans for others is very wise. that hateth suretiship is secure.
geneva@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.
geneva@Proverbs:11:17 @ The merciful man (note:)Rewards both himself and others.(:note) doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.
geneva@Proverbs:11:18 @ The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.
geneva@Proverbs:11:19 @ As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.
geneva@Proverbs:11:20 @ They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.
geneva@Proverbs:11:21 @
geneva@Proverbs:11:22 @ As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh discretion.
geneva@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked (note:)They can look for nothing but God's vengeance.(:note) [is] wrath.
geneva@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is that scattereth, (note:)Meaning they who give liberally, whom God blesses.(:note) and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more That is, the miser. than is right, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
geneva@Proverbs:11:25 @ The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.
geneva@Proverbs:11:26 @ He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that (note:)That provides for the use of them who are in need.(:note) selleth [it].
geneva@Proverbs:11:27 @ He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.
geneva@Proverbs:11:28 @ He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.
geneva@Proverbs:11:29 @ He that troubleth his own (note:)The covetous men who spare their riches to the hinderance of their families, will be deprived of it miserably.(:note) house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] For though the wicked are rich, yet they are only slaves to the godly, who are the true possessors of the gifts of God. servant to the wise of heart.
geneva@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that (note:)That is, brings them to the knowledge of God.(:note) winneth souls [is] wise.
geneva@Proverbs:11:31 @ Behold, the righteous shall be (note:)Will be punished as he deserves, (1Pe_4:18).(:note) recompensed upon the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
geneva@Proverbs:12:1 @ He that loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth correction, is a foole.
geneva@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good man getteth fauour of the Lorde: but the man of wicked immaginations will hee condemne.
geneva@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the (note:)They are so grounded in the favour of God, that their root will prosper continually.(:note) root of the righteous shall not be moved.
geneva@Proverbs:12:4 @ A vertuous woman is the crowne of her husband: but she that maketh him ashamed, is as corruption in his bones.
geneva@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.
geneva@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall (note:)As their conscience is upright, so will they be able to speak for themselves against their accusers.(:note) deliver them.
geneva@Proverbs:12:7 @ God ouerthroweth the wicked, and they are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
geneva@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.
geneva@Proverbs:12:9 @ [He that is] despised, (note:)The poor man that is contemned and yet lives of his own travail.(:note) and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and is destitute of bread.
geneva@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous [man] (note:)Is merciful, even to the very beast who does him service.(:note) regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
geneva@Proverbs:12:11 @ He that tilleth his lande, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of vnderstanding.
geneva@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked desireth the (note:)Continually imagines ways to harm others.(:note) net of evil [men]: but the Meaning, their heart within, which is upright, and does good to all. root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
geneva@Proverbs:12:13 @ The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.
geneva@Proverbs:12:14 @ A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.
geneva@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool [is] (note:)He stands in his own conceit, and condemns all others in respect to himself.(:note) right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel [is] wise.
geneva@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool's wrath is presently known: but (note:)Who bridles his affections.(:note) a prudent [man] covereth shame.
geneva@Proverbs:12:17 @ He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
geneva@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is that speaketh like the piercings of (note:)Which seek nothing more then to provoke others to anger.(:note) a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
geneva@Proverbs:12:19 @ The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.
geneva@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.
geneva@Proverbs:12:21 @ There shal none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.
geneva@Proverbs:12:22 @ The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.
geneva@Proverbs:12:23 @ A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.
geneva@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
geneva@Proverbs:12:25 @ Heaviness in the heart of man weigheth it down: but a (note:)That is, words of comfort, or a cheerful mind which is declared by his words, rejoices a man, as a covetous mind kills him.(:note) good word maketh it glad.
geneva@Proverbs:12:26 @ The righteous (note:)That is, more liberal in giving.(:note) [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
geneva@Proverbs:12:27 @ The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he (note:)Although he gets much by unlawful means, yet he will not spend it on himself.(:note) took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
geneva@Proverbs:12:28 @ Life is in the way of righteousnesse, and in that path way there is no death.
geneva@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise sonne will obey the instruction of his father: but a scorner will heare no rebuke.
geneva@Proverbs:13:2 @ A man shall eat good by the fruit (note:)If he uses his tongue to God's glory, and the profit of his neighbour, God will bless him.(:note) of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.
geneva@Proverbs:13:3 @ Hee that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shal be to him.
geneva@Proverbs:13:4 @ The soul of the sluggard (note:)He always desires, but takes no pains to get anything.(:note) desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
geneva@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hateth lying wordes: but the wicked causeth slander and shame.
