# Bible

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Be surety<WH6148> for thy servant<WH5650> for good<WH2896>: let not the proud<WH2086> oppress<WH6231> me.


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Mine eyes<WH5869> fail<WH3615> for thy salvation<WH3444>, and for the word<WH565> of thy righteousness<WH6664>.


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Deal<WH6213> with thy servant<WH5650> according unto thy mercy<WH2617>, and teach<WH3925> me thy statutes<WH2706>.


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I am thy servant<WH5650>; give me understanding<WH995>, that I may know<WH3045> thy testimonies<WH5713>.


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It is time<WH6256> for thee, LORD<WH3068>, to work<WH6213>: for they have made void<WH6565> thy law<WH8451>.


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Therefore I esteem all thy precepts<WH6490> concerning all things to be right<WH3474>; and I hate<WH8130> every false<WH8267> way<WH734>.


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PE. Thy testimonies<WH5715> are wonderful<WH6382>: therefore doth my soul<WH5315> keep<WH5341> them.


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The entrance<WH6608> of thy words<WH1697> giveth light<WH215>; it giveth understanding<WH995> unto the simple<WH6612>.


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I opened<WH6473> my mouth<WH6310>, and panted<WH7602>: for I longed<WH2968> for thy commandments<WH4687>.


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Look<WH6437> thou upon me, and be merciful<WH2603> unto me, as thou usest<WH4941> to do unto those that love<WH157> thy name<WH8034>. / as thou…: Heb. according to the custom toward those, etc


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Order<WH3559> my steps<WH6471> in thy word<WH565>: and let not any iniquity<WH205> have dominion<WH7980> over me.


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Deliver<WH6299> me from the oppression<WH6233> of man<WH120>: so will I keep<WH8104> thy precepts<WH6490>.


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Make thy face<WH6440> to shine<WH215> upon thy servant<WH5650>; and teach<WH3925> me thy statutes<WH2706>.


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Rivers<WH6388> of waters<WH4325> run down<WH3381> mine eyes<WH5869>, because they keep<WH8104> not thy law<WH8451>.


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Thy testimonies<WH5713> that thou hast commanded<WH6680> are righteous<WH6664> and very<WH3966> faithful<WH530>. / righteous: Heb. righteousness / faithful: Heb. faithfulness


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My zeal<WH7068> hath consumed<WH6789> me, because mine enemies<WH6862> have forgotten<WH7911> thy words<WH1697>. / consumed…: Heb. cut me off


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Thy word<WH565> is very<WH3966> pure<WH6884>: therefore thy servant<WH5650> loveth<WH157> it. / pure: Heb. tried, or, refined


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Thy righteousness<WH6666> is an everlasting<WH5769> righteousness<WH6664>, and thy law<WH8451> is the truth<WH571>.


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Trouble<WH6862> and anguish<WH4689> have taken hold<WH4672> on me: yet thy commandments<WH4687> are my delights<WH8191>. / taken…: Heb. found me


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The righteousness<WH6664> of thy testimonies<WH5715> is everlasting<WH5769>: give me understanding<WH995>, and I shall live<WH2421>.


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KOPH. I cried<WH7121> with my whole heart<WH3820>; hear<WH6030> me, O LORD<WH3068>: I will keep<WH5341> thy statutes<WH2706>.


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I cried<WH7121> unto thee; save<WH3467> me, and I shall keep<WH8104> thy testimonies<WH5713>. / and I…: or, that I may keep


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I prevented<WH6923> the dawning of the morning<WH5399>, and cried<WH7768>: I hoped<WH3176> in thy word<WH1697>.


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Mine eyes<WH5869> prevent<WH6923> the night watches<WH821>, that I might meditate<WH7878> in thy word<WH565>.


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Hear<WH8085> my voice<WH6963> according unto thy lovingkindness<WH2617>: O LORD<WH3068>, quicken<WH2421> me according to thy judgment<WH4941>.


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They draw nigh<WH7126> that follow<WH7291> after mischief<WH2154>: they are far<WH7368> from thy law<WH8451>.


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Concerning thy testimonies<WH5713>, I have known<WH3045> of old<WH6924> that thou hast founded<WH3245> them for ever<WH5769>.


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RESH. Consider<WH7200> mine affliction<WH6040>, and deliver<WH2502> me: for I do not forget<WH7911> thy law<WH8451>.


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Plead<WH7378> my cause<WH7379>, and deliver<WH1350> me: quicken<WH2421> me according to thy word<WH565>.


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Salvation<WH3444> is far<WH7350> from the wicked<WH7563>: for they seek<WH1875> not thy statutes<WH2706>.


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Great<WH7227> are thy tender mercies<WH7356>, O LORD<WH3068>: quicken<WH2421> me according to thy judgments<WH4941>. / Great: or, Many


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Many<WH7227> are my persecutors<WH7291> and mine enemies<WH6862>; yet do I not decline<WH5186> from thy testimonies<WH5715>.


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I beheld<WH7200> the transgressors<WH898>, and was grieved<WH6962>; because they kept<WH8104> not thy word<WH565>.


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Consider<WH7200> how I love<WH157> thy precepts<WH6490>: quicken<WH2421> me, O LORD<WH3068>, according to thy lovingkindness<WH2617>.


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Thy word<WH1697> is true<WH571> from the beginning<WH7218>: and every one of thy righteous<WH6664> judgments<WH4941> endureth for ever<WH5769>. / Thy word…: Heb. The beginning of thy word is true


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SCHIN. Princes<WH8269> have persecuted<WH7291> me without a cause<WH2600>: but my heart<WH3820> standeth in awe<WH6342> of thy word<WH1697>.


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Seven times<WH7651> a day<WH3117> do I praise<WH1984> thee because of thy righteous<WH6664> judgments<WH4941>.


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Great<WH7227> peace<WH7965> have they which love<WH157> thy law<WH8451>: and nothing shall offend<WH4383> them. / nothing…: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock


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LORD<WH3068>, I have hoped<WH7663> for thy salvation<WH3444>, and done<WH6213> thy commandments<WH4687>.


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My soul<WH5315> hath kept<WH8104> thy testimonies<WH5713>; and I love<WH157> them exceedingly<WH3966>.


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I have kept<WH8104> thy precepts<WH6490> and thy testimonies<WH5713>: for all my ways<WH1870> are before thee.


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TAU. Let my cry<WH7440> come near<WH7126> before<WH6440> thee, O LORD<WH3068>: give me understanding<WH995> according to thy word<WH1697>.


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Let my supplication<WH8467> come<WH935> before<WH6440> thee: deliver<WH5337> me according to thy word<WH565>.


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My lips<WH8193> shall utter<WH5042> praise<WH8416>, when thou hast taught<WH3925> me thy statutes<WH2706>.


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My tongue<WH3956> shall speak<WH6030> of thy word<WH565>: for all thy commandments<WH4687> are righteousness<WH6664>.


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I have longed<WH8373> for thy salvation<WH3444>, O LORD<WH3068>; and thy law<WH8451> is my delight<WH8191>.


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Let my soul<WH5315> live<WH2421>, and it shall praise<WH1984> thee; and let thy judgments<WH4941> help<WH5826> me.


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I have gone astray<WH8582> like a lost<WH6> sheep<WH7716>; seek<WH1245> thy servant<WH5650>; for I do not forget<WH7911> thy commandments<WH4687>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. In my distress<WH6869> I cried<WH7121> unto the LORD<WH3068>, and he heard<WH6030> me.


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Deliver<WH5337> my soul<WH5315>, O LORD<WH3068>, from lying<WH8267> lips<WH8193>, and from a deceitful<WH7423> tongue<WH3956>.


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What shall be given<WH5414> unto thee? or what shall be done<WH3254> unto thee, thou false<WH7423> tongue<WH3956>? / What shall be given…: or, What shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee? or, what shall is profit thee? / done: Heb. added


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Sharp<WH8150> arrows<WH2671> of the mighty<WH1368>, with coals<WH1513> of juniper<WH7574>. / Sharp…: or, It is as the sharp arrows of the mighty man, with coals of juniper


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Woe<WH190> is me, that I sojourn<WH1481> in Mesech<WH4902>, that I dwell<WH7931> in the tents<WH168> of Kedar<WH6938>!


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I am for peace<WH7965>: but when I speak<WH1696>, they are for war<WH4421>. / for peace: or, a man of peace


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. I will lift up<WH5375> mine eyes<WH5869> unto the hills<WH2022>, from whence<WH370> cometh<WH935> my help<WH5828>. / I will…: or, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? whence should my help come?


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He will not suffer<WH5414> thy foot<WH7272> to be moved<WH4132>: he that keepeth<WH8104> thee will not slumber<WH5123>.


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The LORD<WH3068> is thy keeper<WH8104>: the LORD<WH3068> is thy shade<WH6738> upon thy right<WH3225> hand<WH3027>.


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The LORD<WH3068> shall preserve<WH8104> thee from all evil<WH7451>: he shall preserve<WH8104> thy soul<WH5315>.


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The LORD<WH3068> shall preserve<WH8104> thy going out<WH3318> and thy coming in<WH935> from this time forth, and even for<WH5704> evermore<WH5769>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609> of David<WH1732>. I was glad<WH8055> when they said<WH559> unto me, Let us go<WH3212> into the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068>.


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Whither<WH8033> the tribes<WH7626> go up<WH5927>, the tribes<WH7626> of the LORD<WH3050>, unto the testimony<WH5715> of Israel<WH3478>, to give thanks<WH3034> unto the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>.


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For there are set<WH3427> thrones<WH3678> of judgment<WH4941>, the thrones<WH3678> of the house<WH1004> of David<WH1732>. / are…: Heb. do sit


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Pray<WH7592> for the peace<WH7965> of Jerusalem<WH3389>: they shall prosper<WH7951> that love<WH157> thee.


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For my brethren<WH251> and companions'<WH7453> sakes, I will now say<WH1696>, Peace<WH7965> be within thee.


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Because of the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430> I will seek<WH1245> thy good<WH2896>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. Unto thee lift I up<WH5375> mine eyes<WH5869>, O thou that dwellest<WH3427> in the heavens<WH8064>.


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Behold, as the eyes<WH5869> of servants<WH5650> look unto the hand<WH3027> of their masters<WH113>, and as the eyes<WH5869> of a maiden<WH8198> unto the hand<WH3027> of her mistress<WH1404>; so our eyes<WH5869> wait upon the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430>, until that he have mercy<WH2603> upon us.


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Have mercy<WH2603> upon us, O LORD<WH3068>, have mercy<WH2603> upon us: for we are exceedingly<WH7227> filled<WH7646> with contempt<WH937>.


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Our soul<WH5315> is exceedingly<WH7227> filled<WH7646> with the scorning<WH3933> of those that are at ease<WH7600>, and with the contempt<WH937> of the proud<WH3238><WH1343><WH1349>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609> of David<WH1732>. If<WH3884> it had not been the LORD<WH3068> who was on our side, now may Israel<WH3478> say<WH559>;


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If<WH3884> it had not been the LORD<WH3068> who was on our side, when men<WH120> rose up<WH6965> against us:


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Then<WH233> they had swallowed us up<WH1104> quick<WH2416>, when their wrath<WH639> was kindled<WH2734> against us:


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Then<WH233> the waters<WH4325> had overwhelmed<WH7857> us, the stream<WH5158> had gone over<WH5674> our soul<WH5315>:


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Blessed<WH1288> be the LORD<WH3068>, who hath not given<WH5414> us as a prey<WH2964> to their teeth<WH8127>.


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Our soul<WH5315> is escaped<WH4422> as a bird<WH6833> out of the snare<WH6341> of the fowlers<WH3369>: the snare<WH6341> is broken<WH7665>, and we are escaped<WH4422>.


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Our help<WH5828> is in the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>, who made<WH6213> heaven<WH8064> and earth<WH776>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. They that trust<WH982> in the LORD<WH3068> shall be as mount<WH2022> Zion<WH6726>, which cannot be removed<WH4131>, but abideth<WH3427> for ever<WH5769>.


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As the mountains<WH2022> are round about<WH5439> Jerusalem<WH3389>, so the LORD<WH3068> is round about<WH5439> his people<WH5971> from henceforth even for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>.


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For the rod<WH7626> of the wicked<WH7562> shall not rest<WH5117> upon the lot<WH1486> of the righteous<WH6662>; lest<WH4616> the righteous<WH6662> put forth<WH7971> their hands<WH3027> unto iniquity<WH5766>. / the wicked: Heb. wickedness


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Do good<WH2895>, O LORD<WH3068>, unto those that be good<WH2896>, and to them that are upright<WH3477> in their hearts<WH3826>.


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As for such as turn aside<WH5186> unto their crooked ways<WH6128>, the LORD<WH3068> shall lead them forth<WH3212> with the workers<WH6466> of iniquity<WH205>: but peace<WH7965> shall be upon Israel<WH3478>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. When the LORD<WH3068> turned again<WH7725> the captivity<WH7870> of Zion<WH6726>, we were like them that dream<WH2492>. / turned…: Heb. returned the returning


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Then was our mouth<WH6310> filled<WH4390> with laughter<WH7814>, and our tongue<WH3956> with singing<WH7440>: then said<WH559> they among the heathen<WH1471>, The LORD<WH3068> hath done<WH6213> great things<WH1431> for them. / hath…: Heb. hath magnified to do with them


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Turn again<WH7725> our captivity<WH7622><WH7622>, O LORD<WH3068>, as the streams<WH650> in the south<WH5045>.


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He that goeth<WH3212> forth<WH1980> and weepeth<WH1058>, bearing<WH5375> precious<WH4901> seed<WH2233>, shall doubtless<WH935> come<WH935> again with rejoicing<WH7440>, bringing<WH5375> his sheaves<WH485> with him. / precious…: or, seed basket


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609> for Solomon<WH8010>. Except the LORD<WH3068> build<WH1129> the house<WH1004>, they labour<WH5998> in vain<WH7723> that build<WH1129> it: except the LORD<WH3068> keep<WH8104> the city<WH5892>, the watchman<WH8104> waketh<WH8245> but in vain<WH7723>. / for…: or, of Solomon / that…: Heb. that are builders of it in it


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It is vain<WH7723> for you to rise up<WH6965> early<WH7925>, to sit up<WH3427> late<WH309>, to eat<WH398> the bread<WH3899> of sorrows<WH6089>: for so he giveth<WH5414> his beloved<WH3039> sleep<WH8142>.


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Lo, children<WH1121> are an heritage<WH5159> of the LORD<WH3068>: and the fruit<WH6529> of the womb<WH990> is his reward<WH7939>.


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As arrows<WH2671> are in the hand<WH3027> of a mighty man<WH1368>; so are children<WH1121> of the youth<WH5271>.


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Happy<WH835> is the man<WH1397> that hath his quiver<WH827> full<WH4390> of them: they shall not be ashamed<WH954>, but they shall speak<WH1696> with the enemies<WH341> in the gate<WH8179>. / his…: Heb. filled his quiver with them / speak…: or, subdue, or, destroy


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. Blessed<WH835> is every one that feareth<WH3373> the LORD<WH3068>; that walketh<WH1980> in his ways<WH1870>.


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For thou shalt eat<WH398> the labour<WH3018> of thine hands<WH3709>: happy<WH835> shalt thou be, and it shall be well<WH2896> with thee.


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Thy wife<WH802> shall be as a fruitful<WH6509> vine<WH1612> by the sides<WH3411> of thine house<WH1004>: thy children<WH1121> like olive<WH2132> plants<WH8363> round about<WH5439> thy table<WH7979>.


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The LORD<WH3068> shall bless<WH1288> thee out of Zion<WH6726>: and thou shalt see<WH7200> the good<WH2898> of Jerusalem<WH3389> all the days<WH3117> of thy life<WH2416>.


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Yea, thou shalt see<WH7200> thy children's<WH1121> children<WH1121>, and peace<WH7965> upon Israel<WH3478>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. Many a time<WH7227> have they afflicted<WH6887> me from my youth<WH5271>, may Israel<WH3478> now say<WH559>: / Many…: or, Much


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Many a time<WH7227> have they afflicted<WH6887> me from my youth<WH5271>: yet they have not prevailed<WH3201> against me. / Many…: or, Much


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The plowers<WH2790> plowed<WH2790> upon my back<WH1354>: they made long<WH748> their furrows<WH4618><WH4618>.


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The LORD<WH3068> is righteous<WH6662>: he hath cut asunder<WH7112> the cords<WH5688> of the wicked<WH7563>.


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Let them be as the grass<WH2682> upon the housetops<WH1406>, which withereth<WH3001> afore<WH6927> it groweth up<WH8025>:


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Wherewith the mower<WH7114> filleth<WH4390> not his hand<WH3709>; nor he that bindeth sheaves<WH6014> his bosom<WH2683>.


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Neither do they which go by<WH5674> say<WH559>, The blessing<WH1293> of the LORD<WH3068> be upon you: we bless<WH1288> you in the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. Out of the depths<WH4615> have I cried<WH7121> unto thee, O LORD<WH3068>.


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Lord<WH136>, hear<WH8085> my voice<WH6963>: let thine ears<WH241> be attentive<WH7183> to the voice<WH6963> of my supplications<WH8469>.


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If thou, LORD<WH3050>, shouldest mark<WH8104> iniquities<WH5771>, O Lord<WH136>, who shall stand<WH5975>?


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I wait<WH6960> for the LORD<WH3068>, my soul<WH5315> doth wait<WH6960>, and in his word<WH1697> do I hope<WH3176>.


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My soul<WH5315> waiteth for the Lord<WH136> more than they that watch<WH8104> for the morning<WH1242>: I say, more than they that watch<WH8104> for the morning<WH1242>. / I say…: or, which watch unto


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Let Israel<WH3478> hope<WH3176> in the LORD<WH3068>: for with the LORD<WH3068> there is mercy<WH2617>, and with him is plenteous<WH7235> redemption<WH6304>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609> of David<WH1732>. LORD<WH3068>, my heart<WH3820> is not haughty<WH1361>, nor mine eyes<WH5869> lofty<WH7311>: neither do I exercise<WH1980> myself in great matters<WH1419>, or in things too high<WH6381> for me. / exercise…: Heb. walk / high: Heb. wonderful


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Surely I have behaved<WH7737> and quieted<WH1826> myself<WH5315>, as a child that is weaned<WH1580> of his mother<WH517>: my soul<WH5315> is even as a weaned child<WH1580>. / myself: Heb. my soul


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Let Israel<WH3478> hope<WH3176> in the LORD<WH3068> from henceforth and for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>. / henceforth: Heb. now


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. LORD<WH3068>, remember<WH2142> David<WH1732>, and all his afflictions<WH6031>:


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How he sware<WH7650> unto the LORD<WH3068>, and vowed<WH5087> unto the mighty<WH46> God of Jacob<WH3290>;


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Surely I will not come<WH935> into the tabernacle<WH168> of my house<WH1004>, nor go up<WH5927> into my bed<WH6210><WH3326>;


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I will not give<WH5414> sleep<WH8153> to mine eyes<WH5869>, or slumber<WH8572> to mine eyelids<WH6079>,


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Until I find out<WH4672> a place<WH4725> for the LORD<WH3068>, an habitation<WH4908> for the mighty<WH46> God of Jacob<WH3290>. / an habitation: Heb. habitations


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Lo, we heard<WH8085> of it at Ephratah<WH672>: we found<WH4672> it in the fields<WH7704> of the wood<WH3293>.


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We will go<WH935> into his tabernacles<WH4908>: we will worship<WH7812> at his footstool<WH1916><WH7272>.


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Arise<WH6965>, O LORD<WH3068>, into thy rest<WH4496>; thou, and the ark<WH727> of thy strength<WH5797>.


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Let thy priests<WH3548> be clothed<WH3847> with righteousness<WH6664>; and let thy saints<WH2623> shout for joy<WH7442>.


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For thy servant<WH5650> David's<WH1732> sake turn not away<WH7725> the face<WH6440> of thine anointed<WH4899>.


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The LORD<WH3068> hath sworn<WH7650> in truth<WH571> unto David<WH1732>; he will not turn<WH7725> from it; Of the fruit<WH6529> of thy body<WH990> will I set<WH7896> upon thy throne<WH3678>. / body: Heb. belly


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If thy children<WH1121> will keep<WH8104> my covenant<WH1285> and my testimony<WH5713> that<WH2090><WH2097> I shall teach<WH3925> them, their children<WH1121> shall also sit<WH3427> upon thy throne<WH3678> for evermore<WH5703>.


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For the LORD<WH3068> hath chosen<WH977> Zion<WH6726>; he hath desired<WH183> it for his habitation<WH4186>.


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I will abundantly<WH1288> bless<WH1288> her provision<WH6718>: I will satisfy<WH7646> her poor<WH34> with bread<WH3899>. / abundantly: or, surely


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I will also clothe<WH3847> her priests<WH3548> with salvation<WH3468>: and her saints<WH2623> shall shout aloud<WH7442> for joy<WH7444>.


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There will I make<WH6779> the horn<WH7161> of David<WH1732> to bud<WH6779>: I have ordained<WH6186> a lamp<WH5216> for mine anointed<WH4899>. / lamp: or, candle


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His enemies<WH341> will I clothe<WH3847> with shame<WH1322>: but upon himself shall his crown<WH5145> flourish<WH6692>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609> of David<WH1732>. Behold, how good<WH2896> and how pleasant<WH5273> it is for brethren<WH251> to dwell<WH3427> together<WH3162> in unity<WH3162>! / together…: Heb. even together


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It is like the precious<WH2896> ointment<WH8081> upon the head<WH7218>, that ran down<WH3381> upon the beard<WH2206>, even Aaron's<WH175> beard<WH2206>: that went down<WH3381> to the skirts<WH6310> of his garments<WH4060>;


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As the dew<WH2919> of Hermon<WH2768>, and as the dew that descended<WH3381> upon the mountains<WH2042> of Zion<WH6726>: for there the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> the blessing<WH1293>, even life<WH2416> for evermore<WH5769>.


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A Song<WH7892> of degrees<WH4609>. Behold, bless<WH1288> ye the LORD<WH3068>, all ye servants<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068>, which by night<WH3915> stand<WH5975> in the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068>.


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Lift up<WH5375> your hands<WH3027> in the sanctuary<WH6944>, and bless<WH1288> the LORD<WH3068>. / the sanctuary: or, holiness


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The LORD<WH3068> that made<WH6213> heaven<WH8064> and earth<WH776> bless<WH1288> thee out of Zion<WH6726>.


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Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>. Praise<WH1984> ye the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>; praise<WH1984> him, O ye servants<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068>.


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Ye that stand<WH5975> in the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068>, in the courts<WH2691> of the house<WH1004> of our God<WH430>,


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Praise<WH1984> the LORD<WH3050>; for the LORD<WH3068> is good<WH2896>: sing praises<WH2167> unto his name<WH8034>; for it is pleasant<WH5273>.


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For the LORD<WH3050> hath chosen<WH977> Jacob<WH3290> unto himself, and Israel<WH3478> for his peculiar treasure<WH5459>.


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For I know<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> is great<WH1419>, and that our Lord<WH113> is above all gods<WH430>.


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Whatsoever the LORD<WH3068> pleased<WH2654>, that did<WH6213> he in heaven<WH8064>, and in earth<WH776>, in the seas<WH3220>, and all deep places<WH8415>.


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He causeth the vapours<WH5387> to ascend<WH5927> from the ends<WH7097> of the earth<WH776>; he maketh<WH6213> lightnings<WH1300> for the rain<WH4306>; he bringeth<WH3318> the wind<WH7307> out of his treasuries<WH214>.


btext:
Who smote<WH5221> the firstborn<WH1060> of Egypt<WH4714>, both of man<WH120> and beast<WH929>. / both…: Heb. from man unto beast


btext:
Who sent<WH7971> tokens<WH226> and wonders<WH4159> into the midst<WH8432> of thee, O Egypt<WH4714>, upon Pharaoh<WH6547>, and upon all his servants<WH5650>.


btext:
Sihon<WH5511> king<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, and Og<WH5747> king<WH4428> of Bashan<WH1316>, and all the kingdoms<WH4467> of Canaan<WH3667>:


btext:
And gave<WH5414> their land<WH776> for an heritage<WH5159>, an heritage<WH5159> unto Israel<WH3478> his people<WH5971>.


btext:
Thy name<WH8034>, O LORD<WH3068>, endureth for ever<WH5769>; and thy memorial<WH2143>, O LORD<WH3068>, throughout all<WH1755> generations<WH1755>. / throughout…: Heb. to generation and generation


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> will judge<WH1777> his people<WH5971>, and he will repent<WH5162> himself concerning his servants<WH5650>.


btext:
The idols<WH6091> of the heathen<WH1471> are silver<WH3701> and gold<WH2091>, the work<WH4639> of men's<WH120> hands<WH3027>.


btext:
They have mouths<WH6310>, but they speak<WH1696> not; eyes<WH5869> have they, but they see<WH7200> not;


btext:
They have ears<WH241>, but they hear<WH238> not; neither is there<WH3426> any breath<WH7307> in their mouths<WH6310>.


btext:
Bless<WH1288> the LORD<WH3068>, O house<WH1004> of Israel<WH3478>: bless<WH1288> the LORD<WH3068>, O house<WH1004> of Aaron<WH175>:


btext:
Bless<WH1288> the LORD<WH3068>, O house<WH1004> of Levi<WH3878>: ye that fear<WH3373> the LORD<WH3068>, bless<WH1288> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Blessed<WH1288> be the LORD<WH3068> out of Zion<WH6726>, which dwelleth<WH7931> at Jerusalem<WH3389>. Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>.


btext:
O give thanks<WH3034> unto the God<WH430> of gods<WH430>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
O give thanks<WH3034> to the Lord<WH113> of lords<WH113>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
To him who alone doeth<WH6213> great<WH1419> wonders<WH6381>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
To him that by wisdom<WH8394> made<WH6213> the heavens<WH8064>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
To him that stretched out<WH7554> the earth<WH776> above the waters<WH4325>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
To him that made<WH6213> great<WH1419> lights<WH216>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
The sun<WH8121> to rule<WH4475> by day<WH3117>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>: / to rule…: Heb. for the rulings by day


btext:
The moon<WH3394> and stars<WH3556> to rule<WH4475> by night<WH3915>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
To him that smote<WH5221> Egypt<WH4714> in their firstborn<WH1060>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
And brought out<WH3318> Israel<WH3478> from among<WH8432> them: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
With a strong<WH2389> hand<WH3027>, and with a stretched out<WH5186> arm<WH2220>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
To him which divided<WH1504> the Red<WH5488> sea<WH3220> into parts<WH1506>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
And made Israel<WH3478> to pass through<WH5674> the midst<WH8432> of it: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
But overthrew<WH5287> Pharaoh<WH6547> and his host<WH2428> in the Red<WH5488> sea<WH3220>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>. / overthrew: Heb. shaked off


btext:
To him which led<WH3212> his people<WH5971> through the wilderness<WH4057>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
To him which smote<WH5221> great<WH1419> kings<WH4428>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
And gave<WH5414> their land<WH776> for an heritage<WH5159>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
Even an heritage<WH5159> unto Israel<WH3478> his servant<WH5650>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
Who remembered<WH2142> us in our low estate<WH8216>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
And hath redeemed<WH6561> us from our enemies<WH6862>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
Who giveth<WH5414> food<WH3899> to all flesh<WH1320>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
O give thanks<WH3034> unto the God<WH410> of heaven<WH8064>: for his mercy<WH2617> endureth for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
By the rivers<WH5104> of Babylon<WH894>, there we sat down<WH3427>, yea, we wept<WH1058>, when we remembered<WH2142> Zion<WH6726>.


btext:
For there they that carried us away captive<WH7617> required<WH7592> of us a song<WH1697><WH7892>; and they that wasted<WH8437> us required of us mirth<WH8057>, saying, Sing<WH7891> us one of the songs<WH7892> of Zion<WH6726>. / a song: Heb. the words of a song / wasted…: Heb. laid us on heaps


btext:
How shall we sing<WH7891> the LORD'S<WH3068> song<WH7892> in a strange<WH5236> land<WH127>? / strange…: Heb. land of a stranger?


btext:
If I forget<WH7911> thee, O Jerusalem<WH3389>, let my right hand<WH3225> forget<WH7911> her cunning.


btext:
If I do not remember<WH2142> thee, let my tongue<WH3956> cleave<WH1692> to the roof of my mouth<WH2441>; if I prefer<WH5927> not Jerusalem<WH3389> above my chief<WH7218> joy<WH8057>. / my chief…: Heb. the head of my joy


btext:
Remember<WH2142>, O LORD<WH3068>, the children<WH1121> of Edom<WH123> in the day<WH3117> of Jerusalem<WH3389>; who said<WH559>, Rase<WH6168> it, rase<WH6168> it, even to the foundation<WH3247> thereof. / Rase it: Heb. Make bare


btext:
O daughter<WH1323> of Babylon<WH894>, who art to be destroyed<WH7703>; happy<WH835> shall he be, that rewardeth<WH7999> thee as thou hast served<WH1580><WH1576> us. / destroyed: Heb. wasted / rewardeth…: Heb. recompenseth unto thee thy deed which thou didst to us


btext:
Happy<WH835> shall he be, that taketh<WH270> and dasheth<WH5310> thy little ones<WH5768> against the stones<WH5553>. / the stones: Heb. the rock


btext:
A Psalm of David<WH1732>. I will praise<WH3034> thee with my whole heart<WH3820>: before the gods<WH430> will I sing praise<WH2167> unto thee.


btext:
I will worship<WH7812> toward thy holy<WH6944> temple<WH1964>, and praise<WH3034> thy name<WH8034> for thy lovingkindness<WH2617> and for thy truth<WH571>: for thou hast magnified<WH1431> thy word<WH565> above all thy name<WH8034>.


btext:
In the day<WH3117> when I cried<WH7121> thou answeredst<WH6030> me, and strengthenedst<WH7292> me with strength<WH5797> in my soul<WH5315>.


btext:
All the kings<WH4428> of the earth<WH776> shall praise<WH3034> thee, O LORD<WH3068>, when they hear<WH8085> the words<WH561> of thy mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
Yea, they shall sing<WH7891> in the ways<WH1870> of the LORD<WH3068>: for great<WH1419> is the glory<WH3519> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Though the LORD<WH3068> be high<WH7311>, yet hath he respect<WH7200> unto the lowly<WH8217>: but the proud<WH1364> he knoweth<WH3045> afar off<WH4801>.


btext:
Though I walk<WH3212> in the midst<WH7130> of trouble<WH6869>, thou wilt revive<WH2421> me: thou shalt stretch forth<WH7971> thine hand<WH3027> against the wrath<WH639> of mine enemies<WH341>, and thy right hand<WH3225> shall save<WH3467> me.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> will perfect<WH1584> that which concerneth me: thy mercy<WH2617>, O LORD<WH3068>, endureth for ever<WH5769>: forsake<WH7503> not the works<WH4639> of thine own hands<WH3027>.


btext:
To the chief Musician<WH5329>, A Psalm<WH4210> of David<WH1732>. O LORD<WH3068>, thou hast searched<WH2713> me, and known<WH3045> me.


btext:
Thou knowest<WH3045> my downsitting<WH3427> and mine uprising<WH6965>, thou understandest<WH995> my thought<WH7454> afar off<WH7350>.


btext:
Thou compassest<WH2219> my path<WH734> and my lying down<WH7252>, and art acquainted<WH5532> with all my ways<WH1870>. / compassest: or, winnowest


btext:
For there is not a word<WH4405> in my tongue<WH3956>, but, lo, O LORD<WH3068>, thou knowest<WH3045> it altogether.


btext:
Thou hast beset<WH6696> me behind<WH268> and before<WH6924>, and laid<WH7896> thine hand<WH3709> upon me.


btext:
Such knowledge<WH1847> is too wonderful<WH6383><WH6383> for me; it is high<WH7682>, I cannot<WH3201> attain unto it.


btext:
Whither shall I go<WH3212> from thy spirit<WH7307>? or whither shall I flee<WH1272> from thy presence<WH6440>?


btext:
If I ascend up<WH5266> into heaven<WH8064>, thou art there: if I make my bed<WH3331> in hell<WH7585>, behold, thou art there.


btext:
If I take<WH5375> the wings<WH3671> of the morning<WH7837>, and dwell<WH7931> in the uttermost parts<WH319> of the sea<WH3220>;


btext:
If I say<WH559>, Surely the darkness<WH2822> shall cover<WH7779> me; even the night<WH3915> shall be light<WH216> about me<WH1157>.


btext:
Yea, the darkness<WH2822> hideth<WH2821> not from thee; but the night<WH3915> shineth<WH215> as the day<WH3117>: the darkness<WH2825> and the light<WH219> are both alike to thee. / hideth…: Heb. darkeneth not / the darkness and…: Heb. as is the darkness, so is the light


btext:
For thou hast possessed<WH7069> my reins<WH3629>: thou hast covered<WH5526> me in my mother's<WH517> womb<WH990>.


btext:
I will praise<WH3034> thee; for I am fearfully<WH3372> and wonderfully made<WH6395>: marvellous<WH6381> are thy works<WH4639>; and that my soul<WH5315> knoweth<WH3045> right well<WH3966>. / right…: Heb. greatly


btext:
My substance<WH6108> was not hid<WH3582> from thee, when I was made<WH6213> in secret<WH5643>, and curiously wrought<WH7551> in the lowest parts<WH8482> of the earth<WH776>. / substance: or, strength, or, body


btext:
Thine eyes<WH5869> did see<WH7200> my substance, yet being unperfect<WH1564>; and in thy book<WH5612> all my members were written<WH3789>, which in continuance<WH3117> were fashioned<WH3335>, when as yet there was none<WH259> of them. / all…: Heb. all of them / which…: or, what days they should be fashioned


btext:
How precious<WH3365> also are thy thoughts<WH7454> unto me, O God<WH410>! how great<WH6105> is the sum<WH7218> of them!


btext:
If I should count<WH5608> them, they are more in number<WH7235> than the sand<WH2344>: when I awake<WH6974>, I am still<WH5750> with thee.


btext:
Surely thou wilt slay<WH6991> the wicked<WH7563>, O God<WH433>: depart<WH5493> from me therefore, ye bloody<WH1818> men<WH582>.


btext:
For they speak<WH559> against thee wickedly<WH4209>, and thine enemies<WH6145> take<WH5375> thy name in vain<WH7723>.


btext:
Do not I hate<WH8130> them, O LORD<WH3068>, that hate<WH8130> thee? and am not I grieved<WH6962> with those that rise up<WH8618> against thee?


btext:
Search<WH2713> me, O God<WH410>, and know<WH3045> my heart<WH3824>: try<WH974> me, and know<WH3045> my thoughts<WH8312>:


btext:
And see<WH7200> if there be any wicked<WH6090> way<WH1870> in me, and lead<WH5148> me in the way<WH1870> everlasting<WH5769>. / wicked…: Heb. way of pain, or, grief


btext:
To the chief Musician<WH5329>, A Psalm<WH4210> of David<WH1732>. Deliver<WH2502> me, O LORD<WH3068>, from the evil<WH7451> man<WH120>: preserve<WH5341> me from the violent<WH2555> man<WH376>; / violent…: Heb. man of violences


btext:
Which imagine<WH2803> mischiefs<WH7451> in their heart<WH3820>; continually<WH3117> are they gathered together<WH1481> for war<WH4421>.


btext:
They have sharpened<WH8150> their tongues<WH3956> like a serpent<WH5175>; adders'<WH5919> poison<WH2534> is under their lips<WH8193>. Selah<WH5542>.


btext:
Keep<WH8104> me, O LORD<WH3068>, from the hands<WH3027> of the wicked<WH7563>; preserve<WH5341> me from the violent<WH2555> man<WH376>; who have purposed<WH2803> to overthrow<WH1760> my goings<WH6471>.


btext:
The proud<WH1343> have hid<WH2934> a snare<WH6341> for me, and cords<WH2256>; they have spread<WH6566> a net<WH7568> by the wayside<WH3027><WH4570>; they have set<WH7896> gins<WH4170> for me. Selah<WH5542>.


btext:
I said<WH559> unto the LORD<WH3068>, Thou art my God<WH410>: hear<WH238> the voice<WH6963> of my supplications<WH8469>, O LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
O GOD<WH3069> the Lord<WH136>, the strength<WH5797> of my salvation<WH3444>, thou hast covered<WH5526> my head<WH7218> in the day<WH3117> of battle<WH5402>.


btext:
Grant<WH5414> not, O LORD<WH3068>, the desires<WH3970> of the wicked<WH7563>: further<WH6329> not his wicked device<WH2162>; lest they exalt<WH7311> themselves. Selah<WH5542>. / lest…: or, let them not be exalted


btext:
As for the head<WH7218> of those that compass me about<WH4524>, let the mischief<WH5999> of their own lips<WH8193> cover<WH3680> them.


btext:
Let burning coals<WH1513> fall<WH4131><WH4131> upon them: let them be cast<WH5307> into the fire<WH784>; into deep pits<WH4113>, that they rise not up again<WH6965>.


btext:
Let not an evil speaker<WH376><WH3956> be established<WH3559> in the earth<WH776>: evil<WH7451> shall hunt<WH6679> the violent<WH2555> man<WH376> to overthrow<WH4073> him. / an…: Heb. a man of tongue: or an evil speaker, a wicked man of violence be established in the earth: let him be hunted to his overthrow


btext:
I know<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> will maintain<WH6213> the cause<WH1779> of the afflicted<WH6041>, and the right<WH4941> of the poor<WH34>.


btext:
Surely the righteous<WH6662> shall give thanks<WH3034> unto thy name<WH8034>: the upright<WH3477> shall dwell<WH3427> in thy presence<WH6440>.


btext:
A Psalm<WH4210> of David<WH1732>. LORD<WH3068>, I cry<WH7121> unto thee: make haste<WH2363> unto me; give ear<WH238> unto my voice<WH6963>, when I cry<WH7121> unto thee.


btext:
Let my prayer<WH8605> be set forth<WH3559> before<WH6440> thee as incense<WH7004>; and the lifting up<WH4864> of my hands<WH3709> as the evening<WH6153> sacrifice<WH4503>. / set…: Heb. directed


btext:
Set<WH7896> a watch<WH8108>, O LORD<WH3068>, before my mouth<WH6310>; keep<WH5341> the door<WH1817> of my lips<WH8193>.


btext:
Incline<WH5186> not my heart<WH3820> to any evil<WH7451> thing<WH1697>, to practise<WH5953> wicked<WH7562> works<WH5949> with men<WH376> that work<WH6466> iniquity<WH205>: and let me not eat<WH3898> of their dainties<WH4516>.


btext:
Let the righteous<WH6662> smite<WH1986> me; it shall be a kindness<WH2617>: and let him reprove<WH3198> me; it shall be an excellent<WH7218> oil<WH8081>, which shall not break<WH5106> my head<WH7218>: for yet my prayer<WH8605> also shall be in their calamities<WH7451>. / me; it shall be a…: or, let the rigteous smite mee kindly, and reprove me; let not their precious oil break my head, etc


btext:
When their judges<WH8199> are overthrown<WH8058> in stony<WH5553> places<WH3027>, they shall hear<WH8085> my words<WH561>; for they are sweet<WH5276>.


btext:
Our bones<WH6106> are scattered<WH6340> at the grave's<WH7585> mouth<WH6310>, as when one cutteth<WH6398> and cleaveth<WH1234> wood upon the earth<WH776>.


btext:
But mine eyes<WH5869> are unto thee, O GOD<WH3069> the Lord<WH136>: in thee is my trust<WH2620>; leave<WH6168> not my soul<WH5315> destitute<WH6168>. / leave…: Heb. make not my soul bare


btext:
Keep<WH8104> me from the snares<WH3027><WH6341> which they have laid<WH3369> for me, and the gins<WH4170> of the workers<WH6466> of iniquity<WH205>.


btext:
Let the wicked<WH7563> fall<WH5307> into their own nets<WH4364>, whilst that I withal<WH3162> escape<WH5674>. / escape: Heb. pass over


btext:
Maschil<WH4905> of David<WH1732>; A Prayer<WH8605> when he was in the cave<WH4631>. I cried<WH2199> unto the LORD<WH3068> with my voice<WH6963>; with my voice<WH6963> unto the LORD<WH3068> did I make my supplication<WH2603>. / Maschil…: or, A Psalm of David, giving instruction


btext:
I poured out<WH8210> my complaint<WH7879> before<WH6440> him; I shewed<WH5046> before<WH6440> him my trouble<WH6869>.


btext:
When my spirit<WH7307> was overwhelmed<WH5848> within me, then thou knewest<WH3045> my path<WH5410>. In the way<WH734> wherein<WH2098> I walked<WH1980> have they privily laid<WH2934> a snare<WH6341> for me.


btext:
I looked<WH5027> on my right hand<WH3225>, and beheld<WH7200>, but there was no man that would know<WH5234> me: refuge<WH4498> failed<WH6> me; no man cared<WH1875> for my soul<WH5315>. / I looked…: or, Look on the right hand, and see / failed…: Heb. perished from me / cared…: Heb. sought after


btext:
I cried<WH2199> unto thee, O LORD<WH3068>: I said<WH559>, Thou art my refuge<WH4268> and my portion<WH2506> in the land<WH776> of the living<WH2416>.


btext:
Attend<WH7181> unto my cry<WH7440>; for I am brought<WH1809> very<WH3966> low<WH1809>: deliver<WH5337> me from my persecutors<WH7291>; for they are stronger<WH553> than I.


btext:
Bring<WH3318> my soul<WH5315> out of prison<WH4525>, that I may praise<WH3034> thy name<WH8034>: the righteous<WH6662> shall compass me about<WH3803>; for thou shalt deal bountifully<WH1580> with me.


btext:
A Psalm<WH4210> of David<WH1732>. Hear<WH8085> my prayer<WH8605>, O LORD<WH3068>, give ear<WH238> to my supplications<WH8469>: in thy faithfulness<WH530> answer<WH6030> me, and in thy righteousness<WH6666>.


btext:
And enter<WH935> not into judgment<WH4941> with thy servant<WH5650>: for in thy sight<WH6440> shall no man living<WH2416> be justified<WH6663>.


btext:
For the enemy<WH341> hath persecuted<WH7291> my soul<WH5315>; he hath smitten<WH1792> my life<WH2416> down<WH1792> to the ground<WH776>; he hath made me to dwell<WH3427> in darkness<WH4285>, as those that have been long<WH5769> dead<WH4191>.


btext:
Therefore is my spirit<WH7307> overwhelmed<WH5848> within me; my heart<WH3820> within<WH8432> me is desolate<WH8074>.


btext:
I remember<WH2142> the days<WH3117> of old<WH6924>; I meditate<WH1897> on all thy works<WH6467>; I muse<WH7878> on the work<WH4639> of thy hands<WH3027>.


btext:
I stretch forth<WH6566> my hands<WH3027> unto thee: my soul<WH5315> thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty<WH5889> land<WH776>. Selah<WH5542>.


btext:
Hear<WH6030> me speedily<WH4118>, O LORD<WH3068>: my spirit<WH7307> faileth<WH3615>: hide<WH5641> not thy face<WH6440> from me, lest I be like<WH4911> unto them that go down<WH3381> into the pit<WH953>. / lest…: or, for I am become like, etc


btext:
Cause me to hear<WH8085> thy lovingkindness<WH2617> in the morning<WH1242>; for in thee do I trust<WH982>: cause me to know<WH3045> the way<WH1870> wherein<WH2098> I should walk<WH3212>; for I lift up<WH5375> my soul<WH5315> unto thee.


btext:
Deliver<WH5337> me, O LORD<WH3068>, from mine enemies<WH341>: I flee unto thee to hide<WH3680> me. / flee…: Heb. hide me with thee


btext:
Teach<WH3925> me to do<WH6213> thy will<WH7522>; for thou art my God<WH430>: thy spirit<WH7307> is good<WH2896>; lead<WH5148> me into the land<WH776> of uprightness<WH4334>.


btext:
Quicken<WH2421> me, O LORD<WH3068>, for thy name's<WH8034> sake: for thy righteousness'<WH6666> sake bring<WH3318> my soul<WH5315> out of trouble<WH6869>.


btext:
And of thy mercy<WH2617> cut off<WH6789> mine enemies<WH341>, and destroy<WH6> all them that afflict<WH6887> my soul<WH5315>: for I am thy servant<WH5650>.


btext:
A Psalm of David<WH1732>. Blessed<WH1288> be the LORD<WH3068> my strength<WH6697>, which teacheth<WH3925> my hands<WH3027> to war<WH7128>, and my fingers<WH676> to fight<WH4421>: / strength: Heb. rock / to war…: Heb. to the war, etc


btext:
My goodness<WH2617>, and my fortress<WH4686>; my high tower<WH4869>, and my deliverer<WH6403>; my shield<WH4043>, and he in whom I trust<WH2620>; who subdueth<WH7286> my people<WH5971> under me. / My goodness: or, My mercy


btext:
LORD<WH3068>, what is man<WH120>, that thou takest knowledge<WH3045> of him! or the son<WH1121> of man<WH582>, that thou makest account<WH2803> of him!


btext:
Man<WH120> is like<WH1819> to vanity<WH1892>: his days<WH3117> are as a shadow<WH6738> that passeth away<WH5674>.


btext:
Bow<WH5186> thy heavens<WH8064>, O LORD<WH3068>, and come down<WH3381>: touch<WH5060> the mountains<WH2022>, and they shall smoke<WH6225>.


btext:
Cast forth<WH1299> lightning<WH1300>, and scatter<WH6327> them: shoot out<WH7971> thine arrows<WH2671>, and destroy<WH2000> them.


btext:
Send<WH7971> thine hand<WH3027> from above<WH4791>; rid<WH6475> me, and deliver<WH5337> me out of great<WH7227> waters<WH4325>, from the hand<WH3027> of strange<WH5236> children<WH1121>; / hand from: Heb. hands from


btext:
Whose mouth<WH6310> speaketh<WH1696> vanity<WH7723>, and their right hand<WH3225> is a right hand<WH3225> of falsehood<WH8267>.


btext:
I will sing<WH7891> a new<WH2319> song<WH7892> unto thee, O God<WH430>: upon a psaltery<WH5035> and an instrument of ten strings<WH6218> will I sing praises<WH2167> unto thee.


btext:
It is he that giveth<WH5414> salvation<WH8668> unto kings<WH4428>: who delivereth<WH6475> David<WH1732> his servant<WH5650> from the hurtful<WH7451> sword<WH2719>. / salvation: or, victory


btext:
Rid<WH6475> me, and deliver<WH5337> me from the hand<WH3027> of strange<WH5236> children<WH1121>, whose mouth<WH6310> speaketh<WH1696> vanity<WH7723>, and their right hand<WH3225> is a right hand<WH3225> of falsehood<WH8267>:


btext:
That our sons<WH1121> may be as plants<WH5195> grown up<WH1431> in their youth<WH5271>; that our daughters<WH1323> may be as corner stones<WH2106>, polished<WH2404> after the similitude<WH8403> of a palace<WH1964>: / polished: Heb. cut


btext:
That our garners<WH4200> may be full<WH4392>, affording<WH6329> all manner of store<WH2177><WH2177>: that our sheep<WH6629> may bring forth thousands<WH503> and ten thousands<WH7231> in our streets<WH2351>: / all…: Heb. from kind to kind


btext:
That our oxen<WH441> may be strong to labour<WH5445>; that there be no breaking in<WH6556>, nor going out<WH3318>; that there be no complaining<WH6682> in our streets<WH7339>. / strong…: Heb. able to bear burdens, or, loaden with flesh


btext:
Happy<WH835> is that people<WH5971>, that is in such a case<WH3602>: yea, happy<WH835> is that people<WH5971>, whose God<WH430> is the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
David's<WH1732> Psalm of praise<WH8416>. I will extol<WH7311> thee, my God<WH430>, O king<WH4428>; and I will bless<WH1288> thy name<WH8034> for ever<WH5769> and ever<WH5703>.


btext:
Every day<WH3117> will I bless<WH1288> thee; and I will praise<WH1984> thy name<WH8034> for ever<WH5769> and ever<WH5703>.


btext:
Great<WH1419> is the LORD<WH3068>, and greatly<WH3966> to be praised<WH1984>; and his greatness<WH1420> is unsearchable<WH2714>. / and his…: Heb. and of his greatness there is no search


btext:
One<WH1755> generation<WH1755> shall praise<WH7623> thy works<WH4639> to another, and shall declare<WH5046> thy mighty acts<WH1369>.


btext:
I will speak<WH7878> of the glorious<WH3519> honour<WH1926> of thy majesty<WH1935>, and of thy wondrous<WH6381> works<WH1697>. / works: Heb. things, or, words


btext:
And men shall speak<WH559> of the might<WH5807> of thy terrible acts<WH3372>: and I will declare<WH5608> thy greatness<WH1420>. / declare: Heb. declare it


btext:
They shall abundantly utter<WH5042> the memory<WH2143> of thy great<WH7227> goodness<WH2898>, and shall sing<WH7442> of thy righteousness<WH6666>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> is gracious<WH2587>, and full of compassion<WH7349>; slow<WH750> to anger<WH639>, and of great<WH1419> mercy<WH2617>. / of great…: Heb. great in mercy


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> is good<WH2896> to all: and his tender mercies<WH7356> are over all his works<WH4639>.


btext:
All thy works<WH4639> shall praise<WH3034> thee, O LORD<WH3068>; and thy saints<WH2623> shall bless<WH1288> thee.


btext:
They shall speak<WH559> of the glory<WH3519> of thy kingdom<WH4438>, and talk<WH1696> of thy power<WH1369>;


btext:
To make known<WH3045> to the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120> his mighty acts<WH1369>, and the glorious<WH3519> majesty<WH1926> of his kingdom<WH4438>.


btext:
Thy kingdom<WH4438> is an everlasting<WH5769> kingdom<WH4438>, and thy dominion<WH4475> endureth throughout all<WH1755> generations<WH1755>. / an…: Heb. a kingdom of all ages


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> upholdeth<WH5564> all that fall<WH5307>, and raiseth up<WH2210> all those that be bowed down<WH3721>.


btext:
The eyes<WH5869> of all wait<WH7663> upon thee; and thou givest<WH5414> them their meat<WH400> in due season<WH6256>. / wait…: or, look unto


btext:
Thou openest<WH6605> thine hand<WH3027>, and satisfiest<WH7646> the desire<WH7522> of every living thing<WH2416>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> is righteous<WH6662> in all his ways<WH1870>, and holy<WH2623> in all his works<WH4639>. / holy: or, merciful, or, bountiful


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> is nigh<WH7138> unto all them that call<WH7121> upon him, to all that call<WH7121> upon him in truth<WH571>.


btext:
He will fulfil<WH6213> the desire<WH7522> of them that fear<WH3373> him: he also will hear<WH8085> their cry<WH7775>, and will save<WH3467> them.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> preserveth<WH8104> all them that love<WH157> him: but all the wicked<WH7563> will he destroy<WH8045>.


btext:
My mouth<WH6310> shall speak<WH1696> the praise<WH8416> of the LORD<WH3068>: and let all flesh<WH1320> bless<WH1288> his holy<WH6944> name<WH8034> for ever<WH5769> and ever<WH5703>.


btext:
Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>. Praise<WH1984> the LORD<WH3068>, O my soul<WH5315>. / Praise ye…: Heb. Hallelujah


btext:
While I live<WH2416> will I praise<WH1984> the LORD<WH3068>: I will sing praises<WH2167> unto my God<WH430> while I have any being.


btext:
Put not your trust<WH982> in princes<WH5081>, nor in the son<WH1121> of man<WH120>, in whom there is no help<WH8668>. / help: or, salvation


btext:
His breath<WH7307> goeth forth<WH3318>, he returneth<WH7725> to his earth<WH127>; in that very day<WH3117> his thoughts<WH6250> perish<WH6>.


btext:
Happy<WH835> is he that hath the God<WH410> of Jacob<WH3290> for his help<WH5828>, whose hope<WH7664> is in the LORD<WH3068> his God<WH430>:


btext:
Which made<WH6213> heaven<WH8064>, and earth<WH776>, the sea<WH3220>, and all that therein is: which keepeth<WH8104> truth<WH571> for ever<WH5769>:


btext:
Which executeth<WH6213> judgment<WH4941> for the oppressed<WH6231>: which giveth<WH5414> food<WH3899> to the hungry<WH7457>. The LORD<WH3068> looseth<WH5425> the prisoners<WH631>:


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> openeth<WH6491> the eyes of the blind<WH5787>: the LORD<WH3068> raiseth<WH2210> them that are bowed down<WH3721>: the LORD<WH3068> loveth<WH157> the righteous<WH6662>:


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> preserveth<WH8104> the strangers<WH1616>; he relieveth<WH5749> the fatherless<WH3490> and widow<WH490>: but the way<WH1870> of the wicked<WH7563> he turneth upside down<WH5791>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall reign<WH4427> for ever<WH5769>, even thy God<WH430>, O Zion<WH6726>, unto all<WH1755> generations<WH1755>. Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>.


btext:
Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>: for it is good<WH2896> to sing praises<WH2167> unto our God<WH430>; for it is pleasant<WH5273>; and praise<WH8416> is comely<WH5000>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> doth build up<WH1129> Jerusalem<WH3389>: he gathereth together<WH3664> the outcasts<WH1760> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
He healeth<WH7495> the broken<WH7665> in heart<WH3820>, and bindeth up<WH2280> their wounds<WH6094>. / wounds: Heb. griefs


btext:
He telleth<WH4487> the number<WH4557> of the stars<WH3556>; he calleth<WH7121> them all by their names<WH8034>.


btext:
Great<WH1419> is our Lord<WH113>, and of great<WH7227> power<WH3581>: his understanding<WH8394> is infinite<WH4557>. / his…: Heb. of his understanding there is no number


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> lifteth up<WH5749> the meek<WH6035>: he casteth<WH8213> the wicked<WH7563> down<WH8213> to the ground<WH776>.


btext:
Sing<WH6030> unto the LORD<WH3068> with thanksgiving<WH8426>; sing praise<WH2167> upon the harp<WH3658> unto our God<WH430>:


btext:
Who covereth<WH3680> the heaven<WH8064> with clouds<WH5645>, who prepareth<WH3559> rain<WH4306> for the earth<WH776>, who maketh grass<WH2682> to grow<WH6779> upon the mountains<WH2022>.


btext:
He giveth<WH5414> to the beast<WH929> his food<WH3899>, and to the young<WH1121> ravens<WH6158> which cry<WH7121>.


btext:
He delighteth<WH2654> not in the strength<WH1369> of the horse<WH5483>: he taketh not pleasure<WH7521> in the legs<WH7785> of a man<WH376>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> taketh pleasure<WH7521> in them that fear<WH3373> him, in those that hope<WH3176> in his mercy<WH2617>.


btext:
Praise<WH7623> the LORD<WH3068>, O Jerusalem<WH3389>; praise<WH1984> thy God<WH430>, O Zion<WH6726>.


btext:
For he hath strengthened<WH2388> the bars<WH1280> of thy gates<WH8179>; he hath blessed<WH1288> thy children<WH1121> within<WH7130> thee.


btext:
He maketh<WH7760> peace<WH7965> in thy borders<WH1366>, and filleth<WH7646> thee with the finest<WH2459> of the wheat<WH2406>. / He…: Heb. Who maketh thy border peace / finest…: Heb. fat of wheat


btext:
He sendeth forth<WH7971> his commandment<WH565> upon earth<WH776>: his word<WH1697> runneth<WH7323> very swiftly<WH4120>.


btext:
He giveth<WH5414> snow<WH7950> like wool<WH6785>: he scattereth<WH6340> the hoarfrost<WH3713> like ashes<WH665>.


