Proverbs Commentary

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.