CONTENTS.
Here are many like words to the former, by way of proverbs in this
Chapter to the same purport as before, in holding forth the mysteries
of the kingdom.
Proverbs 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall
suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. When the righteou... [ Continue Reading ]
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. In
the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous
doth sing and rejoice. The righteous considereth the cause of the
poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. Scornful men bring a
city into a snare: but wise... [ Continue Reading ]
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be
established forever. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left
to himself bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked are
multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see
their fall. Correct thy son, and he sha... [ Continue Reading ]
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he
will not answer. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is
more hope of a fool than of him. He that delicately bringeth up his
servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. An
angry man stirreth up... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS.
READER! there is an abundance of matter for raising many profitable
reflections in the perusal of this chapter; but I beg particularly to
call your attention to that solemn verse contained in it, which in
itself forms a volume. Where there is no vision, the people perish.
The most faith... [ Continue Reading ]