Proverbs of Solomon - Ferrar Fenton Bible Translation page 790
The Psalms, Solomon and Sacred Writers
PROVERBS.
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x8 Correct a wise man, and he loves; Teach the Wise and he then will be wiser; Teach the Righteous, and he will improve. ‘ The fear of the LORD reveals wisdom, And to know the Supreme understanding; And by me will your days be increased, And years be adjoined to your life. lf wise, you are wise for yourself; You will suffer yourself, if you scorn I ' {wht Qzzcripiinu nf Ehzllg. ‘A loud talking woman is Folly! A fool,-—who knows nothing at all And she sits at the door of her house, On a seat at the height of the town; Calling those who pass by on the road, Who travel along on their paths; Who is foolish? Then let him turn here l' And to the weak-hearted, she says; ‘ Be sure stolen waters are sweet, And bread eaten in secret is nice ! But he knows not the Dead that are there ; That she calls to the deeps of the Grave 1* 790