geneva@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousnesse preserueth the vpright of life: but wickednes ouerthroweth the sinner.
geneva@Proverbs:13:7 @ There is that maketh himselfe riche, and hath nothing, and that maketh himselfe poore, hauing great riches.
geneva@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life [is] his riches: but the poor (note:)For his poverty, he is not able to escape the threatenings, which the cruel oppressors use against him.(:note) heareth not rebuke.
geneva@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
geneva@Proverbs:13:10 @ Only by pride (note:)When as every man contends to have preeminence, and will not give place to another.(:note) cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.
geneva@Proverbs:13:11 @
geneva@Proverbs:13:12 @ The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart: but when the desire commeth, it is as a tree of life.
geneva@Proverbs:13:13 @ Whoever despiseth (note:)Meaning the word of God, by which he is admonished of his duty.(:note) the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
geneva@Proverbs:13:14 @ The instruction of a wise man is as the welspring of life, to turne away from the snares of death.
geneva@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.
geneva@Proverbs:13:16 @ Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.
geneva@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falleth (note:)Brings many inconveniences both to himself and to others.(:note) into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.
geneva@Proverbs:13:18 @ Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.
geneva@Proverbs:13:19 @ A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.
geneva@Proverbs:13:20 @ He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be (note:)As he is partaker of their wickedness, and bears with their vices, so will he be punished alike as they are.(:note) destroyed.
geneva@Proverbs:13:21 @ Affliction followeth sinners: but vnto the righteous God will recompense good.
geneva@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the (note:)Read (Job_27:16-17).(:note) wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.
geneva@Proverbs:13:23 @ Much food [is in] the fallow ground of the (note:)God blesses the labour of the poor, and consumes their goods who are negligent, because they think they have enough.(:note) poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for lack of judgment.
geneva@Proverbs:13:24 @ He that spareth his rodde, hateth his sonne: but he that loueth him, chasteneth him betime.
geneva@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous eateth to the contentation of his minde: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
geneva@Proverbs:14:1 @ Every wise woman (note:)That is, takes pains to profit her family, and to do that which concerns her duty in her house.(:note) buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
geneva@Proverbs:14:2 @ He that walketh in his (note:)That is, in uprightness of heart, and without hypocrisy.(:note) uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
geneva@Proverbs:14:3 @ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a (note:)His proud tongue will cause him to be punished.(:note) rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
geneva@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no (note:)By the ox is meant labour, and by the crib the barn, meaning, without labour there is no profit.(:note) oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
geneva@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness will not lie: but (note:)For the maintenance of his own ambition, and not for God's glory, as Simon Magus.(:note) a false witness will utter lies.
geneva@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scorner seeketh wisdome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie to him that will vnderstande.
geneva@Proverbs:14:7 @ Depart from the foolish man, when thou perceiuest not in him the lippes of knowledge.
geneva@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdome of ye prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the foolishnes of the fooles is deceite.
geneva@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools make a mock at (note:)Does not know the grievousness of it, nor God's judgments against the same.(:note) sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
geneva@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knoweth its own (note:)As a man's conscience is witness to his own grief, so another cannot feel the joy and comfort which a man feels in himself.(:note) bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
geneva@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked shalbe destroyed: but the tabernacle of the righteous shall florish.
geneva@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way that seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof are the wayes of death.
geneva@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; (note:)He shows the allurement to sin, that it seems sweet, but the end of it is destruction.(:note) and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
geneva@Proverbs:14:14 @ The backslider in heart (note:)He who forsakes God will be punished, and made weary of his sins, in which he delighted.(:note) shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
geneva@Proverbs:14:15 @ The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.
geneva@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse.
geneva@Proverbs:14:17 @ He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.
geneva@Proverbs:14:18 @ The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
geneva@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked (note:)If this come not daily to pass, we must consider that it is because of our sins, which hinder God's workings.(:note) at the gates of the righteous.
geneva@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.
geneva@Proverbs:14:21 @ The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
geneva@Proverbs:14:22 @ Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.
geneva@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.
geneva@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crowne of the wise is their riches, and the follie of fooles is foolishnes.
geneva@Proverbs:14:25 @ A faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.
geneva@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the feare of the Lorde is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.
geneva@Proverbs:14:27 @ The feare of the Lorde is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.
geneva@Proverbs:14:28 @ In the multitude of (note:)That is, the strength of a king stands in many people.(:note) people [is] the king's honour: but in the lack of people [is] the destruction of the prince.
geneva@Proverbs:14:29 @ He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.
geneva@Proverbs:14:30 @ A sounde heart is the life of the flesh: but enuie is the rotting of the bones.
