Geneva Study Bible Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the {a} root of the righteous shall not be moved.
(a) They are so grounded in the favour of God, that their root will prosper continually. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall {b} deliver them.
(b) As their conscience is upright, so will they be able to speak for themselves against their accusers. The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. He that is despised, {c} and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and is destitute of bread.
(c) The poor man that is contemned and yet lives of his own travail. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. A righteous man {d} regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
(d) Is merciful, even to the very beast who does him service. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. The wicked desireth the {e} net of evil men: but the {f} root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
(e) Continually imagines ways to harm others. (f) Meaning, their heart within, which is upright, and does good to all. The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. The way of a fool is {g} right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
(g) He stands in his own conceit, and condemns all others in respect to himself. A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. A fool's wrath is presently known: but {h} a prudent man covereth shame.
(h) Who bridles his affections. He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. There is that speaketh like the piercings of {i} a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
(i) Which seek nothing more then to provoke others to anger. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy. Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Heaviness in the heart of man weigheth it down: but a {k} good word maketh it glad.
(k) That is, words of comfort, or a cheerful mind which is declared by his words, rejoices a man, as a covetous mind kills him. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. The righteous {l} is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
(l) That is, more liberal in giving. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. The slothful man roasteth not that which he {m} took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
(m) Although he gets much by unlawful means, yet he will not spend it on himself. In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death. The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599] Bible Hub |
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