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**instruction** = discipline, or correction.

**the LORD.** Hebrew. *Jehovah.* App-4 .
**man.** Hebrew. *'ish* . App-14 ,
**wicked** = lawless. Hebrew. *rasha'.* App-44 .
**will He condemn:** or will pronounce him guilty, as [Job 40:8](../../../kjv/job/40/8) .

**man.** Hebrew. *adam.* App-14 .
**wickedness** = lawlessness. Hebrew. *rasha'.*
**the righteous** = righteous ones.

**virtuous** = worthy. See [Proverbs 31:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/31/10) and Rth 31:11 .
**crown.** Always used of a bridal or royal crown.

**thoughts** = plans.
**right** = just (as to their character). Illustrations: David ([1 Samuel 23:9](../../../kjv/1-samuel/23/9) ; [1 Samuel 26:8-11](../../../kjv/1-samuel/26/8-11) ); Daniel ([Daniel 1:8](../../../kjv/daniel/1/8) ; [Daniel 6:4](../../../kjv/daniel/6/4) ); Nuthanael ([John 1:47](../../../kjv/john/1/47) ).
**counsels** = steerings, or directions. Illustrations: Korah ([Numbers 16](../../../kjv/numbers/16) ); Jeroboam ([1 Kings 12:28](../../../kjv/1-kings/12/28) . Compare [Proverbs 12:26](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/26) ); the prophet of Beth-el ([1 Kings 13:18](../../../kjv/1-kings/13/18) . Compare [Proverbs 11:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/11/9) ); Sanballat ([Nehemiah 6:2](../../../kjv/nehemiah/6/2) ); Haman ([Esther 3:5](../../../kjv/esther/3/5) , [Esther 3:6](../../../kjv/esther/3/6) , [Esther 3:8](../../../kjv/esther/3/8) ); Ishmael ([Jeremiah 40:14](../../../kjv/jeremiah/40/14) ); Herod ([Matthew 2:8](../../../kjv/matthew/2/8) , [Matthew 2:16](../../../kjv/matthew/2/16) ); Pharisees ([Matthew 22:15](../../../kjv/matthew/22/15) , [Matthew 22:16](../../../kjv/matthew/22/16) ); Judas ([John 12:4-6](../../../kjv/john/12/4-6) ).
**the wicked** = lawless ones.
**deceit** = deception. Hebrew. *ramah.* See note on [Proverbs 11:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/11/18) .

**words.** Hebrew. *dabar.* App-73 .
**the upright** = upright ones.

**overthrown.** Compare [Genesis 19:21](../../../kjv/genesis/19/21) , [Genesis 19:25](../../../kjv/genesis/19/25) , [Genesis 19:29](../../../kjv/genesis/19/29) ; 2Sa 10:3 . [1 Chronicles 19:3](../../../kjv/1-chronicles/19/3) , &c.
**and are not** = there is nothing of them left.

**shall be commended.** Illustration: Joseph ([Genesis 41:39](../../../kjv/genesis/41/39) ).
**wisdom.** Hebrew. *sakal.* See note on [Proverbs 1:2](../../../kjv/proverbs/1/2) .
**shall be despised.** Illustrations: Hophni and Phinehas ([1 Samuel 1:3](../../../kjv/1-samuel/1/3) ; [1 Samuel 2:17](../../../kjv/1-samuel/2/17) , [1 Samuel 2:30](../../../kjv/1-samuel/2/30) ); Nabal ([1 Samuel 25:2](../../../kjv/1-samuel/25/2) , [1 Samuel 25:17](../../../kjv/1-samuel/25/17) . Compare [Proverbs 28:6](../../../kjv/proverbs/28/6) ); Judah ([Jeremiah 4:22](../../../kjv/jeremiah/4/22) , [Jeremiah 4:30](../../../kjv/jeremiah/4/30) . [Lamentations 1:8](../../../kjv/lamentations/1/8) ); lost son ([Luke 15:15](../../../kjv/luke/15/15) , [Luke 15:16](../../../kjv/luke/15/16) ).

**He that is despised, and hath** = Better to be little noticed and have, &c.
**better.** See note on [Proverbs 8:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/8/11) .

**regardeth, &c.** = knoweth. Illustrations: Jacob ([Genesis 33:13](../../../kjv/genesis/33/13) , [Genesis 33:14](../../../kjv/genesis/33/14) ); David ([1 Samuel 17:34](../../../kjv/1-samuel/17/34) , [1 Samuel 17:35](../../../kjv/1-samuel/17/35) ).
**life** = soul. Hebrew. *nephesh.* App-13 .
**cruel.** Illustrations: Nahash ([1 Samuel 11:1](../../../kjv/1-samuel/11/1) , [1 Samuel 11:2](../../../kjv/1-samuel/11/2) ); Pilate ([Luke 23:16](../../../kjv/luke/23/16) ).

