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. 1871 edition. Excerpt: ...7.--Becometh not.--Because it is not suited to his character. 8. To prosper.--Tt wins the favour of the person to whom it is offered. Boothroyd: "It will give success to whomsoever presented." 10.--Rebuke.--Even when not accompanied by any chastisement. 11. The rebellious man seeketh only evil; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. 12. Let a bear bereaved of its young meet a ma% Rather than a fool in his folly. 13. He who returneth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house. 14. The beginning of strife is as one letting out water; Therefore before contention breaketh out, abandon it. 15. Acquiting the wicked man and condemning the just, Both these are an abomination to the Lord. 16. What use is money in the hand of a fool? To buy wisdom?--for that he has no heart. 17. At all times the friend seems to love you; But a friend in distress--he must yet be born. 18. A man void of understanding striketh hands; He becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour. 19. He who loveth offence loveth quarrels; He who raiseth high his gate seeketh ruin. 20. The froward in heart shall have no success; And the perverse in tongue shall fall into calamity. 21. A fool causeth grief to him who begot him; And the father of the impious man hath no joy. 22. A merry heart doeth good to the body; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones. 11.--Against him.--To inflict upon him the most severe punishment. Hodgson renders: "A seditious man shall surely fall into evil; yea, a minister of vengeance shall be sent against him." 12.--In hisfoily.--When his passions are most excited. 14.--"Therefore cease from a dispute before it degenerates into rage." Boothroyd. 17.--He must yet be born.--i.e., there is no true...
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