Proverbs Commentary

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.