Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1839 edition. Excerpt: ... 27 The sluggard will not roast what he hath caught in hunting: But the substance of a diligent man is precious. 28 In the road of righteousness is life: And in the way and the path thereof there is no death. CHAPTER XIII. 1 A Wise son loveth the instruction of a father: But a scoffer listeneth not to rebuke. 2 By the fruit of the mouth a man shall eat what is good: But the soul of transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips--it is his ruin. 4 The sluggard desireth vehemently, and there is no thing for him: But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 The righteous man hateth a lying word: But the wicked man causeth abomination and shame. 6 Righteousness will keep him who is upright in the way: But wickedness will pervert the sin offering to destruction. 7 There is who proclaimeth himself rich while he has nothing: There is who proclaimeth himself poor while he has great wealth. 8 A man's ransom is his wealth: But the poor man heareth not rebuke. 9 The light of the righteous giveth joy: But the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: But with the well-advised is wisdom. 11 Wealth derived from vanity shall waste: But he that gathereth slowly will be rich. 12 Hope deferred is the sickness of the heart: But a tree of life is the desire when it comes. 13 He that despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. r-to 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life To him who departs from the snares of death. 15 A good understanding procureth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man will act with knowledge: But the fool will display folly. 17 A wicked messenger will...
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