geneva@Proverbs:14:31 @ He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.
geneva@Proverbs:14:32 @ The wicked shall be cast away for his malice: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
geneva@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] (note:)Forasmuch as they are convicted by it, and silenced.(:note) in the midst of fools is made known.
geneva@Proverbs:14:34 @ Iustice exalteth a nation, but sinne is a shame to the people.
geneva@Proverbs:14:35 @ The pleasure of a King is in a wise seruant: but his wrath shalbe toward him that is lewde.
geneva@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.
geneva@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.
geneva@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of the Lorde in euery place beholde the euill and the good.
geneva@Proverbs:15:4 @ A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardnes therof is the breaking of ye minde.
geneva@Proverbs:15:5 @ A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
geneva@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is (note:)For though they have much yet it is full of trouble and care.(:note) trouble.
geneva@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.
geneva@Proverbs:15:8 @ The (note:)That thing is abominable before God, which the wicked think to be most excellent, and by which they think most to be accepted.(:note) sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
geneva@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
geneva@Proverbs:15:10 @ Correction [is] grievous to him that (note:)He who swears from the word of God, cannot stand to be admonished.(:note) forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
geneva@Proverbs:15:11 @
geneva@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.
geneva@Proverbs:15:13 @ A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
geneva@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
geneva@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
geneva@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
geneva@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
geneva@Proverbs:15:18 @ An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
geneva@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of (note:)That is, he always finds some hinderance or stay, and dares not go forward.(:note) thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
geneva@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
geneva@Proverbs:15:21 @ Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
geneva@Proverbs:15:22 @ Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but (note:)Read (Pro_11:14).(:note) in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
geneva@Proverbs:15:23 @ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] (note:)If we will that our talk be comfortable, we must wait for time and season.(:note) in due season, how good [it is]!
geneva@Proverbs:15:24 @ The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.
geneva@Proverbs:15:25 @ The Lorde will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.
geneva@Proverbs:15:26 @ The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] (note:)That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers.(:note) pleasant words.
geneva@Proverbs:15:27 @ He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
geneva@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
geneva@Proverbs:15:29 @ The Lord is farre off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
geneva@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.
geneva@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that heareth the (note:)That suffers himself to be admonished by God's word, which brings life: and so amends.(:note) reproof of life abideth among the wise.
geneva@Proverbs:15:32 @ Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.
geneva@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] (note:)Meaning, that God exalts no one but them that are truly humbled.(:note) humility.
geneva@Proverbs:16:1 @ The (note:)He derides the presumption of man, who dares to attribute anything to himself, as to prepare his heart or such like, seeing that he is not able to speak a word unless God gives it to him.(:note) preparations of the heart belong to man, and the answer of the tongue, [are] from the LORD.
geneva@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man [are] (note:)He shows by it that man flatters himself in his doings, calling that virtue, which God terms vice.(:note) clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
geneva@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit thy workes vnto the Lorde, and thy thoughts shalbe directed.
geneva@Proverbs:16:4 @ The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of (note:)So that the justice of God will appear to his glory, even in the destruction of the wicked.(:note) evil.
geneva@Proverbs:16:5 @ All that are proude in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.
geneva@Proverbs:16:6 @ By (note:)Their upright and repenting life will be a token that their sins are forgiven.(:note) mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.
geneva@Proverbs:16:7 @ When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.
geneva@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.
geneva@Proverbs:16:9 @ A (note:)He shows the folly of man who thinks that his ways are in his own hand, and yet is not able to move one foot unless God gives force.(:note) man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
geneva@Proverbs:16:10 @ A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not trasgresse in iudgement.
geneva@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his (note:)If they are true and just, they are God's work, and he delights in it, but otherwise if they are false, they are the work of the devil, and to their condemnation that use them.(:note) work.
geneva@Proverbs:16:12 @ [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established (note:)They are appointed by God to rule according to equity and justice.(:note) by righteousness.
geneva@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.
geneva@Proverbs:16:14 @ The wrath of a king [is as] (note:)That is, he finds many ways to execute his wrath.(:note) messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
geneva@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of a king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] (note:)Which is most comfortable to the dry ground.(:note) as a cloud of the latter rain.
geneva@Proverbs:16:16 @ Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.
geneva@Proverbs:16:17 @ The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.
geneva@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.
geneva@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.
geneva@Proverbs:16:20 @ He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.
geneva@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the (note:)The sweet words of consolation which come from a godly heart.(:note) sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
geneva@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life to him that hath it: but the (note:)Either that which the wicked teach others, or else it is folly to teach them who are malicious.(:note) instruction of fools [is] folly.
