1.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Judgment — By the free and impartial exercise of justice.
Gifts — Bribes.
5.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Wrath — The wrath of God or of men, who were enraged against it.
9.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Whether — Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate.
10.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Seek — To preserve it.
11.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Left — Suffered to follow his own will without restraint and chastening.
16.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
No vision — No prophecy; no publick preaching of God's word.
19.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
A servant — Who is so not only in condition, but also in the temper of his mind, disingenuous, and stubborn.
Words — By mere words.
Tho' — Though he know thy mind, and his own duty.
20.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Hasty — Who is rash and heady in the management of his affairs.
21.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
Delicately — Allowing him too much freedom, and familiarity.
A son — Will find him at last grow insolent, and forgetful of his servile condition.
22.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Bewrayeth it not — Which he is bound to do for the publick good.
25.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
A snare — Is an occasion of many sins.
26.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Judgment — The decision of his cause, and the success of all his endeavours.
27.
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.