Proverbs Commentary

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.