Proverbs of Solomon - Ferrar Fenton Bible Translation page 803
The Psalms, Solomon and Sacred Writers
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PROVERBS.
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Many wait on the {aca of a prince,
And all are friends to a man who gives,
All a poor ma.n’s brothers hate him,
His friends even go far away;
They are gone when he follows with words
Who buys reflection, loves himself,
Who keeps understanding Bud the prohb
A false witness will not be unpunished,
And a. spouter of lies will fail.
Finew becomes not a clown,
Nor that a slave should rule over princes.
Good sense makes a man forbearingp-
And to pass by offences crowns him.
A king's wrath is a roaring lion,
But his favour like dew upon grass.
A reckless son distresses his father ;-·
A contentious wife is a drifting rain.
A house and wealth descend from parents,
But a sensible wife from the LORD.
idleness drops to stupid sleep,
And the indolent person to hunger.
Who keeps to his orders, saves his life,
Who delays on his road may be killed.
He lends to the Loup who helps the poor,
Who will repay him as much again.
Correct your son while there is hope,
And bear not his death on your soul.
The fnrious·tempered will suder hurt,
For if forgiven he never amends.
Hear advice, and take a warning,
And be wiser by the results.
Man has many plans in his mind,
But the LORD’s intention endures.
To do kindness makes a man liked;
And a poor man better than a liar.
The fear of the LORD brings life,
And whom it fills, will not feel grief.
The sluggard dips his hand in the dish,
But does not bring back to his mouth I
Punish a scorner, and fools learn sense;
But reproof to the wise breeds thought.
Who robs his father and drives his mother,
ls a son of shame and reproach.
Refrain, my son, to attend to advice
That leads from the words of Knowledge
A false witness scolfs at justice,
And a wicked mouth swallows villainy.
But justice is ready for scoH'ers,
And stripes for the rasca.l·’s back.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink maddeus,
And all it deludes are not wise.
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