The Man of Integrity 3 Brenton The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart. BSB BSB: A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4 Brenton Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has. BSB BSB: Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 Brenton A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape. BSB BSB: A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
6 Brenton Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to another man. BSB BSB: Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
7 Brenton Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that uses provoking words shall not escape. BSB BSB: All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.
8 Brenton He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good. BSB BSB: He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
9 Brenton A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it. BSB BSB: A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
10 Brenton Delight does not suit a fool, nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness. BSB BSB: Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
11 Brenton A merciful man is long-suffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors. BSB BSB: A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
12 Brenton The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour. BSB BSB: A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 Brenton A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure. BSB BSB: A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
14 Brenton Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord. BSB BSB: Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Brenton Cowardice possesses the effeminate man ; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger. BSB BSB: Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16 Brenton He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish. BSB BSB: He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
17 Brenton He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift. BSB BSB: Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 Brenton Chasten thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 Brenton A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life. BSB BSB: A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
20 Brenton Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end. BSB BSB: Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
21 Brenton There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.BSB BSB: Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 Brenton Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar. BSB BSB: The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 Brenton The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen. BSB BSB: The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 Brenton He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth. BSB BSB: The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Brenton When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion. BSB BSB: Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 Brenton He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach. BSB BSB: He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 Brenton A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs. BSB BSB: If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 Brenton He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgments. BSB BSB: A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29 Brenton Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools. BSB BSB: Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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