btext:
He casteth forth<WH7993> his ice<WH7140> like morsels<WH6595>: who can stand<WH5975> before<WH6440> his cold<WH7135>?


btext:
He sendeth out<WH7971> his word<WH1697>, and melteth<WH4529> them: he causeth his wind<WH7307> to blow<WH5380>, and the waters<WH4325> flow<WH5140>.


btext:
He sheweth<WH5046> his word<WH1697><WH1697> unto Jacob<WH3290>, his statutes<WH2706> and his judgments<WH4941> unto Israel<WH3478>. / his word: Heb. his words


btext:
He hath not dealt<WH6213> so with any nation<WH1471>: and as for his judgments<WH4941>, they have not known<WH3045> them. Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>.


btext:
Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>. Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3068> from the heavens<WH8064>: praise<WH1984> him in the heights<WH4791>. / Praise ye the LORD. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah, etc


btext:
Praise<WH1984> ye him, sun<WH8121> and moon<WH3394>: praise<WH1984> him, all ye stars<WH3556> of light<WH216>.


btext:
Praise<WH1984> him, ye heavens<WH8064> of heavens<WH8064>, and ye waters<WH4325> that be above the heavens<WH8064>.


btext:
Let them praise<WH1984> the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>: for he commanded<WH6680>, and they were created<WH1254>.


btext:
He hath also stablished<WH5975> them for ever<WH5703> and ever<WH5769>: he hath made<WH5414> a decree<WH2706> which shall not pass<WH5674>.


btext:
Fire<WH784>, and hail<WH1259>; snow<WH7950>, and vapour<WH7008>; stormy<WH5591> wind<WH7307> fulfilling<WH6213> his word<WH1697>:


btext:
Beasts<WH2416>, and all cattle<WH929>; creeping things<WH7431>, and flying<WH3671> fowl<WH6833>: / flying…: Heb. birds of wing


btext:
Kings<WH4428> of the earth<WH776>, and all people<WH3816>; princes<WH8269>, and all judges<WH8199> of the earth<WH776>:


btext:
Let them praise<WH1984> the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>: for his name<WH8034> alone is excellent<WH7682>; his glory<WH1935> is above the earth<WH776> and heaven<WH8064>. / excellent: Heb. exalted


btext:
He also exalteth<WH7311> the horn<WH7161> of his people<WH5971>, the praise<WH8416> of all his saints<WH2623>; even of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, a people<WH5971> near<WH7138> unto him. Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>.


btext:
Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>. Sing<WH7891> unto the LORD<WH3068> a new<WH2319> song<WH7892>, and his praise<WH8416> in the congregation<WH6951> of saints<WH2623>. / Praise…: Heb. Halleluiah


btext:
Let Israel<WH3478> rejoice<WH8055> in him that made<WH6213> him: let the children<WH1121> of Zion<WH6726> be joyful<WH1523> in their King<WH4428>.


btext:
Let them praise<WH1984> his name<WH8034> in the dance<WH4234>: let them sing praises<WH2167> unto him with the timbrel<WH8596> and harp<WH3658>. / in…: or, with the pipe


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> taketh pleasure<WH7521> in his people<WH5971>: he will beautify<WH6286> the meek<WH6035> with salvation<WH3444>.


btext:
Let the saints<WH2623> be joyful<WH5937> in glory<WH3519>: let them sing aloud<WH7442> upon their beds<WH4904>.


btext:
Let the high<WH7319> praises of God<WH410> be in their mouth<WH1627>, and a twoedged<WH6374> sword<WH2719> in their hand<WH3027>; / mouth: Heb. throat


btext:
To execute<WH6213> vengeance<WH5360> upon the heathen<WH1471>, and punishments<WH8433> upon the people<WH3816>;


btext:
To bind<WH631> their kings<WH4428> with chains<WH2131>, and their nobles<WH3513> with fetters<WH3525> of iron<WH1270>;


btext:
To execute<WH6213> upon them the judgment<WH4941> written<WH3789>: this honour<WH1926> have all his saints<WH2623>. Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>.


btext:
Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>. Praise<WH1984> God<WH410> in his sanctuary<WH6944>: praise<WH1984> him in the firmament<WH7549> of his power<WH5797>. / Praise ye…: Heb. Hallelujah


btext:
Praise<WH1984> him for his mighty acts<WH1369>: praise<WH1984> him according to his excellent<WH7230> greatness<WH1433>.


btext:
Praise<WH1984> him with the sound<WH8629> of the trumpet<WH7782>: praise<WH1984> him with the psaltery<WH5035> and harp<WH3658>. / trumpet: or, cornet


btext:
Praise<WH1984> him with the timbrel<WH8596> and dance<WH4234>: praise<WH1984> him with stringed instruments<WH4482> and organs<WH5748>. / dance: or, pipe


btext:
Praise<WH1984> him upon the loud<WH8088> cymbals<WH6767>: praise<WH1984> him upon the high sounding<WH8643> cymbals<WH6767>.


btext:
Let every thing that hath breath<WH5397> praise<WH1984> the LORD<WH3050>. Praise<WH1984> ye the LORD<WH3050>.


btext:
The proverbs<WH4912> of Solomon<WH8010> the son<WH1121> of David<WH1732>, king<WH4428> of Israel<WH3478>;


btext:
To know<WH3045> wisdom<WH2451> and instruction<WH4148>; to perceive<WH995> the words<WH561> of understanding<WH998>;


btext:
To receive<WH3947> the instruction<WH4148> of wisdom<WH7919>, justice<WH6664>, and judgment<WH4941>, and equity<WH4339>; / equity: Heb. equities


btext:
To give<WH5414> subtilty<WH6195> to the simple<WH6612>, to the young man<WH5288> knowledge<WH1847> and discretion<WH4209>. / discretion: or, advisement


btext:
A wise<WH2450> man will hear<WH8085>, and will increase<WH3254> learning<WH3948>; and a man of understanding<WH995> shall attain<WH7069> unto wise counsels<WH8458>:


btext:
To understand<WH995> a proverb<WH4912>, and the interpretation<WH4426>; the words<WH1697> of the wise<WH2450>, and their dark sayings<WH2420>. / the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech


btext:
The fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> is the beginning<WH7225> of knowledge<WH1847>: but fools<WH191> despise<WH936> wisdom<WH2451> and instruction<WH4148>. / the beginning: or, the principal part


btext:
My son<WH1121>, hear<WH8085> the instruction<WH4148> of thy father<WH1>, and forsake<WH5203> not the law<WH8451> of thy mother<WH517>:


btext:
For they shall be an ornament<WH3880> of grace<WH2580> unto thy head<WH7218>, and chains<WH6060> about thy neck<WH1621>. / an…: Heb. an adding


btext:
If they say<WH559>, Come<WH3212> with us, let us lay wait<WH693> for blood<WH1818>, let us lurk<WH6845> privily for the innocent<WH5355> without cause<WH2600>:


btext:
Let us swallow them up<WH1104> alive<WH2416> as the grave<WH7585>; and whole<WH8549>, as those that go down<WH3381> into the pit<WH953>:


btext:
We shall find<WH4672> all precious<WH3368> substance<WH1952>, we shall fill<WH4390> our houses<WH1004> with spoil<WH7998>:


btext:
My son<WH1121>, walk<WH3212> not thou in the way<WH1870> with them; refrain<WH4513> thy foot<WH7272> from their path<WH5410>:


btext:
For their feet<WH7272> run<WH7323> to evil<WH7451>, and make haste<WH4116> to shed<WH8210> blood<WH1818>.


btext:
Surely in vain<WH2600> the net<WH7568> is spread<WH2219> in the sight<WH5869> of any bird<WH1167><WH3671>. / in the…: Heb. in the eyes of every thing that hath a wing


btext:
And they lay wait<WH693> for their own blood<WH1818>; they lurk privily<WH6845> for their own lives<WH5315>.


btext:
So are the ways<WH734> of every one that is greedy<WH1214> of gain<WH1215>; which taketh away<WH3947> the life<WH5315> of the owners<WH1167> thereof.


btext:
Wisdom<WH2454> crieth<WH7442> without<WH2351>; she uttereth<WH5414> her voice<WH6963> in the streets<WH7339>: / Wisdom: Heb. Wisdoms, that is, Excellent wisdom


btext:
She crieth<WH7121> in the chief place<WH7218> of concourse<WH1993>, in the openings<WH6607> of the gates<WH8179>: in the city<WH5892> she uttereth<WH559> her words<WH561>, saying,


btext:
How long, ye simple ones<WH6612>, will ye love<WH157> simplicity<WH6612>? and the scorners<WH3887> delight<WH2530> in their scorning<WH3944>, and fools<WH3684> hate<WH8130> knowledge<WH1847>?


btext:
Turn<WH7725> you at my reproof<WH8433>: behold, I will pour out<WH5042> my spirit<WH7307> unto you, I will make known<WH3045> my words<WH1697> unto you.


btext:
Because I have called<WH7121>, and ye refused<WH3985>; I have stretched out<WH5186> my hand<WH3027>, and no man regarded<WH7181>;


btext:
But ye have set at nought<WH6544> all my counsel<WH6098>, and would<WH14> none of my reproof<WH8433>:


btext:
I also will laugh<WH7832> at your calamity<WH343>; I will mock<WH3932> when your fear<WH6343> cometh<WH935>;


btext:
When your fear<WH6343> cometh<WH935> as desolation<WH7722><WH7584>, and your destruction<WH343> cometh<WH857> as a whirlwind<WH5492>; when distress<WH6869> and anguish<WH6695> cometh<WH935> upon you.


btext:
Then shall they call<WH7121> upon me, but I will not answer<WH6030>; they shall seek me early<WH7836>, but they shall not find<WH4672> me:


btext:
For that they hated<WH8130> knowledge<WH1847>, and did not choose<WH977> the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068>:


btext:
Therefore shall they eat<WH398> of the fruit<WH6529> of their own way<WH1870>, and be filled<WH7646> with their own devices<WH4156>.


btext:
For the turning away<WH4878> of the simple<WH6612> shall slay<WH2026> them, and the prosperity<WH7962> of fools<WH3684> shall destroy<WH6> them. / turning…: or, ease of the simple


btext:
But whoso hearkeneth<WH8085> unto me shall dwell<WH7931> safely<WH983>, and shall be quiet<WH7599> from fear<WH6343> of evil<WH7451>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, if thou wilt receive<WH3947> my words<WH561>, and hide<WH6845> my commandments<WH4687> with thee;


btext:
So that thou incline<WH7181> thine ear<WH241> unto wisdom<WH2451>, and apply<WH5186> thine heart<WH3820> to understanding<WH8394>;


btext:
Yea, if thou criest<WH7121> after knowledge<WH998>, and liftest up<WH5414> thy voice<WH6963> for understanding<WH8394>; / liftest…: Heb. givest thy voice


btext:
If thou seekest<WH1245> her as silver<WH3701>, and searchest<WH2664> for her as for hid treasures<WH4301>;


btext:
Then shalt thou understand<WH995> the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068>, and find<WH4672> the knowledge<WH1847> of God<WH430>.


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> giveth<WH5414> wisdom<WH2451>: out of his mouth<WH6310> cometh knowledge<WH1847> and understanding<WH8394>.


btext:
He layeth up<WH6845><WH6845> sound wisdom<WH8454> for the righteous<WH3477>: he is a buckler<WH4043> to them that walk<WH1980> uprightly<WH8537>.


btext:
He keepeth<WH5341> the paths<WH734> of judgment<WH4941>, and preserveth<WH8104> the way<WH1870> of his saints<WH2623>.


btext:
Then shalt thou understand<WH995> righteousness<WH6664>, and judgment<WH4941>, and equity<WH4339>; yea, every good<WH2896> path<WH4570>.


btext:
When wisdom<WH2451> entereth<WH935> into thine heart<WH3820>, and knowledge<WH1847> is pleasant<WH5276> unto thy soul<WH5315>;


btext:
To deliver<WH5337> thee from the way<WH1870> of the evil<WH7451> man, from the man<WH376> that speaketh<WH1696> froward things<WH8419>;


btext:
Who leave<WH5800> the paths<WH734> of uprightness<WH3476>, to walk<WH3212> in the ways<WH1870> of darkness<WH2822>;


btext:
Who rejoice<WH8056> to do<WH6213> evil<WH7451>, and delight<WH1523> in the frowardness<WH8419> of the wicked<WH7451>;


btext:
To deliver<WH5337> thee from the strange<WH2114> woman<WH802>, even from the stranger<WH5237> which flattereth<WH2505> with her words<WH561>;


btext:
Which forsaketh<WH5800> the guide<WH441> of her youth<WH5271>, and forgetteth<WH7911> the covenant<WH1285> of her God<WH430>.


btext:
For her house<WH1004> inclineth<WH7743> unto death<WH4194>, and her paths<WH4570> unto the dead<WH7496>.


btext:
None that go<WH935> unto her return again<WH7725>, neither take they hold<WH5381> of the paths<WH734> of life<WH2416>.


btext:
That thou mayest walk<WH3212> in the way<WH1870> of good<WH2896> men, and keep<WH8104> the paths<WH734> of the righteous<WH6662>.


btext:
For the upright<WH3477> shall dwell<WH7931> in the land<WH776>, and the perfect<WH8549> shall remain<WH3498> in it.


btext:
But the wicked<WH7563> shall be cut off<WH3772> from the earth<WH776>, and the transgressors<WH898> shall be rooted out<WH5255> of it. / rooted: or, plucked up


btext:
My son<WH1121>, forget<WH7911> not my law<WH8451>; but let thine heart<WH3820> keep<WH5341> my commandments<WH4687>:


btext:
For length<WH753> of days<WH3117>, and long<WH8141> life<WH2416>, and peace<WH7965>, shall they add<WH3254> to thee. / long…: Heb. years of life


btext:
Let not mercy<WH2617> and truth<WH571> forsake<WH5800> thee: bind<WH7194> them about thy neck<WH1621>; write<WH3789> them upon the table<WH3871> of thine heart<WH3820>:


btext:
So shalt thou find<WH4672> favour<WH2580> and good<WH2896> understanding<WH7922> in the sight<WH5869> of God<WH430> and man<WH120>. / good…: or, good success


btext:
Trust<WH982> in the LORD<WH3068> with all thine heart<WH3820>; and lean<WH8172> not unto thine own understanding<WH998>.


btext:
Be not wise<WH2450> in thine own eyes<WH5869>: fear<WH3372> the LORD<WH3068>, and depart<WH5493> from evil<WH7451>.


btext:
It shall be health<WH7500> to thy navel<WH8270>, and marrow<WH8250> to thy bones<WH6106>. / health: Heb. medicine / marrow: Heb. watering, or, moistening


btext:
Honour<WH3513> the LORD<WH3068> with thy substance<WH1952>, and with the firstfruits<WH7225> of all thine increase<WH8393>:


btext:
So shall thy barns<WH618> be filled<WH4390> with plenty<WH7647>, and thy presses<WH3342> shall burst out<WH6555> with new wine<WH8492>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, despise<WH3988> not the chastening<WH4148> of the LORD<WH3068>; neither be weary<WH6973> of his correction<WH8433>:


btext:
For whom the LORD<WH3068> loveth<WH157> he correcteth<WH3198>; even as a father<WH1> the son<WH1121> in whom he delighteth<WH7521>.


btext:
Happy<WH835> is the man<WH120> that findeth<WH4672> wisdom<WH2451>, and the man<WH120> that getteth<WH6329> understanding<WH8394>. / that getteth…: Heb. that draweth out understanding


btext:
For the merchandise<WH5504> of it is better<WH2896> than the merchandise<WH5505> of silver<WH3701>, and the gain<WH8393> thereof than fine gold<WH2742>.


btext:
She is more precious<WH3368> than rubies<WH6443>: and all the things thou canst desire<WH2656> are not to be compared<WH7737> unto her.


btext:
Length<WH753> of days<WH3117> is in her right hand<WH3225>; and in her left hand<WH8040> riches<WH6239> and honour<WH3519>.


btext:
Her ways<WH1870> are ways<WH1870> of pleasantness<WH5278>, and all her paths<WH5410> are peace<WH7965>.


btext:
She is a tree<WH6086> of life<WH2416> to them that lay hold<WH2388> upon her: and happy<WH833> is every one that retaineth<WH8551> her.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> by wisdom<WH2451> hath founded<WH3245> the earth<WH776>; by understanding<WH8394> hath he established<WH3559> the heavens<WH8064>. / established: or, prepared


btext:
By his knowledge<WH1847> the depths<WH8415> are broken up<WH1234>, and the clouds<WH7834> drop down<WH7491> the dew<WH2919>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, let not them depart<WH3868> from thine eyes<WH5869>: keep<WH5341> sound wisdom<WH8454> and discretion<WH4209>:


btext:
Then shalt thou walk<WH3212> in thy way<WH1870> safely<WH983>, and thy foot<WH7272> shall not stumble<WH5062>.


btext:
When thou liest down<WH7901>, thou shalt not be afraid<WH6342>: yea, thou shalt lie down<WH7901>, and thy sleep<WH8142> shall be sweet<WH6149>.


btext:
Be not afraid<WH3372> of sudden<WH6597> fear<WH6343>, neither of the desolation<WH7722> of the wicked<WH7563>, when it cometh<WH935>.


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> shall be thy confidence<WH3689>, and shall keep<WH8104> thy foot<WH7272> from being taken<WH3921>.


btext:
Withhold<WH4513> not good<WH2896> from them to whom it is due<WH1167>, when it is in the power<WH410> of thine hand<WH3027> to do<WH6213> it. / them…: Heb. the owners thereof


btext:
Say<WH559> not unto thy neighbour<WH7453>, Go<WH3212>, and come again<WH7725>, and to morrow<WH4279> I will give<WH5414>; when thou hast<WH3426> it by thee.


btext:
Devise<WH2790> not evil<WH7451> against thy neighbour<WH7453>, seeing he dwelleth<WH3427> securely<WH983> by thee. / Devise…: or, Practise no evil


btext:
Strive<WH7378> not with a man<WH120> without cause<WH2600>, if he have done<WH1580> thee no harm<WH7451>.


btext:
Envy<WH7065> thou not the oppressor<WH376><WH2555>, and choose<WH977> none of his ways<WH1870>. / the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence


btext:
For the froward<WH3868> is abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>: but his secret<WH5475> is with the righteous<WH3477>.


btext:
The curse<WH3994> of the LORD<WH3068> is in the house<WH1004> of the wicked<WH7563>: but he blesseth<WH1288> the habitation<WH5116> of the just<WH6662>.


btext:
Surely he scorneth<WH3887> the scorners<WH3887>: but he giveth<WH5414> grace<WH2580> unto the lowly<WH6035><WH6041>.


btext:
The wise<WH2450> shall inherit<WH5157> glory<WH3519>: but shame<WH7036> shall be the promotion<WH7311> of fools<WH3684>. / shall be…: Heb. exalteth the fools


btext:
Hear<WH8085>, ye children<WH1121>, the instruction<WH4148> of a father<WH1>, and attend<WH7181> to know<WH3045> understanding<WH998>.


btext:
For I was my father's<WH1> son<WH1121>, tender<WH7390> and only<WH3173> beloved in the sight<WH6440> of my mother<WH517>.


btext:
He taught<WH3384> me also, and said<WH559> unto me, Let thine heart<WH3820> retain<WH8551> my words<WH1697>: keep<WH8104> my commandments<WH4687>, and live<WH2421>.


btext:
Get<WH7069> wisdom<WH2451>, get<WH7069> understanding<WH998>: forget<WH7911> it not; neither decline<WH5186> from the words<WH561> of my mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
Forsake<WH5800> her not, and she shall preserve<WH8104> thee: love<WH157> her, and she shall keep<WH5341> thee.


btext:
Wisdom<WH2451> is the principal thing<WH7225>; therefore get<WH7069> wisdom<WH2451>: and with all thy getting<WH7075> get understanding<WH998>.


btext:
Exalt<WH5549> her, and she shall promote<WH7311> thee: she shall bring thee to honour<WH3513>, when thou dost embrace<WH2263> her.


btext:
She shall give<WH5414> to thine head<WH7218> an ornament<WH3880> of grace<WH2580>: a crown<WH5850> of glory<WH8597> shall she deliver<WH4042> to thee. / a crown…: or, she shall compass thee with a crown of glory


btext:
Hear<WH8085>, O my son<WH1121>, and receive<WH3947> my sayings<WH561>; and the years<WH8141> of thy life<WH2416> shall be many<WH7235>.


btext:
I have taught<WH3384> thee in the way<WH1870> of wisdom<WH2451>; I have led<WH1869> thee in right<WH3476> paths<WH4570>.


btext:
When thou goest<WH3212>, thy steps<WH6806> shall not be straitened<WH3334>; and when thou runnest<WH7323>, thou shalt not stumble<WH3782>.


btext:
Take fast hold<WH2388> of instruction<WH4148>; let her not go<WH7503>: keep<WH5341> her; for she is thy life<WH2416>.


btext:
Enter<WH935> not into the path<WH734> of the wicked<WH7563>, and go<WH833> not in the way<WH1870> of evil<WH7451> men.


btext:
For they sleep<WH3462> not, except they have done mischief<WH7489>; and their sleep<WH8142> is taken away<WH1497>, unless they cause some to fall<WH3782><WH3782>.


btext:
For they eat<WH3898> the bread<WH3899> of wickedness<WH7562>, and drink<WH8354> the wine<WH3196> of violence<WH2555>.


btext:
But the path<WH734> of the just<WH6662> is as the shining<WH5051> light<WH216>, that shineth<WH215> more<WH1980> and more unto the perfect<WH3559> day<WH3117>.


btext:
The way<WH1870> of the wicked<WH7563> is as darkness<WH653>: they know<WH3045> not at what they stumble<WH3782>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, attend<WH7181> to my words<WH1697>; incline<WH5186> thine ear<WH241> unto my sayings<WH561>.


btext:
Let them not depart<WH3868> from thine eyes<WH5869>; keep<WH8104> them in the midst<WH8432> of thine heart<WH3824>.


btext:
For they are life<WH2416> unto those that find<WH4672> them, and health<WH4832> to all their flesh<WH1320>. / health: Heb. medicine


btext:
Keep<WH5341> thy heart<WH3820> with all diligence<WH4929>; for out of it are the issues<WH8444> of life<WH2416>. / with…: Heb. above all keeping


btext:
Put away<WH5493> from thee a froward<WH6143> mouth<WH6310>, and perverse<WH3891> lips<WH8193> put far<WH7368> from thee. / a froward…: Heb. frowardness of mouth and perverseness of lips


btext:
Let thine eyes<WH5869> look<WH5027> right on<WH5227>, and let thine eyelids<WH6079> look straight<WH3474> before thee.


btext:
Ponder<WH6424> the path<WH4570> of thy feet<WH7272>, and let all thy ways<WH1870> be established<WH3559>. / let…: or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright


btext:
Turn<WH5186> not to the right hand<WH3225> nor to the left<WH8040>: remove<WH5493> thy foot<WH7272> from evil<WH7451>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, attend<WH7181> unto my wisdom<WH2451>, and bow<WH5186> thine ear<WH241> to my understanding<WH8394>:


btext:
That thou mayest regard<WH8104> discretion<WH4209>, and that thy lips<WH8193> may keep<WH5341> knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
For the lips<WH8193> of a strange woman<WH2114> drop<WH5197> as an honeycomb<WH5317>, and her mouth<WH2441> is smoother<WH2509> than oil<WH8081>: / mouth: Heb. palate


btext:
But her end<WH319> is bitter<WH4751> as wormwood<WH3939>, sharp<WH2299> as a twoedged<WH6310> sword<WH2719>.


btext:
Her feet<WH7272> go down<WH3381> to death<WH4194>; her steps<WH6806> take hold<WH8551> on hell<WH7585>.


btext:
Lest thou shouldest ponder<WH6424> the path<WH734> of life<WH2416>, her ways<WH4570> are moveable<WH5128>, that thou canst not know<WH3045> them.


btext:
Hear<WH8085> me now therefore, O ye children<WH1121>, and depart<WH5493> not from the words<WH561> of my mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
Remove<WH7368> thy way<WH1870> far<WH7368> from her, and come not nigh<WH7126> the door<WH6607> of her house<WH1004>:


btext:
Lest thou give<WH5414> thine honour<WH1935> unto others<WH312>, and thy years<WH8141> unto the cruel<WH394>:


btext:
Lest strangers<WH2114> be filled<WH7646> with thy wealth<WH3581>; and thy labours<WH6089> be in the house<WH1004> of a stranger<WH5237>; / thy wealth: Heb. thy strength


btext:
And thou mourn<WH5098> at the last<WH319>, when thy flesh<WH1320> and thy body<WH7607> are consumed<WH3615>,


btext:
And say<WH559>, How have I hated<WH8130> instruction<WH4148>, and my heart<WH3820> despised<WH5006> reproof<WH8433>;


btext:
And have not obeyed<WH8085> the voice<WH6963> of my teachers<WH3384>, nor inclined<WH5186> mine ear<WH241> to them that instructed<WH3925> me!


btext:
I was almost<WH4592> in all evil<WH7451> in the midst<WH8432> of the congregation<WH6951> and assembly<WH5712>.


btext:
Drink<WH8354> waters<WH4325> out of thine own cistern<WH953>, and running waters<WH5140> out of<WH8432> thine own well<WH875>.


btext:
Let thy fountains<WH4599> be dispersed<WH6327> abroad<WH2351>, and rivers<WH6388> of waters<WH4325> in the streets<WH7339>.


btext:
Let thy fountain<WH4726> be blessed<WH1288>: and rejoice<WH8055> with the wife<WH802> of thy youth<WH5271>.


btext:
Let her be as the loving<WH158> hind<WH365> and pleasant<WH2580> roe<WH3280>; let her breasts<WH1717> satisfy<WH7301> thee at all times<WH6256>; and be thou ravished<WH7686> always<WH8548> with her love<WH160>. / satisfy…: Heb. water thee / be thou…: Heb. err thou always in her love


btext:
And why wilt thou, my son<WH1121>, be ravished<WH7686> with a strange woman<WH2114>, and embrace<WH2263> the bosom<WH2436> of a stranger<WH5237>?


btext:
For the ways<WH1870> of man<WH376> are before<WH5227> the eyes<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>, and he pondereth<WH6424> all his goings<WH4570>.


btext:
His own iniquities<WH5771> shall take<WH3920> the wicked<WH7563> himself, and he shall be holden<WH8551> with the cords<WH2256> of his sins<WH2403>. / sins: Heb. sin


btext:
He shall die<WH4191> without instruction<WH4148>; and in the greatness<WH7230> of his folly<WH200> he shall go astray<WH7686>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, if thou be surety<WH6148> for thy friend<WH7453>, if thou hast stricken<WH8628> thy hand<WH3709> with a stranger<WH2114>,


btext:
Thou art snared<WH3369> with the words<WH561> of thy mouth<WH6310>, thou art taken<WH3920> with the words<WH561> of thy mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
Do<WH6213> this now<WH645>, my son<WH1121>, and deliver<WH5337> thyself, when thou art come<WH935> into the hand<WH3709> of thy friend<WH7453>; go<WH3212>, humble<WH7511> thyself, and make sure<WH7292> thy friend<WH7453>. / and make…: or, so shalt thou prevail with thy friend


btext:
Deliver<WH5337> thyself as a roe<WH6643> from the hand<WH3027> of the hunter, and as a bird<WH6833> from the hand<WH3027> of the fowler<WH3353>.


btext:
Go<WH3212> to the ant<WH5244>, thou sluggard<WH6102>; consider<WH7200> her ways<WH1870>, and be wise<WH2449>:


btext:
Provideth<WH3559> her meat<WH3899> in the summer<WH7019>, and gathereth<WH103> her food<WH3978> in the harvest<WH7105>.


btext:
How long wilt thou sleep<WH7901>, O sluggard<WH6102>? when wilt thou arise<WH6965> out of thy sleep<WH8142>?


btext:
Yet a little<WH4592> sleep<WH8142>, a little<WH4592> slumber<WH8572>, a little<WH4592> folding<WH2264> of the hands<WH3027> to sleep<WH7901>:


btext:
So shall thy poverty<WH7389> come<WH935> as one that travelleth<WH1980>, and thy want<WH4270> as an armed<WH4043> man<WH376>.


btext:
A naughty<WH1100> person<WH120>, a wicked<WH205> man<WH376>, walketh<WH1980> with a froward<WH6143> mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
He winketh<WH7169> with his eyes<WH5869>, he speaketh<WH4448> with his feet<WH7272>, he teacheth<WH3384> with his fingers<WH676>;


btext:
Frowardness<WH8419> is in his heart<WH3820>, he deviseth<WH2790> mischief<WH7451> continually<WH6256>; he soweth<WH7971> discord<WH4066><WH4090>. / soweth: Heb. casteth forth


btext:
Therefore shall his calamity<WH343> come<WH935> suddenly<WH6597>; suddenly<WH6621> shall he be broken<WH7665> without remedy<WH4832>.


btext:
These six<WH8337> things doth the LORD<WH3068> hate<WH8130>: yea, seven<WH7651> are an abomination<WH8441> unto him<WH5315>: / unto…: Heb. of his soul


btext:
A proud<WH7311> look<WH5869>, a lying<WH8267> tongue<WH3956>, and hands<WH3027> that shed<WH8210> innocent<WH5355> blood<WH1818>, / A proud…: Heb. Haughty eyes


btext:
An heart<WH3820> that deviseth<WH2790> wicked<WH205> imaginations<WH4284>, feet<WH7272> that be swift<WH4116> in running<WH7323> to mischief<WH7451>,


btext:
A false<WH8267> witness<WH5707> that speaketh<WH6315> lies<WH3577>, and he that soweth<WH7971> discord<WH4090> among brethren<WH251>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, keep<WH5341> thy father's<WH1> commandment<WH4687>, and forsake<WH5203> not the law<WH8451> of thy mother<WH517>:


btext:
Bind<WH7194> them continually<WH8548> upon thine heart<WH3820>, and tie<WH6029> them about thy neck<WH1621>.


btext:
When thou goest<WH1980>, it shall lead<WH5148> thee; when thou sleepest<WH7901>, it shall keep<WH8104> thee; and when thou awakest<WH6974>, it shall talk<WH7878> with thee.


btext:
For the commandment<WH4687> is a lamp<WH5216>; and the law<WH8451> is light<WH216>; and reproofs<WH8433> of instruction<WH4148> are the way<WH1870> of life<WH2416>: / lamp: or, candle


btext:
To keep<WH8104> thee from the evil<WH7451> woman<WH802>, from the flattery<WH2513> of the tongue<WH3956> of a strange woman<WH5237>. / of the…: or, of the strange tongue


btext:
Lust<WH2530> not after her beauty<WH3308> in thine heart<WH3824>; neither let her take<WH3947> thee with her eyelids<WH6079>.


btext:
For by means of<WH1157> a whorish<WH2181> woman<WH802> a man is brought to a piece<WH3603> of bread<WH3899>: and the adulteress<WH802><WH376> will hunt<WH6679> for the precious<WH3368> life<WH5315>. / the adulteress: Heb. the woman of a man, or, a man's wife


btext:
Can a man<WH376> take<WH2846> fire<WH784> in his bosom<WH2436>, and his clothes<WH899> not be burned<WH8313>?


btext:
So he that goeth in<WH935> to his neighbour's<WH7453> wife<WH802>; whosoever toucheth<WH5060> her shall not be innocent<WH5352>.


btext:
Men do not despise<WH936> a thief<WH1590>, if he steal<WH1589> to satisfy<WH4390> his soul<WH5315> when he is hungry<WH7456>;


btext:
But if he be found<WH4672>, he shall restore<WH7999> sevenfold<WH7659>; he shall give<WH5414> all the substance<WH1952> of his house<WH1004>.


btext:
But whoso committeth adultery<WH5003> with a woman<WH802> lacketh<WH2638> understanding<WH3820>: he that doeth<WH6213> it destroyeth<WH7843> his own soul<WH5315>. / understanding: Heb. heart


btext:
A wound<WH5061> and dishonour<WH7036> shall he get<WH4672>; and his reproach<WH2781> shall not be wiped away<WH4229>.


btext:
For jealousy<WH7068> is the rage<WH2534> of a man<WH1397>: therefore he will not spare<WH2550> in the day<WH3117> of vengeance<WH5359>.


btext:
He will not regard<WH5375><WH6440> any ransom<WH3724>; neither will he rest content<WH14>, though thou givest many<WH7235> gifts<WH7810>. / He will…: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom


btext:
Keep<WH8104> my commandments<WH4687>, and live<WH2421>; and my law<WH8451> as the apple<WH380> of thine eye<WH5869>.


btext:
Bind<WH7194> them upon thy fingers<WH676>, write<WH3789> them upon the table<WH3871> of thine heart<WH3820>.


btext:
Say<WH559> unto wisdom<WH2451>, Thou art my sister<WH269>; and call<WH7121> understanding<WH998> thy kinswoman<WH4129>:


btext:
That they may keep<WH8104> thee from the strange<WH2114> woman<WH802>, from the stranger<WH5237> which flattereth<WH2505> with her words<WH561>.


btext:
And beheld<WH7200> among the simple ones<WH6612>, I discerned<WH995> among the youths<WH1121>, a young man<WH5288> void<WH2638> of understanding<WH3820>, / the youths: Heb. the sons


btext:
Passing through<WH5674> the street<WH7784> near<WH681> her corner<WH6434>; and he went<WH6805> the way<WH1870> to her house<WH1004>,


btext:
In the twilight<WH5399>, in the evening<WH3117><WH6153>, in the black<WH380> and dark<WH653> night<WH3915>: / in the evening: Heb. in the evening of day


btext:
And, behold, there met<WH7125> him a woman<WH802> with the attire<WH7897> of an harlot<WH2181>, and subtil<WH5341> of heart<WH3820>.


btext:
Now<WH6471> is she without<WH2351>, now<WH6471> in the streets<WH7339>, and lieth in wait<WH693> at<WH681> every corner<WH6438>.)


btext:
So she caught<WH2388> him, and kissed<WH5401> him, and with an impudent<WH5810> face<WH6440> said<WH559> unto him, / with…: Heb. she strengthened her face and said


btext:
I have peace<WH8002> offerings<WH2077> with me; this day<WH3117> have I payed<WH7999> my vows<WH5088>. / I have…: Heb. Peace offerings are upon me


btext:
Therefore came I forth<WH3318> to meet<WH7125> thee, diligently to seek<WH7836> thy face<WH6440>, and I have found<WH4672> thee.


btext:
I have decked<WH7234> my bed<WH6210> with coverings<WH4765> of tapestry, with carved<WH2405> works, with fine linen<WH330> of Egypt<WH4714>.


btext:
Come<WH3212>, let us take our fill<WH7301> of love<WH1730> until the morning<WH1242>: let us solace<WH5965> ourselves with loves<WH159>.


btext:
He hath taken<WH3947> a bag<WH6872> of money<WH3701> with him<WH3027>, and will come<WH935> home<WH1004> at the day<WH3117> appointed<WH3677>. / with…: Heb. in his hand / the day…: or, the new moon


btext:
With her much<WH7230> fair speech<WH3948> she caused him to yield<WH5186>, with the flattering<WH2506> of her lips<WH8193> she forced<WH5080> him.


btext:
He goeth<WH1980> after<WH310> her straightway<WH6597>, as an ox<WH7794> goeth<WH935> to the slaughter<WH2874>, or as a fool<WH191> to the correction<WH4148> of the stocks<WH5914>; / straightway: Heb. suddenly


btext:
Till a dart<WH2671> strike<WH6398> through his liver<WH3516>; as a bird<WH6833> hasteth<WH4116> to the snare<WH6341>, and knoweth<WH3045> not that it is for his life<WH5315>.


btext:
Hearken<WH8085> unto me now therefore, O ye children<WH1121>, and attend<WH7181> to the words<WH561> of my mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
Let not thine heart<WH3820> decline<WH7847> to her ways<WH1870>, go not astray<WH8582> in her paths<WH5410>.


btext:
For she hath cast down<WH5307> many<WH7227> wounded<WH2491>: yea, many strong<WH6099> men have been slain<WH2026> by her.


btext:
Her house<WH1004> is the way<WH1870> to hell<WH7585>, going down<WH3381> to the chambers<WH2315> of death<WH4194>.


btext:
She standeth<WH5324> in the top<WH7218> of high places<WH4791>, by the way<WH1870> in the places<WH1004> of the paths<WH5410>.


btext:
She crieth<WH7442> at<WH3027> the gates<WH8179>, at the entry<WH6310> of the city<WH7176>, at the coming<WH3996> in at the doors<WH6607>.


btext:
O ye simple<WH6612>, understand<WH995> wisdom<WH6195>: and, ye fools<WH3684>, be ye of an understanding<WH995> heart<WH3820>.


btext:
Hear<WH8085>; for I will speak<WH1696> of excellent things<WH5057>; and the opening<WH4669> of my lips<WH8193> shall be right things<WH4339>.


btext:
For my mouth<WH2441> shall speak<WH1897> truth<WH571>; and wickedness<WH7562> is an abomination<WH8441> to my lips<WH8193>. / an…: Heb. the abomination of my lips


btext:
All the words<WH561> of my mouth<WH6310> are in righteousness<WH6664>; there is nothing froward<WH6617> or perverse<WH6141> in them. / froward: Heb. wreathed


btext:
They are all plain<WH5228> to him that understandeth<WH995>, and right<WH3477> to them that find<WH4672> knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
Receive<WH3947> my instruction<WH4148>, and not silver<WH3701>; and knowledge<WH1847> rather than choice<WH977> gold<WH2742>.


btext:
For wisdom<WH2451> is better<WH2896> than rubies<WH6443>; and all the things that may be desired<WH2656> are not to be compared<WH7737> to it.


btext:
I wisdom<WH2451> dwell<WH7931> with prudence<WH6195>, and find out<WH4672> knowledge<WH1847> of witty inventions<WH4209>. / prudence: or, subtilty


btext:
The fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> is to hate<WH8130> evil<WH7451>: pride<WH1344>, and arrogancy<WH1347>, and the evil<WH7451> way<WH1870>, and the froward<WH8419> mouth<WH6310>, do I hate<WH8130>.


btext:
Counsel<WH6098> is mine, and sound wisdom<WH8454>: I am understanding<WH998>; I have strength<WH1369>.


btext:
By me princes<WH8269> rule<WH8323>, and nobles<WH5081>, even all the judges<WH8199> of the earth<WH776>.


btext:
Riches<WH6239> and honour<WH3519> are with me; yea, durable<WH6276> riches<WH1952> and righteousness<WH6666>.


btext:
My fruit<WH6529> is better<WH2896> than gold<WH2742>, yea, than fine gold<WH6337>; and my revenue<WH8393> than choice<WH977> silver<WH3701>.


btext:
I lead<WH1980> in the way<WH734> of righteousness<WH6666>, in the midst<WH8432> of the paths<WH5410> of judgment<WH4941>: / lead: or, walk


btext:
That I may cause those that love<WH157> me to inherit<WH5157> substance<WH3426>; and I will fill<WH4390> their treasures<WH214>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> possessed<WH7069> me in the beginning<WH7225> of his way<WH1870>, before<WH6924> his works<WH4659> of old.


btext:
I was set up<WH5258> from everlasting<WH5769>, from the beginning<WH7218>, or ever<WH6924> the earth<WH776> was.


btext:
When there were no depths<WH8415>, I was brought forth<WH2342>; when there were no fountains<WH4599> abounding<WH3513> with water<WH4325>.


btext:
Before the mountains<WH2022> were settled<WH2883>, before<WH6440> the hills<WH1389> was I brought forth<WH2342>:


btext:
While as yet he had not made<WH6213> the earth<WH776>, nor the fields<WH2351>, nor the highest part<WH7218> of the dust<WH6083> of the world<WH8398>. / fields: or, open places / the highest…: or, the chief part


btext:
When he prepared<WH3559> the heavens<WH8064>, I was there: when he set<WH2710> a compass<WH2329> upon the face<WH6440> of the depth<WH8415>: / a compass: or, a circle


btext:
When he established<WH553> the clouds<WH7834> above<WH4605>: when he strengthened<WH5810> the fountains<WH5869> of the deep<WH8415>:


btext:
When he gave<WH7760> to the sea<WH3220> his decree<WH2706>, that the waters<WH4325> should not pass<WH5674> his commandment<WH6310>: when he appointed<WH2710> the foundations<WH4144> of the earth<WH776>:


btext:
Then I was by him<WH681>, as one brought up<WH525> with him: and I was daily<WH3117><WH3117> his delight<WH8191>, rejoicing<WH7832> always<WH6256> before<WH6440> him;


btext:
Rejoicing<WH7832> in the habitable part<WH8398> of his earth<WH776>; and my delights<WH8191> were with the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120>.


btext:
Now therefore hearken<WH8085> unto me, O ye children<WH1121>: for blessed<WH835> are they that keep<WH8104> my ways<WH1870>.


btext:
Blessed<WH835> is the man<WH120> that heareth<WH8085> me, watching<WH8245> daily<WH3117><WH3117> at my gates<WH1817>, waiting<WH8104> at the posts<WH4201> of my doors<WH6607>.


btext:
For whoso findeth<WH4672> me findeth<WH4672><WH4672> life<WH2416>, and shall obtain<WH6329> favour<WH7522> of the LORD<WH3068>. / obtain: Heb. bring forth


btext:
But he that sinneth<WH2398> against me wrongeth<WH2554> his own soul<WH5315>: all they that hate<WH8130> me love<WH157> death<WH4194>.


btext:
Wisdom<WH2454> hath builded<WH1129> her house<WH1004>, she hath hewn out<WH2672> her seven<WH7651> pillars<WH5982>:


btext:
She hath killed<WH2873> her beasts<WH2874>; she hath mingled<WH4537> her wine<WH3196>; she hath also furnished<WH6186> her table<WH7979>. / her beasts: Heb. her killing


btext:
She hath sent forth<WH7971> her maidens<WH5291>: she crieth<WH7121> upon<WH1610> the highest places<WH4791> of the city<WH7176>,


btext:
Whoso is simple<WH6612>, let him turn in<WH5493> hither: as for him that wanteth<WH2638> understanding<WH3820>, she saith<WH559> to him,


btext:
Come<WH3212>, eat<WH3898> of my bread<WH3899>, and drink<WH8354> of the wine<WH3196> which I have mingled<WH4537>.


btext:
Forsake<WH5800> the foolish<WH6612>, and live<WH2421>; and go<WH833> in the way<WH1870> of understanding<WH998>.


btext:
He that reproveth<WH3256> a scorner<WH3887> getteth<WH3947> to himself shame<WH7036>: and he that rebuketh<WH3198> a wicked<WH7563> man getteth himself a blot<WH3971>.


btext:
Reprove<WH3198> not a scorner<WH3887>, lest he hate<WH8130> thee: rebuke<WH3198> a wise man<WH2450>, and he will love<WH157> thee.


btext:
Give<WH5414> instruction to a wise<WH2450> man, and he will be yet wiser<WH2449>: teach<WH3045> a just<WH6662> man, and he will increase<WH3254> in learning<WH3948>.


btext:
The fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> is the beginning<WH8462> of wisdom<WH2451>: and the knowledge<WH1847> of the holy<WH6918> is understanding<WH998>.


btext:
For by me thy days<WH3117> shall be multiplied<WH7235>, and the years<WH8141> of thy life<WH2416> shall be increased<WH3254>.


btext:
If thou be wise<WH2449>, thou shalt be wise<WH2449> for thyself: but if thou scornest<WH3887>, thou alone shalt bear<WH5375> it.


btext:
A foolish<WH3687> woman<WH802> is clamorous<WH1993>: she is simple<WH6615>, and<WH1077> knoweth<WH3045> nothing<WH4100>.


btext:
For she sitteth<WH3427> at the door<WH6607> of her house<WH1004>, on a seat<WH3678> in the high places<WH4791> of the city<WH7176>,


btext:
Whoso is simple<WH6612>, let him turn in<WH5493> hither: and as for him that wanteth<WH2638> understanding<WH3820>, she saith<WH559> to him,


btext:
Stolen<WH1589> waters<WH4325> are sweet<WH4985>, and bread<WH3899> eaten in secret<WH5643> is pleasant<WH5276>. / eaten…: Heb. of secrecies


btext:
But he knoweth<WH3045> not that the dead<WH7496> are there; and that her guests<WH7121> are in the depths<WH6012> of hell<WH7585>.


btext:
The proverbs<WH4912> of Solomon<WH8010>. A wise<WH2450> son<WH1121> maketh a glad<WH8055> father<WH1>: but a foolish<WH3684> son<WH1121> is the heaviness<WH8424> of his mother<WH517>.


btext:
Treasures<WH214> of wickedness<WH7562> profit<WH3276> nothing: but righteousness<WH6666> delivereth<WH5337> from death<WH4194>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> will not suffer<WH7456> the soul<WH5315> of the righteous<WH6662> to famish<WH7456>: but he casteth away<WH1920> the substance<WH1942> of the wicked<WH7563>. / the substance…: or, the wicked for their wickedness


btext:
He becometh poor<WH7326> that dealeth<WH6213> with a slack<WH7423> hand<WH3709>: but the hand<WH3027> of the diligent<WH2742> maketh rich<WH6238>.


btext:
He that gathereth<WH103> in summer<WH7019> is a wise<WH7919> son<WH1121>: but he that sleepeth<WH7290> in harvest<WH7105> is a son<WH1121> that causeth shame<WH954>.


btext:
Blessings<WH1293> are upon the head<WH7218> of the just<WH6662>: but violence<WH2555> covereth<WH3680> the mouth<WH6310> of the wicked<WH7563>.


btext:
The memory<WH2143> of the just<WH6662> is blessed<WH1293>: but the name<WH8034> of the wicked<WH7563> shall rot<WH7537>.


btext:
The wise<WH2450> in heart<WH3820> will receive<WH3947> commandments<WH4687>: but a prating<WH8193> fool<WH191> shall fall<WH3832>. / a prating…: Heb. a fool of lips / fall: Heb. be beaten


btext:
He that walketh<WH3212> uprightly<WH8537> walketh<WH1980> surely<WH983>: but he that perverteth<WH6140> his ways<WH1870> shall be known<WH3045>.


btext:
He that winketh<WH7169> with the eye<WH5869> causeth<WH5414> sorrow<WH6094>: but a prating<WH8193> fool<WH191> shall fall<WH3832>. / fall: Heb. be beaten


btext:
The mouth<WH6310> of a righteous<WH6662> man is a well<WH4726> of life<WH2416>: but violence<WH2555> covereth<WH3680> the mouth<WH6310> of the wicked<WH7563>.


btext:
Hatred<WH8135> stirreth up<WH5782> strifes<WH4090>: but love<WH160> covereth<WH3680> all sins<WH6588>.


btext:
In the lips<WH8193> of him that hath understanding<WH995> wisdom<WH2451> is found<WH4672>: but a rod<WH7626> is for the back<WH1460> of him that is void<WH2638> of understanding<WH3820>. / of understanding: Heb. of heart


btext:
Wise<WH2450> men lay up<WH6845> knowledge<WH1847>: but the mouth<WH6310> of the foolish<WH191> is near<WH7138> destruction<WH4288>.


btext:
The rich man's<WH6223> wealth<WH1952> is his strong<WH5797> city<WH7151>: the destruction<WH4288> of the poor<WH1800> is their poverty<WH7389>.


btext:
The labour<WH6468> of the righteous<WH6662> tendeth to life<WH2416>: the fruit<WH8393> of the wicked<WH7563> to sin<WH2403>.


btext:
He is in the way<WH734> of life<WH2416> that keepeth<WH8104> instruction<WH4148>: but he that refuseth<WH5800> reproof<WH8433> erreth<WH8582>. / erreth: or, causeth to err


btext:
He that hideth<WH3680> hatred<WH8135> with lying<WH8267> lips<WH8193>, and he that uttereth<WH3318> a slander<WH1681>, is a fool<WH3684>.


btext:
In the multitude<WH7230> of words<WH1697> there wanteth<WH2308> not sin<WH6588>: but he that refraineth<WH2820> his lips<WH8193> is wise<WH7919>.


btext:
The tongue<WH3956> of the just<WH6662> is as choice<WH977> silver<WH3701>: the heart<WH3820> of the wicked<WH7563> is little worth<WH4592>.


btext:
The lips<WH8193> of the righteous<WH6662> feed<WH7462> many<WH7227>: but fools<WH191> die<WH4191> for want<WH2638> of wisdom<WH3820>. / of wisdom: Heb. of heart


btext:
The blessing<WH1293> of the LORD<WH3068>, it maketh rich<WH6238>, and he addeth<WH3254> no sorrow<WH6089> with it.


btext:
It is as sport<WH7814> to a fool<WH3684> to do<WH6213> mischief<WH2154>: but a man<WH376> of understanding<WH8394> hath wisdom<WH2451>.


btext:
The fear<WH4034> of the wicked<WH7563>, it shall come<WH935> upon him: but the desire<WH8378> of the righteous<WH6662> shall be granted<WH5414>.


btext:
As the whirlwind<WH5492> passeth<WH5674>, so is the wicked<WH7563> no more: but the righteous<WH6662> is an everlasting<WH5769> foundation<WH3247>.


btext:
As vinegar<WH2558> to the teeth<WH8127>, and as smoke<WH6227> to the eyes<WH5869>, so is the sluggard<WH6102> to them that send<WH7971> him.


btext:
The fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> prolongeth<WH3254> days<WH3117>: but the years<WH8141> of the wicked<WH7563> shall be shortened<WH7114>. / prolongeth: Heb. addeth


btext:
The hope<WH8431> of the righteous<WH6662> shall be gladness<WH8057>: but the expectation<WH8615> of the wicked<WH7563> shall perish<WH6>.


btext:
The way<WH1870> of the LORD<WH3068> is strength<WH4581> to the upright<WH8537>: but destruction<WH4288> shall be to the workers<WH6466> of iniquity<WH205>.


btext:
The righteous<WH6662> shall never<WH5769> be removed<WH4131>: but the wicked<WH7563> shall not inhabit<WH7931> the earth<WH776>.


btext:
The mouth<WH6310> of the just<WH6662> bringeth forth<WH5107> wisdom<WH2451>: but the froward<WH8419> tongue<WH3956> shall be cut out<WH3772>.


btext:
The lips<WH8193> of the righteous<WH6662> know<WH3045> what is acceptable<WH7522>: but the mouth<WH6310> of the wicked<WH7563> speaketh frowardness<WH8419>. / frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses


btext:
A false<WH4820> balance<WH3976> is abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>: but a just<WH8003> weight<WH68> is his delight<WH7522>. / A false…: Heb. Balances of deceit / just…: Heb. perfect stone


btext:
When pride<WH2087> cometh<WH935>, then cometh<WH935> shame<WH7036>: but with the lowly<WH6800> is wisdom<WH2451>.


btext:
The integrity<WH8538> of the upright<WH3477> shall guide<WH5148> them: but the perverseness<WH5558> of transgressors<WH898> shall destroy<WH7703><WH7703> them.


btext:
Riches<WH1952> profit<WH3276> not in the day<WH3117> of wrath<WH5678>: but righteousness<WH6666> delivereth<WH5337> from death<WH4194>.


btext:
The righteousness<WH6666> of the perfect<WH8549> shall direct<WH3474> his way<WH1870>: but the wicked<WH7563> shall fall<WH5307> by his own wickedness<WH7564>. / direct: Heb. rectify


btext:
The righteousness<WH6666> of the upright<WH3477> shall deliver<WH5337> them: but transgressors<WH898> shall be taken<WH3920> in their own naughtiness<WH1942>.


btext:
When a wicked<WH7563> man<WH120> dieth<WH4194>, his expectation<WH8615> shall perish<WH6>: and the hope<WH8431> of unjust<WH205> men perisheth<WH6>.


btext:
The righteous<WH6662> is delivered out<WH2502> of trouble<WH6869>, and the wicked<WH7563> cometh<WH935> in his stead.


btext:
An hypocrite<WH2611> with his mouth<WH6310> destroyeth<WH7843> his neighbour<WH7453>: but through knowledge<WH1847> shall the just<WH6662> be delivered<WH2502>.


btext:
When it goeth well<WH2898> with the righteous<WH6662>, the city<WH7151> rejoiceth<WH5970>: and when the wicked<WH7563> perish<WH6>, there is shouting<WH7440>.


btext:
By the blessing<WH1293> of the upright<WH3477> the city<WH7176> is exalted<WH7311>: but it is overthrown<WH2040> by the mouth<WH6310> of the wicked<WH7563>.


btext:
He that is void<WH2638> of wisdom<WH3820> despiseth<WH936> his neighbour<WH7453>: but a man<WH376> of understanding<WH8394> holdeth his peace<WH2790>. / void…: Heb. destitute of heart


btext:
A talebearer<WH1980><WH7400> revealeth<WH1540> secrets<WH5475>: but he that is of a faithful<WH539> spirit<WH7307> concealeth<WH3680> the matter<WH1697>. / A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer


btext:
Where no counsel<WH8458> is, the people<WH5971> fall<WH5307>: but in the multitude<WH7230> of counsellors<WH3289> there is safety<WH8668>.


btext:
He that is surety<WH6148> for a stranger<WH2114> shall smart<WH7321><WH7451> for it: and he that hateth<WH8130> suretiship<WH8628> is sure<WH982>. / smart: Heb. be sore broken / suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands


btext:
A gracious<WH2580> woman<WH802> retaineth<WH8551> honour<WH3519>: and strong<WH6184> men retain<WH8551> riches<WH6239>.


btext:
The merciful<WH2617> man<WH376> doeth good<WH1580> to his own soul<WH5315>: but he that is cruel<WH394> troubleth<WH5916> his own flesh<WH7607>.


btext:
The wicked<WH7563> worketh<WH6213> a deceitful<WH8267> work<WH6468>: but to him that soweth<WH2232> righteousness<WH6666> shall be a sure<WH571> reward<WH7938>.


btext:
As righteousness<WH6666> tendeth to life<WH2416>: so he that pursueth<WH7291> evil<WH7451> pursueth it to his own death<WH4194>.


btext:
They that are of a froward<WH6141> heart<WH3820> are abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>: but such as are upright<WH8549> in their way<WH1870> are his delight<WH7522>.


btext:
Though hand<WH3027> join in hand<WH3027>, the wicked<WH7451> shall not be unpunished<WH5352>: but the seed<WH2233> of the righteous<WH6662> shall be delivered<WH4422>.


btext:
As a jewel<WH5141> of gold<WH2091> in a swine's<WH2386> snout<WH639>, so is a fair<WH3303> woman<WH802> which is without<WH5493> discretion<WH2940>. / is without: Heb. departeth from


btext:
The desire<WH8378> of the righteous<WH6662> is only good<WH2896>: but the expectation<WH8615> of the wicked<WH7563> is wrath<WH5678>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> that scattereth<WH6340>, and yet increaseth<WH3254>; and there is that withholdeth<WH2820> more than is meet<WH3476>, but it tendeth to poverty<WH4270>.


btext:
The liberal<WH1293> soul<WH5315> shall be made fat<WH1878>: and he that watereth<WH7301> shall be watered<WH3384> also himself. / liberal…: Heb. soul of blessing


btext:
He that withholdeth<WH4513> corn<WH1250>, the people<WH3816> shall curse<WH5344> him: but blessing<WH1293> shall be upon the head<WH7218> of him that selleth<WH7666> it.


btext:
He that diligently seeketh<WH7836> good<WH2896> procureth<WH1245> favour<WH7522>: but he that seeketh<WH1875> mischief<WH7451>, it shall come<WH935> unto him.


btext:
He that trusteth<WH982> in his riches<WH6239> shall fall<WH5307>: but the righteous<WH6662> shall flourish<WH6524> as a branch<WH5929>.


btext:
He that troubleth<WH5916> his own house<WH1004> shall inherit<WH5157> the wind<WH7307>: and the fool<WH191> shall be servant<WH5650> to the wise<WH2450> of heart<WH3820>.


btext:
The fruit<WH6529> of the righteous<WH6662> is a tree<WH6086> of life<WH2416>; and he that winneth<WH3947> souls<WH5315> is wise<WH2450>. / winneth: Heb. taketh


btext:
Behold, the righteous<WH6662> shall be recompensed<WH7999> in the earth<WH776>: much more the wicked<WH7563> and the sinner<WH2398>.


btext:
Whoso loveth<WH157> instruction<WH4148> loveth<WH157> knowledge<WH1847>: but he that hateth<WH8130> reproof<WH8433> is brutish<WH1198>.


btext:
A good<WH2896> man obtaineth<WH6329> favour<WH7522> of the LORD<WH3068>: but a man<WH376> of wicked devices<WH4209> will he condemn<WH7561>.


btext:
A man<WH120> shall not be established<WH3559> by wickedness<WH7562>: but the root<WH8328> of the righteous<WH6662> shall not be moved<WH4131>.


btext:
A virtuous<WH2428> woman<WH802> is a crown<WH5850> to her husband<WH1167>: but she that maketh ashamed<WH954> is as rottenness<WH7538> in his bones<WH6106>.


btext:
The thoughts<WH4284> of the righteous<WH6662> are right<WH4941>: but the counsels<WH8458> of the wicked<WH7563> are deceit<WH4820>.


btext:
The words<WH1697> of the wicked<WH7563> are to lie in wait<WH693> for blood<WH1818>: but the mouth<WH6310> of the upright<WH3477> shall deliver<WH5337> them.


btext:
The wicked<WH7563> are overthrown<WH2015>, and are not: but the house<WH1004> of the righteous<WH6662> shall stand<WH5975>.


btext:
A man<WH376> shall be commended<WH1984> according<WH6310> to his wisdom<WH7922>: but he that is of a perverse<WH5753> heart<WH3820> shall be despised<WH937>. / of a…: Heb. perverse of heart


btext:
He that is despised<WH7034>, and hath a servant<WH5650>, is better<WH2896> than he that honoureth<WH3513> himself, and lacketh<WH2638> bread<WH3899>.


btext:
A righteous<WH6662> man regardeth<WH3045> the life<WH5315> of his beast<WH929>: but the tender mercies<WH7356> of the wicked<WH7563> are cruel<WH394>. / tender…: or, bowels


btext:
He that tilleth<WH5647> his land<WH127> shall be satisfied<WH7646> with bread<WH3899>: but he that followeth<WH7291> vain<WH7386> persons is void<WH2638> of understanding<WH3820>.


btext:
The wicked<WH7563> desireth<WH2530> the net<WH4685> of evil<WH7451> men: but the root<WH8328> of the righteous<WH6662> yieldeth<WH5414> fruit. / the net: or, the fortress


btext:
The wicked<WH7451> is snared<WH4170> by the transgression<WH6588> of his lips<WH8193>: but the just<WH6662> shall come out<WH3318> of trouble<WH6869>. / The wicked…: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips


btext:
A man<WH376> shall be satisfied<WH7646> with good<WH2896> by the fruit<WH6529> of his mouth<WH6310>: and the recompence<WH1576> of a man's<WH120> hands<WH3027> shall be rendered<WH7725><WH7725> unto him.


btext:
The way<WH1870> of a fool<WH191> is right<WH3477> in his own eyes<WH5869>: but he that hearkeneth<WH8085> unto counsel<WH6098> is wise<WH2450>.


btext:
A fool's<WH191> wrath<WH3708> is presently<WH3117> known<WH3045>: but a prudent<WH6175> man covereth<WH3680> shame<WH7036>. / presently: Heb. in that day


btext:
He that speaketh<WH6315> truth<WH530> sheweth forth<WH5046> righteousness<WH6664>: but a false<WH8267> witness<WH5707> deceit<WH4820>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> that speaketh<WH981> like the piercings<WH4094> of a sword<WH2719>: but the tongue<WH3956> of the wise<WH2450> is health<WH4832>.


btext:
The lip<WH8193> of truth<WH571> shall be established<WH3559> for ever<WH5703>: but a lying<WH8267> tongue<WH3956> is but for a moment<WH7280>.


btext:
Deceit<WH4820> is in the heart<WH3820> of them that imagine<WH2790> evil<WH7451>: but to the counsellors<WH3289> of peace<WH7965> is joy<WH8057>.


btext:
There shall no evil<WH205> happen<WH579> to the just<WH6662>: but the wicked<WH7563> shall be filled<WH4390> with mischief<WH7451>.


btext:
Lying<WH8267> lips<WH8193> are abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>: but they that deal<WH6213> truly<WH530> are his delight<WH7522>.


btext:
A prudent<WH6175> man<WH120> concealeth<WH3680> knowledge<WH1847>: but the heart<WH3820> of fools<WH3684> proclaimeth<WH7121> foolishness<WH200>.


btext:
The hand<WH3027> of the diligent<WH2742> shall bear rule<WH4910>: but the slothful<WH7423> shall be under tribute<WH4522>. / slothful: or, deceitful


btext:
Heaviness<WH1674> in the heart<WH3820> of man<WH376> maketh it stoop<WH7812>: but a good<WH2896> word<WH1697> maketh it glad<WH8055>.


btext:
The righteous<WH6662> is more excellent<WH8446> than his neighbour<WH7453>: but the way<WH1870> of the wicked<WH7563> seduceth<WH8582> them. / excellent: or, abundant


btext:
The slothful<WH7423> man roasteth<WH2760> not that which he took in hunting<WH6718>: but the substance<WH1952> of a diligent<WH2742> man<WH120> is precious<WH3368>.


btext:
In the way<WH734> of righteousness<WH6666> is life<WH2416>; and in the pathway<WH5410><WH1870> thereof there is no death<WH4194>.


btext:
A wise<WH2450> son<WH1121> heareth his father's<WH1> instruction<WH4148>: but a scorner<WH3887> heareth<WH8085> not rebuke<WH1606>.


btext:
A man<WH376> shall eat<WH398> good<WH2896> by the fruit<WH6529> of his mouth<WH6310>: but the soul<WH5315> of the transgressors<WH898> shall eat violence<WH2555>.


btext:
He that keepeth<WH5341> his mouth<WH6310> keepeth<WH8104> his life<WH5315>: but he that openeth wide<WH6589> his lips<WH8193> shall have destruction<WH4288>.


btext:
The soul<WH5315> of the sluggard<WH6102> desireth<WH183>, and hath nothing: but the soul<WH5315> of the diligent<WH2742> shall be made fat<WH1878>.


btext:
A righteous<WH6662> man hateth<WH8130> lying<WH1697><WH8267>: but a wicked<WH7563> man is loathsome<WH887>, and cometh to shame<WH2659>.


btext:
Righteousness<WH6666> keepeth<WH5341> him that is upright<WH8537> in the way<WH1870>: but wickedness<WH7564> overthroweth<WH5557> the sinner<WH2403>. / the sinner: Heb. sin


btext:
There is<WH3426> that maketh himself rich<WH6238>, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor<WH7326>, yet<WH3605> hath great<WH7227> riches<WH1952>.


btext:
The ransom<WH3724> of a man's<WH376> life<WH5315> are his riches<WH6239>: but the poor<WH7326> heareth<WH8085> not rebuke<WH1606>.


btext:
The light<WH216> of the righteous<WH6662> rejoiceth<WH8055>: but the lamp<WH5216> of the wicked<WH7563> shall be put out<WH1846>. / lamp: or, candle


btext:
Only by pride<WH2087> cometh<WH5414> contention<WH4683>: but with the well advised<WH3289> is wisdom<WH2451>.


btext:
Wealth<WH1952> gotten by vanity<WH1892> shall be diminished<WH4591>: but he that gathereth<WH6908> by labour<WH3027> shall increase<WH7235>. / by labour: Heb. with the hand


btext:
Hope<WH8431> deferred<WH4900> maketh the heart<WH3820> sick<WH2470>: but when the desire<WH8378> cometh<WH935>, it is a tree<WH6086> of life<WH2416>.


btext:
Whoso despiseth<WH936> the word<WH1697> shall be destroyed<WH2254>: but he that feareth<WH3373> the commandment<WH4687> shall be rewarded<WH7999>. / shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace


btext:
The law<WH8451> of the wise<WH2450> is a fountain<WH4726> of life<WH2416>, to depart<WH5493> from the snares<WH4170> of death<WH4194>.


btext:
Good<WH2896> understanding<WH7922> giveth<WH5414> favour<WH2580>: but the way<WH1870> of transgressors<WH898> is hard<WH386>.


btext:
Every prudent<WH6175> man dealeth<WH6213> with knowledge<WH1847>: but a fool<WH3684> layeth open<WH6566> his folly<WH200>. / layeth…: Heb. spreadeth


btext:
A wicked<WH7563> messenger<WH4397> falleth<WH5307> into mischief<WH7451>: but a faithful<WH529> ambassador<WH6735> is health<WH4832>. / a faithful…: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness


btext:
Poverty<WH7389> and shame<WH7036> shall be to him that refuseth<WH6544> instruction<WH4148>: but he that regardeth<WH8104> reproof<WH8433> shall be honoured<WH3513>.


btext:
The desire<WH8378> accomplished<WH1961> is sweet<WH6149> to the soul<WH5315>: but it is abomination<WH8441> to fools<WH3684> to depart<WH5493> from evil<WH7451>.


btext:
He that walketh<WH1980> with wise<WH2450> men shall be wise<WH2449>: but a companion<WH7462> of fools<WH3684> shall be destroyed<WH7321>. / destroyed: Heb. broken


btext:
Evil<WH7451> pursueth<WH7291> sinners<WH2400>: but to the righteous<WH6662> good<WH2896> shall be repayed<WH7999>.


btext:
A good<WH2896> man leaveth an inheritance<WH5157> to his children's<WH1121> children<WH1121>: and the wealth<WH2428> of the sinner<WH2398> is laid up<WH6845> for the just<WH6662>.


btext:
Much<WH7230> food<WH400> is in the tillage<WH5215> of the poor<WH7218><WH7326>: but there is<WH3426> that is destroyed<WH5595> for want<WH3808> of judgment<WH4941>.


btext:
He that spareth<WH2820> his rod<WH7626> hateth<WH8130> his son<WH1121>: but he that loveth<WH157> him chasteneth<WH4148> him betimes<WH7836>.


btext:
The righteous<WH6662> eateth<WH398> to the satisfying<WH7648> of his soul<WH5315>: but the belly<WH990> of the wicked<WH7563> shall want<WH2637>.


btext:
Every wise<WH2454> woman<WH802> buildeth<WH1129> her house<WH1004>: but the foolish<WH200> plucketh it down<WH2040> with her hands<WH3027>.


btext:
He that walketh<WH1980> in his uprightness<WH3476> feareth<WH3373> the LORD<WH3068>: but he that is perverse<WH3868> in his ways<WH1870> despiseth<WH959> him.


btext:
In the mouth<WH6310> of the foolish<WH191> is a rod<WH2415> of pride<WH1346>: but the lips<WH8193> of the wise<WH2450> shall preserve<WH8104> them.


btext:
Where no oxen<WH504> are, the crib<WH18> is clean<WH1249>: but much<WH7230> increase<WH8393> is by the strength<WH3581> of the ox<WH7794>.


btext:
A faithful<WH529> witness<WH5707> will not lie<WH3577>: but a false<WH8267> witness<WH5707> will utter<WH6315> lies<WH3576>.


btext:
A scorner<WH3887> seeketh<WH1245> wisdom<WH2451>, and findeth it not: but knowledge<WH1847> is easy<WH7043> unto him that understandeth<WH995>.


btext:
Go<WH3212> from the presence<WH5048> of a foolish<WH3684> man<WH376>, when thou perceivest<WH3045> not in him the lips<WH8193> of knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
The wisdom<WH2451> of the prudent<WH6175> is to understand<WH995> his way<WH1870>: but the folly<WH200> of fools<WH3684> is deceit<WH4820>.


btext:
Fools<WH191> make a mock<WH3887> at sin<WH817>: but among the righteous<WH3477> there is favour<WH7522>.


btext:
The heart<WH3820> knoweth<WH3045> his own<WH5315> bitterness<WH4787>; and a stranger<WH2114> doth not intermeddle<WH6148> with his joy<WH8057>. / his own…: Heb. the bitterness of his soul


btext:
The house<WH1004> of the wicked<WH7563> shall be overthrown<WH8045>: but the tabernacle<WH168> of the upright<WH3477> shall flourish<WH6524>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> a way<WH1870> which seemeth right<WH3477> unto<WH6440> a man<WH376>, but the end<WH319> thereof are the ways<WH1870> of death<WH4194>.


btext:
Even in laughter<WH7814> the heart<WH3820> is sorrowful<WH3510>; and the end<WH319> of that mirth<WH8057> is heaviness<WH8424>.


btext:
The backslider<WH5472> in heart<WH3820> shall be filled<WH7646> with his own ways<WH1870>: and a good<WH2896> man<WH376> shall be satisfied from himself.


btext:
The simple<WH6612> believeth<WH539> every word<WH1697>: but the prudent<WH6175> man looketh well<WH995> to his going<WH838>.


btext:
A wise<WH2450> man feareth<WH3373>, and departeth<WH5493> from evil<WH7451>: but the fool<WH3684> rageth<WH5674>, and is confident<WH982>.


btext:
He that is soon<WH7116> angry<WH639> dealeth<WH6213> foolishly<WH200>: and a man<WH376> of wicked devices<WH4209> is hated<WH8130>.


btext:
The simple<WH6612> inherit<WH5157> folly<WH200>: but the prudent<WH6175> are crowned<WH3803> with knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
The evil<WH7451> bow<WH7817> before<WH6440> the good<WH2896>; and the wicked<WH7563> at the gates<WH8179> of the righteous<WH6662>.


btext:
The poor<WH7326> is hated<WH8130> even of his own neighbour<WH7453>: but the rich<WH6223> hath many<WH7227> friends<WH157>. / the rich…: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich


btext:
He that despiseth<WH936> his neighbour<WH7453> sinneth<WH2398>: but he that hath mercy<WH2603> on the poor<WH6035><WH6041>, happy<WH835> is he.


btext:
Do they not err<WH8582> that devise<WH2790> evil<WH7451>? but mercy<WH2617> and truth<WH571> shall be to them that devise<WH2790> good<WH2896>.


btext:
In all labour<WH6089> there is profit<WH4195>: but the talk<WH1697> of the lips<WH8193> tendeth only to penury<WH4270>.


btext:
The crown<WH5850> of the wise<WH2450> is their riches<WH6239>: but the foolishness<WH200> of fools<WH3684> is folly<WH200>.


btext:
A true<WH571> witness<WH5707> delivereth<WH5337> souls<WH5315>: but a deceitful<WH4820> witness speaketh<WH6315> lies<WH3577>.


btext:
In the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> is strong<WH5797> confidence<WH4009>: and his children<WH1121> shall have a place of refuge<WH4268>.


btext:
The fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> is a fountain<WH4726> of life<WH2416>, to depart<WH5493> from the snares<WH4170> of death<WH4194>.


btext:
In the multitude<WH7230> of people<WH5971> is the king's<WH4428> honour<WH1927>: but in the want<WH657> of people<WH3816> is the destruction<WH4288> of the prince<WH7333>.


btext:
He that is slow<WH750> to wrath<WH639> is of great<WH7227> understanding<WH8394>: but he that is hasty<WH7116> of spirit<WH7307> exalteth<WH7311> folly<WH200>. / hasty…: Heb. short of spirit


btext:
A sound<WH4832> heart<WH3820> is the life<WH2416> of the flesh<WH1320>: but envy<WH7068> the rottenness<WH7538> of the bones<WH6106>.


btext:
He that oppresseth<WH6231> the poor<WH1800> reproacheth<WH2778> his Maker<WH6213>: but he that honoureth<WH3513> him hath mercy<WH2603> on the poor<WH34>.


btext:
The wicked<WH7563> is driven away<WH1760> in his wickedness<WH7451>: but the righteous<WH6662> hath hope<WH2620> in his death<WH4194>.


btext:
Wisdom<WH2451> resteth<WH5117> in the heart<WH3820> of him that hath understanding<WH995>: but that which is in the midst<WH7130> of fools<WH3684> is made known<WH3045>.


btext:
Righteousness<WH6666> exalteth<WH7311> a nation<WH1471>: but sin<WH2403> is a reproach<WH2617> to any people<WH3816>. / to any…: Heb. to nations


btext:
The king's<WH4428> favour<WH7522> is toward a wise<WH7919> servant<WH5650>: but his wrath<WH5678> is against him that causeth shame<WH954>.


btext:
A soft<WH7390> answer<WH4617> turneth<WH7725> away wrath<WH2534>: but grievous<WH6089> words<WH1697> stir up<WH5927> anger<WH639>.


btext:
The tongue<WH3956> of the wise<WH2450> useth knowledge<WH1847> aright<WH3190>: but the mouth<WH6310> of fools<WH3684> poureth out<WH5042> foolishness<WH200>. / poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth


btext:
The eyes<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068> are in every place<WH4725>, beholding<WH6822> the evil<WH7451> and the good<WH2896>.


btext:
A wholesome<WH4832> tongue<WH3956> is a tree<WH6086> of life<WH2416>: but perverseness<WH5558> therein is a breach<WH7667> in the spirit<WH7307>. / A wholesome…: Heb. The healing of the tongue


btext:
A fool<WH191> despiseth<WH5006> his father's<WH1> instruction<WH4148>: but he that regardeth<WH8104> reproof<WH8433> is prudent<WH6191>.


btext:
In the house<WH1004> of the righteous<WH6662> is much<WH7227> treasure<WH2633>: but in the revenues<WH8393> of the wicked<WH7563> is trouble<WH5916>.


btext:
The lips<WH8193> of the wise<WH2450> disperse<WH2219> knowledge<WH1847>: but the heart<WH3820> of the foolish<WH3684> doeth not so.


btext:
The sacrifice<WH2077> of the wicked<WH7563> is an abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>: but the prayer<WH8605> of the upright<WH3477> is his delight<WH7522>.


btext:
The way<WH1870> of the wicked<WH7563> is an abomination<WH8441> unto the LORD<WH3068>: but he loveth<WH157> him that followeth<WH7291> after righteousness<WH6666>.


btext:
Correction<WH4148> is grievous<WH7451> unto him that forsaketh<WH5800> the way<WH734>: and he that hateth<WH8130> reproof<WH8433> shall die<WH4191>. / Correction: or, Instruction


btext:
Hell<WH7585> and destruction<WH11> are before the LORD<WH3068>: how much more then the hearts<WH3826> of the children<WH1121> of men<WH120>?


btext:
A scorner<WH3887> loveth<WH157> not one that reproveth<WH3198> him: neither will he go<WH3212> unto the wise<WH2450>.


btext:
A merry<WH8056> heart<WH3820> maketh a cheerful<WH3190> countenance<WH6440>: but by sorrow<WH6094> of the heart<WH3820> the spirit<WH7307> is broken<WH5218>.


btext:
The heart<WH3820> of him that hath understanding<WH995> seeketh<WH1245> knowledge<WH1847>: but the mouth<WH6310><WH6440> of fools<WH3684> feedeth<WH7462> on foolishness<WH200>.


btext:
All the days<WH3117> of the afflicted<WH6041> are evil<WH7451>: but he that is of a merry<WH2896> heart<WH3820> hath a continual<WH8548> feast<WH4960>.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is little<WH4592> with the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> than great<WH7227> treasure<WH214> and trouble<WH4103> therewith.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is a dinner<WH737> of herbs<WH3419> where love<WH160> is, than a stalled<WH75> ox<WH7794> and hatred<WH8135> therewith.


btext:
A wrathful<WH2534> man<WH376> stirreth up<WH1624> strife<WH4066>: but he that is slow<WH750> to anger<WH639> appeaseth<WH8252> strife<WH7379>.


btext:
The way<WH1870> of the slothful<WH6102> man is as an hedge<WH4881> of thorns<WH2312>: but the way<WH734> of the righteous<WH3477> is made plain<WH5549>. / is made…: Heb. is raised up as a causey


btext:
A wise<WH2450> son<WH1121> maketh a glad<WH8055> father<WH1>: but a foolish<WH3684> man<WH120> despiseth<WH959> his mother<WH517>.


btext:
Folly<WH200> is joy<WH8057> to him that is destitute<WH2638> of wisdom<WH3820>: but a man<WH376> of understanding<WH8394> walketh<WH3212> uprightly<WH3474>. / destitute…: Heb. void of heart


btext:
Without counsel<WH5475> purposes<WH4284> are disappointed<WH6565>: but in the multitude<WH7230> of counsellors<WH3289> they are established<WH6965>.


btext:
A man<WH376> hath joy<WH8057> by the answer<WH4617> of his mouth<WH6310>: and a word<WH1697> spoken in due season<WH6256>, how good<WH2896> is it! / due…: Heb. his season


btext:
The way<WH734> of life<WH2416> is above<WH4605> to the wise<WH7919>, that he may depart<WH5493> from hell<WH7585> beneath<WH4295>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> will destroy<WH5255> the house<WH1004> of the proud<WH1343>: but he will establish<WH5324> the border<WH1366> of the widow<WH490>.


btext:
The thoughts<WH4284> of the wicked<WH7451> are an abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>: but the words of the pure<WH2889> are pleasant<WH5278> words<WH561>. / pleasant…: Heb. words of pleasantness


btext:
He that is greedy<WH1214> of gain<WH1215> troubleth<WH5916> his own house<WH1004>; but he that hateth<WH8130> gifts<WH4979> shall live<WH2421>.


btext:
The heart<WH3820> of the righteous<WH6662> studieth<WH1897> to answer<WH6030>: but the mouth<WH6310> of the wicked<WH7563> poureth<WH5042> out evil things<WH7451>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> is far<WH7350> from the wicked<WH7563>: but he heareth<WH8085> the prayer<WH8605> of the righteous<WH6662>.


btext:
The light<WH3974> of the eyes<WH5869> rejoiceth<WH8055> the heart<WH3820>: and a good<WH2896> report<WH8052> maketh<WH1878> the bones<WH6106> fat<WH1878>.


btext:
The ear<WH241> that heareth<WH8085> the reproof<WH8433> of life<WH2416> abideth<WH3885> among<WH7130> the wise<WH2450>.


btext:
He that refuseth<WH6544> instruction<WH4148> despiseth<WH3988> his own soul<WH5315>: but he that heareth<WH8085> reproof<WH8433> getteth<WH7069> understanding<WH3820>. / instruction: or, correction / heareth: or, obeyeth / getteth…: Heb. possesseth an heart


btext:
The fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> is the instruction<WH4148> of wisdom<WH2451>; and before<WH6440> honour<WH3519> is humility<WH6038>.


btext:
The preparations<WH4633> of the heart<WH3820> in man<WH120>, and the answer<WH4617> of the tongue<WH3956>, is from the LORD<WH3068>. / preparations: or, disposings


btext:
All the ways<WH1870> of a man<WH376> are clean<WH2134> in his own eyes<WH5869>; but the LORD<WH3068> weigheth<WH8505> the spirits<WH7307>.


btext:
Commit<WH1556> thy works<WH4639> unto the LORD<WH3068>, and thy thoughts<WH4284> shall be established<WH3559>. / Commit: Heb. Roll


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> hath made<WH6466> all things for himself<WH4617>: yea, even the wicked<WH7563> for the day<WH3117> of evil<WH7451>.


btext:
Every one that is proud<WH1362> in heart<WH3820> is an abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>: though hand<WH3027> join in hand<WH3027>, he shall not be unpunished<WH5352>. / unpunished: Heb. held innocent


btext:
By mercy<WH2617> and truth<WH571> iniquity<WH5771> is purged<WH3722>: and by the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> men depart<WH5493> from evil<WH7451>.


btext:
When a man's<WH376> ways<WH1870> please<WH7521> the LORD<WH3068>, he maketh even his enemies<WH341> to be at peace<WH7999> with him.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is a little<WH4592> with righteousness<WH6666> than great<WH7230> revenues<WH8393> without right<WH4941>.


btext:
A man's<WH120> heart<WH3820> deviseth<WH2803> his way<WH1870>: but the LORD<WH3068> directeth<WH3559> his steps<WH6806>.


btext:
A divine sentence<WH7081> is in the lips<WH8193> of the king<WH4428>: his mouth<WH6310> transgresseth<WH4603> not in judgment<WH4941>. / A divine…: Heb. Divination


btext:
A just<WH4941> weight<WH6425> and balance<WH3976> are the LORD'S<WH3068>: all the weights<WH68> of the bag<WH3599> are his work<WH4639>. / the weights: Heb. the stones


btext:
It is an abomination<WH8441> to kings<WH4428> to commit<WH6213> wickedness<WH7562>: for the throne<WH3678> is established<WH3559> by righteousness<WH6666>.


btext:
Righteous<WH6664> lips<WH8193> are the delight<WH7522> of kings<WH4428>; and they love<WH157> him that speaketh<WH1696> right<WH3477>.


btext:
The wrath<WH2534> of a king<WH4428> is as messengers<WH4397> of death<WH4194>: but a wise<WH2450> man<WH376> will pacify<WH3722> it.


btext:
In the light<WH216> of the king's<WH4428> countenance<WH6440> is life<WH2416>; and his favour<WH7522> is as a cloud<WH5645> of the latter rain<WH4456>.


btext:
How much better<WH2896> is it to get<WH7069> wisdom<WH2451> than gold<WH2742>! and to get<WH7069> understanding<WH998> rather to be chosen<WH977> than silver<WH3701>!


btext:
The highway<WH4546> of the upright<WH3477> is to depart<WH5493> from evil<WH7451>: he that keepeth<WH5341> his way<WH1870> preserveth<WH8104> his soul<WH5315>.


btext:
Pride<WH1347> goeth before<WH6440> destruction<WH7667>, and an haughty<WH1363> spirit<WH7307> before<WH6440> a fall<WH3783>.


btext:
Better<WH2896> it is to be of an humble<WH8217> spirit<WH7307> with the lowly<WH6035><WH6041>, than to divide<WH2505> the spoil<WH7998> with the proud<WH1343>.


btext:
He that handleth a matter<WH1697> wisely<WH7919> shall find<WH4672> good<WH2896>: and whoso trusteth<WH982> in the LORD<WH3068>, happy<WH835> is he. / handleth…: or, understandeth a matter


btext:
The wise<WH2450> in heart<WH3820> shall be called<WH7121> prudent<WH995>: and the sweetness<WH4986> of the lips<WH8193> increaseth<WH3254> learning<WH3948>.


btext:
Understanding<WH7922> is a wellspring<WH4726> of life<WH2416> unto him that hath<WH1167> it: but the instruction<WH4148> of fools<WH191> is folly<WH200>.


btext:
The heart<WH3820> of the wise<WH2450> teacheth<WH7919> his mouth<WH6310>, and addeth<WH3254> learning<WH3948> to his lips<WH8193>. / teacheth: Heb. maketh wise


btext:
Pleasant<WH5278> words<WH561> are as an honeycomb<WH6688><WH1706>, sweet<WH4966> to the soul<WH5315>, and health<WH4832> to the bones<WH6106>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> a way<WH1870> that seemeth right<WH3477> unto<WH6440> a man<WH376>, but the end<WH319> thereof are the ways<WH1870> of death<WH4194>.


btext:
He<WH5315> that laboureth<WH6001> laboureth<WH5998> for himself; for his mouth<WH6310> craveth<WH404> it of him. / He…: Heb. The soul of him that / craveth…: Heb. boweth unto him


btext:
An ungodly<WH1100> man<WH376> diggeth up<WH3738> evil<WH7451>: and in his lips<WH8193> there is as a burning<WH6867> fire<WH784>. / An…: Heb. A man of Belial


btext:
A froward<WH8419> man<WH376> soweth<WH7971> strife<WH4066>: and a whisperer<WH5372> separateth<WH6504> chief friends<WH441>. / soweth: Heb. sendeth forth


btext:
A violent<WH2555> man<WH376> enticeth<WH6601> his neighbour<WH7453>, and leadeth<WH3212> him into the way<WH1870> that is not good<WH2896>.


btext:
He shutteth<WH6095> his eyes<WH5869> to devise<WH2803> froward things<WH8419>: moving<WH7169> his lips<WH8193> he bringeth<WH3615> evil<WH7451> to pass<WH3615>.


btext:
The hoary head<WH7872> is a crown<WH5850> of glory<WH8597>, if it be found<WH4672> in the way<WH1870> of righteousness<WH6666>.


btext:
He that is slow<WH750> to anger<WH639> is better<WH2896> than the mighty<WH1368>; and he that ruleth<WH4910> his spirit<WH7307> than he that taketh<WH3920> a city<WH5892>.


btext:
The lot<WH1486> is cast<WH2904> into the lap<WH2436>; but the whole disposing<WH4941> thereof is of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is a dry<WH2720> morsel<WH6595>, and quietness<WH7962> therewith, than an house<WH1004> full<WH4392> of sacrifices<WH2077> with strife<WH7379>. / sacrifices: or, good cheer


btext:
A wise<WH7919> servant<WH5650> shall have rule<WH4910> over a son<WH1121> that causeth shame<WH954>, and shall have part<WH2505> of the inheritance<WH5159> among<WH8432> the brethren<WH251>.


btext:
The fining pot<WH4715> is for silver<WH3701>, and the furnace<WH3564> for gold<WH2091>: but the LORD<WH3068> trieth<WH974> the hearts<WH3826>.


btext:
A wicked doer<WH7489> giveth heed<WH7181> to false<WH205> lips<WH8193>; and a liar<WH8267> giveth ear<WH238> to a naughty<WH1942> tongue<WH3956>.


btext:
Whoso mocketh<WH3932> the poor<WH7326> reproacheth<WH2778> his Maker<WH6213>: and he that is glad<WH8056> at calamities<WH343> shall not be unpunished<WH5352>. / unpunished: Heb. held innocent


btext:
Children's<WH1121> children<WH1121> are the crown<WH5850> of old men<WH2205>; and the glory<WH8597> of children<WH1121> are their fathers<WH1>.


btext:
Excellent<WH3499> speech<WH8193> becometh<WH5000> not a fool<WH5036>: much less do lying<WH8267> lips<WH8193> a prince<WH5081>. / Excellent…: Heb. A lip of excellency / lying…: Heb. a lip of lying


btext:
A gift<WH7810> is as a precious<WH2580> stone<WH68> in the eyes<WH5869> of him that hath<WH1167> it: whithersoever it turneth<WH6437>, it prospereth<WH7919>. / a precious…: Heb. a stone of grace


btext:
He that covereth<WH3680> a transgression<WH6588> seeketh<WH1245> love<WH160>; but he that repeateth<WH8138> a matter<WH1697> separateth<WH6504> very friends<WH441>. / seeketh: or, procureth


btext:
A reproof<WH1606> entereth<WH5181> more into a wise man<WH995> than an hundred<WH3967> stripes<WH5221> into a fool<WH3684>. / entereth…: or, aweth more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times


btext:
An evil<WH7451> man seeketh<WH1245> only rebellion<WH4805>: therefore a cruel<WH394> messenger<WH4397> shall be sent<WH7971> against him.


btext:
Let a bear<WH1677> robbed<WH7909> of her whelps meet<WH6298> a man<WH376>, rather than<WH408> a fool<WH3684> in his folly<WH200>.


btext:
Whoso rewardeth<WH7725> evil<WH7451> for good<WH2896>, evil<WH7451> shall not depart<WH4185><WH4185> from his house<WH1004>.


btext:
The beginning<WH7225> of strife<WH4066> is as when one letteth out<WH6362> water<WH4325>: therefore leave off<WH5203> contention<WH7379>, before<WH6440> it be meddled<WH1566> with.


btext:
He that justifieth<WH6663> the wicked<WH7563>, and he that condemneth<WH7561> the just<WH6662>, even they both<WH8147> are abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Wherefore is there a price<WH4242> in the hand<WH3027> of a fool<WH3684> to get<WH7069> wisdom<WH2451>, seeing he hath no heart<WH3820> to it?


btext:
A friend<WH7453> loveth<WH157> at all times<WH6256>, and a brother<WH251> is born<WH3205> for adversity<WH6869>.


btext:
A man<WH120> void<WH2638> of understanding<WH3820> striketh<WH8628> hands<WH3709>, and becometh<WH6148> surety<WH6161> in the presence<WH6440> of his friend<WH7453>. / understanding: Heb. heart


btext:
He loveth<WH157> transgression<WH6588> that loveth<WH157> strife<WH4683>: and he that exalteth<WH1361> his gate<WH6607> seeketh<WH1245> destruction<WH7667>.


btext:
He that hath a froward<WH6141> heart<WH3820> findeth<WH4672> no good<WH2896>: and he that hath a perverse<WH2015> tongue<WH3956> falleth<WH5307> into mischief<WH7451>. / He that hath a froward…: Heb. The froward of heart


btext:
He that begetteth<WH3205> a fool<WH3684> doeth it to his sorrow<WH8424>: and the father<WH1> of a fool<WH5036> hath no joy<WH8055>.


btext:
A merry<WH8056> heart<WH3820> doeth good<WH3190> like a medicine<WH1456>: but a broken<WH5218> spirit<WH7307> drieth<WH3001> the bones<WH1634>. / like: or, to


btext:
A wicked<WH7563> man taketh<WH3947> a gift<WH7810> out of the bosom<WH2436> to pervert<WH5186> the ways<WH734> of judgment<WH4941>.


btext:
Wisdom<WH2451> is before him that hath understanding<WH6440><WH995>; but the eyes<WH5869> of a fool<WH3684> are in the ends<WH7097> of the earth<WH776>.


btext:
A foolish<WH3684> son<WH1121> is a grief<WH3708> to his father<WH1>, and bitterness<WH4470> to her that bare<WH3205> him.


btext:
Also to punish<WH6064> the just<WH6662> is not good<WH2896>, nor to strike<WH5221> princes<WH5081> for equity<WH3476>.


btext:
He that hath<WH3045> knowledge<WH1847> spareth<WH2820> his words<WH561>: and a man<WH376> of understanding<WH8394> is of an excellent<WH3368><WH7119> spirit<WH7307>. / an…: or, a cool


btext:
Even a fool<WH191>, when he holdeth his peace<WH2790>, is counted<WH2803> wise<WH2450>: and he that shutteth<WH331> his lips<WH8193> is esteemed a man of understanding<WH995>.


btext:
Through desire<WH8378> a man, having separated<WH6504> himself, seeketh<WH1245> and intermeddleth<WH1566> with all wisdom<WH8454>. / Through…: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business


btext:
A fool<WH3684> hath no delight<WH2654> in understanding<WH8394>, but that his heart<WH3820> may discover<WH1540> itself.


btext:
When the wicked<WH7563> cometh<WH935>, then cometh<WH935> also contempt<WH937>, and with ignominy<WH7036> reproach<WH2781>.


btext:
The words<WH1697> of a man's<WH376> mouth<WH6310> are as deep<WH6013> waters<WH4325>, and the wellspring<WH4726> of wisdom<WH2451> as a flowing<WH5042> brook<WH5158>.


btext:
It is not good<WH2896> to accept<WH5375> the person<WH6440> of the wicked<WH7563>, to overthrow<WH5186> the righteous<WH6662> in judgment<WH4941>.


btext:
A fool's<WH3684> lips<WH8193> enter<WH935> into contention<WH7379>, and his mouth<WH6310> calleth<WH7121> for strokes<WH4112>.


btext:
A fool's<WH3684> mouth<WH6310> is his destruction<WH4288>, and his lips<WH8193> are the snare<WH4170> of his soul<WH5315>.


btext:
The words<WH1697> of a talebearer<WH5372> are as wounds<WH3859>, and they go down<WH3381> into the innermost parts<WH2315> of the belly<WH990>. / talebearer: or, whisperer / as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded / most…: Heb. chambers


btext:
He also that is slothful<WH7503> in his work<WH4399> is brother<WH251> to him that is a great<WH1167> waster<WH7843>.


btext:
The name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068> is a strong<WH5797> tower<WH4026>: the righteous<WH6662> runneth<WH7323> into it, and is safe<WH7682>. / safe: Heb. set aloft


btext:
The rich man's<WH6223> wealth<WH1952> is his strong<WH5797> city<WH7151>, and as an high<WH7682> wall<WH2346> in his own conceit<WH4906>.


btext:
Before<WH6440> destruction<WH7667> the heart<WH3820> of man<WH376> is haughty<WH1361>, and before<WH6440> honour<WH3519> is humility<WH6038>.


btext:
He that answereth<WH7725> a matter<WH1697> before he heareth<WH8085> it, it is folly<WH200> and shame<WH3639> unto him. / answereth…: Heb. returneth a word


btext:
The spirit<WH7307> of a man<WH376> will sustain<WH3557> his infirmity<WH4245>; but a wounded<WH5218> spirit<WH7307> who can bear<WH5375>?


btext:
The heart<WH3820> of the prudent<WH995> getteth<WH7069> knowledge<WH1847>; and the ear<WH241> of the wise<WH2450> seeketh<WH1245> knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
A man's<WH120> gift<WH4976> maketh room<WH7337> for him, and bringeth<WH5148> him before<WH6440> great men<WH1419>.


btext:
He that is first<WH7223> in his own cause<WH7379> seemeth just<WH6662>; but his neighbour<WH7453> cometh<WH935><WH935> and searcheth<WH2713> him.


btext:
The lot<WH1486> causeth contentions<WH4079> to cease<WH7673>, and parteth<WH6504> between the mighty<WH6099>.


btext:
A brother<WH251> offended<WH6586> is harder to be won than a strong<WH5797> city<WH7151>: and their contentions<WH4079><WH4066> are like the bars<WH1280> of a castle<WH759>.


btext:
A man's<WH376> belly<WH990> shall be satisfied<WH7646> with the fruit<WH6529> of his mouth<WH6310>; and with the increase<WH8393> of his lips<WH8193> shall he be filled<WH7646>.


btext:
Death<WH4194> and life<WH2416> are in the power<WH3027> of the tongue<WH3956>: and they that love<WH157> it shall eat<WH398> the fruit<WH6529> thereof.


btext:
Whoso findeth<WH4672> a wife<WH802> findeth<WH4672> a good<WH2896> thing, and obtaineth<WH6329> favour<WH7522> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
The poor<WH7326> useth<WH1696> intreaties<WH8469>; but the rich<WH6223> answereth<WH6030> roughly<WH5794>.


btext:
A man<WH376> that hath friends<WH7453> must shew himself friendly<WH7489>: and there is<WH3426> a friend<WH157> that sticketh closer<WH1695> than a brother<WH251>.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is the poor<WH7326> that walketh<WH1980> in his integrity<WH8537>, than he that is perverse<WH6141> in his lips<WH8193>, and is a fool<WH3684>.


btext:
Also, that the soul<WH5315> be without knowledge<WH1847>, it is not good<WH2896>; and he that hasteth<WH213> with his feet<WH7272> sinneth<WH2398>.


btext:
The foolishness<WH200> of man<WH120> perverteth<WH5557> his way<WH1870>: and his heart<WH3820> fretteth<WH2196> against the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Wealth<WH1952> maketh<WH3254> many<WH7227> friends<WH7453>; but the poor<WH1800> is separated<WH6504> from his neighbour<WH7453>.


btext:
A false<WH8267> witness<WH5707> shall not be unpunished<WH5352>, and he that speaketh<WH6315> lies<WH3577> shall not escape<WH4422>. / unpunished: Heb. held innocent


btext:
Many<WH7227> will intreat<WH2470> the favour<WH6440> of the prince<WH5081>: and every man is a friend<WH7453> to him<WH376> that giveth gifts<WH4976>. / him…: Heb. a man of gifts


btext:
All the brethren<WH251> of the poor<WH7326> do hate<WH8130> him: how much more do his friends<WH4828> go far<WH7368> from him? he pursueth<WH7291> them with words<WH561>, yet they are wanting to him.


btext:
He that getteth<WH7069> wisdom<WH3820> loveth<WH157> his own soul<WH5315>: he that keepeth<WH8104> understanding<WH8394> shall find<WH4672> good<WH2896>. / wisdom: Heb. an heart


btext:
A false<WH8267> witness<WH5707> shall not be unpunished<WH5352>, and he that speaketh<WH6315> lies<WH3577> shall perish<WH6>.


btext:
Delight<WH8588> is not seemly<WH5000> for a fool<WH3684>; much less for a servant<WH5650> to have rule<WH4910> over princes<WH8269>.


btext:
The discretion<WH7922> of a man<WH120> deferreth<WH748> his anger<WH639>; and it is his glory<WH8597> to pass over<WH5674> a transgression<WH6588>. / discretion: or, prudence


btext:
The king's<WH4428> wrath<WH2197> is as the roaring<WH5099> of a lion<WH3715>; but his favour<WH7522> is as dew<WH2919> upon the grass<WH6212>.


btext:
A foolish<WH3684> son<WH1121> is the calamity<WH1942> of his father<WH1>: and the contentions<WH4079> of a wife<WH802> are a continual<WH2956> dropping<WH1812>.


btext:
House<WH1004> and riches<WH1952> are the inheritance<WH5159> of fathers<WH1>: and a prudent<WH7919> wife<WH802> is from the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Slothfulness<WH6103> casteth<WH5307> into a deep sleep<WH8639>; and an idle<WH7423> soul<WH5315> shall suffer hunger<WH7456>.


btext:
He that keepeth<WH8104> the commandment<WH4687> keepeth<WH8104> his own soul<WH5315>; but he that despiseth<WH959> his ways<WH1870> shall die<WH4191>.


btext:
He that hath pity<WH2603> upon the poor<WH1800> lendeth<WH3867> unto the LORD<WH3068>; and that which he hath given<WH1576> will he pay him again<WH7999>. / that which…: or, his deed


btext:
Chasten<WH3256> thy son<WH1121> while there is<WH3426> hope<WH8615>, and let not thy soul<WH5315> spare<WH5375> for his crying<WH4191>. / for…: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die


btext:
A man<WH1419> of great<WH1632> wrath<WH2534> shall suffer<WH5375> punishment<WH6066>: for if thou deliver<WH5337> him, yet thou must do it again<WH3254>. / do: Heb. add


btext:
Hear<WH8085> counsel<WH6098>, and receive<WH6901> instruction<WH4148>, that thou mayest be wise<WH2449> in thy latter end<WH319>.


btext:
There are many<WH7227> devices<WH4284> in a man's<WH376> heart<WH3820>; nevertheless the counsel<WH6098> of the LORD<WH3068>, that shall stand<WH6965>.


btext:
The desire<WH8378> of a man<WH120> is his kindness<WH2617>: and a poor man<WH7326> is better<WH2896> than<WH376> a liar<WH3577>.


btext:
The fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> tendeth to life<WH2416>: and he that hath it shall abide<WH3885> satisfied<WH7649>; he shall not be visited<WH6485> with evil<WH7451>.


btext:
A slothful<WH6102> man hideth<WH2934> his hand<WH3027> in his bosom<WH6747>, and will not so much as bring<WH7725> it to his mouth<WH6310> again<WH7725>.


btext:
Smite<WH5221> a scorner<WH3887>, and the simple<WH6612> will beware<WH6191>: and reprove<WH3198> one that hath understanding<WH995>, and he will understand<WH995> knowledge<WH1847>. / will beware: Heb. will be cunning


btext:
He that wasteth<WH7703> his father<WH1>, and chaseth away<WH1272> his mother<WH517>, is a son<WH1121> that causeth shame<WH954>, and bringeth reproach<WH2659>.


btext:
Cease<WH2308>, my son<WH1121>, to hear<WH8085> the instruction<WH4148> that causeth to err<WH7686> from the words<WH561> of knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
An ungodly<WH1100> witness<WH5707> scorneth<WH3887> judgment<WH4941>: and the mouth<WH6310> of the wicked<WH7563> devoureth<WH1104> iniquity<WH205>. / An…: Heb. A witness of Belial


btext:
Judgments<WH8201> are prepared<WH3559> for scorners<WH3887>, and stripes<WH4112> for the back<WH1460> of fools<WH3684>.


btext:
Wine<WH3196> is a mocker<WH3887>, strong drink<WH7941> is raging<WH1993>: and whosoever is deceived<WH7686> thereby is not wise<WH2449>.


btext:
The fear<WH367> of a king<WH4428> is as the roaring<WH5099> of a lion<WH3715>: whoso provoketh him to anger<WH5674> sinneth<WH2398> against his own soul<WH5315>.


btext:
It is an honour<WH3519> for a man<WH376> to cease<WH7674> from strife<WH7379>: but every fool<WH191> will be meddling<WH1566>.


btext:
The sluggard<WH6102> will not plow<WH2790> by reason of the cold<WH2779>; therefore shall he beg<WH7592><WH7592> in harvest<WH7105>, and have nothing. / cold: or, winter


btext:
Counsel<WH6098> in the heart<WH3820> of man<WH376> is like deep<WH6013> water<WH4325>; but a man<WH376> of understanding<WH8394> will draw it out<WH1802>.


btext:
Most<WH7230> men<WH120> will proclaim<WH7121> every one<WH376> his own goodness<WH2617>: but a faithful<WH529> man<WH376> who can find<WH4672>? / goodness: or, bounty


btext:
The just<WH6662> man walketh<WH1980> in his integrity<WH8537>: his children<WH1121> are blessed<WH835> after<WH310> him.


btext:
A king<WH4428> that sitteth in<WH3427> the throne<WH3678> of judgment<WH1779> scattereth away<WH2219> all evil<WH7451> with his eyes<WH5869>.


btext:
Who can say<WH559>, I have made my heart<WH3820> clean<WH2135>, I am pure<WH2891> from my sin<WH2403>?


btext:
Divers weights<WH68><WH68>, and divers measures<WH374><WH374>, both<WH8147> of them are alike<WH1571> abomination<WH8441> to the LORD<WH3068>. / Divers weights: Heb. A stone and a stone / divers measures: Heb. an ephah and an ephah


btext:
Even a child<WH5288> is known<WH5234> by his doings<WH4611>, whether his work<WH6467> be pure<WH2134>, and whether it be right<WH3477>.


btext:
The hearing<WH8085> ear<WH241>, and the seeing<WH7200> eye<WH5869>, the LORD<WH3068> hath made<WH6213> even both<WH8147> of them.


btext:
Love<WH157> not sleep<WH8142>, lest thou come to poverty<WH3423>; open<WH6491> thine eyes<WH5869>, and thou shalt be satisfied<WH7646> with bread<WH3899>.


btext:
It is naught<WH7451>, it is naught<WH7451>, saith<WH559> the buyer<WH7069>: but when he is gone<WH235> his way, then he boasteth<WH1984>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> gold<WH2091>, and a multitude<WH7230> of rubies<WH6443>: but the lips<WH8193> of knowledge<WH1847> are a precious<WH3366> jewel<WH3627>.


btext:
Take<WH3947> his garment<WH899> that is surety<WH6148> for a stranger<WH2114>: and take a pledge<WH2254> of him for a strange woman<WH5237>.


btext:
Bread<WH3899> of deceit<WH8267> is sweet<WH6156> to a man<WH376>; but afterwards<WH310> his mouth<WH6310> shall be filled<WH4390> with gravel<WH2687>. / deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood


btext:
Every purpose<WH4284> is established<WH3559> by counsel<WH6098>: and with good advice<WH8458> make<WH6213> war<WH4421>.


btext:
He that goeth about<WH1980> as a talebearer<WH7400> revealeth<WH1540> secrets<WH5475>: therefore meddle<WH6148> not with him that flattereth<WH6601> with his lips<WH8193>. / flattereth: or, enticeth


btext:
Whoso curseth<WH7043> his father<WH1> or his mother<WH517>, his lamp<WH5216> shall be put out<WH1846> in obscure<WH380><WH380> darkness<WH2822>. / lamp: or, candle


btext:
An inheritance<WH5159> may be gotten hastily<WH926><WH973> at the beginning<WH7223>; but the end<WH319> thereof shall not be blessed<WH1288>.


btext:
Say<WH559> not thou, I will recompense<WH7999> evil<WH7451>; but wait on<WH6960> the LORD<WH3068>, and he shall save<WH3467> thee.


btext:
Divers weights<WH68><WH68> are an abomination<WH8441> unto the LORD<WH3068>; and a false<WH4820> balance<WH3976> is not good<WH2896>. / a false…: Heb. balance of deceit


btext:
Man's<WH1397> goings<WH4703> are of the LORD<WH3068>; how can a man<WH120> then understand<WH995> his own way<WH1870>?


btext:
It is a snare<WH4170> to the man<WH120> who devoureth<WH3216> that which is holy<WH6944>, and after<WH310> vows<WH5088> to make enquiry<WH1239>.


btext:
A wise<WH2450> king<WH4428> scattereth<WH2219> the wicked<WH7563>, and bringeth<WH7725> the wheel<WH212> over them.


btext:
The spirit<WH5397> of man<WH120> is the candle<WH5216> of the LORD<WH3068>, searching<WH2664> all the inward parts<WH2315> of the belly<WH990>. / candle: or, lamp


btext:
Mercy<WH2617> and truth<WH571> preserve<WH5341> the king<WH4428>: and his throne<WH3678> is upholden<WH5582> by mercy<WH2617>.


btext:
The glory<WH8597> of young men<WH970> is their strength<WH3581>: and the beauty<WH1926> of old men<WH2205> is the gray head<WH7872>.


btext:
The blueness<WH2250> of a wound<WH6482> cleanseth<WH8562> away evil<WH7451>: so do stripes<WH4347> the inward parts<WH2315> of the belly<WH990>. / cleanseth…: Heb. is a purging medicine against


btext:
The king's<WH4428> heart<WH3820> is in the hand<WH3027> of the LORD<WH3068>, as the rivers<WH6388> of water<WH4325>: he turneth<WH5186> it whithersoever he will<WH2654>.


btext:
Every way<WH1870> of a man<WH376> is right<WH3477> in his own eyes<WH5869>: but the LORD<WH3068> pondereth<WH8505> the hearts<WH3826>.


btext:
To do<WH6213> justice<WH6666> and judgment<WH4941> is more acceptable<WH977> to the LORD<WH3068> than sacrifice<WH2077>.


btext:
An high<WH7312> look<WH5869>, and a proud<WH7342> heart<WH3820>, and the plowing<WH5215> of the wicked<WH7563>, is sin<WH2403>. / An…: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes / the plowing: or, the light


btext:
The thoughts<WH4284> of the diligent<WH2742> tend only to plenteousness<WH4195>; but of every one that is hasty<WH213> only to want<WH4270>.


btext:
The getting<WH6467> of treasures<WH214> by a lying<WH8267> tongue<WH3956> is a vanity<WH1892> tossed to and fro of<WH5086> them that seek<WH1245> death<WH4194>.


btext:
The robbery<WH7701> of the wicked<WH7563> shall destroy<WH1641> them; because they refuse<WH3985> to do<WH6213> judgment<WH4941>. / destroy…: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them


btext:
The way<WH1870> of man<WH376> is froward<WH2019> and strange<WH2054>: but as for the pure<WH2134>, his work<WH6467> is right<WH3477>.


btext:
It is better<WH2896> to dwell<WH3427> in a corner<WH6438> of the housetop<WH1406>, than with a brawling<WH4079><WH4066> woman<WH802> in a wide<WH2267> house<WH1004>. / a brawling…: Heb. a woman of contentions / a wide…: Heb. an house of society


btext:
The soul<WH5315> of the wicked<WH7563> desireth<WH183> evil<WH7451>: his neighbour<WH7453> findeth no favour<WH2603> in his eyes<WH5869>. / findeth…: Heb. is not favoured


btext:
When the scorner<WH3887> is punished<WH6064>, the simple<WH6612> is made wise<WH2449>: and when the wise<WH2450> is instructed<WH7919>, he receiveth<WH3947> knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
The righteous<WH6662> man wisely considereth<WH7919> the house<WH1004> of the wicked<WH7563>: but God overthroweth<WH5557> the wicked<WH7563> for their wickedness<WH7451>.


btext:
Whoso stoppeth<WH331> his ears<WH241> at the cry<WH2201> of the poor<WH1800>, he also shall cry<WH7121> himself, but shall not be heard<WH6030>.


btext:
A gift<WH4976> in secret<WH5643> pacifieth<WH3711> anger<WH639>: and a reward<WH7810> in the bosom<WH2436> strong<WH5794> wrath<WH2534>.


btext:
It is joy<WH8057> to the just<WH6662> to do<WH6213> judgment<WH4941>: but destruction<WH4288> shall be to the workers<WH6466> of iniquity<WH205>.


btext:
The man<WH120> that wandereth<WH8582> out of the way<WH1870> of understanding<WH7919> shall remain<WH5117> in the congregation<WH6951> of the dead<WH7496>.


btext:
He that loveth<WH157> pleasure<WH8057> shall be a poor<WH4270> man<WH376>: he that loveth<WH157> wine<WH3196> and oil<WH8081> shall not be rich<WH6238>. / pleasure: or, sport


btext:
The wicked<WH7563> shall be a ransom<WH3724> for the righteous<WH6662>, and the transgressor<WH898> for the upright<WH3477>.


btext:
It is better<WH2896> to dwell<WH3427> in the wilderness<WH776><WH4057>, than with a contentious<WH4079><WH4066> and an angry<WH3708> woman<WH802>. / in…: Heb. in the land of the desert


btext:
There is treasure<WH214> to be desired<WH2530> and oil<WH8081> in the dwelling<WH5116> of the wise<WH2450>; but a foolish<WH3684> man<WH120> spendeth it up<WH1104>.


btext:
He that followeth<WH7291> after righteousness<WH6666> and mercy<WH2617> findeth<WH4672> life<WH2416>, righteousness<WH6666>, and honour<WH3519>.


btext:
A wise<WH2450> man scaleth<WH5927> the city<WH5892> of the mighty<WH1368>, and casteth down<WH3381> the strength<WH5797> of the confidence<WH4009> thereof.


btext:
Whoso keepeth<WH8104> his mouth<WH6310> and his tongue<WH3956> keepeth<WH8104> his soul<WH5315> from troubles<WH6869>.


btext:
Proud<WH2086> and haughty<WH3093> scorner<WH3887> is his name<WH8034>, who dealeth<WH6213> in proud<WH2087> wrath<WH5678>. / in proud…: Heb. in the wrath of pride


btext:
The desire<WH8378> of the slothful<WH6102> killeth<WH4191> him; for his hands<WH3027> refuse<WH3985> to labour<WH6213>.


btext:
He coveteth<WH183> greedily<WH8378> all the day<WH3117> long: but the righteous<WH6662> giveth<WH5414> and spareth<WH2820> not.


btext:
The sacrifice<WH2077> of the wicked<WH7563> is abomination<WH8441>: how much more, when he bringeth<WH935> it with a wicked mind<WH2154>? / with…: Heb. in wickedness?


btext:
A false<WH3577> witness<WH5707> shall perish<WH6>: but the man<WH376> that heareth<WH8085> speaketh<WH1696> constantly<WH5331>. / A…: Heb. A witness of lies


btext:
A wicked<WH7563> man<WH376> hardeneth<WH5810> his face<WH6440>: but as for the upright<WH3477>, he directeth<WH995><WH3559> his way<WH1870>. / directeth: or, considereth


btext:
The horse<WH5483> is prepared<WH3559> against the day<WH3117> of battle<WH4421>: but safety<WH8668> is of the LORD<WH3068>. / safety: or, victory


btext:
A good name<WH8034> is rather to be chosen<WH977> than great<WH7227> riches<WH6239>, and loving<WH2896> favour<WH2580> rather than silver<WH3701> and gold<WH2091>. / loving…: or, favour is better than, etc


btext:
The rich<WH6223> and poor<WH7326> meet together<WH6298>: the LORD<WH3068> is the maker<WH6213> of them all.


btext:
A prudent<WH6175> man foreseeth<WH7200> the evil<WH7451>, and hideth<WH5641><WH5641> himself: but the simple<WH6612> pass on<WH5674>, and are punished<WH6064>.


btext:
By<WH6118> humility<WH6038> and the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> are riches<WH6239>, and honour<WH3519>, and life<WH2416>. / By…: or, The reward of humility, etc


btext:
Thorns<WH6791> and snares<WH6341> are in the way<WH1870> of the froward<WH6141>: he that doth keep<WH8104> his soul<WH5315> shall be far<WH7368> from them.


btext:
Train up<WH2596> a child<WH5288> in the way<WH1870> he should go<WH6310>: and when he is old<WH2204>, he will not depart<WH5493> from it. / Train…: or, Catechise / in…: Heb. in his way


btext:
The rich<WH6223> ruleth<WH4910> over the poor<WH7326>, and the borrower<WH3867> is servant<WH5650> to the lender<WH376><WH3867>. / the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth


btext:
He that soweth<WH2232> iniquity<WH5766> shall reap<WH7114> vanity<WH205>: and the rod<WH7626> of his anger<WH5678> shall fail<WH3615>. / the rod…: or, with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed


btext:
He that hath a bountiful<WH2896> eye<WH5869> shall be blessed<WH1288>; for he giveth<WH5414> of his bread<WH3899> to the poor<WH1800>. / He that…: Heb. Good of eye


btext:
Cast out<WH1644> the scorner<WH3887>, and contention<WH4066> shall go out<WH3318>; yea, strife<WH1779> and reproach<WH7036> shall cease<WH7673>.


btext:
He that loveth<WH157> pureness<WH2890><WH2889> of heart<WH3820>, for the grace<WH2580> of his lips<WH8193> the king<WH4428> shall be his friend<WH7453>. / for…: or, and hath grace in his lips


btext:
The eyes<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068> preserve<WH5341> knowledge<WH1847>, and he overthroweth<WH5557> the words<WH1697> of the transgressor<WH898>. / the words: or, the matters


btext:
The slothful<WH6102> man saith<WH559>, There is a lion<WH738> without<WH2351>, I shall be slain<WH7523> in<WH8432> the streets<WH7339>.


btext:
The mouth<WH6310> of strange women<WH2114> is a deep<WH6013> pit<WH7745>: he that is abhorred<WH2194> of the LORD<WH3068> shall fall<WH5307> therein.


btext:
Foolishness<WH200> is bound<WH7194> in the heart<WH3820> of a child<WH5288>; but the rod<WH7626> of correction<WH4148> shall drive it far<WH7368> from him.


btext:
He that oppresseth<WH6231> the poor<WH1800> to increase<WH7235> his riches, and he that giveth<WH5414> to the rich<WH6223>, shall surely come to want<WH4270>.


btext:
Bow down<WH5186> thine ear<WH241>, and hear<WH8085> the words<WH1697> of the wise<WH2450>, and apply<WH7896> thine heart<WH3820> unto my knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
For it is a pleasant thing<WH5273> if thou keep<WH8104> them within<WH990> thee; they shall withal<WH3162> be fitted<WH3559> in thy lips<WH8193>. / within…: Heb. in thy belly


btext:
That thy trust<WH4009> may be in the LORD<WH3068>, I have made known<WH3045> to thee this day<WH3117>, even to thee. / even…: or, trust thou also


btext:
Have not I written<WH3789> to thee<WH8032> excellent things<WH7991> in counsels<WH4156> and knowledge<WH1847>,


btext:
That I might make thee know<WH3045> the certainty<WH7189> of the words<WH561> of truth<WH571>; that thou mightest answer<WH7725> the words<WH561> of truth<WH571> to them that send<WH7971> unto thee? / to them…: or, to those that send thee?


btext:
Rob<WH1497> not the poor<WH1800>, because he is poor<WH1800>: neither oppress<WH1792> the afflicted<WH6041> in the gate<WH8179>:


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> will plead<WH7378> their cause<WH7379>, and spoil<WH6906> the soul<WH5315> of those that spoiled<WH6906> them.


btext:
Make no friendship<WH7462> with an angry<WH639> man<WH1167>; and with a furious<WH2534> man<WH376> thou shalt not go<WH935>:


btext:
Be not thou one of them that strike<WH8628> hands<WH3709>, or of them that are sureties<WH6148> for debts<WH4859>.


btext:
If thou hast nothing to pay<WH7999>, why should he take away<WH3947> thy bed<WH4904> from under thee?


btext:
Remove<WH5253> not the ancient<WH5769> landmark<WH1366>, which thy fathers<WH1> have set<WH6213>. / landmark: or, bound


btext:
Seest<WH2372> thou a man<WH376> diligent<WH4106> in his business<WH4399>? he shall stand<WH3320> before<WH6440> kings<WH4428>; he shall not stand<WH3320> before<WH6440> mean<WH2823> men. / mean…: Heb. obscure men


btext:
When thou sittest<WH3427> to eat<WH3898> with a ruler<WH4910>, consider<WH995> diligently<WH995> what is before<WH6440> thee:


btext:
And put<WH7760> a knife<WH7915> to thy throat<WH3930>, if thou be a man given<WH1167> to appetite<WH5315>.


btext:
Wilt thou set<WH5774><WH5774> thine eyes<WH5869> upon that which is not? for riches certainly<WH6213> make<WH6213> themselves wings<WH3671>; they fly away<WH5774><WH5774> as an eagle<WH5404> toward heaven<WH8064>. / set…: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon


btext:
Eat<WH3898> thou not the bread<WH3899> of him that hath an evil<WH7451> eye<WH5869>, neither desire<WH183> thou his dainty meats<WH4303>:


btext:
For as he thinketh<WH8176> in his heart<WH5315>, so is he: Eat<WH398> and drink<WH8354>, saith<WH559> he to thee; but his heart<WH3820> is not with thee.


btext:
The morsel<WH6595> which thou hast eaten<WH398> shalt thou vomit up<WH6958>, and lose<WH7843> thy sweet<WH5273> words<WH1697>.


btext:
Speak<WH1696> not in the ears<WH241> of a fool<WH3684>: for he will despise<WH936> the wisdom<WH7922> of thy words<WH4405>.


btext:
Remove<WH5253> not the old<WH5769> landmark<WH1366>; and enter<WH935> not into the fields<WH7704> of the fatherless<WH3490>: / landmark: or, bound


btext:
Apply<WH935> thine heart<WH3820> unto instruction<WH4148>, and thine ears<WH241> to the words<WH561> of knowledge<WH1847>.


btext:
Withhold<WH4513> not correction<WH4148> from the child<WH5288>: for if thou beatest<WH5221> him with the rod<WH7626>, he shall not die<WH4191>.


btext:
Thou shalt beat<WH5221> him with the rod<WH7626>, and shalt deliver<WH5337> his soul<WH5315> from hell<WH7585>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, if thine heart<WH3820> be wise<WH2449>, my heart<WH3820> shall rejoice<WH8055>, even mine<WH589>. / even…: or, even I will rejoice


btext:
Yea, my reins<WH3629> shall rejoice<WH5937>, when thy lips<WH8193> speak<WH1696> right things<WH4339>.


btext:
Let not thine heart<WH3820> envy<WH7065> sinners<WH2400>: but be thou in the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068> all the day<WH3117> long.


btext:
For surely there is<WH3426> an end<WH319>; and thine expectation<WH8615> shall not be cut off<WH3772>. / end: or, reward


btext:
Hear<WH8085> thou, my son<WH1121>, and be wise<WH2449>, and guide<WH833> thine heart<WH3820> in the way<WH1870>.


btext:
Be not among winebibbers<WH3196><WH5433>; among riotous eaters<WH2151> of flesh<WH1320>: / of flesh: Heb. of their flesh


btext:
For the drunkard<WH5433> and the glutton<WH2151> shall come to poverty<WH3423>: and drowsiness<WH5124> shall clothe<WH3847> a man with rags<WH7168>.


btext:
Hearken<WH8085> unto thy father<WH1> that begat<WH3205> thee, and despise<WH936> not thy mother<WH517> when she is old<WH2204>.


btext:
Buy<WH7069> the truth<WH571>, and sell<WH4376> it not; also wisdom<WH2451>, and instruction<WH4148>, and understanding<WH998>.


btext:
The father<WH1> of the righteous<WH6662> shall greatly<WH1524> rejoice<WH1523>: and he that begetteth<WH3205> a wise<WH2450> child shall have joy<WH8055> of him.


btext:
Thy father<WH1> and thy mother<WH517> shall be glad<WH8055>, and she that bare<WH3205> thee shall rejoice<WH1523>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, give<WH5414> me thine heart<WH3820>, and let thine eyes<WH5869> observe<WH7521><WH5341> my ways<WH1870>.


btext:
For a whore<WH2181> is a deep<WH6013> ditch<WH7745>; and a strange woman<WH5237> is a narrow<WH6862> pit<WH875>.


btext:
She also lieth in wait<WH693> as for a prey<WH2863>, and increaseth<WH3254> the transgressors<WH898> among men<WH120>. / as for…: or, as a robber


btext:
Who hath woe<WH188>? who hath sorrow<WH17>? who hath contentions<WH4079><WH4066>? who hath babbling<WH7879>? who hath wounds<WH6482> without cause<WH2600>? who hath redness<WH2448> of eyes<WH5869>?


btext:
They that tarry long<WH309> at the wine<WH3196>; they that go<WH935> to seek<WH2713> mixed wine<WH4469>.


btext:
Look<WH7200> not thou upon the wine<WH3196> when it is red<WH119>, when it giveth<WH5414> his colour<WH5869> in the cup<WH3563><WH3599>, when it moveth<WH1980> itself aright<WH4339>.


btext:
At the last<WH319> it biteth<WH5391> like a serpent<WH5175>, and stingeth<WH6567> like an adder<WH6848>. / an…: or, a cockatrice


btext:
Thine eyes<WH5869> shall behold<WH7200> strange women<WH2114>, and thine heart<WH3820> shall utter<WH1696> perverse things<WH8419>.


btext:
Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down<WH7901> in the midst<WH3820> of the sea<WH3220>, or as he that lieth<WH7901> upon the top<WH7218> of a mast<WH2260>. / the midst…: Heb. the heart of the sea


btext:
They have stricken<WH5221> me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick<WH2470>; they have beaten<WH1986> me, and I felt<WH3045> it not: when shall I awake<WH6974>? I will seek<WH1245> it yet<WH3254> again. / I felt…: Heb. I knew it not


btext:
For their heart<WH3820> studieth<WH1897> destruction<WH7701>, and their lips<WH8193> talk<WH1696> of mischief<WH5999>.


btext:
Through wisdom<WH2451> is an house<WH1004> builded<WH1129>; and by understanding<WH8394> it is established<WH3559>:


btext:
And by knowledge<WH1847> shall the chambers<WH2315> be filled<WH4390> with all precious<WH3368> and pleasant<WH5273> riches<WH1952>.


btext:
A wise<WH2450> man<WH1397> is strong<WH5797>; yea, a man<WH376> of knowledge<WH1847> increaseth<WH553> strength<WH3581>. / is strong: Heb. is in strength / increaseth…: Heb. strengtheneth might


btext:
For by wise counsel<WH8458> thou shalt make<WH6213> thy war<WH4421>: and in multitude<WH7230> of counsellors<WH3289> there is safety<WH8668>.


btext:
Wisdom<WH2454> is too high<WH7311> for a fool<WH191>: he openeth<WH6605> not his mouth<WH6310> in the gate<WH8179>.


btext:
He that deviseth<WH2803> to do evil<WH7489> shall be called<WH7121> a mischievous<WH4209> person<WH1167>.


btext:
The thought<WH2154> of foolishness<WH200> is sin<WH2403>: and the scorner<WH3887> is an abomination<WH8441> to men<WH120>.


btext:
If thou faint<WH7503> in the day<WH3117> of adversity<WH6869>, thy strength<WH3581> is small<WH6862>. / small: Heb. narrow


btext:
If thou forbear<WH2820> to deliver<WH5337> them that are drawn<WH3947> unto death<WH4194>, and those that are ready<WH4131> to be slain<WH2027>;


btext:
If thou sayest<WH559>, Behold, we knew<WH3045> it not; doth not he that pondereth<WH8505> the heart<WH3826> consider<WH995> it? and he that keepeth<WH5341> thy soul<WH5315>, doth not he know<WH3045> it? and shall not he render<WH7725> to every man<WH120> according to his works<WH6467>?


btext:
My son<WH1121>, eat<WH398> thou honey<WH1706>, because it is good<WH2896>; and the honeycomb<WH5317>, which is sweet<WH4966> to thy taste<WH2441>: / to…: Heb. upon thy palate


btext:
So shall the knowledge<WH3045> of wisdom<WH2451> be unto thy soul<WH5315>: when thou hast found<WH4672> it, then there shall be<WH3426> a reward<WH319>, and thy expectation<WH8615> shall not be cut off<WH3772>.


btext:
Lay not wait<WH693>, O wicked<WH7563> man, against the dwelling<WH5116> of the righteous<WH6662>; spoil<WH7703> not his resting place<WH7258>:


btext:
For a just<WH6662> man falleth<WH5307> seven times<WH7651>, and riseth up again<WH6965>: but the wicked<WH7563> shall fall<WH3782> into mischief<WH7451>.


btext:
Rejoice<WH8055> not when thine enemy<WH341> falleth<WH5307>, and let not thine heart<WH3820> be glad<WH1523> when he stumbleth<WH3782>:


btext:
Lest the LORD<WH3068> see<WH7200> it, and it displease<WH7489><WH5869> him, and he turn away<WH7725> his wrath<WH639> from him. / it displeaseth…: Heb. it be evil in his eyes


btext:
Fret<WH2734> not thyself because of evil<WH7489> men, neither be thou envious<WH7065> at the wicked<WH7563>; / Fret…: or, Keep not company with the wicked


btext:
For there shall be no reward<WH319> to the evil<WH7451> man; the candle<WH5216> of the wicked<WH7563> shall be put out<WH1846>. / candle: or, lamp


btext:
My son<WH1121>, fear<WH3372> thou the LORD<WH3068> and the king<WH4428>: and meddle<WH6148> not with them that are given to change<WH8138>: / them…: Heb. changers


btext:
For their calamity<WH343> shall rise<WH6965> suddenly<WH6597>; and who knoweth<WH3045> the ruin<WH6365> of them both<WH8147>?


btext:
These things also belong to the wise<WH2450>. It is not good<WH2896> to have respect<WH5234> of persons<WH6440> in judgment<WH4941>.


btext:
He that saith<WH559> unto the wicked<WH7563>, Thou art righteous<WH6662>; him shall the people<WH5971> curse<WH5344>, nations<WH3816> shall abhor<WH2194> him:


btext:
But to them that rebuke<WH3198> him shall be delight<WH5276>, and a good<WH2896> blessing<WH1293> shall come<WH935> upon them. / a good…: Heb. a blessing of good


btext:
Every man shall kiss<WH5401> his lips<WH8193> that giveth<WH7725> a right<WH5228> answer<WH1697>. / that…: Heb. that answereth right words


btext:
Prepare<WH3559> thy work<WH4399> without<WH2351>, and make it fit<WH6257> for thyself in the field<WH7704>; and afterwards<WH310> build<WH1129> thine house<WH1004>.


btext:
Be not a witness<WH5707> against thy neighbour<WH7453> without cause<WH2600>; and deceive<WH6601> not with thy lips<WH8193>.


btext:
Say<WH559> not, I will do<WH6213> so to him as he hath done<WH6213> to me: I will render<WH7725> to the man<WH376> according to his work<WH6467>.


btext:
I went<WH5674> by the field<WH7704> of the slothful<WH376><WH6102>, and by the vineyard<WH3754> of the man<WH120> void<WH2638> of understanding<WH3820>;


btext:
And, lo, it was all grown over<WH5927> with thorns<WH7063>, and nettles<WH2738> had covered<WH3680> the face<WH6440> thereof, and the stone<WH68> wall<WH1444> thereof was broken down<WH2040>.


btext:
Then I saw<WH2372>, and considered it well<WH7896><WH3820>: I looked<WH7200> upon it, and received<WH3947> instruction<WH4148>. / considered…: Heb. set my heart


btext:
So shall thy poverty<WH7389> come<WH935> as one that travelleth<WH1980>; and thy want<WH4270> as an armed<WH4043> man<WH376>. / an…: Heb. a man of shield


btext:
These are also proverbs<WH4912> of Solomon<WH8010>, which the men<WH582> of Hezekiah<WH2396> king<WH4428> of Judah<WH3063> copied out<WH6275>.


btext:
It is the glory<WH3519> of God<WH430> to conceal<WH5641> a thing<WH1697>: but the honour<WH3519> of kings<WH4428> is to search out<WH2713> a matter<WH1697>.


btext:
The heaven<WH8064> for height<WH7312>, and the earth<WH776> for depth<WH6011>, and the heart<WH3820> of kings<WH4428> is unsearchable<WH2714>. / is…: Heb. there is no searching


btext:
Take away<WH1898> the dross<WH5509> from the silver<WH3701>, and there shall come forth<WH3318> a vessel<WH3627> for the finer<WH6884>.


btext:
Take away<WH1898> the wicked<WH7563> from before<WH6440> the king<WH4428>, and his throne<WH3678> shall be established<WH3559> in righteousness<WH6664>.


btext:
Put not forth<WH1921> thyself in the presence<WH6440> of the king<WH4428>, and stand<WH5975> not in the place<WH4725> of great<WH1419> men: / Put…: Heb. Set not out thy glory


btext:
For better<WH2896> it is that it be said<WH559> unto thee, Come up<WH5927> hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower<WH8213> in the presence<WH6440> of the prince<WH5081> whom thine eyes<WH5869> have seen<WH7200>.


btext:
Go not forth<WH3318> hastily<WH4118> to strive<WH7378>, lest thou know not what to do<WH6213> in the end<WH319> thereof, when thy neighbour<WH7453> hath put thee to shame<WH3637>.


btext:
Debate<WH7378> thy cause<WH7379> with thy neighbour<WH7453> himself; and discover<WH1540> not a secret<WH5475> to another<WH312>: / a secret…: or, the secret of


btext:
Lest he that heareth<WH8085> it put thee to shame<WH2616>, and thine infamy<WH1681> turn not away<WH7725>.


btext:
A word<WH1697> fitly<WH212><WH655> spoken<WH1696> is like apples<WH8598> of gold<WH2091> in pictures<WH4906> of silver<WH3701>. / fitly…: Heb. spoken upon his wheels


btext:
As an earring<WH5141> of gold<WH2091>, and an ornament<WH2481> of fine gold<WH3800>, so is a wise<WH2450> reprover<WH3198> upon an obedient<WH8085> ear<WH241>.


btext:
As the cold<WH6793> of snow<WH7950> in the time<WH3117> of harvest<WH7105>, so is a faithful<WH539> messenger<WH6735> to them that send<WH7971> him: for he refresheth<WH7725> the soul<WH5315> of his masters<WH113>.


btext:
Whoso<WH376> boasteth<WH1984> himself of a false<WH8267> gift<WH4991> is like clouds<WH5387> and wind<WH7307> without rain<WH1653>. / of a…: Heb. in a gift of falsehood


btext:
By long<WH753> forbearing<WH639> is a prince<WH7101> persuaded<WH6601>, and a soft<WH7390> tongue<WH3956> breaketh<WH7665> the bone<WH1634>.


btext:
Hast thou found<WH4672> honey<WH1706>? eat<WH398> so much as is sufficient<WH1767> for thee, lest thou be filled<WH7646> therewith, and vomit<WH6958> it.


btext:
Withdraw<WH3365> thy foot<WH7272> from thy neighbour's<WH7453> house<WH1004>; lest he be weary<WH7646> of thee, and so hate<WH8130> thee. / Withdraw…: or, Let thy foot be seldom in / weary…: Heb. full of thee


btext:
A man<WH376> that beareth<WH6030> false<WH8267> witness<WH5707> against his neighbour<WH7453> is a maul<WH4650>, and a sword<WH2719>, and a sharp<WH8150> arrow<WH2671>.


btext:
Confidence<WH4009> in an unfaithful man<WH898> in time<WH3117> of trouble<WH6869> is like a broken<WH7465> tooth<WH8127>, and a foot<WH7272> out of joint<WH4154>.


btext:
As he that taketh away<WH5710> a garment<WH899> in cold<WH7135> weather<WH3117>, and as vinegar<WH2558> upon nitre<WH5427>, so is he that singeth<WH7891> songs<WH7892> to an heavy<WH7451> heart<WH3820>.


btext:
If thine enemy<WH8130> be hungry<WH7457>, give him bread<WH3899> to eat<WH398>; and if he be thirsty<WH6771>, give him water<WH4325> to drink<WH8248>:


btext:
For thou shalt heap<WH2846> coals of fire<WH1513> upon his head<WH7218>, and the LORD<WH3068> shall reward<WH7999> thee.


btext:
The north<WH6828> wind<WH7307> driveth away<WH2342> rain<WH1653>: so doth an angry<WH2194> countenance<WH6440> a backbiting<WH5643> tongue<WH3956>. / driveth…: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance


btext:
It is better<WH2896> to dwell<WH3427> in the corner<WH6438> of the housetop<WH1406>, than with a brawling<WH4079><WH4066> woman<WH802> and in a wide<WH2267> house<WH1004>.


btext:
As cold<WH7119> waters<WH4325> to a thirsty<WH5889> soul<WH5315>, so is good<WH2896> news<WH8052> from a far<WH4801> country<WH776>.


btext:
A righteous<WH6662> man falling down<WH4131> before<WH6440> the wicked<WH7563> is as a troubled<WH7515> fountain<WH4599>, and a corrupt<WH7843> spring<WH4726>.


btext:
It is not good<WH2896> to eat<WH398> much<WH7235> honey<WH1706>: so for men to search<WH2714> their own glory<WH3519> is not glory<WH3519>.


btext:
He<WH376> that hath no rule<WH4623> over his own spirit<WH7307> is like a city<WH5892> that is broken down<WH6555>, and without walls<WH2346>.


btext:
As snow<WH7950> in summer<WH7019>, and as rain<WH4306> in harvest<WH7105>, so honour<WH3519> is not seemly<WH5000> for a fool<WH3684>.


btext:
As the bird<WH6833> by wandering<WH5110>, as the swallow<WH1866> by flying<WH5774>, so the curse<WH7045> causeless<WH2600> shall not come<WH935>.


btext:
A whip<WH7752> for the horse<WH5483>, a bridle<WH4964> for the ass<WH2543>, and a rod<WH7626> for the fool's<WH3684> back<WH1460>.


btext:
Answer<WH6030> not a fool<WH3684> according to his folly<WH200>, lest thou also be like<WH7737> unto him.


btext:
Answer<WH6030> a fool<WH3684> according to his folly<WH200>, lest he be wise<WH2450> in his own conceit<WH5869>. / conceit: Heb. eyes


btext:
He that sendeth<WH7971> a message<WH1697> by the hand<WH3027> of a fool<WH3684> cutteth off<WH7096> the feet<WH7272>, and drinketh<WH8354> damage<WH2555>. / damage: or, violence


btext:
The legs<WH7785> of the lame<WH6455> are not equal<WH1809>: so is a parable<WH4912> in the mouth<WH6310> of fools<WH3684>. / are…: Heb. are lifted up


btext:
As he that bindeth<WH6872><WH6887> a stone<WH68> in a sling<WH4773>, so is he that giveth<WH5414> honour<WH3519> to a fool<WH3684>. / bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones


btext:
As a thorn<WH2336> goeth up<WH5927> into the hand<WH3027> of a drunkard<WH7910>, so is a parable<WH4912> in the mouth<WH6310> of fools<WH3684>.


btext:
The great<WH7227> God that formed<WH2342> all things both rewardeth<WH7936> the fool<WH3684>, and rewardeth<WH7936> transgressors<WH5674>. / The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors


btext:
As a dog<WH3611> returneth<WH7725> to his vomit<WH6892>, so a fool<WH3684> returneth<WH8138> to his folly<WH200>. / returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly


btext:
Seest<WH7200> thou a man<WH376> wise<WH2450> in his own conceit<WH5869>? there is more hope<WH8615> of a fool<WH3684> than of him.


btext:
The slothful<WH6102> man saith<WH559>, There is a lion<WH7826> in the way<WH1870>; a lion<WH738> is in the streets<WH7339>.


btext:
As the door<WH1817> turneth<WH5437> upon his hinges<WH6735>, so doth the slothful<WH6102> upon his bed<WH4296>.


btext:
The slothful<WH6102> hideth<WH2934> his hand<WH3027> in his bosom<WH6747>; it grieveth<WH3811> him to bring it again<WH7725> to his mouth<WH6310>. / it grieveth…: or, he is weary


btext:
The sluggard<WH6102> is wiser<WH2450> in his own conceit<WH5869> than seven men<WH7651> that can render<WH7725> a reason<WH2940>.


btext:
He that passeth by<WH5674>, and meddleth<WH5674> with strife<WH7379> belonging not to him, is like one that taketh<WH2388> a dog<WH3611> by the ears<WH241>. / meddleth: or, is enraged


btext:
As a mad<WH3856> man who casteth<WH3384> firebrands<WH2131>, arrows<WH2671>, and death<WH4194>, / firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks


btext:
So is the man<WH376> that deceiveth<WH7411> his neighbour<WH7453>, and saith<WH559>, Am not I in sport<WH7832>?


btext:
Where no<WH657> wood<WH6086> is, there the fire<WH784> goeth out<WH3518>: so where there is no talebearer<WH5372>, the strife<WH4066> ceaseth<WH8367>. / Where no…: Heb. Without wood / talebearer: or, whisperer / ceaseth: Heb. is silent


btext:
As coals<WH6352> are to burning coals<WH1513>, and wood<WH6086> to fire<WH784>; so is a contentious<WH4079><WH4066> man<WH376> to kindle<WH2787> strife<WH7379>.


btext:
The words<WH1697> of a talebearer<WH5372> are as wounds<WH3859>, and they go down<WH3381> into the innermost parts<WH2315> of the belly<WH990>. / innermost…: Heb. chambers


btext:
Burning<WH1814> lips<WH8193> and a wicked<WH7451> heart<WH3820> are like a potsherd<WH2789> covered<WH6823> with silver<WH3701> dross<WH5509>.


btext:
He that hateth<WH8130> dissembleth<WH5234> with his lips<WH8193>, and layeth up<WH7896> deceit<WH4820> within<WH7130> him; / dissembleth: or, is known


btext:
When he speaketh<WH6963> fair<WH2603>, believe<WH539> him not: for there are seven<WH7651> abominations<WH8441> in his heart<WH3820>. / speaketh…: Heb. maketh his voice gracious


btext:
Whose hatred<WH8135> is covered<WH3680> by deceit<WH4860>, his wickedness<WH7451> shall be shewed<WH1540> before the whole congregation<WH6951>. / by…: or, in secret


btext:
Whoso diggeth<WH3738> a pit<WH7845> shall fall<WH5307> therein: and he that rolleth<WH1556> a stone<WH68>, it will return<WH7725> upon him.


btext:
A lying<WH8267> tongue<WH3956> hateth<WH8130> those that are afflicted<WH1790> by it; and a flattering<WH2509> mouth<WH6310> worketh<WH6213> ruin<WH4072>.


btext:
Boast<WH1984> not thyself of to morrow<WH4279>; for thou knowest<WH3045> not what a day<WH3117> may bring forth<WH3205>. / to…: Heb. to morrow day


btext:
Let another man<WH2114> praise<WH1984> thee, and not thine own mouth<WH6310>; a stranger<WH5237>, and not thine own lips<WH8193>.


btext:
A stone<WH68> is heavy<WH3514>, and the sand<WH2344> weighty<WH5192>; but a fool's<WH191> wrath<WH3708> is heavier<WH3515> than them both<WH8147>. / heavy: Heb. heaviness


btext:
Wrath<WH2534> is cruel<WH395>, and anger<WH639> is outrageous<WH7858>; but who is able to stand<WH5975> before<WH6440> envy<WH7068>? / Wrath…: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing / envy: or, jealousy?


btext:
Faithful<WH539> are the wounds<WH6482> of a friend<WH157>; but the kisses<WH5390> of an enemy<WH8130> are deceitful<WH6280>. / deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent


btext:
The full<WH7649> soul<WH5315> loatheth<WH947> an honeycomb<WH5317>; but to the hungry<WH7457> soul<WH5315> every bitter thing<WH4751> is sweet<WH4966>. / loatheth: Heb. treadeth under foot


btext:
As a bird<WH6833> that wandereth<WH5074> from her nest<WH7064>, so is a man<WH376> that wandereth<WH5074> from his place<WH4725>.


btext:
Ointment<WH8081> and perfume<WH7004> rejoice<WH8055> the heart<WH3820>: so doth the sweetness<WH4986> of a man's friend<WH7453> by hearty<WH5315> counsel<WH6098>. / by…: Heb. from the counsel of the soul


btext:
Thine own friend<WH7453>, and thy father's<WH1> friend<WH7453>, forsake<WH5800> not; neither go<WH935> into thy brother's<WH251> house<WH1004> in the day<WH3117> of thy calamity<WH343>: for better<WH2896> is a neighbour<WH7934> that is near<WH7138> than a brother<WH251> far off<WH7350>.


btext:
My son<WH1121>, be wise<WH2449>, and make my heart<WH3820> glad<WH8055>, that I may answer<WH7725><WH1697> him that reproacheth<WH2778> me.


btext:
A prudent<WH6175> man foreseeth<WH7200> the evil<WH7451>, and hideth<WH5641> himself; but the simple<WH6612> pass on<WH5674>, and are punished<WH6064>.


btext:
Take<WH3947> his garment<WH899> that is surety<WH6148> for a stranger<WH2114>, and take a pledge<WH2254> of him for a strange woman<WH5237>.


btext:
He that blesseth<WH1288> his friend<WH7453> with a loud<WH1419> voice<WH6963>, rising early<WH7925> in the morning<WH1242>, it shall be counted<WH2803> a curse<WH7045> to him.


btext:
A continual<WH2956> dropping<WH1812> in a very rainy<WH5464> day<WH3117> and a contentious<WH4079><WH4066> woman<WH802> are alike<WH7737>.


btext:
Whosoever hideth<WH6845> her hideth<WH6845> the wind<WH7307>, and the ointment<WH8081> of his right hand<WH3225>, which bewrayeth<WH7121> itself.


btext:
Iron<WH1270> sharpeneth<WH2300> iron<WH1270>; so a man<WH376> sharpeneth<WH2300> the countenance<WH6440> of his friend<WH7453>.


btext:
Whoso keepeth<WH5341> the fig tree<WH8384> shall eat<WH398> the fruit<WH6529> thereof: so he that waiteth<WH8104> on his master<WH113> shall be honoured<WH3513>.


btext:
As in water<WH4325> face<WH6440> answereth to face<WH6440>, so the heart<WH3820> of man<WH120> to man<WH120>.


btext:
Hell<WH7585> and destruction<WH11><WH10> are never<WH3808> full<WH7646>; so the eyes<WH5869> of man<WH120> are never satisfied<WH7646>. / never: Heb. not


btext:
As the fining pot<WH4715> for silver<WH3701>, and the furnace<WH3564> for gold<WH2091>; so is a man<WH376> to<WH6310> his praise<WH4110>.


btext:
Though thou shouldest bray<WH3806> a fool<WH191> in a mortar<WH4388> among<WH8432> wheat<WH7383> with a pestle<WH5940>, yet will not his foolishness<WH200> depart<WH5493> from him.


btext:
Be thou diligent<WH3045> to know<WH3045> the state<WH6440> of thy flocks<WH6629>, and look<WH7896> well<WH3820> to thy herds<WH5739>. / look…: Heb. set thy heart


btext:
For riches<WH2633> are not for ever<WH5769>: and doth the crown<WH5145> endure to every<WH1755> generation<WH1755>? / riches: Heb. strength / to…: Heb. to generation and generation?


btext:
The hay<WH2682> appeareth<WH1540>, and the tender grass<WH1877> sheweth<WH7200> itself, and herbs<WH6212> of the mountains<WH2022> are gathered<WH622>.


btext:
The lambs<WH3532> are for thy clothing<WH3830>, and the goats<WH6260> are the price<WH4242> of the field<WH7704>.


btext:
And thou shalt have goats'<WH5795> milk<WH2461> enough<WH1767> for thy food<WH3899>, for the food<WH3899> of thy household<WH1004>, and for the maintenance<WH2416> for thy maidens<WH5291>. / maintenance: Heb. life


btext:
The wicked<WH7563> flee<WH5127> when no man pursueth<WH7291>: but the righteous<WH6662> are bold<WH982> as a lion<WH3715>.


btext:
For the transgression<WH6588> of a land<WH776> many<WH7227> are the princes<WH8269> thereof: but by a man<WH120> of understanding<WH995> and knowledge<WH3045> the state<WH3651> thereof shall be prolonged<WH748>. / by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged


btext:
A poor<WH7326> man<WH1397> that oppresseth<WH6231> the poor<WH1800> is like a sweeping<WH5502> rain<WH4306> which leaveth no food<WH3899>. / which…: Heb. without food


btext:
They that forsake<WH5800> the law<WH8451> praise<WH1984> the wicked<WH7563>: but such as keep<WH8104> the law<WH8451> contend<WH1624> with them.


btext:
Evil<WH7451> men<WH582> understand<WH995> not judgment<WH4941>: but they that seek<WH1245> the LORD<WH3068> understand<WH995> all things.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is the poor<WH7326> that walketh<WH1980> in his uprightness<WH8537>, than he that is perverse<WH6141> in his ways<WH1870>, though he be rich<WH6223>.


btext:
Whoso keepeth<WH5341> the law<WH8451> is a wise<WH995> son<WH1121>: but he that is a companion<WH7462> of riotous<WH2151> men shameth<WH3637> his father<WH1>. / is a companion…: or, feedeth gluttons


btext:
He that by usury<WH5392> and unjust gain<WH8636> increaseth<WH7235> his substance<WH1952>, he shall gather<WH6908> it for him that will pity<WH2603> the poor<WH1800>. / unjust…: Heb. by increase


btext:
He that turneth away<WH5493> his ear<WH241> from hearing<WH8085> the law<WH8451>, even his prayer<WH8605> shall be abomination<WH8441>.


btext:
Whoso causeth the righteous<WH3477> to go astray<WH7686> in an evil<WH7451> way<WH1870>, he shall fall<WH5307> himself into his own pit<WH7816>: but the upright<WH8549> shall have good<WH2896> things in possession<WH5157>.


btext:
The rich<WH6223> man<WH376> is wise<WH2450> in his own conceit<WH5869>; but the poor<WH1800> that hath understanding<WH995> searcheth him out<WH2713>. / own…: Heb. eyes


btext:
When righteous<WH6662> men do rejoice<WH5970>, there is great<WH7227> glory<WH8597>: but when the wicked<WH7563> rise<WH6965>, a man<WH120> is hidden<WH2664>. / hidden: or, sought for


btext:
He that covereth<WH3680> his sins<WH6588> shall not prosper<WH6743>: but whoso confesseth<WH3034> and forsaketh<WH5800> them shall have mercy<WH7355>.


btext:
Happy<WH835> is the man<WH120> that feareth<WH6342> alway<WH8548>: but he that hardeneth<WH7185> his heart<WH3820> shall fall<WH5307> into mischief<WH7451>.


btext:
As a roaring<WH5098> lion<WH738>, and a ranging<WH8264> bear<WH1677>; so is a wicked<WH7563> ruler<WH4910> over the poor<WH1800> people<WH5971>.


btext:
The prince<WH5057> that wanteth<WH2638> understanding<WH8394> is also a great<WH7227> oppressor<WH4642>: but he that hateth<WH8130> covetousness<WH1215> shall prolong<WH748> his days<WH3117>.


btext:
A man<WH120> that doeth violence<WH6231> to the blood<WH1818> of any person<WH5315> shall flee<WH5127> to the pit<WH953>; let no man stay<WH8551> him.


btext:
Whoso walketh<WH1980> uprightly<WH8549> shall be saved<WH3467>: but he that is perverse<WH6140> in his ways<WH1870> shall fall<WH5307> at once<WH259>.


btext:
He that tilleth<WH5647> his land<WH127> shall have plenty<WH7646> of bread<WH3899>: but he that followeth<WH7291> after vain<WH7386> persons shall have poverty enough<WH7389>.


btext:
A faithful<WH530> man<WH376> shall abound<WH7227> with blessings<WH1293>: but he that maketh haste<WH213> to be rich<WH6238> shall not be innocent<WH5352>. / innocent: or, unpunished


btext:
To have respect<WH5234> of persons<WH6440> is not good<WH2896>: for for a piece<WH6595> of bread<WH3899> that man<WH1397> will transgress<WH6586>.


btext:
He<WH376> that hasteth<WH926> to be rich<WH1952> hath an evil<WH7451> eye<WH5869>, and considereth<WH3045> not that poverty<WH2639> shall come<WH935> upon him. / hasteth…: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich


btext:
He that rebuketh<WH3198> a man<WH120> afterwards<WH310> shall find<WH4672> more favour<WH2580> than he that flattereth<WH2505> with the tongue<WH3956>.


btext:
Whoso robbeth<WH1497> his father<WH1> or his mother<WH517>, and saith<WH559>, It is no transgression<WH6588>; the same is the companion<WH2270> of a destroyer<WH376><WH7843>. / a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying


btext:
He that is of a proud<WH7342> heart<WH5315> stirreth up<WH1624> strife<WH4066>: but he that putteth his trust<WH982> in the LORD<WH3068> shall be made fat<WH1878>.


btext:
He that trusteth<WH982> in his own heart<WH3820> is a fool<WH3684>: but whoso walketh<WH1980> wisely<WH2451>, he shall be delivered<WH4422>.


btext:
He that giveth<WH5414> unto the poor<WH7326> shall not lack<WH4270>: but he that hideth<WH5956> his eyes<WH5869> shall have many<WH7227> a curse<WH3994>.


btext:
When the wicked<WH7563> rise<WH6965>, men<WH120> hide<WH5641> themselves: but when they perish<WH6>, the righteous<WH6662> increase<WH7235>.


btext:
He<WH376>, that being often reproved<WH8433> hardeneth<WH7185> his neck<WH6203>, shall suddenly<WH6621> be destroyed<WH7665>, and that without remedy<WH4832>. / He…: Heb. A man of reproofs


btext:
When the righteous<WH6662> are in authority<WH7235>, the people<WH5971> rejoice<WH8055>: but when the wicked<WH7563> beareth rule<WH4910>, the people<WH5971> mourn<WH584>. / in…: or, increased


btext:
Whoso<WH376> loveth<WH157> wisdom<WH2451> rejoiceth<WH8055> his father<WH1>: but he that keepeth company<WH7462> with harlots<WH2181> spendeth<WH6> his substance<WH1952>.


btext:
The king<WH4428> by judgment<WH4941> establisheth<WH5975> the land<WH776>: but he<WH376> that receiveth gifts<WH8641> overthroweth<WH2040> it. / he…: Heb. a man of oblations


btext:
A man<WH1397> that flattereth<WH2505> his neighbour<WH7453> spreadeth<WH6566> a net<WH7568> for his feet<WH6471>.


btext:
In the transgression<WH6588> of an evil<WH7451> man<WH376> there is a snare<WH4170>: but the righteous<WH6662> doth sing<WH7442> and rejoice<WH8056>.


btext:
The righteous<WH6662> considereth<WH3045> the cause<WH1779> of the poor<WH1800>: but the wicked<WH7563> regardeth<WH995> not to know<WH1847> it.


btext:
Scornful<WH3944> men<WH582> bring<WH6315> a city<WH7151> into a snare<WH6315>: but wise<WH2450> men turn away<WH7725> wrath<WH639>. / bring…: or, set a city on fire


btext:
If a wise<WH2450> man<WH376> contendeth<WH8199> with a foolish<WH191> man<WH376>, whether he rage<WH7264> or laugh<WH7832>, there is no rest<WH5183>.


btext:
The bloodthirsty<WH582><WH1818> hate<WH8130> the upright<WH8535>: but the just<WH3477> seek<WH1245> his soul<WH5315>. / The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood


btext:
A fool<WH3684> uttereth<WH3318> all his mind<WH7307>: but a wise<WH2450> man keepeth<WH7623> it in till afterwards<WH268>.


btext:
If a ruler<WH4910> hearken<WH7181> to lies<WH1697><WH8267>, all his servants<WH8334> are wicked<WH7563>.


btext:
The poor<WH7326> and the deceitful<WH8501> man<WH376> meet together<WH6298>: the LORD<WH3068> lighteneth<WH215> both<WH8147> their eyes<WH5869>. / the deceitful…: or, the usurer


btext:
The king<WH4428> that faithfully<WH571> judgeth<WH8199> the poor<WH1800>, his throne<WH3678> shall be established<WH3559> for ever<WH5703>.


btext:
The rod<WH7626> and reproof<WH8433> give<WH5414> wisdom<WH2451>: but a child<WH5288> left<WH7971> to himself bringeth his mother<WH517> to shame<WH954>.


btext:
When the wicked<WH7563> are multiplied<WH7235>, transgression<WH6588> increaseth<WH7235>: but the righteous<WH6662> shall see<WH7200> their fall<WH4658>.


btext:
Correct<WH3256> thy son<WH1121>, and he shall give thee rest<WH5117>; yea, he shall give<WH5414> delight<WH4574> unto thy soul<WH5315>.


btext:
Where there is no vision<WH2377>, the people<WH5971> perish<WH6544>: but he that keepeth<WH8104> the law<WH8451>, happy<WH835> is he. / perish: or, is made naked


btext:
A servant<WH5650> will not be corrected<WH3256> by words<WH1697>: for though he understand<WH995> he will not answer<WH4617>.


btext:
Seest<WH2372> thou a man<WH376> that is hasty<WH213> in his words<WH1697>? there is more hope<WH8615> of a fool<WH3684> than of him. / words: or, matters?


btext:
He that delicately bringeth up<WH6445> his servant<WH5650> from a child<WH5290> shall have him become his son<WH4497> at the length<WH319>.


btext:
An angry<WH639> man<WH376> stirreth up<WH1624> strife<WH4066>, and a furious<WH2534> man<WH1167> aboundeth in<WH7227> transgression<WH6588>.


btext:
A man's<WH120> pride<WH1346> shall bring him low<WH8213>: but honour<WH3519> shall uphold<WH8551> the humble<WH8217> in spirit<WH7307>.


btext:
Whoso is partner<WH2505> with a thief<WH1590> hateth<WH8130> his own soul<WH5315>: he heareth<WH8085> cursing<WH423>, and bewrayeth<WH5046> it not.


btext:
The fear<WH2731> of man<WH120> bringeth<WH5414> a snare<WH4170>: but whoso putteth his trust<WH982> in the LORD<WH3068> shall be safe<WH7682>. / safe: Heb. set on high


btext:
Many<WH7227> seek<WH1245> the ruler's<WH4910> favour<WH6440>; but every man's<WH376> judgment<WH4941> cometh from the LORD<WH3068>. / the ruler's…: Heb. the face of a ruler


btext:
An unjust<WH5766> man<WH376> is an abomination<WH8441> to the just<WH6662>: and he that is upright<WH3477> in the way<WH1870> is abomination<WH8441> to the wicked<WH7563>.


btext:
The words<WH1697> of Agur<WH94> the son<WH1121> of Jakeh<WH3348>, even the prophecy<WH4853>: the man<WH1397> spake<WH5002> unto Ithiel<WH384>, even unto Ithiel<WH384> and Ucal<WH401>,


btext:
Surely I am more brutish<WH1198> than any man<WH376>, and have not the understanding<WH998> of a man<WH120>.


btext:
I neither learned<WH3925> wisdom<WH2451>, nor have<WH3045> the knowledge<WH1847> of the holy<WH6918>. / have: Heb. know


btext:
Who hath ascended up<WH5927> into heaven<WH8064>, or descended<WH3381>? who hath gathered<WH622> the wind<WH7307> in his fists<WH2651>? who hath bound<WH6887> the waters<WH4325> in a garment<WH8071>? who hath established<WH6965> all the ends<WH657> of the earth<WH776>? what is his name<WH8034>, and what is his son's<WH1121> name<WH8034>, if thou canst tell<WH3045>?


btext:
Every word<WH565> of God<WH433> is pure<WH6884>: he is a shield<WH4043> unto them that put their trust<WH2620> in him. / pure: Heb. purified


btext:
Add<WH3254> thou not unto his words<WH1697>, lest he reprove<WH3198> thee, and thou be found a liar<WH3576>.


btext:
Two<WH8147> things have I required<WH7592> of thee; deny<WH4513> me them not before I die<WH4191>: / deny…: Heb. withhold not from me


btext:
Remove far<WH7368> from me vanity<WH7723> and lies<WH1697><WH3577>: give<WH5414> me neither poverty<WH7389> nor riches<WH6239>; feed<WH2963> me with food<WH3899> convenient<WH2706> for me: / convenient…: Heb. of my allowance


btext:
Lest I be full<WH7646>, and deny<WH3584> thee, and say<WH559>, Who is the LORD<WH3068>? or lest I be poor<WH3423>, and steal<WH1589>, and take<WH8610> the name<WH8034> of my God<WH430> in vain. / deny…: Heb. belie thee


btext:
Accuse<WH3960> not a servant<WH5650> unto his master<WH113>, lest he curse<WH7043> thee, and thou be found guilty<WH816>. / Accuse…: Heb. Hurt not with thy tongue


btext:
There is a generation<WH1755> that curseth<WH7043> their father<WH1>, and doth not bless<WH1288> their mother<WH517>.


btext:
There is a generation<WH1755> that are pure<WH2889> in their own eyes<WH5869>, and yet is not washed<WH7364> from their filthiness<WH6675>.


btext:
There is a generation<WH1755>, O how lofty<WH7311> are their eyes<WH5869>! and their eyelids<WH6079> are lifted up<WH5375>.


btext:
There is a generation<WH1755>, whose teeth<WH8127> are as swords<WH2719>, and their jaw teeth<WH4973> as knives<WH3979>, to devour<WH398> the poor<WH6041> from off the earth<WH776>, and the needy<WH34> from among men<WH120>.


btext:
The horseleach<WH5936> hath two<WH8147> daughters<WH1323>, crying, Give<WH3051>, give<WH3051>. There are three<WH7969> things that are never satisfied<WH7646>, yea, four<WH702> things say<WH559> not, It is enough<WH1952>: / It is…: Heb. Wealth


btext:
The grave<WH7585>; and the barren<WH6115> womb<WH7356>; the earth<WH776> that is not filled<WH7646> with water<WH4325>; and the fire<WH784> that saith<WH559> not, It is enough<WH1952>.


btext:
The eye<WH5869> that mocketh<WH3932> at his father<WH1>, and despiseth<WH936> to obey<WH3349> his mother<WH517>, the ravens<WH6158> of the valley<WH5158> shall pick it out<WH5365>, and the young<WH1121> eagles<WH5404> shall eat<WH398> it. / the valley: or, the brook


btext:
There be three<WH7969> things which are too wonderful<WH6381> for me, yea, four<WH702> which I know<WH3045> not:


btext:
The way<WH1870> of an eagle<WH5404> in the air<WH8064>; the way<WH1870> of a serpent<WH5175> upon a rock<WH6697>; the way<WH1870> of a ship<WH591> in the midst<WH3820> of the sea<WH3220>; and the way<WH1870> of a man<WH1397> with a maid<WH5959>. / midst: Heb. heart


btext:
Such is the way<WH1870> of an adulterous<WH5003> woman<WH802>; she eateth<WH398>, and wipeth<WH4229> her mouth<WH6310>, and saith<WH559>, I have done<WH6466> no wickedness<WH205>.


btext:
For three<WH7969> things the earth<WH776> is disquieted<WH7264>, and for four<WH702> which it cannot<WH3201> bear<WH5375>:


btext:
For a servant<WH5650> when he reigneth<WH4427>; and a fool<WH5036> when he is filled<WH7646> with meat<WH3899>;


btext:
For an odious<WH8130> woman when she is married<WH1166>; and an handmaid<WH8198> that is heir<WH3423> to her mistress<WH1404>.


btext:
There be four<WH702> things which are little<WH6996> upon the earth<WH776>, but they are exceeding<WH2449> wise<WH2450>: / exceeding…: Heb. wise, made wise


btext:
The ants<WH5244> are a people<WH5971> not strong<WH5794>, yet they prepare<WH3559> their meat<WH3899> in the summer<WH7019>;


btext:
The conies<WH8227> are but a feeble<WH6099> folk<WH5971>, yet make<WH7760> they their houses<WH1004> in the rocks<WH5553>;


btext:
The locusts<WH697> have no king<WH4428>, yet go they forth<WH3318> all of them by bands<WH2686>; / by…: Heb. gathered together


btext:
The spider<WH8079> taketh hold<WH8610> with her hands<WH3027>, and is in kings'<WH4428> palaces<WH1964>.


btext:
There be three<WH7969> things which go<WH6806> well<WH3190>, yea, four<WH702> are comely<WH2895> in going<WH3212>:


btext:
A lion<WH3918> which is strongest<WH1368> among beasts<WH929>, and turneth not away<WH7725> for<WH6440> any;


btext:
A greyhound<WH4975><WH2223>; an he goat<WH8495> also<WH176>; and a king<WH4428>, against whom there is no rising up<WH510>. / greyhound: or, horse: Heb. girt in the loins


btext:
If thou hast done foolishly<WH5034> in lifting up<WH5375> thyself, or if thou hast thought evil<WH2161>, lay thine hand<WH3027> upon thy mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
Surely the churning<WH4330> of milk<WH2461> bringeth forth<WH3318> butter<WH2529>, and the wringing<WH4330> of the nose<WH639> bringeth forth<WH3318> blood<WH1818>: so the forcing<WH4330> of wrath<WH639> bringeth forth<WH3318> strife<WH7379>.


btext:
The words<WH1697> of king<WH4428> Lemuel<WH3927>, the prophecy<WH4853> that his mother<WH517> taught<WH3256> him.


btext:
What, my son<WH1248>? and what, the son<WH1248> of my womb<WH990>? and what, the son<WH1248> of my vows<WH5088>?


btext:
Give<WH5414> not thy strength<WH2428> unto women<WH802>, nor thy ways<WH1870> to that which destroyeth<WH4229> kings<WH4428>.


btext:
It is not for kings<WH4428>, O Lemuel<WH3927>, it is not for kings<WH4428> to drink<WH8354> wine<WH3196>; nor for<WH335><WH176> princes<WH7336> strong drink<WH7941>:


btext:
Lest they drink<WH8354>, and forget<WH7911> the law<WH2710>, and pervert<WH8138> the judgment<WH1779> of any of the afflicted<WH1121><WH6040>. / prevert: Heb. alter / of any…: Heb. of all the sons of affliction


btext:
Give<WH5414> strong drink<WH7941> unto him that is ready to perish<WH6>, and wine<WH3196> unto those that be of heavy<WH4751> hearts<WH5315>. / of…: Heb. bitter of soul


btext:
Let him drink<WH8354>, and forget<WH7911> his poverty<WH7389>, and remember<WH2142> his misery<WH5999> no more.


btext:
Open<WH6605> thy mouth<WH6310> for the dumb<WH483> in the cause<WH1779> of all such as are appointed<WH1121> to destruction<WH2475>. / such…: Heb. the sons of destruction


btext:
Open<WH6605> thy mouth<WH6310>, judge<WH8199> righteously<WH6664>, and plead<WH1777> the cause of the poor<WH6041> and needy<WH34>.


btext:
Who can find<WH4672> a virtuous<WH2428> woman<WH802>? for her price<WH4377> is far<WH7350> above rubies<WH6443>.


btext:
The heart<WH3820> of her husband<WH1167> doth safely trust<WH982> in her, so that he shall have no need<WH2637> of spoil<WH7998>.


btext:
She seeketh<WH1875> wool<WH6785>, and flax<WH6593>, and worketh<WH6213> willingly<WH2656> with her hands<WH3709>.


btext:
She is like the merchants'<WH5503> ships<WH591>; she bringeth<WH935> her food<WH3899> from afar<WH4801>.


btext:
She riseth<WH6965> also while it is yet night<WH3915>, and giveth<WH5414> meat<WH2964> to her household<WH1004>, and a portion<WH2706> to her maidens<WH5291>.


btext:
She considereth<WH2161> a field<WH7704>, and buyeth<WH3947> it: with the fruit<WH6529> of her hands<WH3709> she planteth<WH5193> a vineyard<WH3754>. / buyeth: Heb. taketh


btext:
She girdeth<WH2296> her loins<WH4975> with strength<WH5797>, and strengtheneth<WH553> her arms<WH2220>.


btext:
She perceiveth<WH2938> that her merchandise<WH5504> is good<WH2896>: her candle<WH5216> goeth not out<WH3518> by night<WH3915>. / She…: Heb. She tasteth


btext:
She layeth<WH7971> her hands<WH3027> to the spindle<WH3601>, and her hands<WH3709> hold<WH8551> the distaff<WH6418>.


btext:
She stretcheth out<WH6566> her hand<WH3709> to the poor<WH6041>; yea, she reacheth forth<WH7971> her hands<WH3027> to the needy<WH34>. / She…: Heb. She spreadeth


btext:
She is not afraid<WH3372> of the snow<WH7950> for her household<WH1004>: for all her household<WH1004> are clothed<WH3847> with scarlet<WH8144>. / scarlet: or, double garments


btext:
She maketh<WH6213> herself coverings of tapestry<WH4765>; her clothing<WH3830> is silk<WH8336> and purple<WH713>.


btext:
Her husband<WH1167> is known<WH3045> in the gates<WH8179>, when he sitteth<WH3427> among the elders<WH2205> of the land<WH776>.


btext:
She maketh<WH6213> fine linen<WH5466>, and selleth<WH4376> it; and delivereth<WH5414> girdles<WH2289> unto the merchant<WH3669>.


btext:
Strength<WH5797> and honour<WH1926> are her clothing<WH3830>; and she shall rejoice<WH7832> in time<WH3117> to come<WH314>.


btext:
She openeth<WH6605> her mouth<WH6310> with wisdom<WH2451>; and in her tongue<WH3956> is the law<WH8451> of kindness<WH2617>.


btext:
She looketh well<WH6822> to the ways<WH1979><WH1979> of her household<WH1004>, and eateth<WH398> not the bread<WH3899> of idleness<WH6104>.


btext:
Her children<WH1121> arise up<WH6965>, and call her blessed<WH833>; her husband<WH1167> also, and he praiseth<WH1984> her.


btext:
Many<WH7227> daughters<WH1323> have done<WH6213> virtuously<WH2428>, but thou excellest<WH5927> them all. / have…: or, have gotten riches


btext:
Favour<WH2580> is deceitful<WH8267>, and beauty<WH3308> is vain<WH1892>: but a woman<WH802> that feareth<WH3373> the LORD<WH3068>, she shall be praised<WH1984>.


btext:
Give<WH5414> her of the fruit<WH6529> of her hands<WH3027>; and let her own works<WH4639> praise<WH1984> her in the gates<WH8179>.