geneva@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.
geneva@Proverbs:16:24 @ Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.
geneva@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.
geneva@Proverbs:16:26 @ The person that traueileth, traueileth for himselfe: for his mouth craueth it of him.
geneva@Proverbs:16:27 @ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a (note:)For he consumes himself and others.(:note) burning fire.
geneva@Proverbs:16:28 @ A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.
geneva@Proverbs:16:29 @ A wicked man deceiueth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
geneva@Proverbs:16:30 @
geneva@Proverbs:16:31 @ The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of (note:)That is, when it is joined with virtue, or else the older that the wicked are, the more they are to be abhorred.(:note) righteousness.
geneva@Proverbs:16:32 @ He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.
geneva@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap; but its whole disposing [is] (note:)So that there is nothing that ought to be attributed to fortune: for all things are determined in the counsel of God which will come to pass.(:note) from the LORD.
geneva@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than an house full of (note:)For where there were many sacrifices, there were many portions given to the people, with which they feasted.(:note) sacrifices [with] strife.
geneva@Proverbs:17:2 @ A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the (note:)That is, will be made governor over the children.(:note) inheritance among the brethren.
geneva@Proverbs:17:3 @ As is the fining pot for siluer, and the fornace for golde, so the Lord trieth the heartes.
geneva@Proverbs:17:4 @ The wicked giueth heed to false lippes, and a lyer hearkeneth to the naughtie tongue.
geneva@Proverbs:17:5 @ Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.
geneva@Proverbs:17:6 @ Childres children are the crowne of the elders: and the glory of ye children are their fathers.
geneva@Proverbs:17:7 @ Hie talke becommeth not a foole, much lesse a lying talke a prince.
geneva@Proverbs:17:8 @ A bribe [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: wherever it (note:)The reward has great force to gain the hearts of men.(:note) turneth, it prospereth.
geneva@Proverbs:17:9 @ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] (note:)He that admonishes the prince of his fault makes him his enemy.(:note) friends.
geneva@Proverbs:17:10 @ A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.
geneva@Proverbs:17:11 @ An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel (note:)By the messenger is meant such means as God uses to punish the rebels.(:note) messenger shall be sent against him.
geneva@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than (note:)By which he means the wicked in his rage, who has no fear of God.(:note) a fool in his folly.
geneva@Proverbs:17:13 @ He that rewardeth euil for good, euil shall not depart from his house.
geneva@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.
geneva@Proverbs:17:15 @ He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.
geneva@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why [is there] a (note:)What good does it do the wicked to be rich, seeing he does not set his mind to wisdom?(:note) price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?
geneva@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loveth at all times, and a (note:)So that he is more than a friend, even a brother that helps in time of adversity.(:note) brother is born for adversity.
geneva@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man void of understanding (note:)Read (Pro_6:1).(:note) striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
geneva@Proverbs:17:19 @ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his (note:)Lifts up himself above his degree.(:note) gate seeketh destruction.
geneva@Proverbs:17:20 @ The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughtie tongue, shall fall into euill.
geneva@Proverbs:17:21 @ He that begetteth a foole, getteth himselfe sorow, and the father of a foole can haue no ioy.
geneva@Proverbs:17:22 @ A ioyfull heart causeth good health: but a sorowfull minde dryeth the bones.
geneva@Proverbs:17:23 @ A wicked [man] taketh a bribe out of the (note:)That is, secretly and out of the bosom of the rich.(:note) bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
geneva@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the (note:)That is, wander to and fro, and seek not after wisdom.(:note) ends of the earth.
geneva@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish sonne is a griefe vnto his father, and a heauines to her that bare him.
geneva@Proverbs:17:26 @ Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes (note:)For their well doing.(:note) for equity.
geneva@Proverbs:17:27 @ Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
geneva@Proverbs:17:28 @ Euen a foole (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and hee that stoppeth his lips, prudent.
geneva@Proverbs:18:1 @ Through desire a man, having (note:)He who loves wisdom will separate himself from all impediments, and give himself wholly to seek it.(:note) separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.
geneva@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may (note:)That is, that he may talk licentiously of whatever comes to mind.(:note) reveal itself.
geneva@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also (note:)Meaning, such a one as condemns all others.(:note) contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
geneva@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep (note:)Which can never be drawn empty, but always bring profit.(:note) waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.
geneva@Proverbs:18:5 @ [It is] not good to (note:)That is, to favour him and support him.(:note) accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
geneva@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fooles lips come with strife, & his mouth calleth for stripes.
geneva@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.
geneva@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the (note:)They are soon believed and enter most deeply.(:note) innermost parts of the belly.