Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down
with her hands. He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD:
but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. In the mouth of the
foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve
them. Where no oxen are... [ Continue Reading ]
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy
unto him that understandeth. Go from the presence of a foolish man,
when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. The wisdom of
the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is
deceit.
This verse of fools ma... [ Continue Reading ]
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
This is a sweet verse, and fully explained by every gracious soul in
his own feeling's. Who knows the secret transactions between God and
the soul on account of sin! Who shall sum up the sorrows of a wounded
conscience? And who is c... [ Continue Reading ]
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not
intermeddle with his joy. The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. There is a way which
seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Even in laughter the heart... [ Continue Reading ]
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to
his going. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool
rageth, and is confident. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and
a man of wicked devices is hated. The simple inherit folly: but the
prudent are crowned wit... [ Continue Reading ]
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the
poor, happy is he. Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and
truth shall be to them that devise good. In all labour there is
profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. The crown of
the wise is their riches: bu... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS.
READER! amidst several very interesting views given in this chapter of
God and of Christ, I know not what your feelings are, but I confess
that my mind is led to reflect again and again on what Solomon saith
of a faithful witness. And, precious as it is to find among the
general perfidy... [ Continue Reading ]