btext:
The words<WH1697> of the Preacher<WH6953>, the son<WH1121> of David<WH1732>, king<WH4428> in Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
Vanity<WH1892> of vanities<WH1892>, saith<WH559> the Preacher<WH6953>, vanity<WH1892> of vanities<WH1892>; all is vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
What profit<WH3504> hath a man<WH120> of all his labour<WH5999> which he taketh<WH5998> under the sun<WH8121>?


btext:
One generation<WH1755> passeth away<WH1980>, and another generation<WH1755> cometh<WH935><WH935>: but the earth<WH776> abideth<WH5975> for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
The sun<WH8121> also ariseth<WH2224>, and the sun<WH8121> goeth down<WH935>, and hasteth<WH7602> to his place<WH4725> where he arose<WH2224>. / hasteth: Heb. panteth


btext:
The wind<WH7307> goeth<WH1980> toward the south<WH1864>, and turneth about<WH5437> unto the north<WH6828>; it whirleth about continually<WH1980>, and the wind<WH7307> returneth again<WH7725> according to his circuits<WH5439>.


btext:
All the rivers<WH5158> run<WH1980> into the sea<WH3220>; yet the sea<WH3220> is not full<WH4392>; unto the place<WH4725> from whence the rivers<WH5158> come<WH1980>, thither they return<WH7725> again<WH3212>. / return…: Heb. return to go


btext:
All things<WH1697> are full of labour<WH3023>; man<WH376> cannot<WH3201> utter<WH1696> it: the eye<WH5869> is not satisfied<WH7646> with seeing<WH7200>, nor the ear<WH241> filled<WH4390> with hearing<WH8085>.


btext:
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done<WH6213> is that which shall be done<WH6213>: and there is no new<WH2319> thing under the sun<WH8121>.


btext:
Is there<WH3426> any thing<WH1697> whereof it may be said<WH559>, See<WH7200>, this is new<WH2319>? it hath been already<WH3528> of old time<WH5769>, which was before<WH6440> us.


btext:
There is no remembrance<WH2146> of former<WH7223> things; neither shall there be any remembrance<WH2146> of things that are to come<WH314> with those that shall come after<WH314>.


btext:
And I gave<WH5414> my heart<WH3820> to seek<WH1875> and search out<WH8446> by wisdom<WH2451> concerning all things that are done<WH6213> under heaven<WH8064>: this sore<WH7451> travail<WH6045> hath God<WH430> given<WH5414> to the sons<WH1121> of man<WH120> to be exercised<WH6031> therewith. / to be…: or, to afflict them


btext:
I have seen<WH7200> all the works<WH4639> that are done<WH6213> under the sun<WH8121>; and, behold, all is vanity<WH1892> and vexation<WH7469> of spirit<WH7307>.


btext:
That which is crooked<WH5791> cannot<WH3201> be made straight<WH8626>: and that which is wanting<WH2642> cannot<WH3201> be numbered<WH4487>. / that which is wanting: Heb. defect


btext:
I communed<WH1696> with mine own heart<WH3820>, saying<WH559>, Lo, I am come to great estate<WH1431>, and have gotten<WH3254> more wisdom<WH2451> than all they that have been before<WH6440> me in Jerusalem<WH3389>: yea, my heart<WH3820> had great<WH7235> experience<WH7200> of wisdom<WH2451> and knowledge<WH1847>. / had…: Heb. had seen much


btext:
And I gave<WH5414> my heart<WH3820> to know<WH3045> wisdom<WH2451>, and to know<WH3045> madness<WH1947> and folly<WH5531>: I perceived<WH3045> that this<WH1571> also is vexation<WH7475> of spirit<WH7307>.


btext:
For in much<WH7230> wisdom<WH2451> is much<WH7230> grief<WH3708>: and he that increaseth<WH3254> knowledge<WH1847> increaseth<WH3254> sorrow<WH4341>.


btext:
I said<WH559> in mine heart<WH3820>, Go to now<WH3212>, I will prove<WH5254> thee with mirth<WH8057>, therefore enjoy<WH7200> pleasure<WH2896>: and, behold, this also is vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
I said<WH559> of laughter<WH7814>, It is mad<WH1984>: and of mirth<WH8057>, What<WH2090> doeth<WH6213> it?


btext:
I sought<WH8446> in mine heart<WH3820> to give<WH4900> myself<WH1320> unto wine<WH3196>, yet acquainting<WH5090> mine heart<WH3820> with wisdom<WH2451>; and to lay hold<WH270> on folly<WH5531>, till I might see<WH7200> what was that good<WH2896> for the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120>, which they should do<WH6213> under the heaven<WH8064> all<WH4557> the days<WH3117> of their life<WH2416>. / to give…: Heb. to draw my flesh with wine / all…: Heb. the number of the days of their life


btext:
I made me great<WH1431> works<WH4639>; I builded<WH1129> me houses<WH1004>; I planted<WH5193> me vineyards<WH3754>:


btext:
I made<WH6213> me gardens<WH1593> and orchards<WH6508>, and I planted<WH5193> trees<WH6086> in them of all kind of fruits<WH6529>:


btext:
I made<WH6213> me pools<WH1295> of water<WH4325>, to water<WH8248> therewith the wood<WH3293> that bringeth forth<WH6779> trees<WH6086>:


btext:
I got<WH7069> me servants<WH5650> and maidens<WH8198>, and had servants born<WH1121> in my house<WH1004>; also I had great<WH7235> possessions<WH4735> of great<WH1241> and small cattle<WH6629> above all that were in Jerusalem<WH3389> before<WH6440> me: / servants born…: Heb. sons of my house


btext:
I gathered<WH3664> me also silver<WH3701> and gold<WH2091>, and the peculiar treasure<WH5459> of kings<WH4428> and of the provinces<WH4082>: I gat<WH6213> me men singers<WH7891> and women singers<WH7891>, and the delights<WH8588> of the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120>, as musical instruments<WH7705><WH7705>, and that of all sorts. / musical…: Heb. musical instrument and instruments


btext:
So I was great<WH1431>, and increased<WH3254> more than all that were before<WH6440> me in Jerusalem<WH3389>: also my wisdom<WH2451> remained<WH5975> with me.


btext:
And whatsoever mine eyes<WH5869> desired<WH7592> I kept<WH680> not from them, I withheld<WH4513> not my heart<WH3820> from any joy<WH8057>; for my heart<WH3820> rejoiced<WH8056> in all my labour<WH5999>: and this was my portion<WH2506> of all my labour<WH5999>.


btext:
Then I looked<WH6437> on all the works<WH4639> that my hands<WH3027> had wrought<WH6213>, and on the labour<WH5999> that I had laboured<WH5998> to do<WH6213>: and, behold, all was vanity<WH1892> and vexation<WH7469> of spirit<WH7307>, and there was no profit<WH3504> under the sun<WH8121>.


btext:
And I turned<WH6437> myself to behold<WH7200> wisdom<WH2451>, and madness<WH1947>, and folly<WH5531>: for what can the man<WH120> do that cometh<WH935> after<WH310> the king<WH4428>? even that which hath been already<WH3528> done<WH6213>. / even…: or, in those things which have been already done


btext:
Then I saw<WH7200> that<WH3426> wisdom<WH2451> excelleth<WH3504> folly<WH5531>, as far as light<WH216> excelleth<WH3504> darkness<WH2822>. / that…: Heb. that there is an excellency in wisdom more than in folly, etc


btext:
The wise man's<WH2450> eyes<WH5869> are in his head<WH7218>; but the fool<WH3684> walketh<WH1980> in darkness<WH2822>: and I myself perceived<WH3045> also that one<WH259> event<WH4745> happeneth<WH7136> to them all.


btext:
Then<WH227> said<WH559> I in my heart<WH3820>, As it happeneth<WH4745> to the fool<WH3684>, so it happeneth<WH7136> even to me<WH1571>; and why was I then more<WH3148> wise<WH2449>? Then I said<WH1696> in my heart<WH3820>, that this also is vanity<WH1892>. / happeneth even…: Heb. happeneth to me, even to me


btext:
For there is no remembrance<WH2146> of the wise<WH2450> more than<WH5973> of the fool<WH3684> for ever<WH5769>; seeing that which now<WH3528> is in the days<WH3117> to come<WH935> shall all be forgotten<WH7911>. And how dieth<WH4191> the wise<WH2450> man? as the fool<WH3684>.


btext:
Therefore I hated<WH8130> life<WH2416>; because the work<WH4639> that is wrought<WH6213> under the sun<WH8121> is grievous<WH7451> unto me: for all is vanity<WH1892> and vexation<WH7469> of spirit<WH7307>.


btext:
Yea, I hated<WH8130> all my labour<WH5999> which I had taken<WH6001> under the sun<WH8121>: because I should leave<WH3240> it unto the man<WH120> that shall be after<WH310> me. / taken: Heb. laboured


btext:
And who knoweth<WH3045> whether he shall be a wise<WH2450> man or a fool<WH5530>? yet shall he have rule<WH7980> over all my labour<WH5999> wherein I have laboured<WH5998>, and wherein I have shewed myself wise<WH2449> under the sun<WH8121>. This is also vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
Therefore I went about<WH5437> to cause<WH2976> my heart<WH3820> to despair<WH2976> of all the labour<WH5999> which I took<WH5998> under the sun<WH8121>.


btext:
For there is<WH3426> a man<WH120> whose labour<WH5999> is in wisdom<WH2451>, and in knowledge<WH1847>, and in equity<WH3788>; yet to a man<WH120> that hath not laboured<WH5998> therein shall he leave<WH5414> it for his portion<WH2506>. This also is vanity<WH1892> and a great<WH7227> evil<WH7451>. / leave: Heb. give


btext:
For what hath<WH1933> man<WH120> of all his labour<WH5999>, and of the vexation<WH7475> of his heart<WH3820>, wherein<WH1931> he hath laboured<WH6001> under the sun<WH8121>?


btext:
For all his days<WH3117> are sorrows<WH4341>, and his travail<WH6045> grief<WH3708>; yea, his heart<WH3820> taketh not rest<WH7901> in the night<WH3915>. This is also vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
There is nothing better<WH2896> for a man<WH120>, than that he should eat<WH398> and drink<WH8354>, and that he should make his soul<WH5315> enjoy<WH7200> good<WH2896> in his labour<WH5999>. This<WH2090> also I saw<WH7200>, that it was from the hand<WH3027> of God<WH430>. / should make…: or, delight his senses


btext:
For God giveth<WH5414> to a man<WH120> that is good<WH2896> in his sight<WH6440> wisdom<WH2451>, and knowledge<WH1847>, and joy<WH8057>: but to the sinner<WH2398> he giveth<WH5414> travail<WH6045>, to gather<WH622> and to heap up<WH3664>, that he may give<WH5414> to him that is good<WH2896> before<WH6440> God<WH430>. This also is vanity<WH1892> and vexation<WH7469> of spirit<WH7307>. / in his…: Heb. before him


btext:
To every thing there is a season<WH2165>, and a time<WH6256> to every purpose<WH2656> under the heaven<WH8064>:


btext:
A time<WH6256> to be born<WH3205>, and a time<WH6256> to die<WH4191>; a time<WH6256> to plant<WH5193>, and a time<WH6256> to pluck up<WH6131> that which is planted<WH5193>; / to be…: Heb. to bear


btext:
A time<WH6256> to kill<WH2026>, and a time<WH6256> to heal<WH7495>; a time<WH6256> to break down<WH6555>, and a time<WH6256> to build up<WH1129>;


btext:
A time<WH6256> to weep<WH1058>, and a time<WH6256> to laugh<WH7832>; a time<WH6256> to mourn<WH5594>, and a time<WH6256> to dance<WH7540>;


btext:
A time<WH6256> to cast away<WH7993> stones<WH68>, and a time<WH6256> to gather<WH3664> stones<WH68> together<WH3664>; a time<WH6256> to embrace<WH2263>, and a time<WH6256> to refrain<WH7368> from embracing<WH2263>; / to refrain from: Heb. to be far from


btext:
A time<WH6256> to get<WH1245>, and a time<WH6256> to lose<WH6>; a time<WH6256> to keep<WH8104>, and a time<WH6256> to cast away<WH7993>; / get: or, seek


btext:
A time<WH6256> to rend<WH7167>, and a time<WH6256> to sew<WH8609>; a time<WH6256> to keep silence<WH2814>, and a time<WH6256> to speak<WH1696>;


btext:
A time<WH6256> to love<WH157>, and a time<WH6256> to hate<WH8130>; a time<WH6256> of war<WH4421>, and a time<WH6256> of peace<WH7965>.


btext:
I have seen<WH7200> the travail<WH6045>, which God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> to the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120> to be exercised<WH6031> in it.


btext:
He hath made<WH6213> every thing beautiful<WH3303> in his time<WH6256>: also he hath set<WH5414> the world<WH5769> in their heart<WH3820>, so that<WH1097> no man<WH120> can find out<WH4672> the work<WH4639> that God<WH430> maketh<WH6213> from the beginning<WH7218> to the end<WH5490>.


btext:
I know<WH3045> that there is no good<WH2896> in them, but for a man to rejoice<WH8055>, and to do<WH6213> good<WH2896> in his life<WH2416>.


btext:
And also that every man<WH120> should eat<WH398> and drink<WH8354>, and enjoy<WH7200> the good<WH2896> of all his labour<WH5999>, it is the gift<WH4991> of God<WH430>.


btext:
I know<WH3045> that, whatsoever God<WH430> doeth<WH6213>, it shall be for ever<WH5769>: nothing<WH369> can be put<WH3254> to it, nor any thing taken<WH1639> from it: and God<WH430> doeth<WH6213> it, that men should fear<WH3372> before<WH6440> him.


btext:
That which hath been is now<WH3528>; and that which is to be hath already<WH3528> been; and God<WH430> requireth<WH1245> that which is past<WH7291>. / that which is past: Heb. that which is driven away


btext:
And moreover I saw<WH7200> under the sun<WH8121> the place<WH4725> of judgment<WH4941>, that wickedness<WH7562> was there; and the place<WH4725> of righteousness<WH6664>, that iniquity<WH7562> was there.


btext:
I said<WH559> in mine heart<WH3820>, God<WH430> shall judge<WH8199> the righteous<WH6662> and the wicked<WH7563>: for there is a time<WH6256> there for every purpose<WH2656> and for every work<WH4639>.


btext:
I said<WH559> in mine heart<WH3820> concerning the estate<WH1700> of the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120>, that God<WH430> might manifest<WH1305> them, and that they might see<WH7200> that they<WH1992> themselves are beasts<WH929>. / that God…: or, that they might clear God, and see, etc


btext:
For that which befalleth<WH4745> the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120> befalleth<WH4745> beasts<WH929>; even one thing<WH259> befalleth<WH4745> them: as the one dieth<WH4194>, so dieth<WH4194> the other<WH2088>; yea, they have all one<WH259> breath<WH7307>; so that a man<WH120> hath no preeminence<WH4195> above a beast<WH929>: for all is vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
All go<WH1980> unto one<WH259> place<WH4725>; all are of the dust<WH6083>, and all turn<WH7725> to dust<WH6083> again<WH7725>.


btext:
Who knoweth<WH3045> the spirit<WH7307> of man<WH1121><WH120> that goeth<WH5927> upward<WH4605>, and the spirit<WH7307> of the beast<WH929> that goeth<WH3381> downward<WH4295> to the earth<WH776>? / of man: Heb. of the sons of man / goeth upward: Heb. is ascending, etc


btext:
Wherefore I perceive<WH7200> that there is nothing better<WH2896>, than that a man<WH120> should rejoice<WH8055> in his own works<WH4639>; for that is his portion<WH2506>: for who shall bring<WH935> him to see<WH7200> what shall be after<WH310> him?


btext:
So I returned<WH7725>, and considered<WH7200> all the oppressions<WH6217> that are done<WH6213> under the sun<WH8121>: and behold the tears<WH1832> of such as were oppressed<WH6231>, and they had no comforter<WH5162>; and on the side<WH3027> of their oppressors<WH6231> there was power<WH3581>; but they had no comforter<WH5162>. / side: Heb. hand


btext:
Wherefore I praised<WH7623> the dead<WH4191> which are already<WH3528> dead<WH4191> more than the living<WH2416> which are yet<WH5728> alive<WH2416>.


btext:
Yea, better<WH2896> is he than both<WH8147> they, which hath not yet<WH5728> been, who hath not seen<WH7200> the evil<WH7451> work<WH4639> that is done<WH6213> under the sun<WH8121>.


btext:
Again, I considered<WH7200> all travail<WH5999>, and every right<WH3788> work<WH4639>, that for this a man<WH376> is envied<WH7068> of his neighbour<WH7453>. This is also vanity<WH1892> and vexation<WH7469> of spirit<WH7307>. / every…: Heb. all the rightness of work / for this…: Heb. this is the envy of a man from his neighbour


btext:
The fool<WH3684> foldeth<WH2263> his hands<WH3027> together<WH2263>, and eateth<WH398> his own flesh<WH1320>.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is an handful<WH3709> with quietness<WH5183>, than both the hands<WH2651> full<WH4393> with travail<WH5999> and vexation<WH7469> of spirit<WH7307>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> one<WH259> alone, and there is not a second<WH8145>; yea, he hath neither child<WH1121> nor brother<WH251>: yet is there no end<WH7093> of all his labour<WH5999>; neither is his eye<WH5869> satisfied<WH7646> with riches<WH6239>; neither saith he, For whom do I labour<WH6001>, and bereave<WH2637> my soul<WH5315> of good<WH2896>? This is also vanity<WH1892>, yea, it is a sore<WH7451> travail<WH6045>.


btext:
Two<WH8147> are better<WH2896> than one<WH259>; because they have<WH3426> a good<WH2896> reward<WH7939> for their labour<WH5999>.


btext:
For if they fall<WH5307>, the one<WH259> will lift up<WH6965> his fellow<WH2270>: but woe<WH337> to him that is alone<WH259> when he falleth<WH5307>; for he hath not another<WH8145> to help him up<WH6965>.


btext:
Again<WH1571>, if two<WH8147> lie together<WH7901>, then they have heat<WH2552>: but how can one<WH259> be warm<WH3179> alone?


btext:
And if one<WH259> prevail<WH8630> against him, two<WH8147> shall withstand<WH5975> him; and a threefold<WH8027> cord<WH2339> is not quickly<WH4120> broken<WH5423>.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is a poor<WH4542> and a wise<WH2450> child<WH3206> than an old<WH2205> and foolish<WH3684> king<WH4428>, who will<WH3045> no more be admonished<WH2094>. / who…: Heb. who knoweth not to be admonished


btext:
For out of prison<WH631><WH1004> he cometh<WH3318> to reign<WH4427>; whereas also he that is born<WH3205> in his kingdom<WH4438> becometh poor<WH7326>.


btext:
I considered<WH7200> all the living<WH2416> which walk<WH1980> under the sun<WH8121>, with the second<WH8145> child<WH3206> that shall stand up<WH5975> in his stead.


btext:
There is no end<WH7093> of all the people<WH5971>, even of all that have been before<WH6440> them: they also that come after<WH314> shall not rejoice<WH8055> in him. Surely this also is vanity<WH1892> and vexation<WH7475> of spirit<WH7307>.


btext:
Keep<WH8104> thy foot<WH7272> when thou goest<WH3212> to the house<WH1004> of God<WH430>, and be more ready<WH7138> to hear<WH8085>, than to give<WH5414> the sacrifice<WH2077> of fools<WH3684>: for they consider<WH3045> not that they do<WH6213> evil<WH7451>.


btext:
Be not rash<WH926> with thy mouth<WH6310>, and let not thine heart<WH3820> be hasty<WH4116> to utter<WH3318> any thing<WH1697> before<WH6440> God<WH430>: for God<WH430> is in heaven<WH8064>, and thou upon earth<WH776>: therefore let thy words<WH1697> be few<WH4592>. / thing: or, word


btext:
For a dream<WH2472> cometh<WH935> through the multitude<WH7230> of business<WH6045>; and a fool's<WH3684> voice<WH6963> is known by multitude<WH7230> of words<WH1697>.


btext:
When thou vowest<WH5087> a vow<WH5088> unto God<WH430>, defer<WH309> not to pay<WH7999> it; for he hath no pleasure<WH2656> in fools<WH3684>: pay<WH7999> that which thou hast vowed<WH5087>.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is it that thou shouldest not vow<WH5087>, than that thou shouldest vow<WH5087> and not pay<WH7999>.


btext:
Suffer<WH5414> not thy mouth<WH6310> to cause thy flesh<WH1320> to sin<WH2398>; neither say<WH559> thou before<WH6440> the angel<WH4397>, that it was an error<WH7684>: wherefore should God<WH430> be angry<WH7107> at thy voice<WH6963>, and destroy<WH2254> the work<WH4639> of thine hands<WH3027>?


btext:
For in the multitude<WH7230> of dreams<WH2472> and many<WH7235> words<WH1697> there are also divers vanities<WH1892>: but fear<WH3372> thou God<WH430>.


btext:
If thou seest<WH7200> the oppression<WH6233> of the poor<WH7326>, and violent<WH1499> perverting of judgment<WH4941> and justice<WH6664> in a province<WH4082>, marvel<WH8539> not at the matter<WH2656>: for he that is higher<WH1364> than the highest<WH1364> regardeth<WH8104>; and there be higher<WH1364> than they<WH5921>. / at the…: Heb. at the will, or, purpose


btext:
Moreover the profit<WH3504> of the earth<WH776> is for all: the king<WH4428> himself is served<WH5647> by the field<WH7704>.


btext:
He that loveth<WH157> silver<WH3701> shall not be satisfied<WH7646> with silver<WH3701>; nor he that loveth<WH157> abundance<WH1995> with increase<WH8393>: this is also vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
When goods<WH2896> increase<WH7235>, they are increased<WH7231> that eat<WH398> them: and what good<WH3788> is there to the owners<WH1167> thereof, saving<WH518> the beholding<WH7207><WH7212> of them with their eyes<WH5869>?


btext:
The sleep<WH8142> of a labouring man<WH5647> is sweet<WH4966>, whether he eat<WH398> little<WH4592> or much<WH7235>: but the abundance<WH7647> of the rich<WH6223> will not suffer<WH3240> him to sleep<WH3462>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> a sore<WH2470> evil<WH7451> which I have seen<WH7200> under the sun<WH8121>, namely, riches<WH6239> kept<WH8104> for the owners<WH1167> thereof to their hurt<WH7451>.


btext:
But those riches<WH6239> perish<WH6> by evil<WH7451> travail<WH6045>: and he begetteth<WH3205> a son<WH1121>, and there is nothing<WH3972> in his hand<WH3027>.


btext:
As he came forth<WH3318> of his mother's<WH517> womb<WH990>, naked<WH6174> shall he return<WH7725> to go<WH3212> as he came<WH935>, and shall take<WH5375> nothing<WH3972> of his labour<WH5999>, which he may carry away<WH3212> in his hand<WH3027>.


btext:
And this<WH2090> also is a sore<WH2470> evil<WH7451>, that in all points<WH5980> as he came<WH935>, so shall he go<WH3212>: and what profit<WH3504> hath he that hath laboured<WH5998> for the wind<WH7307>?


btext:
All his days<WH3117> also he eateth<WH398> in darkness<WH2822>, and he hath much<WH7235> sorrow<WH3707> and wrath<WH7110> with his sickness<WH2483>.


btext:
Behold that which I have seen<WH7200>: it is good<WH2896> and comely<WH3303> for one to eat<WH398> and to drink<WH8354>, and to enjoy<WH7200> the good<WH2896> of all his labour<WH5999> that he taketh<WH5998> under the sun<WH8121> all<WH4557> the days<WH3117> of his life<WH2416>, which God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> him: for it is his portion<WH2506>. / It is good…: Heb. there is a good which is comely, etc / all the days: Heb. the number of the days


btext:
Every man<WH120> also to whom God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> riches<WH6239> and wealth<WH5233>, and hath given him power<WH7980> to eat<WH398> thereof, and to take<WH5375> his portion<WH2506>, and to rejoice<WH8055> in his labour<WH5999>; this<WH2090> is the gift<WH4991> of God<WH430>.


btext:
For he shall not much<WH7235> remember<WH2142> the days<WH3117> of his life<WH2416>; because God<WH430> answereth<WH6031> him in the joy<WH8057> of his heart<WH3820>. / For…: or, Though he give not much, yet he remembereth, etc


btext:
There is<WH3426> an evil<WH7451> which I have seen<WH7200> under the sun<WH8121>, and it is common<WH7227> among men<WH120>:


btext:
A man<WH376> to whom God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> riches<WH6239>, wealth<WH5233>, and honour<WH3519>, so that he wanteth<WH2638> nothing for his soul<WH5315> of all that he desireth<WH183>, yet God<WH430> giveth him not power<WH7980> to eat<WH398> thereof, but a stranger<WH376><WH5237> eateth<WH398> it: this is vanity<WH1892>, and it is an evil<WH7451> disease<WH2483>.


btext:
If a man<WH376> beget<WH3205> an hundred<WH3967> children, and live<WH2421> many<WH7227> years<WH8141>, so that the days<WH3117> of his years<WH8141> be many<WH7227>, and his soul<WH5315> be not filled<WH7646> with good<WH2896>, and also that he have no burial<WH6900>; I say<WH559>, that an untimely birth<WH5309> is better<WH2896> than he.


btext:
For he cometh<WH935> in with vanity<WH1892>, and departeth<WH3212> in darkness<WH2822>, and his name<WH8034> shall be covered<WH3680> with darkness<WH2822>.


btext:
Moreover he hath not seen<WH7200> the sun<WH8121>, nor known<WH3045> any thing: this<WH2088> hath more rest<WH5183> than<WH2088> the other.


btext:
Yea, though<WH432> he live<WH2421> a thousand<WH505> years<WH8141> twice<WH6471> told, yet hath he seen<WH7200> no good<WH2896>: do not all go<WH1980> to one<WH259> place<WH4725>?


btext:
All the labour<WH5999> of man<WH120> is for his mouth<WH6310>, and yet the appetite<WH5315> is not filled<WH4390>. / appetite: Heb. soul


btext:
For what hath the wise<WH2450> more<WH3148> than the fool<WH3684>? what hath the poor<WH6041>, that knoweth<WH3045> to walk<WH1980> before the living<WH2416>?


btext:
Better<WH2896> is the sight<WH4758> of the eyes<WH5869> than the wandering<WH1980> of the desire<WH5315>: this is also vanity<WH1892> and vexation<WH7469> of spirit<WH7307>. / than…: Heb. than the walking of the soul


btext:
That which hath been is named<WH7121><WH8034> already<WH3528>, and it is known<WH3045> that it is man<WH120>: neither may<WH3201> he contend<WH1777> with him that is mightier<WH8623> than he.


btext:
Seeing there be<WH3426> many<WH7235> things<WH1697> that increase<WH7235> vanity<WH1892>, what is man<WH120> the better<WH3148>?


btext:
For who knoweth<WH3045> what is good<WH2896> for man<WH120> in this life<WH2416>, all<WH4557> the days<WH3117> of his vain<WH1892> life<WH2416> which he spendeth<WH6213> as a shadow<WH6738>? for who can tell<WH5046> a man<WH120> what shall be after<WH310> him under the sun<WH8121>? / all…: Heb. the number of the days of the life of his vanity


btext:
A good name<WH8034> is better<WH2896> than precious<WH2896> ointment<WH8081>; and the day<WH3117> of death<WH4194> than the day<WH3117> of one's birth<WH3205>.


btext:
It is better<WH2896> to go<WH3212> to the house<WH1004> of mourning<WH60>, than to go<WH3212> to the house<WH1004> of feasting<WH4960>: for<WH834> that is the end<WH5490> of all men<WH120>; and the living<WH2416> will lay<WH5414> it to his heart<WH3820>.


btext:
Sorrow<WH3708> is better<WH2896> than laughter<WH7814>: for by the sadness<WH7455> of the countenance<WH6440> the heart<WH3820> is made better<WH3190>. / Sorrow: or, Anger


btext:
The heart<WH3820> of the wise<WH2450> is in the house<WH1004> of mourning<WH60>; but the heart<WH3820> of fools<WH3684> is in the house<WH1004> of mirth<WH8057>.


btext:
It is better<WH2896> to hear<WH8085> the rebuke<WH1606> of the wise<WH2450>, than for a man<WH376> to hear<WH8085> the song<WH7892> of fools<WH3684>.


btext:
For as the crackling<WH6963> of thorns<WH5518> under a pot<WH5518>, so is the laughter<WH7814> of the fool<WH3684>: this also is vanity<WH1892>. / crackling: Heb. sound


btext:
Surely oppression<WH6233> maketh a wise man<WH2450> mad<WH1984>; and a gift<WH4979> destroyeth<WH6> the heart<WH3820>.


btext:
Better<WH2896> is the end<WH319> of a thing<WH1697> than the beginning<WH7225> thereof: and the patient<WH750> in spirit<WH7307> is better<WH2896> than the proud<WH1362> in spirit<WH7307>.


btext:
Be not hasty<WH926> in thy spirit<WH7307> to be angry<WH3707>: for anger<WH3708> resteth<WH5117> in the bosom<WH2436> of fools<WH3684>.


btext:
Say<WH559> not thou, What is the cause that the former<WH7223> days<WH3117> were better<WH2896> than these? for thou dost not enquire<WH7592> wisely<WH2451> concerning this. / wisely: Heb. out of wisdom


btext:
Wisdom<WH2451> is good<WH2896> with an inheritance<WH5159>: and by it there is profit<WH3148> to them that see<WH7200> the sun<WH8121>. / good…: or, as good as an inheritance, yea, better too


btext:
For wisdom<WH2451> is a defence<WH6738>, and money<WH3701> is a defence<WH6738>: but the excellency<WH3504> of knowledge<WH1847> is, that wisdom<WH2451> giveth life<WH2421> to them that have<WH1167> it. / defence: Heb. shadow


btext:
Consider<WH7200> the work<WH4639> of God<WH430>: for who can<WH3201> make that straight<WH8626>, which he hath made crooked<WH5791>?


btext:
In the day<WH3117> of prosperity<WH2896> be joyful<WH2896>, but in the day<WH3117> of adversity<WH7451> consider<WH7200>: God<WH430> also hath set<WH6213> the one over against<WH5980> the other, to the end<WH1700> that man<WH120> should find<WH4672> nothing<WH3972> after<WH310> him. / set: Heb. made


btext:
All things have I seen<WH7200> in the days<WH3117> of my vanity<WH1892>: there is<WH3426> a just<WH6662> man that perisheth<WH6> in his righteousness<WH6664>, and there is a wicked<WH7563> man that prolongeth<WH748> his life in his wickedness<WH7451>.


btext:
Be not righteous<WH6662> over much<WH7235>; neither make thyself over<WH3148> wise<WH2449>: why shouldest thou destroy<WH8074> thyself? / destroy…: Heb. be desolate?


btext:
Be not over much<WH7235> wicked<WH7561>, neither be thou foolish<WH5530>: why shouldest thou die<WH4191> before thy time<WH6256>? / before…: Heb. not in thy time?


btext:
It is good<WH2896> that thou shouldest take hold<WH270> of this; yea, also from this<WH2088> withdraw<WH3240> not thine hand<WH3027>: for he that feareth<WH3373> God<WH430> shall come forth<WH3318> of them all.


btext:
Wisdom<WH2451> strengtheneth<WH5810> the wise<WH2450> more than ten<WH6235> mighty<WH7989> men which are in the city<WH5892>.


btext:
For there is not a just<WH6662> man<WH120> upon earth<WH776>, that doeth<WH6213> good<WH2896>, and sinneth<WH2398> not.


btext:
Also take<WH5414> no heed<WH3820> unto all words<WH1697> that are spoken<WH1696>; lest thou hear<WH8085> thy servant<WH5650> curse<WH7043> thee: / take…: Heb. give not thine heart


btext:
For oftentimes<WH6471><WH7227> also thine own heart<WH3820> knoweth<WH3045> that thou thyself likewise hast cursed<WH7043> others<WH312>.


btext:
All this<WH2090> have I proved<WH5254> by wisdom<WH2451>: I said<WH559>, I will be wise<WH2449>; but it was far<WH7350> from me.


btext:
I applied<WH5437> mine heart<WH3820> to know<WH3045>, and to search<WH8446>, and to seek out<WH1245> wisdom<WH2451>, and the reason<WH2808> of things, and to know<WH3045> the wickedness<WH7562> of folly<WH3689>, even of foolishness<WH5531> and madness<WH1947>: / I applied…: Heb. I and mine heart compassed


btext:
And I find<WH4672> more bitter<WH4751> than death<WH4194> the woman<WH802>, whose heart<WH3820> is snares<WH4685> and nets<WH2764>, and her hands<WH3027> as bands<WH612>: whoso pleaseth<WH2896><WH6440> God<WH430> shall escape<WH4422> from her; but the sinner<WH2398> shall be taken<WH3920> by her. / whoso…: Heb. he that is good before God


btext:
Behold<WH7200>, this have I found<WH4672>, saith<WH559> the preacher<WH6953>, counting one<WH259> by one<WH259>, to find out<WH4672> the account<WH2808>: / counting…: or, weighing one thing after another, to find out the reason


btext:
Which yet my soul<WH5315> seeketh<WH1245>, but I find<WH4672> not: one<WH259> man<WH120> among a thousand<WH505> have I found<WH4672>; but a woman<WH802> among all those have I not found<WH4672>.


btext:
Lo<WH7200>, this only<WH905> have I found<WH4672>, that God<WH430> hath made<WH6213> man<WH120> upright<WH3477>; but they have sought out<WH1245> many<WH7227> inventions<WH2810>.


btext:
Who is as the wise<WH2450> man? and who knoweth<WH3045> the interpretation<WH6592> of a thing<WH1697>? a man's<WH120> wisdom<WH2451> maketh his face<WH6440> to shine<WH215>, and the boldness<WH5797> of his face<WH6440> shall be changed<WH8132>. / the boldness: Heb. the strength


btext:
I counsel thee to keep<WH8104> the king's<WH4428> commandment<WH6310>, and that in regard<WH1700> of the oath<WH7621> of God<WH430>.


btext:
Be not hasty<WH926> to go out<WH3212> of his sight<WH6440>: stand<WH5975> not in an evil<WH7451> thing<WH1697>; for he doeth<WH6213> whatsoever pleaseth<WH2654> him.


btext:
Where the word<WH1697> of a king<WH4428> is, there is power<WH7983>: and who may say<WH559> unto him, What doest<WH6213> thou?


btext:
Whoso keepeth<WH8104> the commandment<WH4687> shall feel<WH3045> no evil<WH7451> thing<WH1697>: and a wise man's<WH2450> heart<WH3820> discerneth<WH3045> both time<WH6256> and judgment<WH4941>. / shall…: Heb. shall know


btext:
Because to every purpose<WH2656> there is<WH3426> time<WH6256> and judgment<WH4941>, therefore the misery<WH7451> of man<WH120> is great<WH7227> upon him.


btext:
For he knoweth<WH3045> not that which shall be: for who can tell<WH5046> him when it shall be? / when…: or, how it shall be?


btext:
There is no man<WH120> that hath power<WH7989> over the spirit<WH7307> to retain<WH3607> the spirit<WH7307>; neither hath he power<WH7983> in the day<WH3117> of death<WH4194>: and there is no discharge<WH4917> in that war<WH4421>; neither shall wickedness<WH7562> deliver<WH4422> those that are given<WH1167> to it. / discharge: or, casting off weapons


btext:
All this have I seen<WH7200>, and applied<WH5414> my heart<WH3820> unto every work<WH4639> that is done<WH6213> under the sun<WH8121>: there is a time<WH6256> wherein one man<WH120> ruleth<WH7980> over another to his own hurt<WH7451>.


btext:
And so<WH3651> I saw<WH7200> the wicked<WH7563> buried<WH6912>, who had come<WH935> and gone<WH1980> from the place<WH4725> of the holy<WH6918>, and they were forgotten<WH7911> in the city<WH5892> where they had so done<WH6213>: this is also vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
Because sentence<WH6599> against an evil<WH7451> work<WH4639> is not executed<WH6213> speedily<WH4120>, therefore the heart<WH3820> of the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120> is fully set<WH4390> in them to do<WH6213> evil<WH7451>.


btext:
Though a sinner<WH2398> do<WH6213> evil<WH7451> an hundred times<WH3967>, and his days be prolonged<WH748>, yet surely I know<WH3045> that it shall be well<WH2896> with them that fear<WH3373> God<WH430>, which fear<WH3372> before<WH6440> him:


btext:
But it shall not be well<WH2896> with the wicked<WH7563>, neither shall he prolong<WH748> his days<WH3117>, which are as a shadow<WH6738>; because he feareth<WH3373> not before<WH6440> God<WH430>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> a vanity<WH1892> which is done<WH6213> upon the earth<WH776>; that there be just<WH6662> men, unto whom it happeneth<WH5060> according to the work<WH4639> of the wicked<WH7563>; again, there be<WH3426> wicked<WH7563> men, to whom it happeneth<WH5060> according to the work<WH4639> of the righteous<WH6662>: I said<WH559> that this also<WH1571> is vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
Then I commended<WH7623> mirth<WH8057>, because a man<WH120> hath no better thing<WH2896> under the sun<WH8121>, than to eat<WH398>, and to drink<WH8354>, and to be merry<WH8055>: for that shall abide<WH3867> with him of his labour<WH5999> the days<WH3117> of his life<WH2416>, which God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> him under the sun<WH8121>.


btext:
When I applied<WH5414> mine heart<WH3820> to know<WH3045> wisdom<WH2451>, and to see<WH7200> the business<WH6045> that is done<WH6213> upon the earth<WH776>: (for also there is that neither day<WH3117> nor night<WH3915> seeth<WH7200> sleep<WH8142> with his eyes<WH5869>:)


btext:
Then I beheld<WH7200> all the work<WH4639> of God<WH430>, that a man<WH120> cannot<WH3201> find out<WH4672> the work<WH4639> that is done<WH6213> under the sun<WH8121>: because<WH834> though<WH7945> a man<WH120> labour<WH5998> to seek it out<WH1245>, yet he shall not find<WH4672> it; yea further; though a wise<WH2450> man think<WH559> to know<WH3045> it, yet shall he not be able<WH3201> to find<WH4672> it.


btext:
For all this I considered<WH5414> in my heart<WH3820> even to declare<WH952> all this, that the righteous<WH6662>, and the wise<WH2450>, and their works<WH5652>, are in the hand<WH3027> of God<WH430>: no man<WH120> knoweth<WH3045> either<WH1571> love<WH160> or hatred<WH8135> by all that is before<WH6440> them. / I considered…: Heb. I gave, or, set to my heart


btext:
All things come alike to all: there is one<WH259> event<WH4745> to the righteous<WH6662>, and to the wicked<WH7563>; to the good<WH2896> and to the clean<WH2889>, and to the unclean<WH2931>; to him that sacrificeth<WH2076>, and to him that<WH834> sacrificeth<WH2076> not: as is the good<WH2896>, so is the sinner<WH2398>; and he that sweareth<WH7650>, as he that feareth<WH3373> an oath<WH7621>.


btext:
This is an evil<WH7451> among all things that are done<WH6213> under the sun<WH8121>, that there is one<WH259> event<WH4745> unto all: yea, also the heart<WH3820> of the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120> is full<WH4390> of evil<WH7451>, and madness<WH1947> is in their heart<WH3824> while they live<WH2416>, and after<WH310> that they go to the dead<WH4191>.


btext:
For<WH4310> to him that is<WH3426> joined<WH2266><WH977> to all the living<WH2416> there is hope<WH986>: for a living<WH2416> dog<WH3611> is better<WH2896> than a dead<WH4191> lion<WH738>.


btext:
For the living<WH2416> know<WH3045> that they shall die<WH4191>: but the dead<WH4191> know<WH3045> not any thing<WH3972>, neither have they any more a reward<WH7939>; for the memory<WH2143> of them is forgotten<WH7911>.


btext:
Also their love<WH160>, and their hatred<WH8135>, and their envy<WH7068>, is now<WH3528> perished<WH6>; neither have they any more a portion<WH2506> for ever<WH5769> in any thing that is done<WH6213> under the sun<WH8121>.


btext:
Go thy way<WH3212>, eat<WH398> thy bread<WH3899> with joy<WH8057>, and drink<WH8354> thy wine<WH3196> with a merry<WH2896> heart<WH3820>; for God<WH430> now<WH3528> accepteth<WH7521> thy works<WH4639>.


btext:
Let thy garments<WH899> be always<WH6256> white<WH3836>; and let thy head<WH7218> lack<WH2637> no ointment<WH8081>.


btext:
Live<WH2416> joyfully<WH7200> with the wife<WH802> whom thou lovest<WH157> all the days<WH3117> of the life<WH2416> of thy vanity<WH1892>, which he hath given<WH5414> thee under the sun<WH8121>, all the days<WH3117> of thy vanity<WH1892>: for that is thy portion<WH2506> in this life<WH2416>, and in thy labour<WH5999> which thou takest<WH6001> under the sun<WH8121>. / Live…: Heb. See, or, Enjoy life


btext:
Whatsoever thy hand<WH3027> findeth<WH4672> to do<WH6213>, do<WH6213> it with thy might<WH3581>; for there is no work<WH4639>, nor device<WH2808>, nor knowledge<WH1847>, nor wisdom<WH2451>, in the grave<WH7585>, whither thou goest<WH1980>.


btext:
I returned<WH7725>, and saw<WH7200> under the sun<WH8121>, that the race<WH4793> is not to the swift<WH7031>, nor the battle<WH4421> to the strong<WH1368>, neither yet bread<WH3899> to the wise<WH2450>, nor yet riches<WH6239> to men of understanding<WH995>, nor yet favour<WH2580> to men of skill<WH3045>; but time<WH6256> and chance<WH6294> happeneth<WH7136> to them all.


btext:
For man<WH120> also knoweth<WH3045> not his time<WH6256>: as the fishes<WH1709> that are taken<WH270> in an evil<WH7451> net<WH4685>, and as the birds<WH6833> that are caught<WH270> in the snare<WH6341>; so<WH1992> are the sons<WH1121> of men<WH120> snared<WH3369> in an evil<WH7451> time<WH6256>, when it falleth<WH5307> suddenly<WH6597> upon them.


btext:
This<WH2090> wisdom<WH2451> have I seen<WH7200> also under the sun<WH8121>, and it seemed great<WH1419> unto me:


btext:
There was a little<WH6996> city<WH5892>, and few<WH4592> men<WH582> within it; and there came<WH935> a great<WH1419> king<WH4428> against it, and besieged<WH5437> it, and built<WH1129> great<WH1419> bulwarks<WH4685> against it:


btext:
Now there was found<WH4672> in it a poor<WH4542> wise<WH2450> man<WH376>, and he by his wisdom<WH2451> delivered<WH4422> the city<WH5892>; yet no man<WH120> remembered<WH2142> that same poor<WH4542> man<WH376>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> I, Wisdom<WH2451> is better<WH2896> than strength<WH1369>: nevertheless the poor man's<WH4542> wisdom<WH2451> is despised<WH959>, and his words<WH1697> are not heard<WH8085>.


btext:
The words<WH1697> of wise<WH2450> men are heard<WH8085> in quiet<WH5183> more than the cry<WH2201> of him that ruleth<WH4910> among fools<WH3684>.


btext:
Wisdom<WH2451> is better<WH2896> than weapons<WH3627> of war<WH7128>: but one<WH259> sinner<WH2398> destroyeth<WH6> much<WH7235> good<WH2896>.


btext:
Dead<WH4194> flies<WH2070> cause the ointment<WH8081> of the apothecary<WH7543> to send forth<WH5042> a stinking savour<WH887>: so doth a little<WH4592> folly<WH5531> him that is in reputation<WH3368> for wisdom<WH2451> and honour<WH3519>. / Dead…: Heb. Flies of death


btext:
A wise man's<WH2450> heart<WH3820> is at his right hand<WH3225>; but a fool's<WH3684> heart<WH3820> at his left<WH8040>.


btext:
Yea also, when he that is a fool<WH5530> walketh<WH1980> by the way<WH1870>, his wisdom<WH3820> faileth<WH2638> him, and he saith<WH559> to every one that he is a fool<WH5530>. / his…: Heb. his heart


btext:
If the spirit<WH7307> of the ruler<WH4910> rise up<WH5927> against thee, leave<WH3240> not thy place<WH4725>; for yielding<WH4832> pacifieth<WH3240> great<WH1419> offences<WH2399>.


btext:
There is<WH3426> an evil<WH7451> which I have seen<WH7200> under the sun<WH8121>, as an error<WH7684> which proceedeth<WH3318> from<WH6440> the ruler<WH7989>: / from: Heb. from before


btext:
Folly<WH5529> is set<WH5414> in great<WH7227> dignity<WH4791>, and the rich<WH6223> sit<WH3427> in low place<WH8216>. / in great…: Heb. in great heights


btext:
I have seen<WH7200> servants<WH5650> upon horses<WH5483>, and princes<WH8269> walking<WH1980> as servants<WH5650> upon the earth<WH776>.


btext:
He that diggeth<WH2658> a pit<WH1475> shall fall<WH5307> into it; and whoso breaketh<WH6555> an hedge<WH1447>, a serpent<WH5175> shall bite<WH5391> him.


btext:
Whoso removeth<WH5265> stones<WH68> shall be hurt<WH6087> therewith; and he that cleaveth<WH1234> wood<WH6086> shall be endangered<WH5533> thereby.


btext:
If the iron<WH1270> be blunt<WH6949>, and he do not whet<WH7043> the edge<WH6440>, then must he put<WH1396> to more strength<WH2428>: but wisdom<WH2451> is profitable<WH3504> to direct<WH3787>.


btext:
Surely the serpent<WH5175> will bite<WH5391> without enchantment<WH3908>; and a babbler<WH3956><WH1167> is no better<WH3504>. / a babbler: Heb. the master of the tongue


btext:
The words<WH1697> of a wise man's<WH2450> mouth<WH6310> are gracious<WH2580>; but the lips<WH8193> of a fool<WH3684> will swallow up<WH1104> himself. / gracious: Heb. grace


btext:
The beginning<WH8462> of the words<WH1697> of his mouth<WH6310> is foolishness<WH5531>: and the end<WH319> of his talk<WH6310> is mischievous<WH7451> madness<WH1948>. / his talk: Heb. his mouth


btext:
A fool<WH5530> also is full<WH7235> of words<WH1697>: a man<WH120> cannot tell<WH3045> what shall be; and what shall be after<WH310> him, who can tell<WH5046> him? / is full…: Heb. multiplieth words


btext:
The labour<WH5999> of the foolish<WH3684> wearieth<WH3021> every one of them, because he knoweth<WH3045> not how to go<WH3212> to the city<WH5892>.


btext:
Woe<WH337> to thee, O land<WH776>, when thy king<WH4428> is a child<WH5288>, and thy princes<WH8269> eat<WH398> in the morning<WH1242>!


btext:
Blessed<WH835> art thou, O land<WH776>, when thy king<WH4428> is the son<WH1121> of nobles<WH2715>, and thy princes<WH8269> eat<WH398> in due season<WH6256>, for strength<WH1369>, and not for drunkenness<WH8358>!


btext:
By much slothfulness<WH6103> the building<WH4746> decayeth<WH4355>; and through idleness<WH8220> of the hands<WH3027> the house<WH1004> droppeth through<WH1811>.


btext:
A feast<WH3899> is made<WH6213> for laughter<WH7814>, and wine<WH3196> maketh merry<WH8055><WH2416>: but money<WH3701> answereth<WH6030> all things. / maketh…: Heb. maketh glad the life


btext:
Curse<WH7043> not the king<WH4428>, no not in thy thought<WH4093>; and curse<WH7043> not the rich<WH6223> in thy bedchamber<WH2315><WH4904>: for a bird<WH5775> of the air<WH8064> shall carry<WH3212> the voice<WH6963>, and that which hath<WH1167> wings<WH3671> shall tell<WH5046> the matter<WH1697>. / thought: or, conscience


btext:
Cast<WH7971> thy bread<WH3899> upon<WH6440> the waters<WH4325>: for thou shalt find<WH4672> it after many<WH7230> days<WH3117>. / upon…: Heb. upon the face of the waters


btext:
Give<WH5414> a portion<WH2506> to seven<WH7651>, and also to eight<WH8083>; for thou knowest<WH3045> not what evil<WH7451> shall be upon the earth<WH776>.


btext:
If the clouds<WH5645> be full<WH4390> of rain<WH1653>, they empty<WH7324> themselves upon the earth<WH776>: and if the tree<WH6086> fall<WH5307> toward the south<WH1864>, or toward the north<WH6828>, in the place<WH4725> where the tree<WH6086> falleth<WH5307>, there it shall be<WH1933>.


btext:
He that observeth<WH8104> the wind<WH7307> shall not sow<WH2232>; and he that regardeth<WH7200> the clouds<WH5645> shall not reap<WH7114>.


btext:
As thou knowest<WH3045> not what is the way<WH1870> of the spirit<WH7307>, nor how the bones<WH6106> do grow in the womb<WH990> of her that is with child<WH4392>: even so thou knowest<WH3045> not the works<WH4639> of God<WH430> who maketh<WH6213> all.


btext:
In the morning<WH1242> sow<WH2232> thy seed<WH2233>, and in the evening<WH6153> withhold<WH3240> not thine hand<WH3027>: for thou knowest<WH3045> not whether<WH335> shall prosper<WH3787>, either this or that, or whether they both<WH8147> shall be alike<WH259> good<WH2896>. / shall prosper: Heb. shall be right


btext:
Truly the light<WH216> is sweet<WH4966>, and a pleasant<WH2896> thing it is for the eyes<WH5869> to behold<WH7200> the sun<WH8121>:


btext:
But if a man<WH120> live<WH2421> many<WH7235> years<WH8141>, and rejoice<WH8055> in them all; yet let him remember<WH2142> the days<WH3117> of darkness<WH2822>; for they shall be many<WH7235>. All that cometh<WH935> is vanity<WH1892>.


btext:
Rejoice<WH8055>, O young man<WH970>, in thy youth<WH3208>; and let thy heart<WH3820> cheer<WH2895> thee in the days<WH3117> of thy youth<WH979>, and walk<WH1980> in the ways<WH1870> of thine heart<WH3820>, and in the sight<WH4758> of thine eyes<WH5869>: but know<WH3045> thou, that for all these things God<WH430> will bring<WH935> thee into judgment<WH4941>.


btext:
Therefore remove<WH5493> sorrow<WH3708> from thy heart<WH3820>, and put away<WH5674> evil<WH7451> from thy flesh<WH1320>: for childhood<WH3208> and youth<WH7839> are vanity<WH1892>. / sorrow: or, anger


btext:
Remember<WH2142> now thy Creator<WH1254> in the days<WH3117> of thy youth<WH979>, while the evil<WH7451> days<WH3117> come<WH935> not, nor the years<WH8141> draw nigh<WH5060>, when thou shalt say<WH559>, I have no pleasure<WH2656> in them;


btext:
While the sun<WH8121>, or the light<WH216>, or the moon<WH3394>, or the stars<WH3556>, be not darkened<WH2821>, nor the clouds<WH5645> return<WH7725> after<WH310> the rain<WH1653>:


btext:
In the day<WH3117> when the keepers<WH8104> of the house<WH1004> shall tremble<WH2111>, and the strong<WH2428> men<WH582> shall bow<WH5791> themselves, and the grinders<WH2912> cease<WH988> because they are few<WH4591>, and those that look out<WH7200> of the windows<WH699> be darkened<WH2821>, / the grinders…: or, the grinders fail, because they grind little


btext:
And the doors<WH1817> shall be shut<WH5462> in the streets<WH7784>, when the sound<WH6963> of the grinding<WH2913> is low<WH8217>, and he shall rise up<WH6965> at the voice<WH6963> of the bird<WH6833>, and all the daughters<WH1323> of musick<WH7892> shall be brought low<WH7817>;


btext:
Also when they shall be afraid<WH3372> of that which is high<WH1364>, and fears<WH2849> shall be in the way<WH1870>, and the almond tree<WH8247> shall flourish<WH5006>, and the grasshopper<WH2284> shall be a burden<WH5445>, and desire<WH35> shall fail<WH6565>: because man<WH120> goeth<WH1980> to his long<WH5769> home<WH1004>, and the mourners<WH5594> go about<WH5437> the streets<WH7784>:


btext:
Or ever<WH3808> the silver<WH3701> cord<WH2256> be loosed<WH7576><WH7368>, or the golden<WH2091> bowl<WH1543> be broken<WH7533>, or the pitcher<WH3537> be broken<WH7665> at the fountain<WH4002>, or the wheel<WH1534> broken<WH7533> at the cistern<WH953>.


btext:
Then shall the dust<WH6083> return<WH7725> to the earth<WH776> as it was: and the spirit<WH7307> shall return<WH7725> unto God<WH430> who gave<WH5414> it.


btext:
And moreover<WH3148>, because the preacher<WH6953> was wise<WH2450>, he still taught<WH3925> the people<WH5971> knowledge<WH1847>; yea, he gave good heed<WH239>, and sought out<WH2713>, and set in order<WH8626> many<WH7235> proverbs<WH4912>. / moreover…: or, the more wise the preacher was, etc


btext:
The preacher<WH6953> sought<WH1245> to find out<WH4672> acceptable<WH2656> words<WH1697>: and that which was written<WH3789> was upright<WH3476>, even words<WH1697> of truth<WH571>. / acceptable…: Heb. words of delight


btext:
The words<WH1697> of the wise<WH2450> are as goads<WH1861>, and as nails<WH4930> fastened<WH5193> by the masters<WH1167> of assemblies<WH627>, which are given<WH5414> from one<WH259> shepherd<WH7462>.


btext:
And further<WH3148>, by these<WH1992>, my son<WH1121>, be admonished<WH2094>: of making<WH6213> many<WH7235> books<WH5612> there is no end<WH7093>; and much<WH7235> study<WH3854> is a weariness<WH3024> of the flesh<WH1320>. / study: or, reading


btext:
Let us hear<WH8085> the conclusion<WH5490> of the whole matter<WH1697>: Fear<WH3372> God<WH430>, and keep<WH8104> his commandments<WH4687>: for this is the whole duty of man<WH120>. / Let…: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is


btext:
For God<WH430> shall bring<WH935> every work<WH4639> into judgment<WH4941>, with every secret thing<WH5956>, whether it be good<WH2896>, or whether it be evil<WH7451>.


btext:
Let him kiss<WH5401> me with the kisses<WH5390> of his mouth<WH6310>: for thy love<WH1730> is better<WH2896> than wine<WH3196>. / thy…: Heb. thy loves


btext:
Because of the savour<WH7381> of thy good<WH2896> ointments<WH8081> thy name<WH8034> is as ointment<WH8081> poured forth<WH7324>, therefore do the virgins<WH5959> love<WH157> thee.


btext:
Draw<WH4900> me, we will run<WH7323> after<WH310> thee: the king<WH4428> hath brought<WH935> me into his chambers<WH2315>: we will be glad<WH1523> and rejoice<WH8055> in thee, we will remember<WH2142> thy love<WH1730> more than wine<WH3196>: the upright<WH4339> love<WH157> thee. / the upright…: or, they love thee uprightly


btext:
I am black<WH7838>, but comely<WH5000>, O ye daughters<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, as the tents<WH168> of Kedar<WH6938>, as the curtains<WH3407> of Solomon<WH8010>.


btext:
Look<WH7200> not upon me, because I am black<WH7840>, because the sun<WH8121> hath looked<WH7805> upon me: my mother's<WH517> children<WH1121> were angry<WH2787> with me; they made<WH7760> me the keeper<WH5201> of the vineyards<WH3754>; but mine own vineyard<WH3754> have I not kept<WH5201>.


