geneva Proverbs:25-29
geneva@Proverbs:25:1 @ These [are] also proverbs of Solomon, which the (note:)Whom Hezekiah appointed for this purpose.(:note) men of Hezekiah king of Judah That is, gathered out of various books of Solomon. copied out.
geneva@Proverbs:25:2 @ [It is] the glory of God to (note:)God does not reveal the cause of his judgments to man.(:note) conceal a thing: but the honour of Because the king rules by the revealed word of God, the cause of his doings must appear, and therefore he must use diligence in trying causes. kings [is] to search out a matter.
geneva@Proverbs:25:3 @ The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of (note:)He shows that it is too hard for man to attain the reason of all the secret doings of the king, even when he is upright and does his duty.(:note) kings [is] unsearchable.
geneva@Proverbs:25:4 @ Take away the (note:)When vice is removed from a king, he is a meet vessel for the Lord's use.(:note) dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the refiner.
geneva@Proverbs:25:5 @ Take (note:)It is not enough that he is pure himself, but that he put away others who are corrupted.(:note) away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
geneva@Proverbs:25:6 @ Boast not thy selfe before the King, and stand not in the place of great men.
geneva@Proverbs:25:7 @ For it is better, that it be saide vnto thee, Come vp hither, then thou to be put lower in the presece of the prince whom thine eyes haue seene.
geneva@Proverbs:25:8 @ Goe not foorth hastily to strife, least thou know not what to doe in the ende thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
geneva@Proverbs:25:9 @ Debate thy matter with thy neighbour, and discouer not the secret to another,
geneva@Proverbs:25:10 @ Lest he that heareth [it] put thee to shame, and thy infamy (note:)Lest while you think by this means to have an end of the matter, it put you to further trouble.(:note) turn not away.
geneva@Proverbs:25:11 @ A word spoken in his place, is like apples of golde with pictures of siluer.
geneva@Proverbs:25:12 @ He that reprooueth the wise, and the obedient eare, is as a golden earering and an ornament of fine golde.
geneva@Proverbs:25:13 @ As the cold of snow (note:)In the time of great heat, when men desire cold.(:note) in the time of harvest, [so is] a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
geneva@Proverbs:25:14 @ Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] (note:)Which have an outward appearance, and are nothing within.(:note) clouds and wind without rain.
geneva@Proverbs:25:15 @ By long (note:)By not creating opportunity to provoke him further.(:note) forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the That is, the heart that is bent to anger, as in (Pro_15:1). bone.
geneva@Proverbs:25:16 @ Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is (note:)Use moderately the pleasures of this world.(:note) sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it.
geneva@Proverbs:25:17 @ Withdrawe thy foote from thy neighbours house, least he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
geneva@Proverbs:25:18 @ A man that beareth false witnes against his neighbour, is like an hammer and a sword, and a sharpe arrowe.
geneva@Proverbs:25:19 @ Confidence in an vnfaythfull man in time of trouble, is like a broken tooth and a sliding foote.
geneva@Proverbs:25:20 @ [As] he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon (note:)Which melts it, and consumes it.(:note) soda, so [is] he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
geneva@Proverbs:25:21 @ If hee that hateth thee be hungry, giue him bread to eate, and if he be thirstie, giue him water to drinke.
geneva@Proverbs:25:22 @ For thou shalt heap (note:)You will, as if by force, overcome him, in so much that his own conscience will move him to acknowledge the benefits, and his heart will be inflamed.(:note) coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
geneva@Proverbs:25:23 @ As the Northwinde driueth away the raine, so doeth an angry countenance the slandering tongue.
geneva@Proverbs:25:24 @ It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house.
geneva@Proverbs:25:25 @ As are the colde waters to a weary soule, so is good newes from a farre countery.
geneva@Proverbs:25:26 @ A righteous man falling downe before the wicked, is like a troubled well, & a corrupt spring.
geneva@Proverbs:25:27 @ It is not good to eate much hony: so to search their owne glory is not glory.
geneva@Proverbs:25:28 @ He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] (note:)And so is in extreme danger.(:note) broken down, [and] without walls.
geneva@Proverbs:26:1 @ As the snowe in the sommer, and as the raine in the haruest are not meete, so is honour vnseemely for a foole.
geneva@Proverbs:26:2 @ As the sparowe by flying, and the swallow by flying escape, so the curse that is causeles, shall not come.
geneva@Proverbs:26:3 @ Vnto the horse belongeth a whip, to the asse a bridle, and a rod to the fooles backe.
geneva@Proverbs:26:4 @ Answer not a fool (note:)Consent not to him in his doings.(:note) according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.
geneva@Proverbs:26:5 @ Answer a fool (note:)Reprove him as the matter requires.(:note) according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
geneva@Proverbs:26:6 @ He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off (note:)That is, of the messenger whom he sends.(:note) the feet, That is, receives damage by it. [and] drinketh damage.
