Proverbs Commentary

The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.