ney ? eat fo much as is fuf ficient for thee, left thou be 26 A righteous man falling down before the wick filled therewith, and vomited is as a troubled fountain and a corrupt fpring. it. 17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house: left he be weary of thee, and fo hate thee. 18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a fword, and a fharp arrow. 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a foot out of joint. 20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; fo is he that fingeth fongs to an heavy heart. 21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink : 22 For thou shalt heap 27 It is not good to eat much honey: fo for men to fearch their own glory is not glory. 28 He that hath no rule over his own fpirit, is like a city that is broken down and without walls. A CHAP. XXVI. S fnow in fummer, and as rain in harveft, fo honour is not feemly for a fool. 2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, fo the curfe caufelefs fhall not come. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the afs, and a rod for the fool's back. 4 Answer not a fool ac coals of fire upon his head,cording to his folly, left thou and the Lord fhall reward thee. 23 The north wind driveth away rain: fo doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. 24 It is better to dwell in a corner of the houfe-top, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. 25 As cold waters to thirfty foul, fo is good news from a far country. alfo be like unto him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, left he be wife in his own conceit. 6 He that fendeth a meffage by the hand of a fool, cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: fo is a paraable in the mouth of fools. 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a fling, so is he that + giveth giveth honour to a fool. 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, fo is a parable in the mouth of fools. 10 The great God that faith, Am not I in fport? 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: fo where there is no tale-bearer, the ftrife ceaseth. 21 As coals are to burn formed all things, both re-ing coals, and wood to fire ; wardeth the fool, and re-fo is a contentious man to wardeth tranfgreffors. kindle ftrife. II As a dog returneth to his vomit, fo a fool returneth to his folly. 12 Seeft thou a man wife in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 13 The flothful man faith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the flothful upon his bed. 15 The flothful hideth his hand in his bofom it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 16 The fluggard is wifer in his own conceit than feven men that can render a reafon. 17 He that paffeth by, and meddleth with ftrife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. 18 As a mad man who cafteth firebrands, arrows, and death; 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermoft parts of the belly. 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potfherd covered with filver drofs. 24 He that hateth diffembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him: 25 When he fpeaketh fair, believe him not: for there are feven abominations in his heart. 26 Whofe hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness. fhall be fhewed before the whole congregation, 27 Whofo diggeth a pit, fhall fall therein: and he that rolleth a ftone, it will return upon him. 28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it: and a flattering mouth work, eth ruin, CHAP. XXVII. BOA OAST not thyfelf of to-morrow for thou knoweft not what a day may bring forth. 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth: a ftranger, and not thine own lips. 3 A ftone is heavy, and the fand weighty: but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. 4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous: but who is able to ftand before envy? 5 Open rebuke is better than fecret love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend: but the kiffes of an enemy are deceitful. 7 The full foul loatheth an honey-comb but to the hungry foul every bitter thing is fweet. a brother far off. 11 My fon, be wife, and make my heart glad, that I may anfwer him that reproacheth me. 12 A prudent man forefeeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the fimple pafs on, and are punished. 13 Take his garment that is furety for a ftranger, and take a pledge of him for a ftrange woman. 14 He that blefleth his friend with a loud voice, rifing early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. 15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day, and a contentious woman are alike. 16 Whofoever hideth her, hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand which bewrayeth itself. 17 Iron fharpeneth iron; countenance of his friend. 8 As a bird that wander-fo a man fharpeneth the eth from her net, fo is a man that wandereth from his place. 9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: fo doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. 10 Thine own friend and thy father's friend forfake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a a neighbour that is near, than 18 Whofo keepeth the figtree fhall eat the fruit thereof: fo he that waiteth on his mafter fhall be honoured. 19 As in water face anfwereth to face, so the heart of man to man. 20 Hell and deftruction are never full; fo the eyes of man are never satisfied. 21 As the fining-pot for filver, and the furnace for gold: gold: fo is a man to his [fweeping rain that leaveth no praife. food. 22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a peftle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? 25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itfelf, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. 26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. 4 They that forfake the law praife the wicked: but fuch as keep the law contend with them. 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things. 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than be that is perverfe in his ways, though he be rich. 7 Whofo keepeth the law is a wife fon: but he that is a companion of riotous men fhameth his father. 8 He that by ufury and unjuft gain increaseth his fubftance, he fhall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 27 And thou shalt have goats milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy houfhold, and for the main-his ear from hearing the law, tenance of thy maidens. 2 For the tranfgreffion of a land many are the princes 9 He that turneth away even his prayer shall be abomination. 10 Whofo caufeth the righteous to go aftray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in poffeffion. II The rich man is wife in his own conceit: but the thereof: but by a man of un-poor that hath understanding derstanding and knowledge fearcheth him out. the ftate thereof fhall be prolonged. 3 A poor man that oppreffeth the poor, is like a 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rife, a man is hidden, 13 He that covereth his fins fhall not profper: but whofo confeffeth and forfaketh them fhall have mercy. 14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mifchief. 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, fi is a wicked ruler over the poor people. confidereth not that poverty fhall come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards fhall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whofo robbeth his father or his mother, and faith, It is no tranfgreffion; the fame is the companion of a destroyer. he that putteth his truft in the Lord fhall be made fat. 25 He that is of a proud 16 The prince that want-heart ftirreth up ftrife: but eth understanding is alfo a great oppreffor: but he that hateth covetoufness shall prolong his days. 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any perfon fhall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. 18 Whofo walketh uprightly fhall be faved: but he that is perverfe in his ways fhall fall at once. 19 He that tilleth his land fhall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain perfons fhall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man fhall abound with bleffings: but he that maketh hafte to be rich fhall not be innocent. 21 To have respect of perfons is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will tranfgrefs. 22 He that hafteth to be rich bath an evil eye, and 26 He that trufteth in his own heart is a fool: but whofo walketh wifely, he shall be delivered. 27 He that giveth unto the poor fhall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes fhall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rife, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
