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Proverbs 19 :: Brenton's English Septuagint (BES)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:3 - The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:4 - Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:5 - A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:6 - Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:7 - 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.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:8 - He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:9 - A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:10 - Delight does not suit a fool, nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:11 - A merciful man is long-suffering; and his [fn]triumph overtakes transgressors.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:12 - The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:13 - A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:14 - Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:15 - [fn]Cowardice possesses the effeminate man; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:16 - He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:17 - He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:18 - Chasten thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:19 - A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:20 - Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:21 - There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:22 - Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:23 - The fear of the Lord is life to a man: [fn]and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:24 - He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25 - When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:26 - He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:27 - A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:28 - He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgments.
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:29 - Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
BES Footnotes
Gr. boasting comes upon.
Or, keeps down.
Or, 'but he that is without fear (sc. of the Lord) shall dwell' etc.
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Translation of the Greek Septuagint into English by Sir Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton, originally published in 1851 and is now in the Public Domain

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