Proverbs Commentary

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.