geneva@Proverbs:26:7 @ As they that lift vp the legs of the lame, so is a parable in a fooles mouth.
geneva@Proverbs:26:8 @ As the closing vp of a precious stone in an heape of stones, so is he that giueth glory to a foole.
geneva@Proverbs:26:9 @ [As] a thorn goeth (note:)By which he hurts both himself and others.(:note) up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.
geneva@Proverbs:26:10 @
geneva@Proverbs:26:11 @ As a dog turneth againe to his owne vomit, so a foole turneth to his foolishnes.
geneva@Proverbs:26:12 @ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] (note:)For the fool would rather be counselled than he: also the fool sins out of ignorance, and the other out of malice.(:note) more hope of a fool than of him.
geneva@Proverbs:26:13 @ The slothful [man] saith, (note:)Read (Pro_22:13).(:note) [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets.
geneva@Proverbs:26:14 @ As the doore turneth vpon his hinges, so doeth the slouthfull man vpon his bed.
geneva@Proverbs:26:15 @ The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.
geneva@Proverbs:26:16 @ The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceite, then seuen men that can render a reason.
geneva@Proverbs:26:17 @ He that passeth by and medleth with the strife that belongeth not vnto him, is as one that taketh a dog by the eares.
geneva@Proverbs:26:18 @ As he that faineth himselfe mad, casteth fire brands, arrowes, and mortall things,
geneva@Proverbs:26:19 @ So [is] the man [that] deceiveth (note:)Who disguises himself to be that which he is not.(:note) his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
geneva@Proverbs:26:20 @ Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a talebearer strife ceaseth.
geneva@Proverbs:26:21 @ As ye cole maketh burning coles, & wood a fire, so the contentious man is apt to kindle strife.
geneva@Proverbs:26:22 @ The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.
geneva@Proverbs:26:23 @ Burning lips and (note:)They will soon break out and utter themselves.(:note) a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross.
geneva@Proverbs:26:24 @ He that hateth, will counterfaite with his lips, but in his heart he layeth vp deceite.
geneva@Proverbs:26:25 @ When he speaketh kindly, believe him not: for [there are] (note:)Meaning many: he uses a certain number for the uncertain.(:note) seven abominations in his heart.
geneva@Proverbs:26:26 @ [Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be revealed before the [whole] (note:)In the assembly of the godly.(:note) congregation.
geneva@Proverbs:26:27 @ He that diggeth a pit shal fall therein, and he that rolleth a stone, it shall returne vnto him.
geneva@Proverbs:26:28 @ A false tongue hateth the afflicted, and a flattering mouth causeth ruine.
geneva@Proverbs:27:1 @ Boast not thyself of to (note:)Do not delay the time, but take the opportunity when it is offered.(:note) morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
geneva@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let another man prayse thee, and not thine owne mouth: a stranger, and not thine owne lips.
geneva@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone is heauie, and the sand weightie: but a fooles wrath is heauier then them both.
geneva@Proverbs:27:4 @ Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before (note:)For the envious are obstinate, and cannot be reconciled.(:note) envy?
geneva@Proverbs:27:5 @ Open rebuke is better then secret loue.
geneva@Proverbs:27:6 @ Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] (note:)They are flattering and seem friendly.(:note) deceitful.
geneva@Proverbs:27:7 @ The person that is full, despiseth an hony combe: but vnto the hungry soule euery bitter thing is sweete.
geneva@Proverbs:27:8 @ As a bird that wandreth from her nest, so is a man that wandreth from his owne place.
geneva@Proverbs:27:9 @ As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.
geneva@Proverbs:27:10 @ Thy own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's (note:)Do not trust any worldly help in the day of your trouble.(:note) house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.
geneva@Proverbs:27:11 @ My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.
geneva@Proverbs:27:12 @
geneva@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the stranger.
geneva@Proverbs:27:14 @ He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising (note:)Hastily and without cause.(:note) early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
geneva@Proverbs:27:15 @ A continual dropping in the day of raine, and a contentious woman are alike.
geneva@Proverbs:27:16 @ He that hideth her, hideth the winde, & she is as ye oyle in his right hand, that vttereth it selfe.
geneva@Proverbs:27:17 @ Iron sharpeneth iron; so a (note:)One hasty man provokes another to anger.(:note) man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
geneva@Proverbs:27:18 @ He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eate the fruite thereof: so he that waiteth vpon his master, shall come to honour.
geneva@Proverbs:27:19 @ As in water face [answereth] to face, (note:)There is no difference between men by nature, only the grace of God makes the difference.(:note) so the heart of man to man.
geneva@Proverbs:27:20 @ The graue and destruction can neuer be full, so the eyes of man can neuer be satisfied.
geneva@Proverbs:27:21 @ [As] the refining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so [is] a man to his (note:)That is, he is either known to be ambitious and glorious, or humble and modest.(:note) praise.