**shall be satisfied.** Illustrations: Isaac ([Genesis 26:12](../../../kjv/genesis/26/12) ); Jacob ([Genesis 31:40](../../../kjv/genesis/31/40) ; [Genesis 32:10](../../../kjv/genesis/32/10) ).
**he that followeth, &c.** Illustrations: Abimelech's followers ([Judges 9](../../../kjv/judges/9) . Compare [Proverbs 24:21](../../../kjv/proverbs/24/21) ); Theudas ([Acts 5:36](../../../kjv/acts/5/36) , [Acts 5:37](../../../kjv/acts/5/37) ).
**understanding.** Hebrew "heart", put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Subject), App-6 , for sense. Septuagint adds: "He that delighteth himself in the drinking of wine shall leave his own stronghold a disgrace. "

**The wicked** = a lawless one.
**the net.** Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), App-6 , for what is caught in it.
**of evil men:** i.e. which evil men use.
**evil.** Hebrew. *ra'a.* App-44 : not the same word as in verses: [Proverbs 12:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/13) , [Proverbs 12:21](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/21) .
**yieldeth** = giveth [to others]: i.e. instead of taking them as prey.

**The wicked** = an evil man. Hebrew. *ra'a'.* Same word as "evil" in [Proverbs 12:12](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/12) .
**transgression.** Hebrew. *pasha'.* App-44 .
**lips.** Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by them. Illustrations: Korah ([Numbers 16:1-3](../../../kjv/numbers/16/1-3) , [Numbers 16:31-35](../../../kjv/numbers/16/31-35) .[Psalms 64:8](../../../kjv/psalms/64/8); [Psalms 64:8](../../../kjv/psalms/64/8) ); the Amalekite([2 Samuel 1:2-16](../../../kjv/2-samuel/1/2-16) ); Adonijah ([1 Kings 2:23](../../../kjv/1-kings/2/23) ); Daniel's accusers ([Daniel 6:24](../../../kjv/daniel/6/24) ); Jews ([Matthew 27:25](../../../kjv/matthew/27/25) ).
**the just** = a righteous one.
**shall come out, &c.** Illustrations: Joshua and Caleb ([Numbers 14:10](../../../kjv/numbers/14/10) , [Numbers 14:24](../../../kjv/numbers/14/24) , [Numbers 14:30](../../../kjv/numbers/14/30) ); Esther and her People ([Esther 7:3](../../../kjv/esther/7/3) ; [Esther 8:3-17](../../../kjv/esther/8/3-17) ; [Esther 9:25](../../../kjv/esther/9/25) ); Peter ([Acts 11:2-18](../../../kjv/acts/11/2-18) ; [Acts 12:3-18](../../../kjv/acts/12/3-18) ).

**fool.** Hebrew. *'evil.* See note on [Proverbs 1:7](../../../kjv/proverbs/1/7) .

**is** = letteth itself be.
**presently** = immediately, at once, the same day. Illustrations: Jehoram ([2 Kings 6:31](../../../kjv/2-kings/6/31) ); Jezebel ([1 Kings 19:1](../../../kjv/1-kings/19/1) , [1 Kings 19:2](../../../kjv/1-kings/19/2) ); Nebuchadnezzar ([Daniel 3:19](../../../kjv/daniel/3/19) ); synagogue at Nazareth ([Luke 4:28](../../../kjv/luke/4/28) ). covereth = concealeth.
**shame** = public ignominy. Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Effect), App-6 , put for the affront which causes it. Illustrations: Gideon ([Judges 8:2](../../../kjv/judges/8/2) , [Judges 8:3](../../../kjv/judges/8/3) . Compare [Proverbs 8:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/8/1) ); Hezekiah ([Isaiah 36:21](../../../kjv/isaiah/36/21) . Compare [Proverbs 26:4](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/4) ); David ([1 Samuel 17:29](../../../kjv/1-samuel/17/29) , [1 Samuel 17:30](../../../kjv/1-samuel/17/30) . Compare [Proverbs 12:28](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/28) ); Saul ([1 Samuel 10:27](../../../kjv/1-samuel/10/27) . Compare Pro 20:30-33 ).

