Thomson(i)
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3 The folly of a man maketh his ways destructive; but in his heart he blameth God.
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but a poor man is forsaken by the only friend he hath.
5 A false witness shall not go unpunished; and he who accuseth unjustly shall not escape.
6 Many court the favour of kings; but every one who is wicked is a disgrace to a man in power.
7 Every one who hateth a brother in distress shall be far from friendship. A good understanding will approach them who know it, and a prudent man will find it. He who doth much evil perfecteth wickedness; and he who useth irritating words shall not be safe.
8 He who procureth wisdom loveth himself; and he who keepeth it shall find good things.
9 Let not a false witness go unpunished; and let him who kindleth mischief perish by it.
10 It is not seemly for a fool to enjoy delicacies; nor for a servant to begin to domineer with haughtiness.
11 A merciful man is slow to wrath; and his boast is over transgressors.
12 The threat of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but his favour is like dew on the grass.
13 A foolish son is a shame to a father. vows for the hire of a harlot are not pure.
14 Fathers bequeath houses and wealth to children; but the Lord accommodateth a wife to a husband.
15 Fear restraineth the effeminate; but the soul of the slothful shall suffer want.
16 He who keepeth a command preserveth his soul; but he who despiseth his own ways shall perish.
17 He who is kind to the poor lendeth to God; and according to his gift he will repay him.
18 Chasten thy son, for thus he will be hopeful; but be not in thy soul transported to haughtiness.
19 Let a malicious man be fined high; but if he take away life, let him forfeit his own.
20 Hear my son, the instruction of thy father that thou mayst be wise in thy latter days.
21 There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord shall endure forever.
22 Beneficence is a crop for a man: and a poor just man is better than a rich liar.
23 The fear of the Lord conduceth to a man's life: but he who is fearless will lodge in places where knowledge doth not watch.
24 He who hideth his hands in his bosom unjustly; should not bring them out for his mouth.
25 When a criminal is scourged, a simpleton becometh more wary: but if thou rebukest a wise man, he will call to mind knowledge.
26 He who bringeth dishonour on a father and causeth his mother to flee; shall be exposed to shame and shall be reproached.
27 A son who ceaseth to keep the instruction of a father; will meditate on evil sayings.
28 He who is surety for a foolish son, shall rail at the statute; but the mouth of the wicked shall swallow decisions.
29 Rods are prepared for the profligate: and punishments in like manner for fools.