btext:
Tell<WH5046> me, O thou whom my soul<WH5315> loveth<WH157>, where thou feedest<WH7462>, where<WH349> thou makest thy flock to rest<WH7257> at noon<WH6672>: for<WH4100> why should I be as one that turneth aside<WH5844> by the flocks<WH5739> of thy companions<WH2270>? / as one…: or, as one that is veiled


btext:
If thou know<WH3045> not, O thou fairest<WH3303> among women<WH802>, go thy way forth<WH3318> by the footsteps<WH6119> of the flock<WH6629>, and feed<WH7462> thy kids<WH1429> beside the shepherds'<WH7462> tents<WH4908>.


btext:
I have compared<WH1819> thee, O my love<WH7474>, to a company of horses<WH5484> in Pharaoh's<WH6547> chariots<WH7393>.


btext:
Thy cheeks<WH3895> are comely<WH4998> with rows<WH8447> of jewels, thy neck<WH6677> with chains<WH2737> of gold.


btext:
While the king<WH4428> sitteth at his table<WH4524>, my spikenard<WH5373> sendeth forth<WH5414> the smell<WH7381> thereof.


btext:
A bundle<WH6872> of myrrh<WH4753> is my wellbeloved<WH1730> unto me; he shall lie<WH3885> all night betwixt my breasts<WH7699>.


btext:
My beloved<WH1730> is unto me as a cluster<WH811> of camphire<WH3724> in the vineyards<WH3754> of Engedi<WH5872>. / camphire: or, cypress


btext:
Behold, thou art fair<WH3303>, my love<WH7474>; behold, thou art fair<WH3303>; thou hast doves'<WH3123> eyes<WH5869>. / my love: or, my companion


btext:
Behold, thou art fair<WH3303>, my beloved<WH1730>, yea, pleasant<WH5273>: also our bed<WH6210> is green<WH7488>.


btext:
The beams<WH6982> of our house<WH1004> are cedar<WH730>, and our rafters<WH7351><WH7351> of fir<WH1266>. / rafters: or, galleries


btext:
As the apple tree<WH8598> among the trees<WH6086> of the wood<WH3293>, so is my beloved<WH1730> among the sons<WH1121>. I sat<WH3427> down under his shadow<WH6738> with great delight<WH2530>, and his fruit<WH6529> was sweet<WH4966> to my taste<WH2441>. / I sat…: Heb. I delighted and sat down, etc / taste: Heb. palate


btext:
He brought<WH935> me to the banqueting<WH3196> house<WH1004>, and his banner<WH1714> over me was love<WH160>. / banqueting…: Heb. house of wine


btext:
Stay<WH5564> me with flagons<WH809>, comfort<WH7502> me with apples<WH8598>: for I am sick<WH2470> of love<WH160>. / comfort…: Heb. straw me with apples


btext:
I charge<WH7650> you, O ye daughters<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, by the roes<WH6643>, and<WH176> by the hinds<WH355> of the field<WH7704>, that ye stir not up<WH5782>, nor awake<WH5782> my love<WH160>, till he please<WH2654>. / I charge…: Heb. I adjure you


btext:
The voice<WH6963> of my beloved<WH1730>! behold, he cometh<WH935> leaping<WH1801> upon the mountains<WH2022>, skipping<WH7092> upon the hills<WH1389>.


btext:
My beloved<WH1730> is like<WH1819> a roe<WH6643> or a young<WH6082> hart<WH354>: behold, he standeth<WH5975> behind<WH310> our wall<WH3796>, he looketh forth<WH7688> at the windows<WH2474>, shewing<WH6692> himself through the lattice<WH2762>. / shewing…: Heb. flourishing


btext:
My beloved<WH1730> spake<WH6030>, and said<WH559> unto me, Rise up<WH6965>, my love<WH7474>, my fair one<WH3303>, and come away<WH3212>.


btext:
The flowers<WH5339> appear<WH7200> on the earth<WH776>; the time<WH6256> of the singing<WH2158> of birds is come<WH5060>, and the voice<WH6963> of the turtle<WH8449> is heard<WH8085> in our land<WH776>;


btext:
The fig tree<WH8384> putteth forth<WH2590> her green figs<WH6291>, and the vines<WH1612> with the tender grape<WH5563> give<WH5414> a good smell<WH7381>. Arise<WH6965>, my love<WH7474>, my fair one<WH3303>, and come away<WH3212>.


btext:
O my dove<WH3123>, that art in the clefts<WH2288> of the rock<WH5553>, in the secret<WH5643> places of the stairs<WH4095>, let me see<WH7200> thy countenance<WH4758>, let me hear<WH8085> thy voice<WH6963>; for sweet<WH6156> is thy voice<WH6963>, and thy countenance<WH4758> is comely<WH5000>.


btext:
Take<WH270> us the foxes<WH7776>, the little<WH6996> foxes<WH7776>, that spoil<WH2254> the vines<WH3754>: for our vines<WH3754> have tender grapes<WH5563>.


btext:
Until the day<WH3117> break<WH6315>, and the shadows<WH6752> flee away<WH5127>, turn<WH5437>, my beloved<WH1730>, and be thou like<WH1819> a roe<WH6643> or a young<WH6082> hart<WH354> upon the mountains<WH2022> of Bether<WH1336>. / of Bether: or, of division


btext:
By night<WH3915> on my bed<WH4904> I sought<WH1245> him whom my soul<WH5315> loveth<WH157>: I sought<WH1245> him, but I found<WH4672> him not.


btext:
I will rise<WH6965> now, and go about<WH5437> the city<WH5892> in the streets<WH7784>, and in the broad ways<WH7339> I will seek<WH1245> him whom my soul<WH5315> loveth<WH157>: I sought<WH1245> him, but I found<WH4672> him not.


btext:
The watchmen<WH8104> that go about<WH5437> the city<WH5892> found<WH4672> me: to whom I said, Saw<WH7200> ye him whom my soul<WH5315> loveth<WH157>?


btext:
It was but a little<WH4592> that I passed<WH5674> from them, but I found<WH4672> him whom my soul<WH5315> loveth<WH157>: I held<WH270> him, and would not let him go<WH7503>, until I had brought<WH935> him into my mother's<WH517> house<WH1004>, and into the chamber<WH2315> of her that conceived<WH2029> me.


btext:
I charge<WH7650> you, O ye daughters<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, by the roes<WH6643>, and<WH176> by the hinds<WH355> of the field<WH7704>, that ye stir not up<WH5782>, nor awake<WH5782> my love<WH160>, till he please<WH2654>.


btext:
Who is this that cometh<WH5927> out of the wilderness<WH4057> like pillars<WH8490> of smoke<WH6227>, perfumed<WH6999> with myrrh<WH4753> and frankincense<WH3828>, with all powders<WH81> of the merchant<WH7402>?


btext:
Behold his bed<WH4296>, which is Solomon's<WH8010>; threescore<WH8346> valiant<WH1368> men are about<WH5439> it, of the valiant<WH1368> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
They all hold<WH270> swords<WH2719>, being expert<WH3925> in war<WH4421>: every man<WH376> hath his sword<WH2719> upon his thigh<WH3409> because of fear<WH6343> in the night<WH3915>.


btext:
King<WH4428> Solomon<WH8010> made<WH6213> himself a chariot<WH668> of the wood<WH6086> of Lebanon<WH3844>. / a chariot: or, a bed


btext:
He made<WH6213> the pillars<WH5982> thereof of silver<WH3701>, the bottom<WH7507> thereof of gold<WH2091>, the covering<WH4817> of it of purple<WH713>, the midst<WH8432> thereof being paved<WH7528> with love<WH160>, for the daughters<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
Go forth<WH3318>, O ye daughters<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726>, and behold<WH7200> king<WH4428> Solomon<WH8010> with the crown<WH5850> wherewith his mother<WH517> crowned<WH5849> him in the day<WH3117> of his espousals<WH2861>, and in the day<WH3117> of the gladness<WH8057> of his heart<WH3820>.


btext:
Behold, thou art fair<WH3303>, my love<WH7474>; behold, thou art fair<WH3303>; thou hast doves'<WH3123> eyes<WH5869> within<WH1157> thy locks<WH6777>: thy hair<WH8181> is as a flock<WH5739> of goats<WH5795>, that appear<WH1570> from mount<WH2022> Gilead<WH1568>. / that…: or, that eat of, etc


btext:
Thy teeth<WH8127> are like a flock<WH5739> of sheep that are even shorn<WH7094>, which came up<WH5927> from the washing<WH7367>; whereof every one bear twins<WH8382>, and none is barren<WH7909> among them.


btext:
Thy lips<WH8193> are like a thread<WH2339> of scarlet<WH8144>, and thy speech<WH4057> is comely<WH5000>: thy temples<WH7541> are like a piece<WH6400> of a pomegranate<WH7416> within<WH1157> thy locks<WH6777>.


btext:
Thy neck<WH6677> is like the tower<WH4026> of David<WH1732> builded<WH1129> for an armoury<WH8530>, whereon there hang<WH8518> a thousand<WH505> bucklers<WH4043>, all shields<WH7982> of mighty men<WH1368>.


btext:
Thy two<WH8147> breasts<WH7699> are like two<WH8147> young<WH6082> roes<WH6646> that are twins<WH8380>, which feed<WH7462> among the lilies<WH7799>.


btext:
Until the day<WH3117> break<WH6315>, and the shadows<WH6752> flee away<WH5127>, I will get<WH3212> me to the mountain<WH2022> of myrrh<WH4753>, and to the hill<WH1389> of frankincense<WH3828>. / break: Heb. breathe


btext:
Come<WH935> with me from Lebanon<WH3844>, my spouse<WH3618>, with me from Lebanon<WH3844>: look<WH7789> from the top<WH7218> of Amana<WH549>, from the top<WH7218> of Shenir<WH8149> and Hermon<WH2768>, from the lions'<WH738> dens<WH4585>, from the mountains<WH2042> of the leopards<WH5246>.


btext:
Thou hast ravished my heart<WH3823>, my sister<WH269>, my spouse<WH3618>; thou hast ravished my heart<WH3823> with one<WH259> of thine eyes<WH5869>, with one<WH259> chain<WH6060> of thy neck<WH6677>. / ravished: or, taken away


btext:
How fair<WH3302> is thy love<WH1730>, my sister<WH269>, my spouse<WH3618>! how much better<WH2895> is thy love<WH1730> than wine<WH3196>! and the smell<WH7381> of thine ointments<WH8081> than all spices<WH1314>!


btext:
Thy lips<WH8193>, O my spouse<WH3618>, drop<WH5197> as the honeycomb<WH5317>: honey<WH1706> and milk<WH2461> are under thy tongue<WH3956>; and the smell<WH7381> of thy garments<WH8008> is like the smell<WH7381> of Lebanon<WH3844>.


btext:
A garden<WH1588> inclosed<WH5274> is my sister<WH269>, my spouse<WH3618>; a spring<WH1530> shut up<WH5274>, a fountain<WH4599> sealed<WH2856>. / inclosed: Heb. barred / shut up: Heb. barred


btext:
Thy plants<WH7973> are an orchard<WH6508> of pomegranates<WH7416>, with pleasant<WH4022> fruits<WH6529>; camphire<WH3724>, with spikenard<WH5373>, / camphire: or, cypress


btext:
Spikenard<WH5373> and saffron<WH3750>; calamus<WH7070> and cinnamon<WH7076>, with all trees<WH6086> of frankincense<WH3828>; myrrh<WH4753> and aloes<WH174>, with all the chief<WH7218> spices<WH1314>:


btext:
A fountain<WH4599> of gardens<WH1588>, a well<WH875> of living<WH2416> waters<WH4325>, and streams<WH5140> from Lebanon<WH3844>.


btext:
Awake<WH5782>, O north wind<WH6828>; and come<WH935>, thou south<WH8486>; blow<WH6315> upon my garden<WH1588>, that the spices<WH1314> thereof may flow out<WH5140>. Let my beloved<WH1730> come<WH935> into his garden<WH1588>, and eat<WH398> his pleasant<WH4022> fruits<WH6529>.


btext:
I am come<WH935> into my garden<WH1588>, my sister<WH269>, my spouse<WH3618>: I have gathered<WH717> my myrrh<WH4753> with my spice<WH1313>; I have eaten<WH398> my honeycomb<WH3293> with my honey<WH1706>; I have drunk<WH8354> my wine<WH3196> with my milk<WH2461>: eat<WH398>, O friends<WH7453>; drink<WH8354>, yea, drink abundantly<WH7937>, O beloved<WH1730>. / yea…: or, and be drunken with loves


btext:
I sleep<WH3463>, but my heart<WH3820> waketh<WH5782>: it is the voice<WH6963> of my beloved<WH1730> that knocketh<WH1849>, saying, Open<WH6605> to me, my sister<WH269>, my love<WH7474>, my dove<WH3123>, my undefiled<WH8535>: for my head<WH7218> is filled<WH4390> with dew<WH2919>, and my locks<WH6977> with the drops<WH7447> of the night<WH3915>.


btext:
I have put off<WH6584> my coat<WH3801>; how<WH349> shall I put it on<WH3847>? I have washed<WH7364> my feet<WH7272>; how<WH349> shall I defile<WH2936> them?


btext:
My beloved<WH1730> put in<WH7971> his hand<WH3027> by<WH4480> the hole<WH2356> of the door, and my bowels<WH4578> were moved<WH1993> for him. / for him: or, (as some read) in me


btext:
I rose up<WH6965> to open<WH6605> to my beloved<WH1730>; and my hands<WH3027> dropped<WH5197> with myrrh<WH4753>, and my fingers<WH676> with sweet smelling<WH5674> myrrh<WH4753>, upon the handles<WH3709> of the lock<WH4514>. / sweet…: Heb. passing, or, running about


btext:
I opened<WH6605> to my beloved<WH1730>; but my beloved<WH1730> had withdrawn<WH2559> himself, and was gone<WH5674>: my soul<WH5315> failed<WH3318> when he spake<WH1696>: I sought<WH1245> him, but I could not find<WH4672> him; I called<WH7121> him, but he gave me no answer<WH6030>.


btext:
The watchmen<WH8104> that went about<WH5437> the city<WH5892> found<WH4672> me, they smote<WH5221> me, they wounded<WH6481> me; the keepers<WH8104> of the walls<WH2346> took away<WH5375> my veil<WH7289> from me.


btext:
I charge<WH7650> you, O daughters<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, if ye find<WH4672> my beloved<WH1730>, that ye tell<WH5046> him, that I am sick<WH2470> of love<WH160>. / that ye: Heb. what, etc


btext:
What is thy beloved<WH1730> more than another beloved<WH1730>, O thou fairest<WH3303> among women<WH802>? what is thy beloved<WH1730> more than another beloved<WH1730>, that thou<WH3602> dost so charge<WH7650> us?


btext:
My beloved<WH1730> is white<WH6703> and ruddy<WH122>, the chiefest<WH1713> among ten thousand<WH7233>. / the chiefest: Heb. a standard bearer


btext:
His head<WH7218> is as the most<WH3800> fine gold<WH6337>, his locks<WH6977> are bushy<WH8534>, and black<WH7838> as a raven<WH6158>. / bushy: or, curled


btext:
His eyes<WH5869> are as the eyes of doves<WH3123> by the rivers<WH650> of waters<WH4325>, washed<WH7364> with milk<WH2461>, and fitly set<WH3427><WH4402>. / fitly…: Heb. sitting in fulness, that is, fitly placed, and set as a precious stone in the foil of a ring


btext:
His cheeks<WH3895> are as a bed<WH6170> of spices<WH1314>, as sweet<WH4840> flowers<WH4026>: his lips<WH8193> like lilies<WH7799>, dropping<WH5197> sweet smelling<WH5674> myrrh<WH4753>. / sweet flowers: or, towers of perfumes


btext:
His hands<WH3027> are as gold<WH2091> rings<WH1550> set<WH4390> with the beryl<WH8658>: his belly<WH4578> is as bright<WH6247> ivory<WH8127> overlaid<WH5968> with sapphires<WH5601>.


btext:
His legs<WH7785> are as pillars<WH5982> of marble<WH8336>, set<WH3245> upon sockets<WH134> of fine gold<WH6337>: his countenance<WH4758> is as Lebanon<WH3844>, excellent<WH977> as the cedars<WH730>.


btext:
His mouth<WH2441> is most sweet<WH4477>: yea, he is altogether lovely<WH4261>. This is my beloved<WH1730>, and this is my friend<WH7453>, O daughters<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>. / mouth: Heb. palate


btext:
Whither is thy beloved<WH1730> gone<WH1980>, O thou fairest<WH3303> among women<WH802>? whither is thy beloved<WH1730> turned aside<WH6437>? that we may seek<WH1245> him with thee.


btext:
My beloved<WH1730> is gone down<WH3381> into his garden<WH1588>, to the beds<WH6170> of spices<WH1314>, to feed<WH7462> in the gardens<WH1588>, and to gather<WH3950> lilies<WH7799>.


btext:
I am my beloved's<WH1730>, and my beloved<WH1730> is mine: he feedeth<WH7462> among the lilies<WH7799>.


btext:
Thou art beautiful<WH3303>, O my love<WH7474>, as Tirzah<WH8656>, comely<WH5000> as Jerusalem<WH3389>, terrible<WH366> as an army with banners<WH1713>.


btext:
Turn away<WH5437> thine eyes<WH5869> from me, for they<WH1992> have overcome<WH7292> me: thy hair<WH8181> is as a flock<WH5739> of goats<WH5795> that appear<WH1570> from Gilead<WH1568>. / overcome…: or, puffed me up


btext:
Thy teeth<WH8127> are as a flock<WH5739> of sheep<WH7353> which go up<WH5927> from the washing<WH7367>, whereof every one beareth twins<WH8382>, and there is not one barren<WH7909> among them.


btext:
As a piece<WH6400> of a pomegranate<WH7416> are thy temples<WH7541> within<WH1157> thy locks<WH6777>.


btext:
There are threescore<WH8346> queens<WH4436>, and fourscore<WH8084> concubines<WH6370>, and virgins<WH5959> without number<WH4557>.


btext:
My dove<WH3123>, my undefiled<WH8535> is but one<WH259>; she is the only one<WH259> of her mother<WH517>, she is the choice<WH1249> one of her that bare<WH3205> her. The daughters<WH1323> saw<WH7200> her, and blessed<WH833> her; yea, the queens<WH4436> and the concubines<WH6370>, and they praised<WH1984> her.


btext:
Who is she that looketh forth<WH8259> as the morning<WH7837>, fair<WH3303> as the moon<WH3842>, clear<WH1249> as the sun<WH2535>, and terrible<WH366> as an army with banners<WH1713>?


btext:
I went down<WH3381> into the garden<WH1594> of nuts<WH93> to see<WH7200> the fruits<WH3> of the valley<WH5158>, and to see<WH7200> whether the vine<WH1612> flourished<WH6524>, and the pomegranates<WH7416> budded<WH5132>.


btext:
Or ever I was aware<WH3045>, my soul<WH5315> made<WH7760> me like the chariots<WH4818> of Amminadib<WH5993>. / Or ever…: Heb. I knew not / made…: or, set me on the chariots of my willing people


btext:
Return<WH7725>, return<WH7725>, O Shulamite<WH7759>; return<WH7725>, return<WH7725>, that we may look<WH2372> upon thee. What will ye see<WH2372> in the Shulamite<WH7759>? As it were the company<WH4246> of two armies<WH4264>. / of…: or, of Mahanaim


btext:
How beautiful<WH3302> are thy feet<WH6471> with shoes<WH5275>, O prince's<WH5081> daughter<WH1323>! the joints<WH2542> of thy thighs<WH3409> are like jewels<WH2481>, the work<WH4639> of the hands<WH3027> of a cunning workman<WH542>.


btext:
Thy navel<WH8326> is like a round<WH5469> goblet<WH101>, which wanteth<WH2637> not liquor<WH4197>: thy belly<WH990> is like an heap<WH6194> of wheat<WH2406> set about<WH5473> with lilies<WH7799>. / liquor: Heb. mixture


btext:
Thy two<WH8147> breasts<WH7699> are like two<WH8147> young<WH6082> roes<WH6646> that are twins<WH8380>.


btext:
Thy neck<WH6677> is as a tower<WH4026> of ivory<WH8127>; thine eyes<WH5869> like the fishpools<WH1295> in Heshbon<WH2809>, by the gate<WH8179> of Bathrabbim<WH1337>: thy nose<WH639> is as the tower<WH4026> of Lebanon<WH3844> which looketh<WH6822> toward<WH6440> Damascus<WH1834>.


btext:
Thine head<WH7218> upon thee is like Carmel<WH3760>, and the hair<WH1803> of thine head<WH7218> like purple<WH713>; the king<WH4428> is held<WH631> in the galleries<WH7298>. / Carmel: or, crimson / held: Heb. bound


btext:
This thy stature<WH6967> is like<WH1819> to a palm tree<WH8558>, and thy breasts<WH7699> to clusters<WH811> of grapes.


btext:
I said<WH559>, I will go up<WH5927> to the palm tree<WH8558>, I will take hold<WH270> of the boughs<WH5577> thereof: now also thy breasts<WH7699> shall be as clusters<WH811> of the vine<WH1612>, and the smell<WH7381> of thy nose<WH639> like apples<WH8598>;


btext:
And the roof of thy mouth<WH2441> like the best<WH2896> wine<WH3196> for my beloved<WH1730>, that goeth<WH1980> down sweetly<WH4339>, causing the lips<WH8193> of those that are asleep<WH3463> to speak<WH1680>. / sweetly: Heb. straightly / of those…: or, of the ancient


btext:
Come<WH3212>, my beloved<WH1730>, let us go forth<WH3318> into the field<WH7704>; let us lodge<WH3885> in the villages<WH3723>.


btext:
Let us get up early<WH7925> to the vineyards<WH3754>; let us see<WH7200> if the vine<WH1612> flourish<WH6524>, whether the tender grape<WH5563> appear<WH6605>, and the pomegranates<WH7416> bud forth<WH5132>: there will I give<WH5414> thee my loves<WH1730>. / appear: Heb. open


btext:
The mandrakes<WH1736> give<WH5414> a smell<WH7381>, and at our gates<WH6607> are all manner of pleasant<WH4022> fruits, new<WH2319> and old<WH3465>, which I have laid up<WH6845> for thee, O my beloved<WH1730>.


btext:
O that<WH5414> thou wert as my brother<WH251>, that sucked<WH3243> the breasts<WH7699> of my mother<WH517>! when I should find<WH4672> thee without<WH2351>, I would kiss<WH5401> thee; yea, I should not be despised<WH936>. / I should not…: Heb. they should not despise me


btext:
I would lead<WH5090> thee, and bring<WH935> thee into my mother's<WH517> house<WH1004>, who would instruct<WH3925> me: I would cause thee to drink<WH8248> of spiced<WH7544> wine<WH3196> of the juice<WH6071> of my pomegranate<WH7416>.


btext:
His left hand<WH8040> should be under my head<WH7218>, and his right hand<WH3225> should embrace<WH2263> me.


btext:
I charge<WH7650> you, O daughters<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, that ye stir not up<WH5782>, nor awake<WH5782> my love<WH160>, until he please<WH2654>. / that…: Heb. why should ye stir up, or, why, etc


btext:
Who is this that cometh up<WH5927> from the wilderness<WH4057>, leaning<WH7514> upon her beloved<WH1730>? I raised<WH5782> thee up under the apple tree<WH8598>: there thy mother<WH517> brought thee forth<WH2254>: there she brought thee forth<WH2254> that bare<WH3205> thee.


btext:
Set<WH7760> me as a seal<WH2368> upon thine heart<WH3820>, as a seal<WH2368> upon thine arm<WH2220>: for love<WH160> is strong<WH5794> as death<WH4194>; jealousy<WH7068> is cruel<WH7186> as the grave<WH7585>: the coals<WH7565> thereof are coals<WH7565> of fire<WH784>, which hath a most vehement flame<WH7957>. / cruel: Heb. hard


btext:
Many<WH7227> waters<WH4325> cannot<WH3201> quench<WH3518> love<WH160>, neither can the floods<WH5104> drown<WH7857> it: if a man<WH376> would give<WH5414> all the substance<WH1952> of his house<WH1004> for love<WH160>, it would utterly<WH936> be contemned<WH936>.


btext:
We have a little<WH6996> sister<WH269>, and she hath no breasts<WH7699>: what shall we do<WH6213> for our sister<WH269> in the day<WH3117> when she shall be spoken for<WH1696>?


btext:
If she be a wall<WH2346>, we will build<WH1129> upon her a palace<WH2918> of silver<WH3701>: and if she be a door<WH1817>, we will inclose<WH6696> her with boards<WH3871> of cedar<WH730>.


btext:
I am a wall<WH2346>, and my breasts<WH7699> like towers<WH4026>: then was I in his eyes<WH5869> as one that found<WH4672> favour<WH7965>. / favour: Heb. peace


btext:
Solomon<WH8010> had a vineyard<WH3754> at Baalhamon<WH1174>; he let out<WH5414> the vineyard<WH3754> unto keepers<WH5201>; every one<WH376> for the fruit<WH6529> thereof was to bring<WH935> a thousand<WH505> pieces of silver<WH3701>.


btext:
My vineyard<WH3754>, which is mine, is before<WH6440> me: thou, O Solomon<WH8010>, must have a thousand<WH505>, and those that keep<WH5201> the fruit<WH6529> thereof two hundred<WH3967>.


btext:
Thou that dwellest<WH3427> in the gardens<WH1588>, the companions<WH2270> hearken<WH7181> to thy voice<WH6963>: cause me to hear<WH8085> it.


btext:
Make haste<WH1272>, my beloved<WH1730>, and be thou like<WH1819> to a roe<WH6643> or to a young<WH6082> hart<WH354> upon the mountains<WH2022> of spices<WH1314>. / Make…: Heb. Flee away


btext:
The vision<WH2377> of Isaiah<WH3470> the son<WH1121> of Amoz<WH531>, which he saw<WH2372> concerning Judah<WH3063> and Jerusalem<WH3389> in the days<WH3117> of Uzziah<WH5818>, Jotham<WH3147>, Ahaz<WH271>, and Hezekiah<WH3169>, kings<WH4428> of Judah<WH3063>.


btext:
Hear<WH8085>, O heavens<WH8064>, and give ear<WH238>, O earth<WH776>: for the LORD<WH3068> hath spoken<WH1696>, I have nourished<WH1431> and brought up<WH7311> children<WH1121>, and they have rebelled<WH6586> against me.


btext:
The ox<WH7794> knoweth<WH3045> his owner<WH7069>, and the ass<WH2543> his master's<WH1167> crib<WH18>: but Israel<WH3478> doth not know<WH3045>, my people<WH5971> doth not consider<WH995>.


btext:
Ah<WH1945> sinful<WH2398> nation<WH1471>, a people<WH5971> laden<WH3515> with iniquity<WH5771>, a seed<WH2233> of evildoers<WH7489>, children<WH1121> that are corrupters<WH7843>: they have forsaken<WH5800><WH853> the LORD<WH3068>, they have provoked<WH5006><WH853> the Holy One<WH6918> of Israel<WH3478> unto anger<WH5006>, they are gone away<WH2114> backward<WH268>. / laden: Heb. of heaviness / gone…: Heb. alienated, or, separated


btext:
Why should ye be stricken<WH5221> any more? ye will revolt<WH5627> more and more<WH3254>: the whole head<WH7218> is sick<WH2483>, and the whole heart<WH3824> faint<WH1742>. / revolt…: Heb. increase revolt


btext:
From the sole<WH3709> of the foot<WH7272> even unto the head<WH7218> there is no soundness<WH4974> in it; but wounds<WH6482>, and bruises<WH2250>, and putrifying<WH2961> sores<WH4347>: they have not been closed<WH2115>, neither bound up<WH2280>, neither mollified<WH7401> with ointment<WH8081>. / ointment: or, oil


btext:
Your country<WH776> is desolate<WH8077>, your cities<WH5892> are burned<WH8313> with fire<WH784>: your land<WH127>, strangers<WH2114> devour<WH398> it in your presence, and it is desolate<WH8077>, as overthrown<WH4114> by strangers<WH2114>. / overthrown…: Heb. the overthrow of


btext:
And the daughter<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726> is left<WH3498> as a cottage<WH5521> in a vineyard<WH3754>, as a lodge<WH4412> in a garden of cucumbers<WH4750>, as a besieged<WH5341> city<WH5892>.


btext:
Except<WH3884> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> had left<WH3498> unto us a very small<WH4592> remnant<WH8300>, we should have been<WH1961> as Sodom<WH5467>, and we should have been like<WH1819> unto Gomorrah<WH6017>.


btext:
Hear<WH8085> the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068>, ye rulers<WH7101> of Sodom<WH5467>; give ear<WH238> unto the law<WH8451> of our God<WH430>, ye people<WH5971> of Gomorrah<WH6017>.


btext:
To what<WH4100> purpose is the multitude<WH7230> of your sacrifices<WH2077> unto me? saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>: I am full<WH7646> of the burnt offerings<WH5930> of rams<WH352>, and the fat<WH2459> of fed beasts<WH4806>; and I delight<WH2654> not in the blood<WH1818> of bullocks<WH6499>, or of lambs<WH3532>, or of he goats<WH6260>. / he goats: Heb. great he goats


btext:
When ye come<WH935> to appear<WH7200> before<WH6440> me, who hath required<WH1245> this at your hand<WH3027>, to tread<WH7429> my courts<WH2691>? / to appear: Heb. to be seen


btext:
Bring<WH935> no more<WH3254> vain<WH7723> oblations<WH4503>; incense<WH7004> is an abomination<WH8441> unto me; the new moons<WH2320> and sabbaths<WH7676>, the calling<WH7121> of assemblies<WH4744>, I cannot away with<WH3201>; it is iniquity<WH205>, even the solemn meeting<WH6116>. / iniquity: or, grief


btext:
Your new moons<WH2320> and your appointed feasts<WH4150> my soul<WH5315> hateth<WH8130>: they are a trouble<WH2960> unto me; I am weary<WH3811> to bear<WH5375> them.


btext:
And when ye spread forth<WH6566> your hands<WH3709>, I will hide<WH5956> mine eyes<WH5869> from you: yea, when ye make many<WH7235> prayers<WH8605>, I will not hear<WH8085>: your hands<WH3027> are full<WH4390> of blood<WH1818>. / make…: Heb. multiply prayer / blood: Heb. bloods


btext:
Wash<WH7364> you, make you clean<WH2135>; put away<WH5493> the evil<WH7455> of your doings<WH4611> from before<WH5048> mine eyes<WH5869>; cease<WH2308> to do evil<WH7489>;


btext:
Learn<WH3925> to do well<WH3190>; seek<WH1875> judgment<WH4941>, relieve<WH833> the oppressed<WH2541>, judge<WH8199> the fatherless<WH3490>, plead<WH7378> for the widow<WH490>. / relieve: or, righten


btext:
Come now<WH3212>, and let us reason together<WH3198>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>: though your sins<WH2399> be as scarlet<WH8144>, they shall be as white<WH3835> as snow<WH7950>; though they be red<WH119> like crimson<WH8438>, they shall be as wool<WH6785>.


btext:
If ye be willing<WH14> and obedient<WH8085>, ye shall eat<WH398> the good<WH2898> of the land<WH776>:


btext:
But if ye refuse<WH3985> and rebel<WH4784>, ye shall be devoured<WH398> with the sword<WH2719>: for the mouth<WH6310> of the LORD<WH3068> hath spoken<WH1696> it.


btext:
How is the faithful<WH539> city<WH7151> become an harlot<WH2181>! it was full<WH4392> of judgment<WH4941>; righteousness<WH6664> lodged<WH3885> in it; but now murderers<WH7523>.


btext:
Thy princes<WH8269> are rebellious<WH5637>, and companions<WH2270> of thieves<WH1590>: every one loveth<WH157> gifts<WH7810>, and followeth<WH7291> after rewards<WH8021>: they judge<WH8199> not the fatherless<WH3490>, neither doth the cause<WH7379> of the widow<WH490> come<WH935> unto them.


btext:
Therefore saith<WH5002> the Lord<WH113>, the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, the mighty One<WH46> of Israel<WH3478>, Ah<WH1945>, I will ease<WH5162> me of mine adversaries<WH6862>, and avenge<WH5358> me of mine enemies<WH341>:


btext:
And I will turn<WH7725> my hand<WH3027> upon thee, and purely<WH1253> purge away<WH6884> thy dross<WH5509>, and take away<WH5493> all thy tin<WH913>: / purely: Heb. according to pureness


btext:
And I will restore<WH7725> thy judges<WH8199> as at the first<WH7223>, and thy counsellors<WH3289> as at the beginning<WH8462>: afterward<WH310> thou shalt be called<WH7121>, The city<WH5892> of righteousness<WH6664>, the faithful<WH539> city<WH7151>.


btext:
Zion<WH6726> shall be redeemed<WH6299> with judgment<WH4941>, and her converts<WH7725> with righteousness<WH6666>. / her…: or, they that return of her


btext:
And the destruction<WH7667> of the transgressors<WH6586> and of the sinners<WH2400> shall be together<WH3162>, and they that forsake<WH5800> the LORD<WH3068> shall be consumed<WH3615>. / destruction: Heb. breaking


btext:
For they shall be ashamed<WH954> of the oaks<WH352> which ye have desired<WH2530>, and ye shall be confounded<WH2659> for the gardens<WH1593> that ye have chosen<WH977>.


btext:
For ye shall be as an oak<WH424> whose leaf<WH5929> fadeth<WH5034>, and as a garden<WH1593> that hath no water<WH4325>.


btext:
And the strong<WH2634> shall be as tow<WH5296>, and the maker<WH6467> of it as a spark<WH5213>, and they shall both<WH8147> burn<WH1197> together<WH3162>, and none shall quench<WH3518> them. / maker…: or, and his work


btext:
The word<WH1697> that Isaiah<WH3470> the son<WH1121> of Amoz<WH531> saw<WH2372> concerning Judah<WH3063> and Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in the last<WH319> days<WH3117>, that the mountain<WH2022> of the LORD'S<WH3068> house<WH1004> shall be established<WH3559> in the top<WH7218> of the mountains<WH2022>, and shall be exalted<WH5375> above the hills<WH1389>; and all nations<WH1471> shall flow<WH5102> unto it. / established: or, prepared


btext:
And many<WH7227> people<WH5971> shall go<WH1980> and say<WH559>, Come<WH3212> ye, and let us go up<WH5927> to the mountain<WH2022> of the LORD<WH3068>, to the house<WH1004> of the God<WH430> of Jacob<WH3290>; and he will teach<WH3384> us of his ways<WH1870>, and we will walk<WH3212> in his paths<WH734>: for out of Zion<WH6726> shall go forth<WH3318> the law<WH8451>, and the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> from Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
And he shall judge<WH8199> among the nations<WH1471>, and shall rebuke<WH3198> many<WH7227> people<WH5971>: and they shall beat<WH3807> their swords<WH2719> into plowshares<WH855>, and their spears<WH2595> into pruninghooks<WH4211>: nation<WH1471> shall not lift up<WH5375> sword<WH2719> against nation<WH1471>, neither shall they learn<WH3925> war<WH4421> any more. / pruninghooks: or, scythes


btext:
O house<WH1004> of Jacob<WH3290>, come<WH3212> ye, and let us walk<WH3212> in the light<WH216> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Therefore thou hast forsaken<WH5203> thy people<WH5971> the house<WH1004> of Jacob<WH3290>, because they be replenished<WH4390> from the east<WH6924>, and are soothsayers<WH6049> like the Philistines<WH6430>, and they please<WH5606> themselves in the children<WH3206> of strangers<WH5237>. / from…: or, more than the / please…: or, abound with the


btext:
Their land<WH776> also is full<WH4390> of silver<WH3701> and gold<WH2091>, neither is there any end<WH7097> of their treasures<WH214>; their land<WH776> is also full<WH4390> of horses<WH5483>, neither is there any end<WH7097> of their chariots<WH4818>:


btext:
Their land<WH776> also is full<WH4390> of idols<WH457>; they worship<WH7812> the work<WH4639> of their own hands<WH3027>, that which their own fingers<WH676> have made<WH6213>:


btext:
And the mean man<WH120> boweth down<WH7817>, and the great man<WH376> humbleth<WH8213> himself: therefore forgive<WH5375> them not.


btext:
Enter<WH935> into the rock<WH6697>, and hide<WH2934> thee in the dust<WH6083>, for<WH6440> fear<WH6343> of the LORD<WH3068>, and for the glory<WH1926> of his majesty<WH1347>.


btext:
The lofty<WH1365> looks<WH5869> of man<WH120> shall be humbled<WH8213>, and the haughtiness<WH7312> of men<WH582> shall be bowed down<WH7817>, and the LORD<WH3068> alone shall be exalted<WH7682> in that day<WH3117>.


btext:
For the day<WH3117> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> shall be upon every one that is proud<WH1343> and lofty<WH7311>, and upon every one that is lifted up<WH5375>; and he shall be brought low<WH8213>:


btext:
And upon all the cedars<WH730> of Lebanon<WH3844>, that are high<WH7311> and lifted up<WH5375>, and upon all the oaks<WH437> of Bashan<WH1316>,


btext:
And upon all the high<WH7311> mountains<WH2022>, and upon all the hills<WH1389> that are lifted up<WH5375>,


btext:
And upon all the ships<WH591> of Tarshish<WH8659>, and upon all pleasant<WH2532> pictures<WH7914>. / pleasant…: Heb. pictures of desire


btext:
And the loftiness<WH1365> of man<WH120> shall be bowed down<WH7817>, and the haughtiness<WH7312> of men<WH582> shall be made low<WH8213>: and the LORD<WH3068> alone shall be exalted<WH7682> in that day<WH3117>.


btext:
And they shall go<WH935> into the holes<WH4631> of the rocks<WH6697>, and into the caves<WH4247> of the earth<WH6083>, for<WH6440> fear<WH6343> of the LORD<WH3068>, and for the glory<WH1926> of his majesty<WH1347>, when he ariseth<WH6965> to shake terribly<WH6206> the earth<WH776>. / of the earth: Heb. of the dust


btext:
In that day<WH3117> a man<WH120> shall cast<WH7993> his idols<WH457> of silver<WH3701>, and his idols<WH457> of gold<WH2091>, which they made each one for himself<WH6213> to worship<WH7812>, to the moles<WH2661><WH6512> and to the bats<WH5847>; / his idols of silver…: Heb. the idols of his silver, etc / each…: or, for him


btext:
To go<WH935> into the clefts<WH5366> of the rocks<WH6697>, and into the tops<WH5585> of the ragged rocks<WH5553>, for<WH6440> fear<WH6343> of the LORD<WH3068>, and for the glory<WH1926> of his majesty<WH1347>, when he ariseth<WH6965> to shake terribly<WH6206> the earth<WH776>.


btext:
Cease<WH2308> ye from man<WH120>, whose breath<WH5397> is in his nostrils<WH639>: for wherein is he to be accounted of<WH2803>?


btext:
For, behold, the Lord<WH113>, the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, doth take away<WH5493> from Jerusalem<WH3389> and from Judah<WH3063> the stay<WH4937> and the staff<WH4938>, the whole stay<WH4937> of bread<WH3899>, and the whole<WH3605> stay<WH4937> of water<WH4325>,


btext:
The mighty man<WH1368>, and the man<WH376> of war<WH4421>, the judge<WH8199>, and the prophet<WH5030>, and the prudent<WH7080>, and the ancient<WH2205>,


btext:
The captain<WH8269> of fifty<WH2572>, and the honourable<WH5375> man<WH6440>, and the counsellor<WH3289>, and the cunning<WH2450> artificer<WH2791>, and the eloquent<WH995> orator<WH3908>. / the honourable…: Heb. a man eminent in countenance / eloquent…: or, skilful of speech


btext:
And I will give<WH5414> children<WH5288> to be their princes<WH8269>, and babes<WH8586> shall rule<WH4910> over them.


btext:
And the people<WH5971> shall be oppressed<WH5065>, every one<WH376> by another<WH376>, and every one<WH376> by his neighbour<WH7453>: the child<WH5288> shall behave himself proudly<WH7292> against the ancient<WH2205>, and the base<WH7034> against the honourable<WH3513>.


btext:
When a man<WH376> shall take hold<WH8610> of his brother<WH251> of the house<WH1004> of his father<WH1>, saying, Thou hast clothing<WH8071>, be thou our ruler<WH7101>, and let this ruin<WH4384> be under thy hand<WH3027>:


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall he swear<WH5375>, saying<WH559>, I will not be an healer<WH2280>; for in my house<WH1004> is neither bread<WH3899> nor clothing<WH8071>: make<WH7760> me not a ruler<WH7101> of the people<WH5971>. / swear: Heb. lift up the hand / healer: Heb. binder up


btext:
For Jerusalem<WH3389> is ruined<WH3782>, and Judah<WH3063> is fallen<WH5307>: because their tongue<WH3956> and their doings<WH4611> are against the LORD<WH3068>, to provoke<WH4784> the eyes<WH5869> of his glory<WH3519>.


btext:
The shew<WH1971> of their countenance<WH6440> doth witness against them<WH6030>; and they declare<WH5046> their sin<WH2403> as Sodom<WH5467>, they hide<WH3582> it not. Woe<WH188> unto their soul<WH5315>! for they have rewarded<WH1580> evil<WH7451> unto themselves.


btext:
Say<WH559> ye to the righteous<WH6662>, that it shall be well<WH2896> with him: for they shall eat<WH398> the fruit<WH6529> of their doings<WH4611>.


btext:
Woe<WH188> unto the wicked<WH7563>! it shall be ill<WH7451> with him: for the reward<WH1576> of his hands<WH3027> shall be given<WH6213> him. / given…: Heb. done to him


btext:
As for my people<WH5971>, children<WH5953> are their oppressors<WH5065>, and women<WH802> rule<WH4910> over them. O my people<WH5971>, they which lead<WH833> thee cause thee to err<WH8582>, and destroy<WH1104> the way<WH1870> of thy paths<WH734>. / lead…: or, call thee blessed / destroy: Heb. swallow up


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> standeth up<WH5324> to plead<WH7378>, and standeth<WH5975> to judge<WH1777> the people<WH5971>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> will enter<WH935> into judgment<WH4941> with the ancients<WH2205> of his people<WH5971>, and the princes<WH8269> thereof: for ye have eaten up<WH1197> the vineyard<WH3754>; the spoil<WH1500> of the poor<WH6041> is in your houses<WH1004>. / eaten: or, burnt


btext:
What mean ye that ye beat<WH1792> my people<WH5971> to pieces<WH1792>, and grind<WH2912> the faces<WH6440> of the poor<WH6041>? saith<WH5002> the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
Moreover the LORD<WH3068> saith<WH559>, Because<WH3282> the daughters<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726> are haughty<WH1361>, and walk<WH3212> with stretched forth<WH5186> necks<WH1627> and wanton<WH8265> eyes<WH5869>, walking<WH1980> and mincing<WH2952> as they go<WH3212>, and making a tinkling<WH5913> with their feet<WH7272>: / wanton…: Heb. deceiving with their eyes / mincing: or, tripping nicely


btext:
Therefore the Lord<WH136> will smite with a scab<WH5596> the crown of the head<WH6936> of the daughters<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726>, and the LORD<WH3068> will discover<WH6168> their secret parts<WH6596>. / discover: Heb. make naked


btext:
In that day<WH3117> the Lord<WH136> will take away<WH5493> the bravery<WH8597> of their tinkling ornaments<WH5914> about their feet, and their cauls<WH7636>, and their round tires like the moon<WH7720>, / cauls: or, networks


btext:
The chains<WH5188>, and the bracelets<WH8285>, and the mufflers<WH7479>, / chains: or, sweet balls / mufflers: or, spangled ornaments


btext:
The bonnets<WH6287>, and the ornaments of the legs<WH6807>, and the headbands<WH7196>, and the tablets<WH5315><WH1004>, and the earrings<WH3908>, / tablets: Heb. houses of the soul


btext:
The changeable suits of apparel<WH4254>, and the mantles<WH4595>, and the wimples<WH4304>, and the crisping pins<WH2754>,


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell<WH1314> there shall be stink<WH4716>; and instead of a girdle<WH2290> a rent<WH5364>; and instead of well set<WH4639> hair<WH4748> baldness<WH7144>; and instead of a stomacher<WH6614> a girding<WH4228> of sackcloth<WH8242>; and burning<WH3587> instead of beauty<WH3308>.


btext:
Thy men<WH4962> shall fall<WH5307> by the sword<WH2719>, and thy mighty<WH1369> in the war<WH4421>. / mighty: Heb. might


btext:
And her gates<WH6607> shall lament<WH578> and mourn<WH56>; and she being desolate<WH5352> shall sit<WH3427> upon the ground<WH776>. / desolate: or, emptied: Heb. cleansed


btext:
And in that day<WH3117> seven<WH7651> women<WH802> shall take hold<WH2388> of one<WH259> man<WH376>, saying<WH559>, We will eat<WH398> our own bread<WH3899>, and wear<WH3847> our own apparel<WH8071>: only let us be called<WH7121> by thy name<WH8034>, to take away<WH622> our reproach<WH2781>. / let…: Heb. let thy name be called upon us / to take…: or, take thou away


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall the branch<WH6780> of the LORD<WH3068> be beautiful<WH6643> and glorious<WH3519>, and the fruit<WH6529> of the earth<WH776> shall be excellent<WH1347> and comely for<WH8597> them that are escaped<WH6413> of Israel<WH3478>. / beautiful…: Heb. beauty and glory / them…: Heb. the escaping


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left<WH7604> in Zion<WH6726>, and he that remaineth<WH3498> in Jerusalem<WH3389>, shall be called<WH559> holy<WH6918>, even every one that is written<WH3789> among the living<WH2416> in Jerusalem<WH3389>: / among…: or, to life


btext:
When the Lord<WH136> shall have washed away<WH7364> the filth<WH6675> of the daughters<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726>, and shall have purged<WH1740> the blood<WH1818> of Jerusalem<WH3389> from the midst<WH7130> thereof by the spirit<WH7307> of judgment<WH4941>, and by the spirit<WH7307> of burning<WH1197>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> will create<WH1254> upon every dwelling place<WH4349> of mount<WH2022> Zion<WH6726>, and upon her assemblies<WH4744>, a cloud<WH6051> and smoke<WH6227> by day<WH3119>, and the shining<WH5051> of a flaming<WH3852> fire<WH784> by night<WH3915>: for upon all the glory<WH3519> shall be a defence<WH2646>. / upon all: or, above all / defence: Heb. covering


btext:
And there shall be a tabernacle<WH5521> for a shadow<WH6738> in the daytime<WH3119> from the heat<WH2721>, and for a place of refuge<WH4268>, and for a covert<WH4563> from storm<WH2230> and from rain<WH4306>.


btext:
Now will I sing<WH7891> to my wellbeloved<WH3039> a song<WH7892> of my beloved<WH1730> touching his vineyard<WH3754>. My wellbeloved<WH3039> hath a vineyard<WH3754> in a very fruitful<WH1121><WH8081> hill<WH7161>: / a very…: Heb. the horn of the son of oil


btext:
And he fenced<WH5823> it, and gathered out the stones<WH5619> thereof, and planted<WH5193> it with the choicest vine<WH8321>, and built<WH1129> a tower<WH4026> in the midst<WH8432> of it, and also made<WH2672> a winepress<WH3342> therein: and he looked<WH6960> that it should bring forth<WH6213> grapes<WH6025>, and it brought forth<WH6213> wild grapes<WH891>. / fenced: or, made a wall about / made: Heb. hewed


btext:
And now, O inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, and men<WH376> of Judah<WH3063>, judge<WH8199>, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard<WH3754>.


btext:
What could have been done<WH6213> more to my vineyard<WH3754>, that I have not done<WH6213> in it? wherefore<WH4069>, when I looked<WH6960> that it should bring forth<WH6213> grapes<WH6025>, brought it forth<WH6213> wild grapes<WH891>?


btext:
And now go to; I will tell<WH3045> you what I will do<WH6213> to my vineyard<WH3754>: I will take away<WH5493> the hedge<WH4881> thereof, and it shall be eaten up<WH1197>; and break down<WH6555> the wall<WH1447> thereof, and it shall be trodden down<WH4823>: / trodden…: Heb. for a treading


btext:
And I will lay<WH7896> it waste<WH1326>: it shall not be pruned<WH2168>, nor digged<WH5737>; but there shall come up<WH5927> briers<WH8068> and thorns<WH7898>: I will also command<WH6680> the clouds<WH5645> that they rain<WH4305> no rain<WH4306> upon it.


btext:
For the vineyard<WH3754> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> is the house<WH1004> of Israel<WH3478>, and the men<WH376> of Judah<WH3063> his pleasant<WH8191> plant<WH5194>: and he looked<WH6960> for judgment<WH4941>, but behold oppression<WH4939>; for righteousness<WH6666>, but behold a cry<WH6818>. / his…: Heb. plant of his pleasures / oppression: Heb. a scab


btext:
Woe<WH1945> unto them that join<WH5060> house<WH1004> to house<WH1004>, that lay<WH7126> field<WH7704> to field<WH7704>, till there be no<WH657> place<WH4725>, that they may be placed<WH3427> alone in the midst<WH7130> of the earth<WH776>! / they: Heb. ye


btext:
In mine ears<WH241> said the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, Of a truth<WH3808> many<WH7227> houses<WH1004> shall be desolate<WH8047>, even great<WH1419> and fair<WH2896>, without inhabitant<WH3427>. / In…: or, This is in mine ears, saith the LORD, etc / Of a…: Heb. If not, etc


btext:
Yea<WH3588>, ten<WH6235> acres<WH6776> of vineyard<WH3754> shall yield<WH6213> one<WH259> bath<WH1324>, and the seed<WH2233> of an homer<WH2563> shall yield<WH6213> an ephah<WH374>.


btext:
Woe<WH1945> unto them that rise up early<WH7925> in the morning<WH1242>, that they may follow<WH7291> strong drink<WH7941>; that continue<WH309> until night<WH5399>, till wine<WH3196> inflame<WH1814> them! / inflame: of, pursue


btext:
And the harp<WH3658>, and the viol<WH5035>, the tabret<WH8596>, and pipe<WH2485>, and wine<WH3196>, are in their feasts<WH4960>: but they regard<WH5027> not the work<WH6467> of the LORD<WH3068>, neither consider<WH7200> the operation<WH4639> of his hands<WH3027>.


btext:
Therefore my people<WH5971> are gone into captivity<WH1540>, because they have no knowledge<WH1847>: and their honourable<WH3519> men<WH4962> are famished<WH7458>, and their multitude<WH1995> dried up<WH6704> with thirst<WH6772>. / honourable…: Heb. glory are men of famine


btext:
Therefore hell<WH7585> hath enlarged<WH7337> herself<WH5315>, and opened<WH6473> her mouth<WH6310> without measure<WH2706>: and their glory<WH1926>, and their multitude<WH1995>, and their pomp<WH7588>, and he that rejoiceth<WH5938>, shall descend<WH3381> into it.


btext:
And the mean man<WH120> shall be brought down<WH7817>, and the mighty man<WH376> shall be humbled<WH8213>, and the eyes<WH5869> of the lofty<WH1364> shall be humbled<WH8213>:


btext:
But the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> shall be exalted<WH1361> in judgment<WH4941>, and God<WH410> that is holy<WH6918> shall be sanctified<WH6942> in righteousness<WH6666>. / God…: or, the holy God: Heb. the God the holy


btext:
Then shall the lambs<WH3532> feed<WH7462> after their manner<WH1699>, and the waste places<WH2723> of the fat ones<WH4220> shall strangers<WH1481> eat<WH398>.


btext:
Woe<WH1945> unto them that draw<WH4900> iniquity<WH5771> with cords<WH2256> of vanity<WH7723>, and sin<WH2403> as it were with a cart<WH5699> rope<WH5688>:


btext:
That say<WH559>, Let him make speed<WH4116>, and hasten<WH2363> his work<WH4639>, that we may see<WH7200> it: and let the counsel<WH6098> of the Holy One<WH6918> of Israel<WH3478> draw nigh<WH7126> and come<WH935>, that we may know<WH3045> it!


btext:
Woe<WH1945> unto them that call<WH559> evil<WH7451> good<WH2896>, and good<WH2896> evil<WH7451>; that put<WH7760> darkness<WH2822> for light<WH216>, and light<WH216> for darkness<WH2822>; that put<WH7760> bitter<WH4751> for sweet<WH4966>, and sweet<WH4966> for bitter<WH4751>! / call…: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc


btext:
Woe<WH1945> unto them that are wise<WH2450> in their own eyes<WH5869>, and prudent<WH995> in their own sight<WH6440>! / in their own sight: Heb. before their face


btext:
Woe<WH1945> unto them that are mighty<WH1368> to drink<WH8354> wine<WH3196>, and men<WH582> of strength<WH2428> to mingle<WH4537> strong drink<WH7941>:


btext:
Which justify<WH6663> the wicked<WH7563> for<WH6118> reward<WH7810>, and take away<WH5493> the righteousness<WH6666> of the righteous<WH6662> from him!


btext:
Therefore as the fire<WH784> devoureth<WH398> the stubble<WH7179>, and the flame<WH3956><WH3852> consumeth<WH7503> the chaff<WH2842>, so their root<WH8328> shall be as rottenness<WH4716>, and their blossom<WH6525> shall go up<WH5927> as dust<WH80>: because they have cast away<WH3988> the law<WH8451> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and despised<WH5006> the word<WH565> of the Holy One<WH6918> of Israel<WH3478>. / fire: Heb. tongue of fire


btext:
Therefore is the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> kindled<WH2734> against his people<WH5971>, and he hath stretched forth<WH5186> his hand<WH3027> against them, and hath smitten<WH5221> them: and the hills<WH2022> did tremble<WH7264>, and their carcases<WH5038> were torn<WH5478> in the midst<WH7130> of the streets<WH2351>. For all this his anger<WH639> is not turned away<WH7725>, but his hand<WH3027> is stretched out<WH5186> still. / torn: or, as dung


btext:
And he will lift up<WH5375> an ensign<WH5251> to the nations<WH1471> from far<WH7350>, and will hiss<WH8319> unto them from the end<WH7097> of the earth<WH776>: and, behold, they shall come<WH935> with speed<WH4120> swiftly<WH7031>:


btext:
None shall be weary<WH5889> nor stumble<WH3782> among them; none shall slumber<WH5123> nor sleep<WH3462>; neither shall the girdle<WH232> of their loins<WH2504> be loosed<WH6605>, nor the latchet<WH8288> of their shoes<WH5275> be broken<WH5423>:


btext:
Whose arrows<WH2671> are sharp<WH8150>, and all their bows<WH7198> bent<WH1869>, their horses'<WH5483> hoofs<WH6541> shall be counted<WH2803> like flint<WH6862>, and their wheels<WH1534> like a whirlwind<WH5492>:


btext:
Their roaring<WH7581> shall be like a lion<WH3833>, they shall roar<WH7580><WH7580> like young lions<WH3715>: yea, they shall roar<WH5098>, and lay hold<WH270> of the prey<WH2964>, and shall carry it away safe<WH6403>, and none shall deliver<WH5337> it.


btext:
And in that day<WH3117> they shall roar<WH5098> against them like the roaring<WH5100> of the sea<WH3220>: and if one look<WH5027> unto the land<WH776>, behold darkness<WH2822> and sorrow<WH6862>, and the light<WH216> is darkened<WH2821> in the heavens<WH6183> thereof. / sorrow: or, distress / and the light…: or, when it is light, it shall be dark in the destructions thereof


btext:
In the year<WH8141> that king<WH4428> Uzziah<WH5818> died<WH4194> I saw<WH7200> also<WH853> the Lord<WH136> sitting<WH3427> upon a throne<WH3678>, high<WH7311> and lifted up<WH5375>, and his train<WH7757> filled<WH4392><WH853> the temple<WH1964>. / his…: or, the skirts thereof


btext:
Above<WH4605> it stood<WH5975> the seraphims<WH8314>: each one<WH259> had six<WH8337> wings<WH3671>; with twain<WH8147> he covered<WH3680> his face<WH6440>, and with twain<WH8147> he covered<WH3680> his feet<WH7272>, and with twain<WH8147> he did fly<WH5774>.


