THROUGH desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

1Through desire a man hauing separated himselfe, seeketh and intermedleth with all wisedome.

2A foole hath no delight in vnderstanding, but that his heart may discouer it selfe.

3When the wicked commeth, then commeth also contempt, and with ignominie, reproch.

4The words of a mans mouth, are as deepe waters, and the well-spring of wisedome as a flowing brooke.

5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to ouerthrowe the righteous in iudgement.

6A fooles lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

7A fooles mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soule.

8The words of a tale bearer are as wounds, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly.

9Hee also that is slouthful in his worke, is brother to him that is a great waster.

10The name of the Lord is a a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: and as an high wall in his owne conceit.

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughtie, and before honour is humilitie.

13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

14The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare?

15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16A mans gift maketh roome for him, & bringeth him before great men.

17He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him.

18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth betweene the mighty.

19A brother offended is harder to be wonne then a strong citie: and their contentions are like the barres of a castle.

20A mans belly shall be satisfied with the fruite of his mouth; and with the increase of his lippes shall he be filled.

21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that loue it shall eate the fruite thereof.

22Who so findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and obtaineth fauour of the Lord.

23The poore vseth intreaties, but the rich answereth roughly.

24A man that hath friends must shewe himselfe friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer then a brother.

I == Jude 1:19

 

 

 

IV == Ps 78:2

 

 

V == Lev 19:15 ; Deut 1:17

 

 

 

VII == Prov 10:14 ; 12:13 ; 13:3 ; Ecct 10:12

 

 

X == 2nd Sam 22:3 , 51 ; Ps 18:2 ; 27:1

 

 

 

XIII == John 7:51

 

 

 

 

XVI == Gen 32:20 ; 1st Sam 25:27

 

 

 

 

 

 

XX == Prov 12:14 ; 13:2

 

XXI == Matt 12:37

 

XXII == Prov 19:14 ; 31:10

XXIII == James 2:3

XXIV == Prov 17:17

 

1 In estrangement one seeks pretexts: with all persistence he picks a quarrel.

2 The fool takes no delight in understanding, but rather in displaying what he thinks.

3 With wickedness comes contempt, and with disgrace comes scorn.

4 The words from a man's mouth are deep waters, but the source of wisdom is a flowing brook.

5 It is not good to be partial to the guilty, and so to reject a rightful claim.

6 The fool's lips lead him into strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.

7 The fool's mouth is his ruin; his lips are a snare to his life.

8 The words of a talebearer are like dainty morsels that sink into one's inmost being.

9 The man who is slack in his work is own brother to the man who is destructive.

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the just man runs to it and is safe.

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city; he fancies it a high wall.

12 Before his downfall a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honors.

13 He who answers before he hears - his is the folly and the shame.

14 A man's spirit sustains him in infirmity - but a broken spirit who can bear?

15 The mind of the intelligent gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man's gift clears the way for him, and gains him access to great men.

17 The man who pleads his case first seems to be in the right; then his opponent comes and puts him to the test.

18 The lot puts an end to disputes, and is decisive in a controversy between the mighty.

19 A brother is a better defense than a strong city, and a friend is like the bars of a castle.

20 From the fruit of his mouth a man has his fill; with the yield of his lips he sates himself.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who make it a friend shall eat its fruit.

22 He who finds a wife finds happiness; it is a favor he receives from the LORD.

23 The poor man implores, but the rich man answers harshly.

24 Some friends bring ruin on us, but a true friend is more loyal than a brother.

v 1. Don’t separate from that which is right to satisfy your own pleasure.

 

 

 

 

v 5. Contrary to this, many courts today show partiality to the wicked.

 

 

 

v 8,9. Many times gossip and slothfulness go together.

 

 

 

 

 

v 12. Again humility is stressed.

v 13, Always hear both sides of a question before passing judgment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v 19 This has proven true in so many families and churches.

 

 

 

v 22. Especially if this wife approaches to the one in 19:14 and Proverbs 31.

 

v 23. This is the secret of neighborliness, of welcome in a Sunday School class.