The Selfishness of the Unfriendly 1 Brenton A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach. BSB BSB: He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2 Brenton A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly. BSB BSB: A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
3 Brenton When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them ; but dishonour and reproach come upon him. BSB BSB: With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
4 Brenton A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth. BSB BSB: The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5 Brenton It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.BSB BSB: Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6 Brenton The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death. BSB BSB: A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
7 Brenton A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul. BSB BSB: A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 Brenton Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger. BSB BSB: The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
9 Brenton A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself. BSB BSB: Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10 Brenton The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted. BSB BSB: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 Brenton The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow. BSB BSB: A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12 Brenton Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble. BSB BSB: Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 Brenton Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause , it is folly and reproach to him. BSB BSB: He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 Brenton A wise servant calms a man's anger; but who can endure a faint-hearted man? BSB BSB: The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 Brenton The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; and the ears of the wise seek understanding. BSB BSB: The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 Brenton A man's gift enlarges him, and seats him among princes. BSB BSB: A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 Brenton A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved. BSB BSB: The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18 Brenton A silent man quells strifes, and determines between great powers. BSB BSB: Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19 Brenton A brother helped by a brother is as a strong and high city; and is as strong as a well -founded palace. BSB BSB: An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20 Brenton A man fills his belly with the fruits of his mouth; and he shall be satisfied with the fruits of his lips. BSB BSB: From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 Brenton Life and death are in the power of the tongue; and they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof. BSB BSB: Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 Brenton He that has found a good wife has found favours, and has received gladness from God. BSB BSB: He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
24 Brenton He that puts away a good wife, puts away a good thing, and he that keeps an adulteress is foolish and ungodly. BSB BSB: A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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