Proverbs 13:11-19 in English

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul.

^13a To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

¹⁵ Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

¹⁷ A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

¹⁸ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

¹⁵ Sound discretion gives favor, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

¹⁷ A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

¹⁸ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honored.

¹⁹ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall have increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of the treacherous is rugged.

¹⁶ Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Those who acquire a lot of money quickly by doing what is wrong, probably will lose it quickly, but if people earn money slowly, the amount of money they have will increase.

¹² When people do not receive the things that they are expecting to receive, ◄it causes them to despair/they become very sad►; but if you receive what you are desiring to get, that will be like a tree MET whose fruit gives you life (OR, that will cause you to be joyful).

¹³ Those who despise the good advice that others give them are bringing ruin on themselves; those who pay attention to that advice will ◄be secure/succeed►.

¹⁴ What wise people teach is like a fountain whose water gives life MET; what they teach you will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you MET.

¹⁵ People respect those who have good sense, but those who cannot be trusted are on the road to being ruined/destroyed (OR, will have a lot of difficulties/troubles).

¹⁶ Those who have good sense always think carefully/wisely before they do something; foolish people show by what they say and do that they are foolish.

¹⁷ Messengers who are not reliable cause trouble, but those who faithfully deliver their messages cause people to act peacefully.

¹⁸ Those who refuse to pay attention when others discipline/correct them will become poor and disgraced; people respect those who accept it when they are rebuked for their bad behavior.

¹⁹ It is delightful to receive what we desire; foolish people hate/refuse to turn away from doing evil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

¹⁵ Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

¹⁷ A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

¹⁸ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honoured.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

¹¹ Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.

¹² Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.

¹³ He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.

¹⁵ Wise behaviour gets approval, but the way of the false is their destruction.

¹⁶ A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.

¹⁷ A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.

¹⁸ Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.

¹⁹ To get one's desire is sweet to the soul, but to give up evil is disgusting to the foolish.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase it.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise man is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

¹¹ Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.

¹² Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.

¹³ Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

¹⁵ Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

¹⁶ The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.

¹⁹ The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.

¹¹ Wealth gained by fraud quickly disappears, but those who gather bit by bit prosper.

¹² Hope that's delayed makes you feel sick, but a wish that comes true revives you.

¹³ If you despise words of advice, you'll pay for it; but if you respect what you're told, you'll be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good sense earns appreciation, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ All wise people act intelligently, but stupid people demonstrate their stupidity.

¹⁷ A bad messenger creates trouble, but a faithful representative brings healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore instruction, but those who accept correction are honored.

¹⁹ It's nice to see a wish come true, but stupid people hate to turn away from evil to achieve this.

¹¹ The riches of vanitie shall diminish: but he that gathereth with the hand, shall increase them.

¹² The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart: but when the desire commeth, it is as a tree of life.

¹³ He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commandement he shalbe rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of a wise man is as the welspring of life, to turne away from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.

¹⁶ Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into euill: but a faithfull ambassadour is preseruation.

¹⁸ Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.

¹⁹ A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth little by little shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth grace; but the way of the faithless is harsh.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; but a fool unfoldeth folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: But a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vain deeds will be diminished; but he that gathereth by close labor will increase it.

¹² Expectation long deferred maketh the heart sick; but a tree of life is a desire which is fulfilled.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall fall in debt to it; but he that feareth the commandment will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of the wise is a source of life, teaching to avoid the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good intelligence giveth grace; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into unhappiness; but a faithful ambassador bringeth healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace will overtake him that rejecteth correction; but he that observeth admonition will be honored.

¹⁹ A desire accomplished is pleasant to the soul; but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: But he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, Than he that promises and leads another to hope: For a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: But he that fears the commandment has health of soul.

^13a To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: But a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, And his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life: But the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

¹⁵ Sound discretion gives favor, And to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: But the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: But the fool displays his own mischief.

¹⁷ A rash king shall fall into mischief: But a wise messenger shall deliver him.

¹⁸ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: But he that attends to reproofs shall be honored.

¹⁹ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, But the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity will become small; But he who gathereth it into the hand increaseth it.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But the desire accomplished is a tree of life.

¹³ He that despiseth the word shall be destroyed; But he who revereth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of the wise is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.

¹⁵ A good understanding winneth favor; But the way of transgressors is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; But a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into trouble; But a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame are for him who rejecteth instruction; But he that regardeth reproof shall come to honor.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a charge will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins chen ·grace·; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

¹¹ Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.

¹² When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.

¹⁶ Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.

¹⁸ The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.

¹⁹ A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honoured.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honoured.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

¹¹ Hasted chattel or substance, that is, gotten hastily, shall be made less; but that that is gathered little and little with hand, shall be multiplied.

¹² Hope which is delayed, tormenteth the soul; a tree of life is desire coming.

¹³ He that backbiteth anything, bindeth himself into the time to coming or to come; but he that dreadeth the commandment, shall live in peace.

¹⁴ The law of a wise man is a well of life; that he bow away from the falling of death, that is, of sin, and of hell.

¹⁵ Good teaching shall give grace; a swallow is in the way of despisers.

¹⁶ A fell or witting man doeth all things with counsel; but he that is a fool, shall open folly.

¹⁷ The messenger of a wicked man shall fall into evil; a faithful messenger is health.

¹⁸ Neediness and shame is to him that forsaketh teaching; but he that assenteth to a blamer, shall be glorified.

¹⁹ Desire, if it is ful filled, delighteth the soul; fools loathe them that flee evils.

¹¹ Hasted chattel, that is, gotten hastily, shall be made less; but that that is gathered little and little with hand, shall be multiplied, (or but that which is gathered little by little, shall be multiplied).

¹² Hope which is delayed, tormenteth the soul; a tree of life is (a) desire (that is) coming.

¹³ He that backbiteth anything, bindeth himself into the time to coming; but he that dreadeth the commandment, shall live in peace. (He who backbiteth for something said to him, bindeth himself to the time to come; but he who feareth the commandment, shall live in peace.)

¹⁴ The law of a wise man is a well of life; that he bow away from the falling of death, that is, of sin, and of hell. (The teaching of the wise is a well of life; so that thou bow away from the falling of death, that is, from sin, and from hell.)

¹⁵ Good teaching shall give grace; a swallow is in the way of despisers. (Good teaching shall bring favour; a pit is on the way of despisers.)

¹⁶ A fell man doeth all things with counsel; but he that is a fool, shall open folly. (A clever person doeth everything with forethought, or only after advice; but he who is a fool, shall lay open his foolishness for all to see.)

¹⁷ The messenger of a wicked man shall fall into evil; a faithful messenger is health. (A wicked messenger shall fall into evil; but a faithful messenger bringeth health, or victory, or salvation, or deliverance.)

¹⁸ Neediness and shame is to him that forsaketh teaching; but he that assenteth to a blamer, shall be glorified. (Neediness and shame shall be for him who abandoneth his teaching, or his instruction; but he who assenteth to a rebuker, shall be honoured.)

¹⁹ Desire, if it is ful filled, delighteth the soul; fools loathe them that flee evils.

¹¹ Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.

¹² Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire.

¹³ Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous is hard.

¹⁶ Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.

¹⁸ Whoso is refusing instruction — poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.

¹⁹ A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil.