Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is
perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Also, that the soul be without
knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth
against the LORD. Wealth maket... [ Continue Reading ]
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule
over princes. The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is
his glory to pass over a transgression. The king's wrath is as the
roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
Of what king doth the scriptures... [ Continue Reading ]
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a
wife are a continual dropping. House and riches are the inheritance of
fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. Slothfulness casteth
into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. He that
keepeth the commandment kee... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS.
I TAKE occasion from what this chapter hath suggested of a false
witness, to admonish the Reader, while I pray for grace to receive at
the same time in my own heart, the full admonition; to be always upon
our watch-tower for the faithful and true Witness concerning Jesus;
even God the... [ Continue Reading ]