btext:
And one cried<WH7121> unto another, and said<WH559>, Holy<WH6918>, holy<WH6918>, holy<WH6918>, is the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>: the whole earth<WH776> is full<WH4393> of his glory<WH3519>. / one…: Heb. this cried to this / the whole…: Heb. his glory is the fulness of the whole earth


btext:
And the posts<WH520> of the door<WH5592> moved<WH5128> at the voice<WH6963> of him that cried<WH7121>, and the house<WH1004> was filled<WH4390> with smoke<WH6227>. / door: Heb. thresholds


btext:
Then said<WH559> I, Woe<WH188> is me! for I am undone<WH1820>; because I am a man<WH376> of unclean<WH2931> lips<WH8193>, and I dwell<WH3427> in the midst<WH8432> of a people<WH5971> of unclean<WH2931> lips<WH8193>: for mine eyes<WH5869> have seen<WH7200> the King<WH4428>, the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / undone: Heb. cut off


btext:
Then flew<WH5774> one<WH259> of the seraphims<WH8314> unto me, having a live coal<WH7531> in his hand<WH3027>, which he had taken<WH3947> with the tongs<WH4457> from off the altar<WH4196>: / having…: Heb. and in his hand a live coal


btext:
And he laid<WH5060> it upon my mouth<WH6310>, and said<WH559>, Lo, this hath touched<WH5060> thy lips<WH8193>; and thine iniquity<WH5771> is taken away<WH5493>, and thy sin<WH2403> purged<WH3722>. / laid…: Heb. caused it to touch


btext:
Also I heard<WH8085> the voice<WH6963> of the Lord<WH136>, saying<WH559>, Whom shall I send<WH7971>, and who will go<WH3212> for us? Then said<WH559> I, Here am I; send<WH7971> me. / Here…: Heb. behold me


btext:
And he said<WH559>, Go<WH3212>, and tell<WH559> this people<WH5971>, Hear<WH8085> ye indeed<WH8085>, but understand<WH995> not; and see<WH7200> ye indeed<WH7200>, but perceive<WH3045> not. / indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc


btext:
Make the heart<WH3820> of this people<WH5971> fat<WH8080>, and make their ears<WH241> heavy<WH3513>, and shut<WH8173> their eyes<WH5869>; lest they see<WH7200> with their eyes<WH5869>, and hear<WH8085> with their ears<WH241>, and understand<WH995> with their heart<WH3824>, and convert<WH7725>, and be healed<WH7495>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> I, Lord<WH136>, how long? And he answered<WH559>, Until the cities<WH5892> be wasted<WH7582> without inhabitant<WH3427>, and the houses<WH1004> without man<WH120>, and the land<WH127> be utterly<WH8077> desolate<WH7582>, / utterly…: Heb. desolate with desolation


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> have removed<WH7368> men<WH120> far away<WH7368>, and there be a great<WH7227> forsaking<WH5805> in the midst<WH7130> of the land<WH776>.


btext:
But yet in it shall be a tenth<WH6224>, and it shall return<WH7725>, and shall be eaten<WH1197>: as a teil tree<WH424>, and as an oak<WH437>, whose substance<WH4678> is in them, when they cast<WH7995> their leaves: so the holy<WH6944> seed<WH2233> shall be the substance<WH4678> thereof. / and it…: or, when it is returned, and hath been broused / substance: or, stock, or, stem


btext:
And it came to pass in the days<WH3117> of Ahaz<WH271> the son<WH1121> of Jotham<WH3147>, the son<WH1121> of Uzziah<WH5818>, king<WH4428> of Judah<WH3063>, that Rezin<WH7526> the king<WH4428> of Syria<WH758>, and Pekah<WH6492> the son<WH1121> of Remaliah<WH7425>, king<WH4428> of Israel<WH3478>, went up<WH5927> toward Jerusalem<WH3389> to war<WH4421> against it, but could<WH3201> not prevail<WH3898> against it.


btext:
And it was told<WH5046> the house<WH1004> of David<WH1732>, saying<WH559>, Syria<WH758> is confederate<WH5117> with Ephraim<WH669>. And his heart<WH3824> was moved<WH5128>, and the heart<WH3824> of his people<WH5971>, as the trees<WH6086> of the wood<WH3293> are moved<WH5128> with<WH6440> the wind<WH7307>. / is confederate…: Heb. resteth on


btext:
Then said<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> unto Isaiah<WH3470>, Go forth<WH3318> now to meet<WH7125> Ahaz<WH271>, thou, and Shearjashub<WH7610> thy son<WH1121>, at the end<WH7097> of the conduit<WH8585> of the upper<WH5945> pool<WH1295> in the highway<WH4546> of the fuller's<WH3526> field<WH7704>; / Shearjashub: that is, The remnant shall return / highway: or, causeway


btext:
And say<WH559> unto him, Take heed<WH8104>, and be quiet<WH8252>; fear<WH3372> not, neither be fainthearted<WH7401><WH3824> for the two<WH8147> tails<WH2180> of these smoking<WH6226> firebrands<WH181>, for the fierce<WH2750> anger<WH639> of Rezin<WH7526> with Syria<WH758>, and of the son<WH1121> of Remaliah<WH7425>. / neither…: Heb. let not thy heart be tender


btext:
Because Syria<WH758>, Ephraim<WH669>, and the son<WH1121> of Remaliah<WH7425>, have taken evil<WH7451> counsel<WH3289> against thee, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Let us go up<WH5927> against Judah<WH3063>, and vex<WH6973> it, and let us make a breach<WH1234> therein for us, and set<WH4427> a king<WH4428> in the midst<WH8432> of it, even the son<WH1121> of Tabeal<WH2870>: / vex: or, waken


btext:
Thus<WH3541> saith<WH559> the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069>, It shall not stand<WH6965>, neither shall it come to pass.


btext:
For the head<WH7218> of Syria<WH758> is Damascus<WH1834>, and the head<WH7218> of Damascus<WH1834> is Rezin<WH7526>; and within threescore<WH8346> and five<WH2568> years<WH8141> shall Ephraim<WH669> be broken<WH2865>, that it be not a people<WH5971>. / that…: Heb. from a people


btext:
And the head<WH7218> of Ephraim<WH669> is Samaria<WH8111>, and the head<WH7218> of Samaria<WH8111> is Remaliah's<WH7425> son<WH1121>. If ye will not believe<WH539>, surely ye shall not be established<WH539>. / If…: or, Do ye not believe? it is because ye are not stable


btext:
Moreover the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH1696> again<WH3254> unto Ahaz<WH271>, saying<WH559>, / Moreover…: Heb. And the LORD added to speak


btext:
Ask<WH7592> thee a sign<WH226> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>; ask<WH7592> it either in the depth<WH6009>, or in the height<WH1361> above<WH4605>. / ask it…: or, make thy petition deep


btext:
But Ahaz<WH271> said<WH559>, I will not ask<WH7592>, neither will I tempt<WH5254><WH853> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And he said<WH559>, Hear<WH8085> ye now, O house<WH1004> of David<WH1732>; Is it a small thing<WH4592> for you to weary<WH3811> men<WH582>, but will ye weary<WH3811> my God<WH430> also?


btext:
Therefore the Lord<WH136> himself shall give<WH5414> you a sign<WH226>; Behold, a virgin<WH5959> shall conceive<WH2030>, and bear<WH3205> a son<WH1121>, and shall call<WH7121> his name<WH8034> Immanuel<WH410><WH6005>. / shall call: or, thou, O virgin, shalt call


btext:
Butter<WH2529> and honey<WH1706> shall he eat<WH398>, that he may know<WH3045> to refuse<WH3988> the evil<WH7451>, and choose<WH977> the good<WH2896>.


btext:
For before the child<WH5288> shall know<WH3045> to refuse<WH3988> the evil<WH7451>, and choose<WH977> the good<WH2896>, the land<WH127> that thou abhorrest<WH6973> shall be<WH6440> forsaken<WH5800> of both<WH8147> her kings<WH4428>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall bring<WH935> upon thee, and upon thy people<WH5971>, and upon thy father's<WH1> house<WH1004>, days<WH3117> that have not come<WH935>, from the day<WH3117> that Ephraim<WH669> departed<WH5493> from Judah<WH3063>; even the king<WH4428> of Assyria<WH804>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that the LORD<WH3068> shall hiss<WH8319> for the fly<WH2070> that is in the uttermost part<WH7097> of the rivers<WH2975> of Egypt<WH4714>, and for the bee<WH1682> that is in the land<WH776> of Assyria<WH804>.


btext:
And they shall come<WH935>, and shall rest<WH5117> all of them in the desolate<WH1327> valleys<WH5158>, and in the holes<WH5357> of the rocks<WH5553>, and upon all thorns<WH5285>, and upon all bushes<WH5097>. / bushes: or, commendable trees


btext:
In the same day<WH3117> shall the Lord<WH136> shave<WH1548> with a razor<WH8593> that is hired<WH7917>, namely, by them beyond<WH5676> the river<WH5104>, by the king<WH4428> of Assyria<WH804>, the head<WH7218>, and the hair<WH8181> of the feet<WH7272>: and it shall also consume<WH5595> the beard<WH2206>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that a man<WH376> shall nourish<WH2421> a young<WH1241> cow<WH5697>, and two<WH8147> sheep<WH6629>;


btext:
And it shall come to pass, for the abundance<WH7230> of milk<WH2461> that they shall give<WH6213> he shall eat<WH398> butter<WH2529>: for butter<WH2529> and honey<WH1706> shall every one eat<WH398> that is left<WH3498> in<WH7130> the land<WH776>. / the land: Heb. the midst of the land


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that every place<WH4725> shall be, where there were a thousand<WH505> vines<WH1612> at a thousand<WH505> silverlings<WH3701>, it shall even be for briers<WH8068> and thorns<WH7898>.


btext:
With arrows<WH2671> and with bows<WH7198> shall men come<WH935> thither; because all the land<WH776> shall become briers<WH8068> and thorns<WH7898>.


btext:
And on all hills<WH2022> that shall be digged<WH5737> with the mattock<WH4576>, there shall not come thither<WH935> the fear<WH3374> of briers<WH8068> and thorns<WH7898>: but it shall be for the sending forth<WH4916> of oxen<WH7794>, and for the treading<WH4823> of lesser cattle<WH7716>.


btext:
Moreover the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto me, Take<WH3947> thee a great<WH1419> roll<WH1549>, and write<WH3789> in it with a man's<WH582> pen<WH2747> concerning Mahershalalhashbaz<WH4122>. / Mahershalalhashbaz: Heb. In making speed to the spoil he hasteneth the prey, or, Make speed, etc


btext:
And I took<WH5749> unto me faithful<WH539> witnesses<WH5707> to record<WH5749>, Uriah<WH223> the priest<WH3548>, and Zechariah<WH2148> the son<WH1121> of Jeberechiah<WH3000>.


btext:
And I went<WH7126> unto the prophetess<WH5031>; and she conceived<WH2029>, and bare<WH3205> a son<WH1121>. Then said<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> to me, Call<WH7121> his name<WH8034> Mahershalalhashbaz<WH4122>. / went: Heb. approached


btext:
For before the child<WH5288> shall have knowledge<WH3045> to cry<WH7121>, My father<WH1>, and my mother<WH517>, the riches<WH2428> of Damascus<WH1834> and the spoil<WH7998> of Samaria<WH8111> shall be taken away<WH5375> before<WH6440> the king<WH4428> of Assyria<WH804>. / the riches…: or, he that is before the king of Assyria shall take away the riches, etc


btext:
Forasmuch<WH3282> as this people<WH5971> refuseth<WH3988> the waters<WH4325> of Shiloah<WH7975> that go<WH1980> softly<WH328>, and rejoice<WH4885> in Rezin<WH7526> and Remaliah's<WH7425> son<WH1121>;


btext:
Now therefore, behold, the Lord<WH136> bringeth up<WH5927> upon them the waters<WH4325> of the river<WH5104>, strong<WH6099> and many<WH7227>, even the king<WH4428> of Assyria<WH804>, and all his glory<WH3519>: and he shall come up<WH5927> over all his channels<WH650>, and go over<WH1980> all his banks<WH1415>:


btext:
And he shall pass<WH2498> through Judah<WH3063>; he shall overflow<WH7857> and go over<WH5674>, he shall reach<WH5060> even to the neck<WH6677>; and the stretching out<WH4298> of his wings<WH3671> shall fill<WH4393> the breadth<WH7341> of thy land<WH776>, O Immanuel<WH6005><WH410>. / stretching…: Heb. fulness of the breadth of thy land shall be the stretchings out of his wings


btext:
Associate<WH7489> yourselves, O ye people<WH5971>, and ye shall be broken in pieces<WH2865>; and give ear<WH238>, all<WH3605> ye of far<WH4801> countries<WH776>: gird<WH247> yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces<WH2865>; gird<WH247> yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces<WH2865>. / people and: or, people, yet


btext:
Take<WH5779> counsel<WH6098> together<WH5779>, and it shall come to nought<WH6565>; speak<WH1696> the word<WH1697>, and it shall not stand<WH6965>: for God<WH410> is with us.


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH559> thus to me with a strong<WH2393> hand<WH3027>, and instructed<WH3256> me that I should not walk<WH3212> in the way<WH1870> of this people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>, / with…: Heb. in strength of hand


btext:
Say<WH559> ye not, A confederacy<WH7195>, to all them to whom this people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, A confederacy<WH7195>; neither fear<WH3372> ye their fear<WH4172>, nor be afraid<WH6206>.


btext:
Sanctify<WH6942> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> himself; and let him be your fear<WH4172>, and let him be your dread<WH6206>.


btext:
And he shall be for a sanctuary<WH4720>; but for a stone<WH68> of stumbling<WH5063> and for a rock<WH6697> of offence<WH4383> to both<WH8147> the houses<WH1004> of Israel<WH3478>, for a gin<WH6341> and for a snare<WH4170> to the inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
And many<WH7227> among them shall stumble<WH3782>, and fall<WH5307>, and be broken<WH7665>, and be snared<WH3369>, and be taken<WH3920>.


btext:
And I will wait<WH2442> upon the LORD<WH3068>, that hideth<WH5641> his face<WH6440> from the house<WH1004> of Jacob<WH3290>, and I will look<WH6960> for him.


btext:
Behold, I and the children<WH3206> whom the LORD<WH3068> hath given<WH5414> me are for signs<WH226> and for wonders<WH4159> in Israel<WH3478> from the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, which dwelleth<WH7931> in mount<WH2022> Zion<WH6726>.


btext:
And when they shall say<WH559> unto you, Seek<WH1875> unto them that have familiar spirits<WH178>, and unto wizards<WH3049> that peep<WH6850>, and that mutter<WH1897>: should not a people<WH5971> seek<WH1875> unto their God<WH430>? for the living<WH2416> to the dead<WH4191>?


btext:
To the law<WH8451> and to the testimony<WH8584>: if they speak<WH559> not according to this word<WH1697>, it is because there is no light<WH7837> in them. / no…: Heb. no morning


btext:
And they shall pass<WH5674> through it, hardly bestead<WH7185> and hungry<WH7457>: and it shall come to pass, that when they shall be hungry<WH7456>, they shall fret<WH7107> themselves, and curse<WH7043> their king<WH4428> and their God<WH430>, and look<WH6437> upward<WH4605>.


btext:
And they shall look<WH5027> unto the earth<WH776>; and behold trouble<WH6869> and darkness<WH2825>, dimness<WH4588> of anguish<WH6695>; and they shall be driven<WH5080> to darkness<WH653>.


btext:
Nevertheless the dimness<WH4155> shall not be such as was in her vexation<WH4164>, when<WH6256> at the first<WH7223> he lightly afflicted<WH7043> the land<WH776> of Zebulun<WH2074> and the land<WH776> of Naphtali<WH5321>, and afterward<WH314> did more grievously afflict<WH3513> her by the way<WH1870> of the sea<WH3220>, beyond<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>, in Galilee<WH1551> of the nations<WH1471>. / of the nations: or, populous


btext:
The people<WH5971> that walked<WH1980> in darkness<WH2822> have seen<WH7200> a great<WH1419> light<WH216>: they that dwell<WH3427> in the land<WH776> of the shadow of death<WH6757>, upon them hath the light<WH216> shined<WH5050>.


btext:
Thou hast multiplied<WH7235> the nation<WH1471>, and not increased<WH1431> the joy<WH8057>: they joy<WH8055> before<WH6440> thee according to the joy<WH8057> in harvest<WH7105>, and as men rejoice<WH1523> when they divide<WH2505> the spoil<WH7998>. / not: or, to him


btext:
For thou hast broken<WH2865> the yoke<WH5923> of his burden<WH5448>, and the staff<WH4294> of his shoulder<WH7926>, the rod<WH7626> of his oppressor<WH5065>, as in the day<WH3117> of Midian<WH4080>. / For…: or, When thou brakest


btext:
For every battle<WH5430> of the warrior<WH5431> is with confused noise<WH7494>, and garments<WH8071> rolled<WH1556> in blood<WH1818>; but this shall be with burning<WH8316> and fuel<WH3980> of fire<WH784>. / For…: or, When the whole battle of the warrior was, etc / but…: or, and it was, etc / fuel: Heb. meat


btext:
For unto us a child<WH3206> is born<WH3205>, unto us a son<WH1121> is given<WH5414>: and the government<WH4951> shall be upon his shoulder<WH7926>: and his name<WH8034> shall be called<WH7121> Wonderful<WH6382>, Counsellor<WH3289>, The mighty<WH1368> God<WH410>, The everlasting<WH5703> Father<WH1>, The Prince<WH8269> of Peace<WH7965>.


btext:
Of the increase<WH4766> of his government<WH4951> and peace<WH7965> there shall be no end<WH7093>, upon the throne<WH3678> of David<WH1732>, and upon his kingdom<WH4467>, to order<WH3559> it, and to establish<WH5582> it with judgment<WH4941> and with justice<WH6666> from henceforth even for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>. The zeal<WH7068> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> will perform<WH6213> this.


btext:
The Lord<WH136> sent<WH7971> a word<WH1697> into Jacob<WH3290>, and it hath lighted<WH5307> upon Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And all the people<WH5971> shall know<WH3045>, even Ephraim<WH669> and the inhabitant<WH3427> of Samaria<WH8111>, that say<WH559> in the pride<WH1346> and stoutness<WH1433> of heart<WH3824>,


btext:
The bricks<WH3843> are fallen down<WH5307>, but we will build<WH1129> with hewn stones<WH1496>: the sycomores<WH8256> are cut down<WH1438>, but we will change<WH2498> them into cedars<WH730>.


btext:
Therefore the LORD<WH3068> shall set up<WH7682> the adversaries<WH6862> of Rezin<WH7526> against him, and join<WH5526> his enemies<WH341> together<WH5526>; / join: Heb. mingle


btext:
The Syrians<WH758> before<WH6924>, and the Philistines<WH6430> behind<WH268>; and they shall devour<WH398> Israel<WH3478> with open mouth<WH6310>. For all this his anger<WH639> is not turned away<WH7725>, but his hand<WH3027> is stretched out still<WH5186>. / open: Heb. whole


btext:
For the people<WH5971> turneth<WH7725> not unto him that smiteth<WH5221> them, neither do they seek<WH1875> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
Therefore the LORD<WH3068> will cut off<WH3772> from Israel<WH3478> head<WH7218> and tail<WH2180>, branch<WH3712> and rush<WH100>, in one<WH259> day<WH3117>.


btext:
The ancient<WH2205> and honourable<WH6440><WH5375>, he<WH1931> is the head<WH7218>; and the prophet<WH5030> that teacheth<WH3384> lies<WH8267>, he is the tail<WH2180>.


btext:
For the leaders<WH833> of this people<WH5971> cause them to err<WH8582>; and they that are led<WH833> of them are destroyed<WH1104>. / the leaders: or, they that call them blessed / led of: or, called blessed of / destroyed: Heb. swallowed up


btext:
Therefore the Lord<WH136> shall have no joy<WH8055> in their young men<WH970>, neither shall have mercy<WH7355> on their fatherless<WH3490> and widows<WH490>: for every one is an hypocrite<WH2611> and an evildoer<WH7489>, and every mouth<WH6310> speaketh<WH1696> folly<WH5039>. For all this his anger<WH639> is not turned away<WH7725>, but his hand<WH3027> is stretched out still<WH5186>. / folly: or, villany


btext:
For wickedness<WH7564> burneth<WH1197> as the fire<WH784>: it shall devour<WH398> the briers<WH8068> and thorns<WH7898>, and shall kindle<WH3341> in the thickets<WH5442> of the forest<WH3293>, and they shall mount up<WH55> like the lifting up<WH1348> of smoke<WH6227>.


btext:
Through the wrath<WH5678> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> is the land<WH776> darkened<WH6272>, and the people<WH5971> shall be as the fuel<WH3980> of the fire<WH784>: no man<WH376> shall spare<WH2550> his brother<WH251>. / fuel: Heb. meat


btext:
And he shall snatch<WH1504> on the right hand<WH3225>, and be hungry<WH7457>; and he shall eat<WH398> on the left hand<WH8040>, and they shall not be satisfied<WH7646>: they shall eat<WH398> every man<WH376> the flesh<WH1320> of his own arm<WH2220>: / snatch: Heb cut


btext:
Manasseh<WH4519>, Ephraim<WH669>; and Ephraim<WH669>, Manasseh<WH4519>: and they together<WH3162> shall be against Judah<WH3063>. For all this his anger<WH639> is not turned away<WH7725>, but his hand<WH3027> is stretched out still<WH5186>.


btext:
Woe<WH1945> unto them that decree<WH2710> unrighteous<WH205> decrees<WH2711>, and that write<WH3789> grievousness<WH5999> which they have prescribed<WH3789>; / that write…: or, to the writers that write grievousness


btext:
To turn aside<WH5186> the needy<WH1800> from judgment<WH1779>, and to take away<WH1497> the right<WH4941> from the poor<WH6041> of my people<WH5971>, that widows<WH490> may be their prey<WH7998>, and that they may rob<WH962> the fatherless<WH3490>!


btext:
And what will ye do<WH6213> in the day<WH3117> of visitation<WH6486>, and in the desolation<WH7722> which shall come<WH935> from far<WH4801>? to whom will ye flee<WH5127> for help<WH5833>? and where will ye leave<WH5800> your glory<WH3519>?


btext:
Without me they shall<WH1115> bow down<WH3766> under the prisoners<WH616>, and they shall fall<WH5307> under the slain<WH2026>. For all this his anger<WH639> is not turned away<WH7725>, but his hand<WH3027> is stretched out still<WH5186>.


btext:
O<WH1945> Assyrian<WH804>, the rod<WH7626> of mine anger<WH639>, and the staff<WH4294> in their hand<WH3027> is mine indignation<WH2195>. / O…: or, Woe to the Assyrian: Heb. Asshur / and: or, though


btext:
I will send<WH7971> him against an hypocritical<WH2611> nation<WH1471>, and against the people<WH5971> of my wrath<WH5678> will I give him a charge<WH6680>, to take<WH7997> the spoil<WH7998>, and to take<WH962> the prey<WH957>, and to tread them down<WH7760><WH4823> like the mire<WH2563> of the streets<WH2351>. / tread…: Heb. lay them a treading


btext:
Howbeit he meaneth<WH1819> not so, neither doth his heart<WH3824> think<WH2803> so; but it is in his heart<WH3824> to destroy<WH8045> and cut off<WH3772> nations<WH1471> not a few<WH4592>.


btext:
Is not Calno<WH3641> as Carchemish<WH3751>? is not Hamath<WH2574> as Arpad<WH774>? is not Samaria<WH8111> as Damascus<WH1834>?


btext:
As my hand<WH3027> hath found<WH4672> the kingdoms<WH4467> of the idols<WH457>, and whose graven images<WH6456> did excel them of Jerusalem<WH3389> and of Samaria<WH8111>;


btext:
Shall I not, as I have done<WH6213> unto Samaria<WH8111> and her idols<WH457>, so do<WH6213> to Jerusalem<WH3389> and her idols<WH6091>?


btext:
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord<WH136> hath performed<WH1214> his whole work<WH4639> upon mount<WH2022> Zion<WH6726> and on Jerusalem<WH3389>, I will punish<WH6485> the fruit<WH6529> of the stout<WH1433> heart<WH3824> of the king<WH4428> of Assyria<WH804>, and the glory<WH8597> of his high<WH7312> looks<WH5869>. / punish: Heb. visit upon / stout…: Heb. greatness of the heart


btext:
For he saith<WH559>, By the strength<WH3581> of my hand<WH3027> I have done<WH6213> it, and by my wisdom<WH2451>; for I am prudent<WH995>: and I have removed<WH5493> the bounds<WH1367> of the people<WH5971>, and have robbed<WH8154> their treasures<WH6259><WH6264>, and I have put down<WH3381> the inhabitants<WH3427> like a valiant<WH47><WH3524> man: / a valiant…: or, many people


btext:
And my hand<WH3027> hath found<WH4672> as a nest<WH7064> the riches<WH2428> of the people<WH5971>: and as one gathereth<WH622> eggs<WH1000> that are left<WH5800>, have I gathered<WH622> all the earth<WH776>; and there was none that moved<WH5074> the wing<WH3671>, or opened<WH6475> the mouth<WH6310>, or peeped<WH6850>.


btext:
Shall the axe<WH1631> boast<WH6286> itself against him that heweth<WH2672> therewith? or shall the saw<WH4883> magnify<WH1431> itself against him that shaketh<WH5130> it? as if the rod<WH7626> should shake<WH5130> itself against them that lift it up<WH7311>, or as if the staff<WH4294> should lift up<WH7311> itself, as if it were no wood<WH6086>. / the rod…: or, a rod should shake them that lift it up / itself, as if…: or, that which is not wood


btext:
Therefore shall the Lord<WH113>, the Lord<WH136><WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, send<WH7971> among his fat ones<WH4924> leanness<WH7332>; and under his glory<WH3519> he shall kindle<WH3344> a burning<WH3350> like the burning of a fire<WH784>.


btext:
And the light<WH216> of Israel<WH3478> shall be for a fire<WH784>, and his Holy One<WH6918> for a flame<WH3852>: and it shall burn<WH1197> and devour<WH398> his thorns<WH7898> and his briers<WH8068> in one<WH259> day<WH3117>;


btext:
And shall consume<WH3615> the glory<WH3519> of his forest<WH3293>, and of his fruitful field<WH3759>, both soul<WH5315> and body<WH1320>: and they shall be as when a standardbearer<WH5263> fainteth<WH4549>. / both…: Heb. from the soul, and even to the flesh


btext:
And the rest<WH7605> of the trees<WH6086> of his forest<WH3293> shall be few<WH4557>, that a child<WH5288> may write<WH3789> them. / few: Heb. number


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that the remnant<WH7605> of Israel<WH3478>, and such as are escaped<WH6413> of the house<WH1004> of Jacob<WH3290>, shall no more again<WH3254> stay<WH8172> upon him that smote<WH5221> them; but shall stay<WH8172> upon the LORD<WH3068>, the Holy One<WH6918> of Israel<WH3478>, in truth<WH571>.


btext:
The remnant<WH7605> shall return<WH7725>, even the remnant<WH7605> of Jacob<WH3290>, unto the mighty<WH1368> God<WH410>.


btext:
For though thy people<WH5971> Israel<WH3478> be as the sand<WH2344> of the sea<WH3220>, yet a remnant<WH7605> of them shall return<WH7725>: the consumption<WH3631> decreed<WH2782> shall overflow<WH7857> with righteousness<WH6666>. / of them: Heb. in, or, among, etc / with: or, in


btext:
For the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> of hosts<WH6635> shall make<WH6213> a consumption<WH3617>, even determined<WH2782>, in the midst<WH7130> of all the land<WH776>.


btext:
Therefore thus saith<WH559> the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> of hosts<WH6635>, O my people<WH5971> that dwellest<WH3427> in Zion<WH6726>, be not afraid<WH3372> of the Assyrian<WH804>: he shall smite<WH5221> thee with a rod<WH7626>, and shall lift up<WH5375> his staff<WH4294> against thee, after the manner<WH1870> of Egypt<WH4714>. / and shall…: or, but he shall lift up his staff for


btext:
For yet a very<WH4213> little while<WH4592>, and the indignation<WH2195> shall cease<WH3615>, and mine anger<WH639> in their destruction<WH8399>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> shall stir up<WH5782> a scourge<WH7752> for him according to the slaughter<WH4347> of Midian<WH4080> at the rock<WH6697> of Oreb<WH6159>: and as his rod<WH4294> was upon the sea<WH3220>, so shall he lift it up<WH5375> after the manner<WH1870> of Egypt<WH4714>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that his burden<WH5448> shall be taken away<WH5493> from off thy shoulder<WH7926>, and his yoke<WH5923> from off thy neck<WH6677>, and the yoke<WH5923> shall be destroyed<WH2254> because<WH6440> of the anointing<WH8081>. / be taken…: Heb. remove


btext:
He is come<WH935> to Aiath<WH5857>, he is passed<WH5674> to Migron<WH4051>; at Michmash<WH4363> he hath laid up<WH6485> his carriages<WH3627>:


btext:
They are gone over<WH5674> the passage<WH4569>: they have taken up their lodging<WH4411> at Geba<WH1387>; Ramah<WH7414> is afraid<WH2729>; Gibeah<WH1390> of Saul<WH7586> is fled<WH5127>.


btext:
Lift up<WH6670> thy voice<WH6963>, O daughter<WH1323> of<WH1530> Gallim<WH1554>: cause it to be heard<WH7181> unto Laish<WH3919>, O poor<WH6041> Anathoth<WH6068>. / Lift…: Heb. Cry shrill with


btext:
Madmenah<WH4088> is removed<WH5074>; the inhabitants<WH3427> of Gebim<WH1374> gather themselves to flee<WH5756>.


btext:
As yet shall he remain<WH5975> at Nob<WH5011> that day<WH3117>: he shall shake<WH5130> his hand<WH3027> against the mount<WH2022> of the daughter<WH1323><WH1004> of Zion<WH6726>, the hill<WH1389> of Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
Behold, the Lord<WH113>, the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, shall lop<WH5586> the bough<WH6288> with terror<WH4637>: and the high ones<WH7311> of stature<WH6967> shall be hewn down<WH1438>, and the haughty<WH1364> shall be humbled<WH8213>.


btext:
And he shall cut down<WH5362> the thickets<WH5442> of the forest<WH3293> with iron<WH1270>, and Lebanon<WH3844> shall fall<WH5307> by a mighty one<WH117>. / by…: or, mightily


btext:
And there shall come forth<WH3318> a rod<WH2415> out of the stem<WH1503> of Jesse<WH3448>, and a Branch<WH5342> shall grow<WH6509> out of his roots<WH8328>:


btext:
And the spirit<WH7307> of the LORD<WH3068> shall rest<WH5117> upon him, the spirit<WH7307> of wisdom<WH2451> and understanding<WH998>, the spirit<WH7307> of counsel<WH6098> and might<WH1369>, the spirit<WH7307> of knowledge<WH1847> and of the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068>;


btext:
And shall make him of quick understanding<WH7306> in the fear<WH3374> of the LORD<WH3068>: and he shall not judge<WH8199> after the sight<WH4758> of his eyes<WH5869>, neither reprove<WH3198> after the hearing<WH4926> of his ears<WH241>: / quick…: Heb. scent or, smell


btext:
But with righteousness<WH6664> shall he judge<WH8199> the poor<WH1800>, and reprove<WH3198> with equity<WH4334> for the meek<WH6035> of the earth<WH776>: and he shall smite<WH5221> the earth<WH776> with the rod<WH7626> of his mouth<WH6310>, and with the breath<WH7307> of his lips<WH8193> shall he slay<WH4191> the wicked<WH7563>. / reprove: or, argue


btext:
And righteousness<WH6664> shall be the girdle<WH232> of his loins<WH4975>, and faithfulness<WH530> the girdle<WH232> of his reins<WH2504>.


btext:
The wolf<WH2061> also shall dwell<WH1481> with the lamb<WH3532>, and the leopard<WH5246> shall lie down<WH7257> with the kid<WH1423>; and the calf<WH5695> and the young lion<WH3715> and the fatling<WH4806> together<WH3162>; and a little<WH6996> child<WH5288> shall lead<WH5090> them.


btext:
And the cow<WH6510> and the bear<WH1677> shall feed<WH7462>; their young ones<WH3206> shall lie down<WH7257> together<WH3162>: and the lion<WH738> shall eat<WH398> straw<WH8401> like the ox<WH1241>.


btext:
And the sucking child<WH3243> shall play<WH8173> on the hole<WH2352> of the asp<WH6620>, and the weaned child<WH1580> shall put<WH1911> his hand<WH3027> on the cockatrice'<WH6848> den<WH3975>. / cockatrice: or, adders


btext:
They shall not hurt<WH7489> nor destroy<WH7843> in all my holy<WH6944> mountain<WH2022>: for the earth<WH776> shall be full<WH4390> of the knowledge<WH1844> of the LORD<WH3068>, as the waters<WH4325> cover<WH3680> the sea<WH3220>.


btext:
And in that day<WH3117> there shall be a root<WH8328> of Jesse<WH3448>, which shall stand<WH5975> for an ensign<WH5251> of the people<WH5971>; to it shall the Gentiles<WH1471> seek<WH1875>: and his rest<WH4496> shall be glorious<WH3519>. / glorious: Heb. glory


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that the Lord<WH136> shall set<WH3254> his hand<WH3027> again<WH3254> the second time<WH8145> to recover<WH7069> the remnant<WH7605> of his people<WH5971>, which shall be left<WH7604>, from Assyria<WH804>, and from Egypt<WH4714>, and from Pathros<WH6624>, and from Cush<WH3568>, and from Elam<WH5867>, and from Shinar<WH8152>, and from Hamath<WH2574>, and from the islands<WH339> of the sea<WH3220>.


btext:
And he shall set up<WH5375> an ensign<WH5251> for the nations<WH1471>, and shall assemble<WH622> the outcasts<WH1760> of Israel<WH3478>, and gather together<WH6908> the dispersed<WH5310> of Judah<WH3063> from the four<WH702> corners<WH3671> of the earth<WH776>. / corners: Heb. wings


btext:
The envy<WH7068> also of Ephraim<WH669> shall depart<WH5493>, and the adversaries<WH6887> of Judah<WH3063> shall be cut off<WH3772>: Ephraim<WH669> shall not envy<WH7065> Judah<WH3063>, and Judah<WH3063> shall not vex<WH6887> Ephraim<WH669>.


btext:
But they shall fly<WH5774> upon the shoulders<WH3802> of the Philistines<WH6430> toward the west<WH3220>; they shall spoil<WH962> them<WH1121> of the east<WH6924> together<WH3162>: they shall lay<WH4916> their hand<WH3027> upon Edom<WH123> and Moab<WH4124>; and the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> shall obey<WH4928> them. / them of: Heb. the children of / they shall lay…: Heb. Edom and Moab shall be the laying on of their hand / shall obey…: Heb. their obedience


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall utterly destroy<WH2763> the tongue<WH3956> of the Egyptian<WH4714> sea<WH3220>; and with his mighty<WH5868> wind<WH7307> shall he shake<WH5130> his hand<WH3027> over the river<WH5104>, and shall smite<WH5221> it in the seven<WH7651> streams<WH5158>, and make men go over<WH1869> dryshod<WH5275>. / dryshod: Heb. in shoes


btext:
And there shall be an highway<WH4546> for the remnant<WH7605> of his people<WH5971>, which<WH834> shall be left<WH7604>, from Assyria<WH804>; like as it was to Israel<WH3478> in the day<WH3117> that he came up<WH5927> out of the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>.


btext:
And in that day<WH3117> thou shalt say<WH559>, O LORD<WH3068>, I will praise<WH3034> thee: though thou wast angry<WH599> with me, thine anger<WH639> is turned away<WH7725>, and thou comfortedst<WH5162> me.


btext:
Behold, God<WH410> is my salvation<WH3444>; I will trust<WH982>, and not be afraid<WH6342>: for the LORD<WH3050> JEHOVAH<WH3068> is my strength<WH5797> and my song<WH2176>; he also is become my salvation<WH3444>.


btext:
Therefore with joy<WH8342> shall ye draw<WH7579> water<WH4325> out of the wells<WH4599> of salvation<WH3444>.


btext:
And in that day<WH3117> shall ye say<WH559>, Praise<WH3034> the LORD<WH3068>, call<WH7121> upon his name<WH8034>, declare<WH3045> his doings<WH5949> among the people<WH5971>, make mention<WH2142> that his name<WH8034> is exalted<WH7682>. / call…: or, proclaim


btext:
Sing<WH2167> unto the LORD<WH3068>; for he hath done<WH6213> excellent things<WH1348>: this is known<WH3045><WH3045> in all the earth<WH776>.


btext:
Cry out<WH6670> and shout<WH7442>, thou inhabitant<WH3427> of Zion<WH6726>: for great<WH1419> is the Holy One<WH6918> of Israel<WH3478> in the midst<WH7130> of thee. / inhabitant: Heb. inhabitress


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of Babylon<WH894>, which Isaiah<WH3470> the son<WH1121> of Amoz<WH531> did see<WH2372>.


btext:
Lift ye up<WH5375> a banner<WH5251> upon the high<WH8192> mountain<WH2022>, exalt<WH7311> the voice<WH6963> unto them, shake<WH5130> the hand<WH3027>, that they may go<WH935> into the gates<WH6607> of the nobles<WH5081>.


btext:
I have commanded<WH6680> my sanctified ones<WH6942>, I have also called<WH7121> my mighty ones<WH1368> for mine anger<WH639>, even them that rejoice<WH5947> in my highness<WH1346>.


btext:
The noise<WH6963> of a multitude<WH1995> in the mountains<WH2022>, like as<WH1823> of a great<WH7227> people<WH5971>; a tumultuous<WH7588> noise<WH6963> of the kingdoms<WH4467> of nations<WH1471> gathered together<WH622>: the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> mustereth<WH6485> the host<WH6635> of the battle<WH4421>. / like…: Heb. the likeness of


btext:
They come<WH935> from a far<WH4801> country<WH776>, from the end<WH7097> of heaven<WH8064>, even the LORD<WH3068>, and the weapons<WH3627> of his indignation<WH2195>, to destroy<WH2254> the whole land<WH776>.


btext:
Howl<WH3213> ye; for the day<WH3117> of the LORD<WH3068> is at hand<WH7138>; it shall come<WH935> as a destruction<WH7701> from the Almighty<WH7706>.


btext:
Therefore shall all hands<WH3027> be faint<WH7503>, and every man's<WH582> heart<WH3824> shall melt<WH4549>: / be faint: or, fall down


btext:
And they shall be afraid<WH926>: pangs<WH6735> and sorrows<WH2256> shall take hold<WH270> of them; they shall be in pain<WH2342> as a woman that travaileth<WH3205>: they shall be amazed<WH8539> one<WH376> at another<WH7453>; their faces<WH6440> shall be as flames<WH3851>. / be amazed: Heb. wonder / one…: Heb. every man at his neighbour / flames: Heb. faces of the flames


btext:
Behold, the day<WH3117> of the LORD<WH3068> cometh<WH935>, cruel<WH394> both with wrath<WH5678> and fierce<WH2740> anger<WH639>, to lay<WH7760> the land<WH776> desolate<WH8047>: and he shall destroy<WH8045> the sinners<WH2400> thereof out of it.


btext:
For the stars<WH3556> of heaven<WH8064> and the constellations<WH3685> thereof shall not give<WH1984> their light<WH216>: the sun<WH8121> shall be darkened<WH2821> in his going forth<WH3318>, and the moon<WH3394> shall not cause her light<WH216> to shine<WH5050>.


btext:
And I will punish<WH6485> the world<WH8398> for their evil<WH7451>, and the wicked<WH7563> for their iniquity<WH5771>; and I will cause the arrogancy<WH1347> of the proud<WH2086> to cease<WH7673>, and will lay low<WH8213> the haughtiness<WH1346> of the terrible<WH6184>.


btext:
I will make a man<WH582> more precious<WH3365> than fine gold<WH6337>; even a man<WH120> than the golden wedge<WH3800> of Ophir<WH211>.


btext:
Therefore I will shake<WH7264> the heavens<WH8064>, and the earth<WH776> shall remove<WH7493> out of her place<WH4725>, in the wrath<WH5678> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and in the day<WH3117> of his fierce<WH2740> anger<WH639>.


btext:
And it shall be as the chased<WH5080> roe<WH6643>, and as a sheep<WH6629> that no man taketh up<WH6908>: they shall every man<WH376> turn<WH6437> to his own people<WH5971>, and flee<WH5127> every one<WH376> into his own land<WH776>.


btext:
Every one that is found<WH4672> shall be thrust through<WH1856>; and every one that is joined<WH5595> unto them shall fall<WH5307> by the sword<WH2719>.


btext:
Their children<WH5768> also shall be dashed to pieces<WH7376> before their eyes<WH5869>; their houses<WH1004> shall be spoiled<WH8155>, and their wives<WH802> ravished<WH7901><WH7693>.


btext:
Behold, I will stir up<WH5782> the Medes<WH4074> against them, which shall not regard<WH2803> silver<WH3701>; and as for gold<WH2091>, they shall not delight<WH2654> in it.


btext:
Their bows<WH7198> also shall dash<WH7376> the young men<WH5288> to pieces<WH7376>; and they shall have no pity<WH7355> on the fruit<WH6529> of the womb<WH990>; their eye<WH5869> shall not spare<WH2347> children<WH1121>.


btext:
And Babylon<WH894>, the glory<WH6643> of kingdoms<WH4467>, the beauty<WH8597> of the Chaldees'<WH3778> excellency<WH1347>, shall be as when God<WH430> overthrew<WH4114> Sodom<WH5467> and Gomorrah<WH6017>. / as…: Heb. as the overthrowing


btext:
It shall never<WH5331> be inhabited<WH3427>, neither shall it be dwelt<WH7931> in from generation<WH1755> to generation<WH1755>: neither shall the Arabian<WH6163> pitch tent<WH167> there; neither shall the shepherds<WH7462> make their fold<WH7257> there.


btext:
But wild beasts of the desert<WH6728> shall lie<WH7257> there; and their houses<WH1004> shall be full<WH4390> of doleful creatures<WH255>; and owls<WH1323><WH3284> shall dwell<WH7931> there, and satyrs<WH8163> shall dance<WH7540> there. / wild…: Heb. Ziim / doleful…: Heb. Ochim / owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl


btext:
And the wild beasts of the islands<WH338> shall cry<WH6030> in their desolate houses<WH490>, and dragons<WH8577> in their pleasant<WH6027> palaces<WH1964>: and her time<WH6256> is near<WH7138> to come<WH935>, and her days<WH3117> shall not be prolonged<WH4900>. / the wild…: Heb. Iim / desolate…: or, palaces


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> will have mercy<WH7355> on Jacob<WH3290>, and will yet choose<WH977> Israel<WH3478>, and set<WH3240> them in their own land<WH127>: and the strangers<WH1616> shall be joined<WH3867> with them, and they shall cleave<WH5596> to the house<WH1004> of Jacob<WH3290>.


btext:
And the people<WH5971> shall take<WH3947> them, and bring<WH935> them to their place<WH4725>: and the house<WH1004> of Israel<WH3478> shall possess<WH5157> them in the land<WH127> of the LORD<WH3068> for servants<WH5650> and handmaids<WH8198>: and they shall take them captives<WH7617>, whose captives<WH7617> they were; and they shall rule<WH7287> over their oppressors<WH5065>. / whose…: Heb. that had taken them captives


btext:
And it shall come to pass in the day<WH3117> that the LORD<WH3068> shall give thee rest<WH5117> from thy sorrow<WH6090>, and from thy fear<WH7267>, and from the hard<WH7186> bondage<WH5656> wherein thou wast made to serve<WH5647>,


btext:
That thou shalt take up<WH5375> this proverb<WH4912> against the king<WH4428> of Babylon<WH894>, and say<WH559>, How hath the oppressor<WH5065> ceased<WH7673>! the golden city<WH4062> ceased<WH7673>! / proverb: or, taunting speech / golden…: or, exactress of gold


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> hath broken<WH7665> the staff<WH4294> of the wicked<WH7563>, and the sceptre<WH7626> of the rulers<WH4910>.


btext:
He who smote<WH5221> the people<WH5971> in wrath<WH5678> with a continual<WH1115><WH5627> stroke<WH4347>, he that ruled<WH7287> the nations<WH1471> in anger<WH639>, is persecuted<WH4783>, and none<WH1097> hindereth<WH2820>. / a continual…: Heb. a stroke without removing


btext:
The whole earth<WH776> is at rest<WH5117>, and is quiet<WH8252>: they break forth<WH6476> into singing<WH7440>.


btext:
Yea, the fir trees<WH1265> rejoice<WH8055> at thee, and the cedars<WH730> of Lebanon<WH3844>, saying, Since thou art laid down<WH7901>, no feller<WH3772> is come up<WH5927> against us.


btext:
Hell<WH7585> from beneath is moved<WH7264> for thee to meet<WH7125> thee at thy coming<WH935>: it stirreth up<WH5782> the dead<WH7496> for thee, even all the chief ones<WH6260> of the earth<WH776>; it hath raised up<WH6965> from their thrones<WH3678> all the kings<WH4428> of the nations<WH1471>. / Hell: or, The grave / chief…: Heb. leaders, or, great goats


btext:
All they shall speak<WH6030> and say<WH559> unto thee, Art thou also become weak<WH2470> as we? art thou become like<WH4911> unto us?


btext:
Thy pomp<WH1347> is brought down<WH3381> to the grave<WH7585>, and the noise<WH1998> of thy viols<WH5035>: the worm<WH7415> is spread<WH3331> under thee, and the worms<WH8438> cover<WH4374> thee.


btext:
How art thou fallen<WH5307> from heaven<WH8064>, O Lucifer<WH1966>, son<WH1121> of the morning<WH7837><WH3213>! how art thou cut down<WH1438> to the ground<WH776>, which didst weaken<WH2522> the nations<WH1471>! / O Lucifer: or, O day star


btext:
For thou hast said<WH559> in thine heart<WH3824>, I will ascend<WH5927> into heaven<WH8064>, I will exalt<WH7311> my throne<WH3678> above<WH4605> the stars<WH3556> of God<WH410>: I will sit<WH3427> also upon the mount<WH2022> of the congregation<WH4150>, in the sides<WH3411> of the north<WH6828>:


btext:
I will ascend<WH5927> above the heights<WH1116> of the clouds<WH5645>; I will be like<WH1819> the most High<WH5945>.


btext:
They that see<WH7200> thee shall narrowly look<WH7688> upon thee, and consider<WH995> thee, saying, Is this the man<WH376> that made the earth<WH776> to tremble<WH7264>, that did shake<WH7493> kingdoms<WH4467>;


btext:
That made<WH7760> the world<WH8398> as a wilderness<WH4057>, and destroyed<WH2040> the cities<WH5892> thereof; that opened<WH6605> not the house<WH1004> of his prisoners<WH615>? / opened…: or, did not let his prisoners loose homeward?


btext:
All the kings<WH4428> of the nations<WH1471>, even all of them, lie<WH7901> in glory<WH3519>, every one<WH376> in his own house<WH1004>.


btext:
But thou art cast out<WH7993> of thy grave<WH6913> like an abominable<WH8581> branch<WH5342>, and as the raiment<WH3830> of those that are slain<WH2026>, thrust through<WH2944> with a sword<WH2719>, that go down<WH3381> to the stones<WH68> of the pit<WH953>; as a carcase<WH6297> trodden under feet<WH947>.


btext:
Thou shalt not be joined<WH3161> with them in burial<WH6900>, because thou hast destroyed<WH7843> thy land<WH776>, and slain<WH2026> thy people<WH5971>: the seed<WH2233> of evildoers<WH7489> shall never<WH5769> be renowned<WH7121>.


btext:
Prepare<WH3559> slaughter<WH4293> for his children<WH1121> for the iniquity<WH5771> of their fathers<WH1>; that they do not<WH1077> rise<WH6965>, nor possess<WH3423> the land<WH776>, nor fill<WH4390> the face<WH6440> of the world<WH8398> with cities<WH6145><WH5892>.


btext:
For I will rise up<WH6965> against them, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and cut off<WH3772> from Babylon<WH894> the name<WH8034>, and remnant<WH7605>, and son<WH5209>, and nephew<WH5220>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
I will also make<WH7760> it a possession<WH4180> for the bittern<WH7090>, and pools<WH98> of water<WH4325>: and I will sweep<WH2894> it with the besom<WH4292> of destruction<WH8045>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath sworn<WH7650>, saying<WH559>, Surely as I have thought<WH1819>, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed<WH3289>, so shall it stand<WH6965>:


btext:
That I will break<WH7665> the Assyrian<WH804> in my land<WH776>, and upon my mountains<WH2022> tread him under foot<WH947>: then shall his yoke<WH5923> depart<WH5493> from off them, and his burden<WH5448> depart<WH5493> from off their shoulders<WH7926>.


btext:
This is the purpose<WH6098> that is purposed<WH3289> upon the whole earth<WH776>: and this is the hand<WH3027> that is stretched out<WH5186> upon all the nations<WH1471>.