**like the piercings, &c.** Illustrations: Saul ([1 Samuel 20:30](../../../kjv/1-samuel/20/30) ; and [Proverbs 18:21](../../../kjv/proverbs/18/21) . Compare [Psalms 57:4](../../../kjv/psalms/57/4) , and [Proverbs 16:27](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/27) ); Doeg ([1 Samuel 22:9-19](../../../kjv/1-samuel/22/9-19) ); Jews ([John 8:48](../../../kjv/john/8/48) ); Jeremiah ([Lamentations 3:14](../../../kjv/lamentations/3/14) .[Hebrews 11:36](../../../kjv/hebrews/11/36); [Hebrews 11:36](../../../kjv/hebrews/11/36) ).
**piercings** = stabs. Occurs only here.
**tongue.** Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by it.
**is health.** Illustrations: Jethro ([Exodus 18:17-26](../../../kjv/exodus/18/17-26) ); Abigail ([1 Samuel 25:24-33](../../../kjv/1-samuel/25/24-33) ); the woman ([2 Samuel 20:16](../../../kjv/2-samuel/20/16) ); Stephen ([Acts 7:59](../../../kjv/acts/7/59) . Compare [Proverbs 22:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/22/20) ).

**lip.** Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken. Illustration: Caleb and Joshua ([Numbers 14:30](../../../kjv/numbers/14/30) , [Numbers 14:38](../../../kjv/numbers/14/38) ).
**but for a moment.** Illustrations: Ahab ( 1Ki 22:30 , [1 Kings 22:37](../../../kjv/1-kings/22/37) ; Hananiah ([Jeremiah 28:2](../../../kjv/jeremiah/28/2) , [Jeremiah 28:11](../../../kjv/jeremiah/28/11) . Compare verses: [Proverbs 12:15-17](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/15-17) ); Gehazi ( 2Ki 5:22 , [2 Kings 5:25](../../../kjv/2-kings/5/25) , [2 Kings 5:27](../../../kjv/2-kings/5/27) . [2 Kings 10:9](../../../kjv/2-kings/10/9) ); Ananias ([Acts 5:5](../../../kjv/acts/5/5) , [Acts 5:10](../../../kjv/acts/5/10) . [Acts 21:6](../../../kjv/acts/21/6) ).

**no evil** = nothing in vain. Hebrew. *'aven* . App-44 .
**mischief.** Hebrew. *ra'a'.* Same word as "evil" in verses: [Proverbs 12:12](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/12) , [Proverbs 12:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/20) .

**abomination, &c.** See note on [Proverbs 3:32](../../../kjv/proverbs/3/32) .
**they that deal truly are, &c.** Some codices, with Septuagint, read "is" (singular) = he that dealeth, &c.

**concealeth knowledge.** Illustrations: Samuel ([1 Samuel 9:27](../../../kjv/1-samuel/9/27) . Compare [Proverbs 10:16](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/16) ); Nehemiah ([Nehemiah 6:2](../../../kjv/nehemiah/6/2) , [Nehemiah 6:3](../../../kjv/nehemiah/6/3) ).
**fools.** Hebrew. *kesil.* See note on [Proverbs 1:7](../../../kjv/proverbs/1/7) . Not the same word as in verses: [Proverbs 12:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/15) , [Proverbs 12:16](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/16) , [Proverbs 12:24](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/24)
**shall bear rule.** Illustrations: Eleazar ([Genesis 24:2](../../../kjv/genesis/24/2) , [Genesis 24:10](../../../kjv/genesis/24/10) ); Joseph ([Genesis 39:4](../../../kjv/genesis/39/4) , [Genesis 39:22](../../../kjv/genesis/39/22) ); Jeroboam ([1 Kings 11:28](../../../kjv/1-kings/11/28) ).

**Heaviness** = Anxiety (feminine)
**stoop** = bowed down. Illustrations: Ezra ([Ezra 9:3](../../../kjv/ezra/9/3) [Ezra 10:6](../../../kjv/ezra/10/6) ); Nehemiah ([Nehemiah 1:4](../../../kjv/nehemiah/1/4) ); David ([Psalms 40:12](../../../kjv/psalms/40/12) ); Jeremiah ([Jeremiah 8:18](../../../kjv/jeremiah/8/18) ).
**maketh, &c.** = maketh [the man] glad [by driving it (feminine), the anxiety (feminine), away].

**the righteous** = a righteous one, is more excellent than his neighbour = guideth his neighbour.
**seduceth them** = leadeth them astray. The clauses are not "unrelated", nor is the text "corrupt beyond restoration", when properly translated.

**roasteth not, &c.** = starteth not his game (see the Oxford Gesenius).
**substance:** i.e. that which the diligent man "starts" and obtains is substantial. The proverb is not "humorous".

**life:** i.e. life eternal. See note on [Leviticus 18:5](../../../kjv/leviticus/18/5) .
**no death** = immortality. Or take *nethebah* (as in [Judges 5:6](../../../kjv/judges/5/6) . [Isaiah 59:8](../../../kjv/isaiah/59/8) ) as denoting, with *derek,* no devious winding by-path. In this case we must read *'el,* "to", instead of *'al,* "no". This avoids the necessity of the italics.

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