geneva@Proverbs:27:22 @ Though thou shouldest bray a foole in a morter among wheate brayed with a pestell, yet will not his foolishnes depart from him.
geneva@Proverbs:27:23 @ Be diligent to know ye state of thy flocke, and take heede to the heardes.
geneva@Proverbs:27:24 @ For riches remaine not alway, nor the crowne from generation to generation.
geneva@Proverbs:27:25 @ The hey discouereth it selfe, and the grasse appeareth, and the herbes of the mountaines are gathered.
geneva@Proverbs:27:26 @ The (note:)This declares the great goodness of God towards man, and the diligence that he requires from him for the preservation of his gifts.(:note) lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.
geneva@Proverbs:27:27 @ And let the milke of the goates be sufficient for thy foode, for the foode of thy familie, and for the sustenance of thy maydes.
geneva@Proverbs:28:1 @ The wicked (note:)Because their own conscience accuses them.(:note) flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
geneva@Proverbs:28:2 @ For the transgression of a land (note:)The state of the commonwealth is often changed.(:note) many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state shall be prolonged.
geneva@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
geneva@Proverbs:28:4 @ They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
geneva@Proverbs:28:5 @ Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
geneva@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
geneva@Proverbs:28:7 @ He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
geneva@Proverbs:28:8 @ He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather (note:)For God will take away the wicked usurer, and give his goods to him that will bestow them well.(:note) it for him that will pity the poor.
geneva@Proverbs:28:9 @ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] (note:)Because it is not of faith which is grounded on God's word or law which the wicked contemn.(:note) abomination.
geneva@Proverbs:28:10 @ He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shal fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.
geneva@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth (note:)And judge that he is not wise.(:note) him out.
geneva@Proverbs:28:12 @ When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man (note:)He is known by his doings to be wicked.(:note) is hidden.
geneva@Proverbs:28:13 @ He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
geneva@Proverbs:28:14 @ Happy [is] the man that (note:)Which stands in awe of God, and is afraid to offend him.(:note) feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
geneva@Proverbs:28:15 @ [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] (note:)For he can never be satisfied but always oppresses and spoils.(:note) a wicked ruler over the poor people.
geneva@Proverbs:28:16 @ A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
geneva@Proverbs:28:17 @ A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man (note:)No one will be able to deliver him.(:note) sustain him.
geneva@Proverbs:28:18 @ He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
geneva@Proverbs:28:19 @ He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
geneva@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
geneva@Proverbs:28:21 @ To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of (note:)He will be abused for nothing.(:note) bread [that] man will transgress.
geneva@Proverbs:28:22 @ He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil (note:)Meaning, he that is covetous.(:note) eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
geneva@Proverbs:28:23 @ He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
geneva@Proverbs:28:24 @ Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
geneva@Proverbs:28:25 @ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made (note:)Will have all things in abundance.(:note) fat.
geneva@Proverbs:28:26 @ Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
geneva@Proverbs:28:27 @ He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
geneva@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
geneva@Proverbs:29:1 @ A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
geneva@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
geneva@Proverbs:29:3 @ A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
geneva@Proverbs:29:4 @ A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
geneva@Proverbs:29:5 @ A man that flattereth his neighbour (note:)He who gives ear to the flatterer is in danger as the bird is before the fowler.(:note) spreadeth a net for his feet.
geneva@Proverbs:29:6 @ In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a (note:)He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others.(:note) snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
geneva@Proverbs:29:7 @ The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
geneva@Proverbs:29:8 @ Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
geneva@Proverbs:29:9 @ [If] a wise man contendeth with (note:)He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken.(:note) a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.
geneva@Proverbs:29:10 @ Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
geneva@Proverbs:29:11 @ A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
geneva@Proverbs:29:12 @ Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
geneva@Proverbs:29:13 @ The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
geneva@Proverbs:29:14 @ A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
geneva@Proverbs:29:15 @ The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
geneva@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
geneva@Proverbs:29:17 @ Correct thy sonne & he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
geneva@Proverbs:29:18 @
geneva@Proverbs:29:19 @ A (note:)He who is of a servile and rebellious nature.(:note) servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer.
geneva@Proverbs:29:20 @ Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
geneva@Proverbs:29:21 @ He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
geneva@Proverbs:29:22 @ An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
geneva@Proverbs:29:23 @ The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
geneva@Proverbs:29:24 @ He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, & declareth it not.
geneva@Proverbs:29:25 @ The fear of man bringeth a (note:)He who fears man more than God falls into a snare and is destroyed.(:note) snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
geneva@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's (note:)He does not need to flatter the ruler, for what God has appointed will come to him.(:note) judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
geneva@Proverbs:29:27 @ A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.
geneva@Proverbs:30:1 @ The words of (note:)Who was an excellent man in virtue and knowledge in the time of Solomon.(:note) Agur the son of Jakeh, [even] the prophecy: the man spoke to Ithiel, even to Who were Agur's scholars or friends. Ithiel and Ucal,
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