The Skeptics Annotated Bible (510 page)

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

(29.3)
“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father.”

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet
.

(29.5) “A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but
the righteous doth sing and rejoice
.

(29.6)
“The righteous doth sing and rejoice.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

(29.7)
“The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but
the just seek his soul.

(29.10) “The just seek his soul.”
33 Has the ever been a just person?

11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

(29.11)
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

(29.15) “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” Beating your children will make them wise. (Don’t let them think for themselves.)

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but
the righteous shall see their fall.

(29.16)
“The righteous shall see their fall.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer
.

(29.19)
“A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.”
Beat your servants (slaves), as though they were your children.