The Skeptics Annotated Bible (492 page)

7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge
.

(14.7) “Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.”

8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

(14.8) “The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”

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

(14.9) “Among the righteous there is favour.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

(14.10) “The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.”

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

(14.13) “Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.”

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

15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

(14.15) “The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”
308 Should we believe everything?

16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

(14.16)
“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”

17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

(14.17)
“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”

18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

(14.18)
“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”

19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

(14.19)
“The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

(14.20)
“The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.”

21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

(14.21)
“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”

22
Do they not err that devise evil?
but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

(14.22)
“Do they not err that devise evil?”

23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness delivereth souls: but
a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

(14.25)
“A deceitful witness speaketh lies.”

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

(14.29) “He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but
the righteous hath hope in his death.

(14.32) “The righteous hath hope in his death.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

(14.33)
“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

(15.1-7) “A soft answer turn away wrath” and other nice proverbs about speech.

15
A soft answer turneth away wrath
: but grievous words stir up anger.

(15.1)
“A soft answer turneth away wrath.”

2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

(15.2)
“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”

3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place
, beholding the evil and the good.

(15.3)
“The eyes of the Lord are in every place.”
18 Does God know everything?.

4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

(15.4)
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.”

5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

6
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

(15.6)
“In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.”
301 Is wealth a sign of righteousness or of wickedness?
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?