Geneva Study Bible He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
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.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. A man that flattereth his neighbour {a} spreadeth a net for his feet.
(a) He who gives ear to the flatterer is in danger as the bird is before the fowler. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. In the transgression of an evil man there is a {b} snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
(b) He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 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 men turn away wrath. Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. If a wise man contendeth with {c} a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.
(c) He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. {d} Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
(d) Where there are not faithful ministers of the word of God. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. A {e} servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer.
(e) He who is of a servile and rebellious nature. 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.
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.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. The fear of man bringeth a {f} snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
(f) He who fears man more than God falls into a snare and is destroyed. 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 {g} judgment cometh from the LORD.
(g) He does not need to flatter the ruler, for what God has appointed will come to him. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599] Bible Hub |
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