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath purposed<WH3289>, and who shall disannul<WH6565> it? and his hand<WH3027> is stretched out<WH5186>, and who shall turn it back<WH7725>?


btext:
Rejoice<WH8055> not thou, whole Palestina<WH6429>, because the rod<WH7626> of him that smote<WH5221> thee is broken<WH7665>: for out of the serpent's<WH5175> root<WH8328> shall come forth<WH3318> a cockatrice<WH6848>, and his fruit<WH6529> shall be a fiery<WH8314> flying<WH5774> serpent<WH8314>. / cockatrice: or, adder


btext:
And the firstborn<WH1060> of the poor<WH1800> shall feed<WH7462>, and the needy<WH34> shall lie down<WH7257> in safety<WH983>: and I will kill<WH4191> thy root<WH8328> with famine<WH7458>, and he shall slay<WH2026> thy remnant<WH7611>.


btext:
Howl<WH3213>, O gate<WH8179>; cry<WH2199>, O city<WH5892>; thou, whole Palestina<WH6429>, art dissolved<WH4127>: for there shall come<WH935> from the north<WH6828> a smoke<WH6227>, and none shall be alone<WH909> in his appointed times<WH4151>. / none…: or, he shall not be alone / appointed…: or, assemblies


btext:
What shall one then answer<WH6030> the messengers<WH4397> of the nation<WH1471>? That the LORD<WH3068> hath founded<WH3245> Zion<WH6726>, and the poor<WH6041> of his people<WH5971> shall trust<WH2620> in it. / trust…: or, betake themselves unto it


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of Moab<WH4124>. Because in the night<WH3915> Ar<WH6144> of Moab<WH4124> is laid waste<WH7703>, and brought to silence<WH1820>; because in the night<WH3915> Kir<WH7024> of Moab<WH4124> is laid waste<WH7703>, and brought to silence<WH1820>; / brought…: or, cut off


btext:
He is gone up<WH5927> to Bajith<WH1006>, and to Dibon<WH1769>, the high places<WH1116>, to weep<WH1065>: Moab<WH4124> shall howl<WH3213> over Nebo<WH5015>, and over Medeba<WH4311>: on all their heads<WH7218> shall be baldness<WH7144>, and every beard<WH2206> cut off<WH1438>.


btext:
In their streets<WH2351> they shall gird<WH2296> themselves with sackcloth<WH8242>: on the tops<WH1406> of their houses, and in their streets<WH7339>, every one shall howl<WH3213>, weeping<WH1065> abundantly<WH3381>. / weeping…: Heb. descending into weeping, or, coming down with weeping


btext:
And Heshbon<WH2809> shall cry<WH2199>, and Elealeh<WH500>: their voice<WH6963> shall be heard<WH8085> even unto Jahaz<WH3096>: therefore the armed soldiers<WH2502> of Moab<WH4124> shall cry out<WH7321>; his life<WH5315> shall be grievous<WH3415> unto him.


btext:
My heart<WH3820> shall cry out<WH2199> for Moab<WH4124>; his fugitives<WH1280> shall flee unto Zoar<WH6820>, an heifer<WH5697> of three years old<WH7992>: for by the mounting up<WH4608> of Luhith<WH3872> with weeping<WH1065> shall they go it up<WH5927>; for in the way<WH1870> of Horonaim<WH2773> they shall raise up<WH5782> a cry<WH2201> of destruction<WH7667>. / his…: or, to the borders thereof, even to Zoar, as an heifer / destruction: Heb. breaking


btext:
For the waters<WH4325> of Nimrim<WH5249> shall be desolate<WH4923>: for the hay<WH2682> is withered away<WH3001>, the grass<WH1877> faileth<WH3615>, there is no green thing<WH3418>. / desolate: Heb. desolations


btext:
Therefore the abundance<WH3502> they have gotten<WH6213>, and that which they have laid up<WH6486>, shall they carry away<WH5375> to the brook<WH5158> of the willows<WH6155>. / brook…: or, valley of the Arabians


btext:
For the cry<WH2201> is gone round about<WH5362> the borders<WH1366> of Moab<WH4124>; the howling<WH3215> thereof unto Eglaim<WH97>, and the howling<WH3215> thereof unto Beerelim<WH879>.


btext:
For the waters<WH4325> of Dimon<WH1775> shall be full<WH4390> of blood<WH1818>: for I will bring<WH7896> more<WH3254> upon Dimon<WH1775>, lions<WH738> upon him that escapeth<WH6413> of Moab<WH4124>, and upon the remnant<WH7611> of the land<WH127>. / more: Heb. additions


btext:
Send<WH7971> ye the lamb<WH3733> to the ruler<WH4910> of the land<WH776> from Sela<WH5554> to the wilderness<WH4057>, unto the mount<WH2022> of the daughter<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726>. / Sela: or, Petra: Heb. A rock


btext:
For it shall be, that, as a wandering<WH5074> bird<WH5775> cast out<WH7971> of the nest<WH7064>, so the daughters<WH1323> of Moab<WH4124> shall be at the fords<WH4569> of Arnon<WH769>. / cast…: or, a nest forsaken


btext:
Take<WH935> counsel<WH6098>, execute<WH6213> judgment<WH6415>; make<WH7896> thy shadow<WH6738> as the night<WH3915> in the midst<WH8432> of the noonday<WH6672>; hide<WH5641> the outcasts<WH5080>; bewray<WH1540> not him that wandereth<WH5074>. / Take: Heb. Bring


btext:
Let mine outcasts<WH5080> dwell<WH1481> with thee, Moab<WH4124>; be<WH1933> thou a covert<WH5643> to them from the face<WH6440> of the spoiler<WH7703>: for the extortioner<WH4160> is at an end<WH656>, the spoiler<WH7701> ceaseth<WH3615>, the oppressors<WH7429> are consumed<WH8552> out of the land<WH776>. / extortioner: Heb. wringer / the oppressors: Heb. the treaders down


btext:
And in mercy<WH2617> shall the throne<WH3678> be established<WH3559>: and he shall sit<WH3427> upon it in truth<WH571> in the tabernacle<WH168> of David<WH1732>, judging<WH8199>, and seeking<WH1875> judgment<WH4941>, and hasting<WH4106> righteousness<WH6664>. / established: or, prepared


btext:
We have heard<WH8085> of the pride<WH1347> of Moab<WH4124>; he is very<WH3966> proud<WH1341>: even of his haughtiness<WH1346>, and his pride<WH1347>, and his wrath<WH5678>: but his lies<WH907> shall not be so.


btext:
Therefore shall Moab<WH4124> howl<WH3213> for Moab<WH4124>, every one shall howl<WH3213>: for the foundations<WH808> of Kirhareseth<WH7025> shall ye mourn<WH1897>; surely they are stricken<WH5218>. / mourn: or, mutter


btext:
For the fields<WH7709> of Heshbon<WH2809> languish<WH535>, and the vine<WH1612> of Sibmah<WH7643>: the lords<WH1167> of the heathen<WH1471> have broken down<WH1986> the principal plants<WH8291> thereof, they are come<WH5060> even unto Jazer<WH3270>, they wandered<WH8582> through the wilderness<WH4057>: her branches<WH7976> are stretched out<WH5203>, they are gone over<WH5674> the sea<WH3220>. / stretched…: or, plucked up


btext:
Therefore I will bewail<WH1058> with the weeping<WH1065> of Jazer<WH3270> the vine<WH1612> of Sibmah<WH7643>: I will water<WH7301> thee with my tears<WH1832>, O Heshbon<WH2809>, and Elealeh<WH500>: for the shouting<WH1959> for thy summer fruits<WH7019> and for thy harvest<WH7105> is fallen<WH5307>. / the shouting…: or, the alarm is fallen upon, etc


btext:
And gladness<WH8057> is taken away<WH622>, and joy<WH1524> out of the plentiful field<WH3759>; and in the vineyards<WH3754> there shall be no singing<WH7442>, neither shall there be shouting<WH7321>: the treaders<WH1869> shall tread out<WH1869> no wine<WH3196> in their presses<WH3342>; I have made their vintage shouting<WH1959> to cease<WH7673>.


btext:
Wherefore my bowels<WH4578> shall sound<WH1993> like an harp<WH3658> for Moab<WH4124>, and mine inward parts<WH7130> for Kirharesh<WH7025>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, when it is seen<WH7200> that Moab<WH4124> is weary<WH3811> on the high place<WH1116>, that he shall come<WH935> to his sanctuary<WH4720> to pray<WH6419>; but he shall not prevail<WH3201>.


btext:
This is the word<WH1697> that the LORD<WH3068> hath spoken<WH1696> concerning Moab<WH4124> since that time<WH227>.


btext:
But now the LORD<WH3068> hath spoken<WH1696>, saying<WH559>, Within three<WH7969> years<WH8141>, as the years<WH8141> of an hireling<WH7916>, and the glory<WH3519> of Moab<WH4124> shall be contemned<WH7034>, with all that great<WH7227> multitude<WH1995>; and the remnant<WH7605> shall be very<WH4592> small<WH4213> and feeble<WH3808><WH3524>. / feeble: or, not many


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of Damascus<WH1834>. Behold, Damascus<WH1834> is taken away<WH5493> from being a city<WH5892>, and it shall be a ruinous<WH4654> heap<WH4596>.


btext:
The cities<WH5892> of Aroer<WH6177> are forsaken<WH5800>: they shall be for flocks<WH5739>, which shall lie down<WH7257>, and none shall make them afraid<WH2729>.


btext:
The fortress<WH4013> also shall cease<WH7673> from Ephraim<WH669>, and the kingdom<WH4467> from Damascus<WH1834>, and the remnant<WH7605> of Syria<WH758>: they shall be as the glory<WH3519> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
And in that day<WH3117> it shall come to pass, that the glory<WH3519> of Jacob<WH3290> shall be made thin<WH1809>, and the fatness<WH4924> of his flesh<WH1320> shall wax lean<WH7329>.


btext:
And it shall be as when the harvestman<WH7105> gathereth<WH622> the corn<WH7054>, and reapeth<WH7114> the ears<WH7641> with his arm<WH2220>; and it shall be as he that gathereth<WH3950> ears<WH7641> in the valley<WH6010> of Rephaim<WH7497>.


btext:
Yet gleaning grapes<WH5955> shall be left<WH7604> in it, as the shaking<WH5363> of an olive tree<WH2132>, two<WH8147> or three<WH7969> berries<WH1620> in the top<WH7218> of the uppermost bough<WH534>, four<WH702> or five<WH2568> in the outmost fruitful<WH6509> branches<WH5585> thereof, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
At that day<WH3117> shall a man<WH120> look<WH8159> to his Maker<WH6213>, and his eyes<WH5869> shall have respect<WH7200> to the Holy<WH6918> One of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And he shall not look<WH8159> to the altars<WH4196>, the work<WH4639> of his hands<WH3027>, neither shall respect<WH7200> that which his fingers<WH676> have made<WH6213>, either the groves<WH842>, or the images<WH2553>. / images: or, sun images


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall his strong<WH4581> cities<WH5892> be as a forsaken<WH5800> bough<WH2793>, and an uppermost branch<WH534>, which they left<WH5800> because<WH6440> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>: and there shall be desolation<WH8077>.


btext:
Because thou hast forgotten<WH7911> the God<WH430> of thy salvation<WH3468>, and hast not been mindful<WH2142> of the rock<WH6697> of thy strength<WH4581>, therefore shalt thou plant<WH5193> pleasant<WH5282> plants<WH5194>, and shalt set<WH2232> it with strange<WH2114> slips<WH2156>:


btext:
In the day<WH3117> shalt thou make thy plant<WH5194> to grow<WH7735>, and in the morning<WH1242> shalt thou make thy seed<WH2233> to flourish<WH6524>: but the harvest<WH7105> shall be a heap<WH5067> in the day<WH3117> of grief<WH2470> and of desperate<WH605> sorrow<WH3511>. / a heap…: or, removed in the day of inheritance, and there shall be deadly sorrow


btext:
Woe<WH1945> to the multitude<WH1995> of many<WH7227> people<WH5971>, which make a noise<WH1993> like the noise<WH1993> of the seas<WH3220>; and to the rushing<WH7588> of nations<WH3816>, that make a rushing like the rushing<WH7582> of mighty<WH3524> waters<WH4325>! / multitude: or, noise / mighty: or, many


btext:
The nations<WH3816> shall rush<WH7582> like the rushing<WH7588> of many<WH7227> waters<WH4325>: but God shall rebuke<WH1605> them, and they shall flee<WH5127> far off<WH4801>, and shall be chased<WH7291> as the chaff<WH4671> of the mountains<WH2022> before<WH6440> the wind<WH7307>, and like a rolling thing<WH1534> before<WH6440> the whirlwind<WH5492>. / a rolling…: or, thistledown


btext:
And behold at eveningtide<WH6256><WH6153> trouble<WH1091>; and before the morning<WH1242> he is not. This is the portion<WH2506> of them that spoil<WH8154> us, and the lot<WH1486> of them that rob<WH962> us.


btext:
Woe<WH1945> to the land<WH776> shadowing<WH6767> with wings<WH3671>, which is beyond<WH5676> the rivers<WH5104> of Ethiopia<WH3568>:


btext:
That sendeth<WH7971> ambassadors<WH6735> by the sea<WH3220>, even in vessels<WH3627> of bulrushes<WH1573> upon<WH6440> the waters<WH4325>, saying, Go<WH3212>, ye swift<WH7031> messengers<WH4397>, to a nation<WH1471> scattered<WH4900> and peeled<WH4178>, to a people<WH5971> terrible<WH3372> from their beginning hitherto<WH1973>; a nation<WH1471> meted out<WH6978> and trodden down<WH4001>, whose land<WH776> the rivers<WH5104> have spoiled<WH958>! / scattered…: or, outspread and polished / meted…: or, that meteth out and treadeth down: Heb. of line, line, and treading under foot / have…: or, despise


btext:
All ye inhabitants<WH3427> of the world<WH8398>, and dwellers<WH7931> on the earth<WH776>, see<WH7200> ye, when he lifteth up<WH5375> an ensign<WH5251> on the mountains<WH2022>; and when he bloweth<WH8628> a trumpet<WH7782>, hear<WH8085> ye.


btext:
For so<WH3541> the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto me, I will take my rest<WH8252>, and I will consider<WH5027> in my dwelling place<WH4349> like a clear<WH6703> heat<WH2527> upon herbs<WH216>, and like a cloud<WH5645> of dew<WH2919> in the heat<WH2527> of harvest<WH7105>. / consider…: or, regard my set dwelling / upon…: or, after rain


btext:
For afore<WH6440> the harvest<WH7105>, when the bud<WH6525> is perfect<WH8552>, and the sour grape<WH1155> is ripening<WH1580> in the flower<WH5328>, he shall both cut off<WH3772> the sprigs<WH2150> with pruning hooks<WH4211>, and take away<WH5493> and cut down<WH8456> the branches<WH5189>.


btext:
They shall be left<WH5800> together<WH3162> unto the fowls<WH5861> of the mountains<WH2022>, and to the beasts<WH929> of the earth<WH776>: and the fowls<WH5861> shall summer<WH6972> upon them, and all the beasts<WH929> of the earth<WH776> shall winter<WH2778> upon them.


btext:
In that time<WH6256> shall the present<WH7862> be brought<WH2986> unto the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> of a people<WH5971> scattered<WH4900> and peeled<WH4178>, and from a people<WH5971> terrible<WH3372> from their beginning hitherto<WH1973>; a nation<WH1471> meted out<WH6978> and trodden under foot<WH4001>, whose land<WH776> the rivers<WH5104> have spoiled<WH958>, to the place<WH4725> of the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, the mount<WH2022> Zion<WH6726>. / scattered…: or, outspread and polished


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of Egypt<WH4714>. Behold, the LORD<WH3068> rideth<WH7392> upon a swift<WH7031> cloud<WH5645>, and shall come<WH935> into Egypt<WH4714>: and the idols<WH457> of Egypt<WH4714> shall be moved<WH5128> at his presence<WH6440>, and the heart<WH3824> of Egypt<WH4714> shall melt<WH4549> in the midst<WH7130> of it.


btext:
And I will set<WH5526> the Egyptians<WH4714> against the Egyptians<WH4714>: and they shall fight<WH3898> every one<WH376> against his brother<WH251>, and every one<WH376> against his neighbour<WH7453>; city<WH5892> against city<WH5892>, and kingdom<WH4467> against kingdom<WH4467>. / set: Heb. mingle


btext:
And the spirit<WH7307> of Egypt<WH4714> shall fail<WH1238> in the midst<WH7130> thereof; and I will destroy<WH1104> the counsel<WH6098> thereof: and they shall seek<WH1875> to the idols<WH457>, and to the charmers<WH328>, and to them that have familiar spirits<WH178>, and to the wizards<WH3049>. / fail: Heb. be emptied / destroy: Heb. swallow up


btext:
And<WH853> the Egyptians<WH4714> will I give over<WH5534> into the hand<WH3027> of a cruel<WH7186> lord<WH113>; and a fierce<WH5794> king<WH4428> shall rule<WH4910> over them, saith<WH5002> the Lord<WH113>, the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / give…: or, shut up


btext:
And the waters<WH4325> shall fail<WH5405> from the sea<WH3220>, and the river<WH5104> shall be wasted<WH2717> and dried up<WH3001>.


btext:
And they shall turn<WH2186> the rivers<WH5104> far away<WH2186>; and the brooks<WH2975> of defence<WH4693> shall be emptied<WH1809> and dried up<WH2717>: the reeds<WH7070> and flags<WH5488> shall wither<WH7060>.


btext:
The paper reeds<WH6169> by the brooks<WH2975>, by the mouth<WH6310> of the brooks<WH2975>, and every thing sown<WH4218> by the brooks<WH2975>, shall wither<WH3001>, be driven away<WH5086>, and be no more. / and be…: Heb. and shall not be


btext:
The fishers<WH1771> also shall mourn<WH578>, and all they that cast<WH7993> angle<WH2443> into the brooks<WH2975> shall lament<WH56>, and they that spread<WH6566> nets<WH4365> upon<WH6440> the waters<WH4325> shall languish<WH535>.


btext:
Moreover they that work<WH5647> in fine<WH8305> flax<WH6593>, and they that weave<WH707> networks<WH2355>, shall be confounded<WH954>. / networks: or, white works


btext:
And they shall be broken<WH1792> in the purposes<WH8356> thereof, all that make<WH6213> sluices<WH7938> and ponds<WH99> for fish<WH5315>. / purposes: Heb. foundations / for fish: Heb. of living things


btext:
Surely the princes<WH8269> of Zoan<WH6814> are fools<WH191>, the counsel<WH6098> of the wise<WH2450> counsellors<WH3289> of Pharaoh<WH6547> is become brutish<WH1197>: how say<WH559> ye unto Pharaoh<WH6547>, I am the son<WH1121> of the wise<WH2450>, the son<WH1121> of ancient<WH6924> kings<WH4428>?


btext:
Where<WH335> are they? where<WH645> are thy wise<WH2450> men? and let them tell<WH5046> thee now, and let them know<WH3045> what the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath purposed<WH3289> upon Egypt<WH4714>.


btext:
The princes<WH8269> of Zoan<WH6814> are become fools<WH2973>, the princes<WH8269> of Noph<WH5297> are deceived<WH5377>; they have also seduced<WH8582> Egypt<WH4714>, even they that are the stay<WH6438> of the tribes<WH7626> thereof. / they that…: or, governors: Heb. corners


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> hath mingled<WH4537> a perverse<WH5773> spirit<WH7307> in the midst<WH7130> thereof: and they have caused Egypt<WH4714> to err<WH8582> in every work<WH4639> thereof, as a drunken<WH7910> man staggereth<WH8582> in his vomit<WH6892>. / a perverse…: Heb. a spirit of perversities


btext:
Neither shall there be any work<WH4639> for Egypt<WH4714>, which the head<WH7218> or tail<WH2180>, branch<WH3712> or rush<WH100>, may do<WH6213>.


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall Egypt<WH4714> be like unto women<WH802>: and it shall be afraid<WH2729> and fear<WH6342> because<WH6440> of the shaking<WH8573> of the hand<WH3027> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, which he shaketh<WH5130> over it.


btext:
And the land<WH127> of Judah<WH3063> shall be a terror<WH2283> unto Egypt<WH4714>, every one that maketh mention<WH2142> thereof shall be afraid<WH6342> in himself, because<WH6440> of the counsel<WH6098> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, which he hath determined<WH3289> against it.


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall five<WH2568> cities<WH5892> in the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714> speak<WH1696> the language<WH8193> of Canaan<WH3667>, and swear<WH7650> to the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; one<WH259> shall be called<WH559>, The city<WH5892> of destruction<WH2041>. / the language: Heb. the lip / of destruction: or, of Heres, or, of the sun


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall there be an altar<WH4196> to the LORD<WH3068> in the midst<WH8432> of the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>, and a pillar<WH4676> at<WH681> the border<WH1366> thereof to the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And it shall be for a sign<WH226> and for a witness<WH5707> unto the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> in the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>: for they shall cry<WH6817> unto the LORD<WH3068> because<WH6440> of the oppressors<WH3905>, and he shall send<WH7971> them a saviour<WH3467>, and a great one<WH7227>, and he shall deliver<WH5337> them.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall be known<WH3045> to Egypt<WH4714>, and the Egyptians<WH4714> shall know<WH3045> the LORD<WH3068> in that day<WH3117>, and shall do<WH5647> sacrifice<WH2077> and oblation<WH4503>; yea, they shall vow<WH5087> a vow<WH5088> unto the LORD<WH3068>, and perform<WH7999> it.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall smite<WH5062> Egypt<WH4714>: he shall smite<WH5062> and heal<WH7495> it: and they shall return<WH7725> even to the LORD<WH3068>, and he shall be intreated<WH6279> of them, and shall heal<WH7495> them.


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall there be a highway<WH4546> out of Egypt<WH4714> to Assyria<WH804>, and the Assyrian<WH804> shall come<WH935> into Egypt<WH4714>, and the Egyptian<WH4714> into Assyria<WH804>, and the Egyptians<WH4714> shall serve<WH5647> with the Assyrians<WH804>.


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall Israel<WH3478> be the third<WH7992> with Egypt<WH4714> and with Assyria<WH804>, even a blessing<WH1293> in the midst<WH7130> of the land<WH776>:


btext:
Whom the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> shall bless<WH1288>, saying<WH559>, Blessed<WH1288> be Egypt<WH4714> my people<WH5971>, and Assyria<WH804> the work<WH4639> of my hands<WH3027>, and Israel<WH3478> mine inheritance<WH5159>.


btext:
In the year<WH8141> that Tartan<WH8661> came<WH935> unto Ashdod<WH795>, (when Sargon<WH5623> the king<WH4428> of Assyria<WH804> sent<WH7971> him,) and fought<WH3898> against Ashdod<WH795>, and took<WH3920> it;


btext:
At the same time<WH6256> spake<WH1696> the LORD<WH3068> by<WH3027> Isaiah<WH3470> the son<WH1121> of Amoz<WH531>, saying<WH559>, Go<WH3212> and loose<WH6605> the sackcloth<WH8242> from off thy loins<WH4975>, and put off<WH2502> thy shoe<WH5275> from thy foot<WH7272>. And he did so<WH6213>, walking<WH1980> naked<WH6174> and barefoot<WH3182>. / by: Heb. by the hand of


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559>, Like as my servant<WH5650> Isaiah<WH3470> hath walked<WH1980> naked<WH6174> and barefoot<WH3182> three<WH7969> years<WH8141> for a sign<WH226> and wonder<WH4159> upon Egypt<WH4714> and upon Ethiopia<WH3568>;


btext:
So shall the king<WH4428> of Assyria<WH804> lead away<WH5090> the Egyptians<WH4714> prisoners<WH7628>, and the Ethiopians<WH3568> captives<WH1546>, young<WH5288> and old<WH2205>, naked<WH6174> and barefoot<WH3182>, even with their buttocks<WH8357> uncovered<WH2834>, to the shame<WH6172> of Egypt<WH4714>. / the Egyptians…: Heb. the captivity of Egypt / shame: Heb. nakedness


btext:
And they shall be afraid<WH2865> and ashamed<WH954> of Ethiopia<WH3568> their expectation<WH4007>, and of Egypt<WH4714> their glory<WH8597>.


btext:
And the inhabitant<WH3427> of this isle<WH339> shall say<WH559> in that day<WH3117>, Behold, such<WH3541> is our expectation<WH4007>, whither we flee<WH5127> for help<WH5833> to be delivered<WH5337> from<WH6440> the king<WH4428> of Assyria<WH804>: and how shall we escape<WH4422>? / isle: or, country


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of the desert<WH4057> of the sea<WH3220>. As whirlwinds<WH5492> in the south<WH5045> pass<WH2498> through; so it cometh<WH935> from the desert<WH4057>, from a terrible<WH3372> land<WH776>.


btext:
A grievous<WH7186> vision<WH2380> is declared<WH5046> unto me; the treacherous dealer<WH898> dealeth treacherously<WH898>, and the spoiler<WH7703> spoileth<WH7703>. Go up<WH5927>, O Elam<WH5867>: besiege<WH6696>, O Media<WH4074>; all the sighing<WH585> thereof have I made to cease<WH7673>. / grievous: Heb. hard


btext:
Therefore are my loins<WH4975> filled<WH4390> with pain<WH2479>: pangs<WH6735> have taken hold<WH270> upon me, as the pangs<WH6735> of a woman that travaileth<WH3205>: I was bowed down<WH5753> at the hearing<WH8085> of it; I was dismayed<WH926> at the seeing<WH7200> of it.


btext:
My heart<WH3824> panted<WH8582>, fearfulness<WH6427> affrighted<WH1204> me: the night<WH5399> of my pleasure<WH2837> hath he turned<WH7760> into fear<WH2731> unto me. / heart…: or, mind wandered / turned: Heb. put


btext:
Prepare<WH6186> the table<WH7979>, watch<WH6822> in the watchtower<WH6844>, eat<WH398>, drink<WH8354>: arise<WH6965>, ye princes<WH8269>, and anoint<WH4886> the shield<WH4043>.


btext:
For thus hath the Lord<WH136> said<WH559> unto me, Go<WH3212>, set<WH5975> a watchman<WH6822>, let him declare<WH5046> what he seeth<WH7200>.


btext:
And he saw<WH7200> a chariot<WH7393> with a couple<WH6776> of horsemen<WH6571>, a chariot<WH7393> of asses<WH2543>, and a chariot<WH7393> of camels<WH1581>; and he hearkened<WH7181> diligently<WH7182> with much<WH7227> heed<WH7182>:


btext:
And he cried<WH7121>, A lion<WH738>: My lord<WH136>, I stand<WH5975> continually<WH8548> upon the watchtower<WH4707> in the daytime<WH3119>, and I am set<WH5324> in my ward<WH4931> whole nights<WH3915>: / he…: or, cried as a lion / whole…: or, every night


btext:
And, behold, here cometh<WH935> a chariot<WH7393> of men<WH376>, with a couple<WH6776> of horsemen<WH6571>. And he answered<WH6030> and said<WH559>, Babylon<WH894> is fallen<WH5307>, is fallen<WH5307>; and all the graven images<WH6456> of her gods<WH430> he hath broken<WH7665> unto the ground<WH776>.


btext:
O my threshing<WH4098>, and the corn<WH1121> of my floor<WH1637>: that which I have heard<WH8085> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, the God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, have I declared<WH5046> unto you. / corn: Heb. son


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of Dumah<WH1746>. He calleth<WH7121> to me out of Seir<WH8165>, Watchman<WH8104>, what of the night<WH3915>? Watchman<WH8104>, what of the night<WH3915>?


btext:
The watchman<WH8104> said<WH559>, The morning<WH1242> cometh<WH857>, and also the night<WH3915>: if ye will enquire<WH1158>, enquire<WH1158> ye: return<WH7725>, come<WH857>.


btext:
The burden<WH4853> upon Arabia<WH6152>. In the forest<WH3293> in Arabia<WH6152> shall ye lodge<WH3885>, O ye travelling companies<WH736> of Dedanim<WH1720>.


btext:
The inhabitants<WH3427> of the land<WH776> of Tema<WH8485> brought<WH857> water<WH4325> to him<WH7125> that was thirsty<WH6771>, they prevented<WH6923> with their bread<WH3899> him that fled<WH5074>. / brought: or, bring ye


btext:
For they fled<WH5074> from<WH6440> the swords<WH2719>, from<WH6440> the drawn<WH5203> sword<WH2719>, and from<WH6440> the bent<WH1869> bow<WH7198>, and from<WH6440> the grievousness<WH3514> of war<WH4421>. / from the swords: or, for fear, etc: Heb. from the face, etc


btext:
For thus hath the Lord<WH136> said<WH559> unto me, Within a year<WH8141>, according to the years<WH8141> of an hireling<WH7916>, and all the glory<WH3519> of Kedar<WH6938> shall fail<WH3615>:


btext:
And the residue<WH7605> of the number<WH4557> of archers<WH7198>, the mighty men<WH1368> of the children<WH1121> of Kedar<WH6938>, shall be diminished<WH4591>: for the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> hath spoken<WH1696> it. / archers: Heb. bows


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of the valley<WH1516> of vision<WH2384>. What aileth thee now<WH645>, that thou art wholly gone up<WH5927> to the housetops<WH1406>?


btext:
Thou that art full<WH4392> of stirs<WH8663>, a tumultuous<WH1993> city<WH5892>, a joyous<WH5947> city<WH7151>: thy slain<WH2491> men are not slain<WH2491> with the sword<WH2719>, nor dead<WH4191> in battle<WH4421>.


btext:
All thy rulers<WH7101> are fled<WH5074> together<WH3162>, they are bound<WH631> by the archers<WH7198>: all that are found<WH4672> in thee are bound<WH631> together<WH3162>, which have fled<WH1272> from far<WH7350>. / by…: Heb. of the bow


btext:
Therefore said<WH559> I, Look away<WH8159> from me; I will weep<WH1065> bitterly<WH4843>, labour<WH213> not to comfort<WH5162> me, because of the spoiling<WH7701> of the daughter<WH1323> of my people<WH5971>. / weep…: Heb. be bitter in weeping


btext:
For it is a day<WH3117> of trouble<WH4103>, and of treading down<WH4001>, and of perplexity<WH3998> by the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> of hosts<WH6635> in the valley<WH1516> of vision<WH2384>, breaking<WH6979> down the walls<WH7023>, and of crying<WH7771> to the mountains<WH2022>.


btext:
And Elam<WH5867> bare<WH5375> the quiver<WH827> with chariots<WH7393> of men<WH120> and horsemen<WH6571>, and Kir<WH7024> uncovered<WH6168> the shield<WH4043>. / uncovered: Heb. made naked


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that thy choicest<WH4005> valleys<WH6010> shall be full<WH4390> of chariots<WH7393>, and the horsemen<WH6571> shall set<WH7896> themselves in array<WH7896> at the gate<WH8179>. / thy…: Heb. the choice of thy valleys / at: or, towards


btext:
And he discovered<WH1540> the covering<WH4539> of Judah<WH3063>, and thou didst look<WH5027> in that day<WH3117> to the armour<WH5402> of the house<WH1004> of the forest<WH3293>.


btext:
Ye have seen<WH7200> also the breaches<WH1233> of the city<WH5892> of David<WH1732>, that they are many<WH7231>: and ye gathered together<WH6908> the waters<WH4325> of the lower<WH8481> pool<WH1295>.


btext:
And ye have numbered<WH5608> the houses<WH1004> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, and the houses<WH1004> have ye broken down<WH5422> to fortify<WH1219> the wall<WH2346>.


btext:
Ye made<WH6213> also a ditch<WH4724> between the two walls<WH2346> for the water<WH4325> of the old<WH3465> pool<WH1295>: but ye have not looked<WH5027> unto the maker<WH6213> thereof, neither had respect<WH7200> unto him that fashioned<WH3335> it long ago<WH7350>.


btext:
And in that day<WH3117> did the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> of hosts<WH6635> call<WH7121> to weeping<WH1065>, and to mourning<WH4553>, and to baldness<WH7144>, and to girding<WH2296> with sackcloth<WH8242>:


btext:
And behold joy<WH8342> and gladness<WH8057>, slaying<WH2026> oxen<WH1241>, and killing<WH7819> sheep<WH6629>, eating<WH398> flesh<WH1320>, and drinking<WH8354> wine<WH3196>: let us eat<WH398> and drink<WH8354>; for to morrow<WH4279> we shall die<WH4191>.


btext:
And it was revealed<WH1540> in mine ears<WH241> by the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, Surely this iniquity<WH5771> shall not be purged<WH3722> from you till ye die<WH4191>, saith<WH559> the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> of hosts<WH6635>, Go<WH3212>, get<WH935> thee unto this treasurer<WH5532>, even unto Shebna<WH7644>, which is over the house<WH1004>, and say,


btext:
What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out<WH2672> a sepulchre<WH6913> here<WH6311>, as he that heweth him out<WH2672> a sepulchre<WH6913> on high<WH4791>, and that graveth<WH2710> an habitation<WH4908> for himself in a rock<WH5553>? / as…: or, O he


btext:
Behold, the LORD<WH3068> will carry thee away<WH2904> with a mighty<WH1397> captivity<WH2925>, and will surely<WH5844> cover<WH5844> thee. / will carry…: or, the Lord who covered thee with an excellent covering, and clothed thee gorgeously, v.18.shall surely, etc / a mighty…: Heb. the captivity of a man


btext:
He will surely<WH6801> violently turn<WH6801> and toss<WH6802> thee like a ball<WH1754> into a large<WH7342><WH3027> country<WH776>: there shalt thou die<WH4191>, and there the chariots<WH4818> of thy glory<WH3519> shall be the shame<WH7036> of thy lord's<WH113> house<WH1004>. / large: Heb. large of spaces


btext:
And I will drive<WH1920> thee from thy station<WH4673>, and from thy state<WH4612> shall he pull thee down<WH2040>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that I will call<WH7121> my servant<WH5650> Eliakim<WH471> the son<WH1121> of Hilkiah<WH2518>:


btext:
And I will clothe<WH3847> him with thy robe<WH3801>, and strengthen<WH2388> him with thy girdle<WH73>, and I will commit<WH5414> thy government<WH4475> into his hand<WH3027>: and he shall be a father<WH1> to the inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, and to the house<WH1004> of Judah<WH3063>.


btext:
And the key<WH4668> of the house<WH1004> of David<WH1732> will I lay<WH5414> upon his shoulder<WH7926>; so he shall open<WH6605>, and none shall shut<WH5462>; and he shall shut<WH5462>, and none shall open<WH6605>.


btext:
And I will fasten<WH8628> him as a nail<WH3489> in a sure<WH539> place<WH4725>; and he shall be for a glorious<WH3519> throne<WH3678> to his father's<WH1> house<WH1004>.


btext:
And they shall hang<WH8518> upon him all the glory<WH3519> of his father's<WH1> house<WH1004>, the offspring<WH6631> and the issue<WH6849>, all vessels<WH3627> of small<WH6996> quantity, from the vessels<WH3627> of cups<WH101>, even to all the vessels<WH3627> of flagons<WH5035>. / vessels of flagons: or, instruments of viols


btext:
In that day<WH3117>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, shall the nail<WH3489> that is fastened<WH8628> in the sure<WH539> place<WH4725> be removed<WH4185>, and be cut down<WH1438>, and fall<WH5307>; and the burden<WH4853> that was upon it shall be cut off<WH3772>: for the LORD<WH3068> hath spoken<WH1696> it.


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of Tyre<WH6865>. Howl<WH3213>, ye ships<WH591> of Tarshish<WH8659>; for it is laid waste<WH7703>, so that there is no house<WH1004>, no entering in<WH935>: from the land<WH776> of Chittim<WH3794> it is revealed<WH1540> to them.


btext:
Be still<WH1826>, ye inhabitants<WH3427> of the isle<WH339>; thou whom the merchants<WH5503> of Zidon<WH6721>, that pass over<WH5674> the sea<WH3220>, have replenished<WH4390>. / still: Heb. silent


btext:
And by great<WH7227> waters<WH4325> the seed<WH2233> of Sihor<WH7883>, the harvest<WH7105> of the river<WH2975>, is her revenue<WH8393>; and she is a mart<WH5505> of nations<WH1471>.


btext:
Be thou ashamed<WH954>, O Zidon<WH6721>: for the sea<WH3220> hath spoken<WH559>, even the strength<WH4581> of the sea<WH3220>, saying<WH559>, I travail<WH2342> not, nor bring forth children<WH3205>, neither do I nourish up<WH1431> young men<WH970>, nor bring up<WH7311> virgins<WH1330>.


btext:
As at the report<WH8088> concerning Egypt<WH4714>, so shall they be sorely pained<WH2342> at the report<WH8088> of Tyre<WH6865>.


btext:
Is this your joyous<WH5947> city, whose antiquity<WH6927> is of ancient<WH6924> days<WH3117>? her own feet<WH7272> shall carry<WH2986> her afar off<WH7350> to sojourn<WH1481>. / afar…: Heb. from afar off


btext:
Who hath taken this counsel<WH3289> against Tyre<WH6865>, the crowning<WH5849> city, whose merchants<WH5503> are princes<WH8269>, whose traffickers<WH3667> are the honourable<WH3513> of the earth<WH776>?


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath purposed<WH3289> it, to stain<WH2490> the pride<WH1347> of all glory<WH6643>, and to bring into contempt<WH7043> all the honourable<WH3513> of the earth<WH776>. / to stain: Heb. to pollute


btext:
Pass<WH5674> through thy land<WH776> as a river<WH2975>, O daughter<WH1323> of Tarshish<WH8659>: there is no more strength<WH4206>. / strength: Heb. girdle


btext:
He stretched out<WH5186> his hand<WH3027> over the sea<WH3220>, he shook<WH7264> the kingdoms<WH4467>: the LORD<WH3068> hath given a commandment<WH6680> against the merchant<WH3667> city, to destroy<WH8045> the strong<WH4581> holds<WH4581> thereof. / against…: or, concerning a merchantman / the merchant city: Heb. Canaan / strong…: or, strengths


btext:
And he said<WH559>, Thou shalt no more<WH3254> rejoice<WH5937>, O thou oppressed<WH6231> virgin<WH1330>, daughter<WH1323> of Zidon<WH6721>: arise<WH6965>, pass over<WH5674> to Chittim<WH3794>; there also shalt thou have no rest<WH5117>.


btext:
Behold the land<WH776> of the Chaldeans<WH3778>; this people<WH5971> was not, till the Assyrian<WH804> founded<WH3245> it for them that dwell in the wilderness<WH6728>: they set up<WH6965> the towers<WH971> thereof, they raised up<WH6209> the palaces<WH759> thereof; and he brought<WH7760> it to ruin<WH4654>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that Tyre<WH6865> shall be forgotten<WH7911> seventy<WH7657> years<WH8141>, according to the days<WH3117> of one<WH259> king<WH4428>: after the end<WH7093> of seventy<WH7657> years<WH8141> shall Tyre<WH6865> sing<WH7892> as an harlot<WH2181>. / shall Tyre…: Heb. it shall be unto Tyre as the song of an harlot


btext:
Take<WH3947> an harp<WH3658>, go about<WH5437> the city<WH5892>, thou harlot<WH2181> that hast been forgotten<WH7911>; make sweet<WH3190> melody<WH5059>, sing many<WH7235> songs<WH7892>, that thou mayest be remembered<WH2142>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass after the end<WH7093> of seventy<WH7657> years<WH8141>, that the LORD<WH3068> will visit<WH6485> Tyre<WH6865>, and she shall turn<WH7725> to her hire<WH868>, and shall commit fornication<WH2181> with all the kingdoms<WH4467> of the world<WH776> upon the face<WH6440> of the earth<WH127>.


btext:
And her merchandise<WH5504> and her hire<WH868> shall be holiness<WH6944> to the LORD<WH3068>: it shall not be treasured<WH686> nor laid up<WH2630>; for her merchandise<WH5504> shall be for them that dwell<WH3427> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>, to eat<WH398> sufficiently<WH7654>, and for durable<WH6266> clothing<WH4374>. / durable: Heb. old


btext:
Behold, the LORD<WH3068> maketh the earth<WH776> empty<WH1238>, and maketh it waste<WH1110>, and turneth<WH5753> it upside down<WH6440>, and scattereth abroad<WH6327> the inhabitants<WH3427> thereof. / turneth…: Heb. perverteth the face thereof


btext:
And it shall be, as with the people<WH5971>, so with the priest<WH3548>; as with the servant<WH5650>, so with his master<WH113>; as with the maid<WH8198>, so with her mistress<WH1404>; as with the buyer<WH7069>, so with the seller<WH4376>; as with the lender<WH3867>, so with the borrower<WH3867>; as with the taker of usury<WH5383>, so<WH834> with the giver of usury<WH5378> to him. / priest: or, prince


btext:
The land<WH776> shall be utterly<WH1238> emptied<WH1238>, and utterly<WH962> spoiled<WH962>: for the LORD<WH3068> hath spoken<WH1696> this word<WH1697>.


btext:
The earth<WH776> mourneth<WH56> and fadeth away<WH5034>, the world<WH8398> languisheth<WH535> and fadeth away<WH5034>, the haughty<WH4791> people<WH5971> of the earth<WH776> do languish<WH535>. / the haughty…: Heb. the height of the people


btext:
The earth<WH776> also is defiled<WH2610> under the inhabitants<WH3427> thereof; because they have transgressed<WH5674> the laws<WH8451>, changed<WH2498> the ordinance<WH2706>, broken<WH6565> the everlasting<WH5769> covenant<WH1285>.


btext:
Therefore hath the curse<WH423> devoured<WH398> the earth<WH776>, and they that dwell<WH3427> therein are desolate<WH816>: therefore the inhabitants<WH3427> of the earth<WH776> are burned<WH2787>, and few<WH4213> men<WH582> left<WH7604>.


btext:
The new wine<WH8492> mourneth<WH56>, the vine<WH1612> languisheth<WH535>, all the merryhearted<WH8056><WH3820> do sigh<WH584>.


btext:
The mirth<WH4885> of tabrets<WH8596> ceaseth<WH7673>, the noise<WH7588> of them that rejoice<WH5947> endeth<WH2308>, the joy<WH4885> of the harp<WH3658> ceaseth<WH7673>.


btext:
They shall not drink<WH8354> wine<WH3196> with a song<WH7892>; strong drink<WH7941> shall be bitter<WH4843> to them that drink<WH8354> it.


btext:
The city<WH7151> of confusion<WH8414> is broken down<WH7665>: every house<WH1004> is shut up<WH5462>, that no man may come in<WH935>.


btext:
There is a crying<WH6682> for wine<WH3196> in the streets<WH2351>; all joy<WH8057> is darkened<WH6150>, the mirth<WH4885> of the land<WH776> is gone<WH1540>.


btext:
In the city<WH5892> is left<WH7604> desolation<WH8047>, and the gate<WH8179> is smitten<WH3807> with destruction<WH7591>.


btext:
When thus it shall be in the midst<WH7130> of the land<WH776> among<WH8432> the people<WH5971>, there shall be as the shaking<WH5363> of an olive tree<WH2132>, and as the gleaning grapes<WH5955> when the vintage<WH1210> is done<WH3615>.


btext:
They shall lift up<WH5375> their voice<WH6963>, they shall sing<WH7442> for the majesty<WH1347> of the LORD<WH3068>, they shall cry aloud<WH6670> from the sea<WH3220>.


btext:
Wherefore glorify<WH3513> ye the LORD<WH3068> in the fires<WH217>, even the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> in the isles<WH339> of the sea<WH3220>. / fires: or, valleys


btext:
From the uttermost part<WH3671> of the earth<WH776> have we heard<WH8085> songs<WH2158>, even glory<WH6643> to the righteous<WH6662>. But I said<WH559>, My leanness<WH7334>, my leanness<WH7334>, woe<WH188> unto me! the treacherous dealers<WH898> have dealt treacherously<WH898>; yea, the treacherous dealers<WH898> have dealt very<WH899> treacherously<WH898>. / uttermost…: Heb. wing / My leanness: Heb. Leanness to me, or, My secret to me


btext:
Fear<WH6343>, and the pit<WH6354>, and the snare<WH6341>, are upon thee, O inhabitant<WH3427> of the earth<WH776>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth<WH5127> from the noise<WH6963> of the fear<WH6343> shall fall<WH5307> into the pit<WH6354>; and he that cometh up<WH5927> out of the midst<WH8432> of the pit<WH6354> shall be taken<WH3920> in the snare<WH6341>: for the windows<WH699> from on high<WH4791> are open<WH6605>, and the foundations<WH4146> of the earth<WH776> do shake<WH7493>.


btext:
The earth<WH776> is utterly<WH7489> broken down<WH7489>, the earth<WH776> is clean<WH6565> dissolved<WH6565>, the earth<WH776> is moved<WH4131> exceedingly<WH4131>.


btext:
The earth<WH776> shall reel<WH5128> to and fro<WH5128> like a drunkard<WH7910>, and shall be removed<WH5110> like a cottage<WH4412>; and the transgression<WH6588> thereof shall be heavy<WH3513> upon it; and it shall fall<WH5307>, and not rise<WH6965> again<WH3254>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that the LORD<WH3068> shall punish<WH6485> the host<WH6635> of the high ones<WH4791> that are on high<WH4791>, and the kings<WH4428> of the earth<WH127> upon the earth<WH127>. / punish: Heb. visit upon


btext:
And they shall be gathered together<WH622>, as prisoners<WH616> are gathered<WH626> in the pit<WH953>, and shall be shut up<WH5462> in the prison<WH4525>, and after many<WH7230> days<WH3117> shall they be visited<WH6485>. / as prisoners…: Heb. with the gathering of prisoners / pit: or, dungeon / visited: or, found wanting


btext:
Then the moon<WH3842> shall be confounded<WH2659>, and the sun<WH2535> ashamed<WH954>, when the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> shall reign<WH4427> in mount<WH2022> Zion<WH6726>, and in Jerusalem<WH3389>, and before his ancients<WH2205> gloriously<WH3519>. / before…: or, there shall be glory before his ancients


btext:
O LORD<WH3068>, thou art my God<WH430>; I will exalt<WH7311> thee, I will praise<WH3034> thy name<WH8034>; for thou hast done<WH6213> wonderful<WH6382> things; thy counsels<WH6098> of old<WH7350> are faithfulness<WH530> and truth<WH544>.


btext:
For thou hast made<WH7760> of a city<WH5892> an heap<WH1530>; of a defenced<WH1219> city<WH7151> a ruin<WH4654>: a palace<WH759> of strangers<WH2114> to be no city<WH5892>; it shall never<WH5769> be built<WH1129>.


btext:
Therefore shall the strong<WH5794> people<WH5971> glorify<WH3513> thee, the city<WH7151> of the terrible<WH6184> nations<WH1471> shall fear<WH3372> thee.


btext:
For thou hast been a strength<WH4581> to the poor<WH1800>, a strength<WH4581> to the needy<WH34> in his distress<WH6862>, a refuge<WH4268> from the storm<WH2230>, a shadow<WH6738> from the heat<WH2721>, when the blast<WH7307> of the terrible ones<WH6184> is as a storm<WH2230> against the wall<WH7023>.


btext:
Thou shalt bring down<WH3665> the noise<WH7588> of strangers<WH2114>, as the heat<WH2721> in a dry place<WH6724>; even the heat<WH2721> with the shadow<WH6738> of a cloud<WH5645>: the branch<WH2159> of the terrible ones<WH6184> shall be brought low<WH6030>.


btext:
And in this mountain<WH2022> shall the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> make<WH6213> unto all people<WH5971> a feast<WH4960> of fat things<WH8081>, a feast<WH4960> of wines on the lees<WH8105>, of fat things<WH8081> full of marrow<WH4229>, of wines on the lees<WH8105> well refined<WH2212>.


btext:
And he will destroy<WH1104> in this mountain<WH2022> the face<WH6440> of the covering<WH3875> cast over<WH3874> all people<WH5971>, and the vail<WH4541> that is spread<WH5259> over all nations<WH1471>. / destroy: Heb. swallow up / cast: Heb. covered


btext:
He will swallow up<WH1104> death<WH4194> in victory<WH5331>; and the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> will wipe away<WH4229> tears<WH1832> from off all faces<WH6440>; and the rebuke<WH2781> of his people<WH5971> shall he take away<WH5493> from off all the earth<WH776>: for the LORD<WH3068> hath spoken<WH1696> it.


btext:
And it shall be said<WH559> in that day<WH3117>, Lo, this is our God<WH430>; we have waited<WH6960> for him, and he will save<WH3467> us: this is the LORD<WH3068>; we have waited<WH6960> for him, we will be glad<WH1523> and rejoice<WH8055> in his salvation<WH3444>.


btext:
For in this mountain<WH2022> shall the hand<WH3027> of the LORD<WH3068> rest<WH5117>, and Moab<WH4124> shall be trodden down<WH1758> under him, even as straw<WH4963> is trodden down<WH1758> for the dunghill<WH1119><WH4087><WH4325>. / trodden down under: or, threshed, etc / trodden down for…: or, threshed in Madmenah


btext:
And he shall spread forth<WH6566> his hands<WH3027> in the midst<WH7130> of them, as he that swimmeth<WH7811> spreadeth forth<WH6566> his hands to swim<WH7811>: and he shall bring down<WH8213> their pride<WH1346> together with the spoils<WH698> of their hands<WH3027>.


btext:
And the fortress<WH4013> of the high fort<WH4869> of thy walls<WH2346> shall he bring down<WH7817>, lay low<WH8213>, and bring<WH5060> to the ground<WH776>, even to the dust<WH6083>.


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall this song<WH7892> be sung<WH7891> in the land<WH776> of Judah<WH3063>; We have a strong<WH5797> city<WH5892>; salvation<WH3444> will God appoint<WH7896> for walls<WH2346> and bulwarks<WH2426>.


btext:
Open<WH6605> ye the gates<WH8179>, that the righteous<WH6662> nation<WH1471> which keepeth<WH8104> the truth<WH529> may enter in<WH935>. / truth: Heb. truths


btext:
Thou wilt keep<WH5341> him in perfect<WH7965> peace<WH7965>, whose mind<WH3336> is stayed<WH5564> on thee: because he trusteth<WH982> in thee. / perfect…: Heb. peace, peace / mind: or, thought, or, imagination


btext:
Trust<WH982> ye in the LORD<WH3068> for ever<WH5703>: for in the LORD<WH3050> JEHOVAH<WH3068> is everlasting<WH5769> strength<WH6697>: / everlasting…: Heb. the rock of ages


btext:
For he bringeth down<WH7817> them that dwell<WH3427> on high<WH4791>; the lofty<WH7682> city<WH7151>, he layeth it low<WH8213>; he layeth it low<WH8213>, even to the ground<WH776>; he bringeth<WH5060> it even to the dust<WH6083>.


btext:
The foot<WH7272> shall tread it down<WH7429>, even the feet<WH7272> of the poor<WH6041>, and the steps<WH6471> of the needy<WH1800>.


btext:
The way<WH734> of the just<WH6662> is uprightness<WH4339>: thou, most upright<WH3477>, dost weigh<WH6424> the path<WH4570> of the just<WH6662>.


btext:
Yea, in the way<WH734> of thy judgments<WH4941>, O LORD<WH3068>, have we waited<WH6960> for thee; the desire<WH8378> of our soul<WH5315> is to thy name<WH8034>, and to the remembrance<WH2143> of thee.


btext:
With my soul<WH5315> have I desired<WH183> thee in the night<WH3915>; yea, with my spirit<WH7307> within<WH7130> me will I seek thee early<WH7836>: for when thy judgments<WH4941> are in the earth<WH776>, the inhabitants<WH3427> of the world<WH8398> will learn<WH3925> righteousness<WH6664>.


btext:
Let favour be shewed<WH2603> to the wicked<WH7563>, yet will he not<WH1077> learn<WH3925> righteousness<WH6664>: in the land<WH776> of uprightness<WH5229> will he deal unjustly<WH5765>, and will not<WH1077> behold<WH7200> the majesty<WH1348> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
LORD<WH3068>, when thy hand<WH3027> is lifted up<WH7311>, they will not see<WH2372>: but they shall see<WH2372>, and be ashamed<WH954> for their envy<WH7068> at the people<WH5971>; yea, the fire<WH784> of thine enemies<WH6862> shall devour<WH398> them. / at…: or, toward thy people


btext:
LORD<WH3068>, thou wilt ordain<WH8239> peace<WH7965> for us: for thou also hast wrought<WH6466> all our works<WH4639> in us. / in us: or, for us


btext:
O LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430>, other lords<WH113> beside<WH2108> thee have had dominion<WH1166> over us: but by thee only will we make mention<WH2142> of thy name<WH8034>.


btext:
They are dead<WH4191>, they shall not live<WH2421>; they are deceased<WH7496>, they shall not rise<WH6965>: therefore hast thou visited<WH6485> and destroyed<WH8045> them, and made all their memory<WH2143> to perish<WH6>.


btext:
Thou hast increased<WH3254> the nation<WH1471>, O LORD<WH3068>, thou hast increased<WH3254> the nation<WH1471>: thou art glorified<WH3513>: thou hadst removed it far<WH7368> unto all the ends<WH7099> of the earth<WH776>.


btext:
LORD<WH3068>, in trouble<WH6862> have they visited<WH6485> thee, they poured out<WH6694> a prayer<WH3908> when thy chastening<WH4148> was upon them. / prayer: Heb. secret speech


btext:
Like<WH3644> as a woman with child<WH2030>, that draweth near<WH7126> the time of her delivery<WH3205>, is in pain<WH2342>, and crieth out<WH2199> in her pangs<WH2256>; so have we been in thy sight<WH6440>, O LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
We have been with child<WH2029>, we have been in pain<WH2342>, we have as it were<WH3644> brought forth<WH3205> wind<WH7307>; we have not wrought<WH6213> any deliverance<WH3444> in the earth<WH776>; neither<WH1077> have the inhabitants<WH3427> of the world<WH8398> fallen<WH5307>.


btext:
Thy dead<WH4191> men shall live<WH2421>, together with my dead body<WH5038> shall they arise<WH6965>. Awake<WH6974> and sing<WH7442>, ye that dwell<WH7931> in dust<WH6083>: for thy dew<WH2919> is as the dew<WH2919> of herbs<WH219>, and the earth<WH776> shall cast out<WH5307> the dead<WH7496>.


btext:
Come<WH3212>, my people<WH5971>, enter<WH935> thou into thy chambers<WH2315>, and shut<WH5462> thy doors<WH1817> about thee: hide<WH2247> thyself as it were for a little<WH4592> moment<WH7281>, until the indignation<WH2195> be overpast<WH5674>.


btext:
For, behold, the LORD<WH3068> cometh out<WH3318> of his place<WH4725> to punish<WH6485> the inhabitants<WH3427> of the earth<WH776> for their iniquity<WH5771>: the earth<WH776> also shall disclose<WH1540> her blood<WH1818>, and shall no more cover<WH3680> her slain<WH2026>. / blood: Heb. bloods


btext:
In that day<WH3117> the LORD<WH3068> with his sore<WH7186> and great<WH1419> and strong<WH2389> sword<WH2719> shall punish<WH6485> leviathan<WH3882> the piercing<WH1281> serpent<WH5175>, even leviathan<WH3882> that crooked<WH6129> serpent<WH5175>; and he shall slay<WH2026> the dragon<WH8577> that is in the sea<WH3220>. / piercing: or, crossing like a bar


btext:
I the LORD<WH3068> do keep<WH5341> it; I will water<WH8248> it every moment<WH7281>: lest any hurt<WH6485> it, I will keep<WH5341> it night<WH3915> and day<WH3117>.


btext:
Fury<WH2534> is not in me: who would set<WH5414> the briers<WH8068> and thorns<WH7898> against me in battle<WH4421>? I would go<WH6585> through them, I would burn<WH6702> them together<WH3162>. / go…: or, march against


btext:
Or let him take hold<WH2388> of my strength<WH4581>, that he may make<WH6213> peace<WH7965> with me; and he shall make<WH6213> peace<WH7965> with me.


btext:
He shall cause them that come<WH935> of Jacob<WH3290> to take root<WH8327>: Israel<WH3478> shall blossom<WH6692> and bud<WH6524>, and fill<WH4390> the face<WH6440> of the world<WH8398> with fruit<WH8570>.


btext:
Hath he smitten<WH5221> him, as he smote<WH4347> those that smote<WH5221> him? or is he slain<WH2026> according to the slaughter<WH2027> of them that are slain<WH2026> by him? / as…: Heb. according to the stroke of


btext:
In measure<WH5432>, when it shooteth forth<WH7971>, thou wilt debate<WH7378> with it: he stayeth<WH1898> his rough<WH7186> wind<WH7307> in the day<WH3117> of the east wind<WH6921>. / it shooteth…: or, thou sendest it forth / he…: or, when he removeth it with


btext:
By this<WH2063> therefore shall the iniquity<WH5771> of Jacob<WH3290> be purged<WH3722>; and this is all the fruit<WH6529> to take away<WH5493> his sin<WH2403>; when he maketh<WH7760> all the stones<WH68> of the altar<WH4196> as chalkstones<WH1615> that are beaten in sunder<WH5310>, the groves<WH842> and images<WH2553> shall not stand up<WH6965>. / images: or, sun images


btext:
Yet the defenced<WH1219> city<WH5892> shall be desolate<WH910>, and the habitation<WH5116> forsaken<WH7971>, and left<WH5800> like a wilderness<WH4057>: there shall the calf<WH5695> feed<WH7462>, and there shall he lie down<WH7257>, and consume<WH3615> the branches<WH5585> thereof.


btext:
When the boughs<WH7105> thereof are withered<WH3001>, they shall be broken off<WH7665>: the women<WH802> come<WH935>, and set them on fire<WH215>: for it is a people<WH5971> of no understanding<WH998>: therefore he that made<WH6213> them will not have mercy<WH7355> on them, and he that formed<WH3335> them will shew them no favour<WH2603>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that the LORD<WH3068> shall beat off<WH2251> from the channel<WH7641> of the river<WH5104> unto the stream<WH5158> of Egypt<WH4714>, and ye shall be gathered<WH3950> one<WH259> by one<WH259>, O ye children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that the great<WH1419> trumpet<WH7782> shall be blown<WH8628>, and they shall come<WH935> which were ready to perish<WH6> in the land<WH776> of Assyria<WH804>, and the outcasts<WH5080> in the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>, and shall worship<WH7812> the LORD<WH3068> in the holy<WH6944> mount<WH2022> at Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
Woe<WH1945> to the crown<WH5850> of pride<WH1348>, to the drunkards<WH7910> of Ephraim<WH669>, whose glorious<WH6643> beauty<WH8597> is a fading<WH5034> flower<WH6731>, which are on the head<WH7218> of the fat<WH8081> valleys<WH1516> of them that are overcome<WH1986> with wine<WH3196>! / overcome: Heb. broken


btext:
Behold, the Lord<WH136> hath a mighty<WH2389> and strong one<WH533>, which as a tempest<WH2230> of hail<WH1259> and a destroying<WH6986> storm<WH8178>, as a flood<WH2230> of mighty<WH3524> waters<WH4325> overflowing<WH7857>, shall cast down<WH3240> to the earth<WH776> with the hand<WH3027>.


btext:
The crown<WH5850> of pride<WH1348>, the drunkards<WH7910> of Ephraim<WH669>, shall be trodden<WH7429> under feet<WH7272>: / under…: Heb. with feet


btext:
And the glorious<WH6643> beauty<WH8597>, which is on the head<WH7218> of the fat<WH8081> valley<WH1516>, shall be a fading<WH5034> flower<WH6733>, and as the hasty fruit<WH1061> before the summer<WH7019>; which when he that looketh<WH7200> upon it seeth<WH7200>, while it is yet in his hand<WH3709> he eateth it up<WH1104>. / eateth: Heb. swalloweth


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> be for a crown<WH5850> of glory<WH6643>, and for a diadem<WH6843> of beauty<WH8597>, unto the residue<WH7605> of his people<WH5971>,


btext:
And for a spirit<WH7307> of judgment<WH4941> to him that sitteth<WH3427> in judgment<WH4941>, and for strength<WH1369> to them that turn<WH7725> the battle<WH4421> to the gate<WH8179>.


btext:
But they<WH428> also have erred<WH7686> through wine<WH3196>, and through strong drink<WH7941> are out of the way<WH8582>; the priest<WH3548> and the prophet<WH5030> have erred<WH7686> through strong drink<WH7941>, they are swallowed up<WH1104> of<WH4480> wine<WH3196>, they are out of the way<WH8582> through strong drink<WH7941>; they err<WH7686> in vision<WH7203>, they stumble<WH6328> in judgment<WH6417>.


btext:
For all tables<WH7979> are full<WH4390> of vomit<WH6892> and filthiness<WH6675>, so that there is no place<WH4725> clean.


btext:
Whom shall he teach<WH3384> knowledge<WH1844>? and whom shall he make to understand<WH995> doctrine<WH8052>? them that are weaned<WH1580> from the milk<WH2461>, and drawn<WH6267> from the breasts<WH7699>. / doctrine: Heb. the hearing?


btext:
For precept<WH6673> must be upon precept<WH6673>, precept<WH6673> upon precept<WH6673>; line<WH6957> upon line<WH6957>, line<WH6957> upon line<WH6957>; here a little<WH2191>, and there a little<WH2191>: / must be: or, hath been


btext:
For with stammering<WH3934> lips<WH8193> and another<WH312> tongue<WH3956> will he speak<WH1696> to this people<WH5971>. / stammering…: Heb. stammerings of lip / will…: or, he hath spoken


btext:
To whom he said<WH559>, This is the rest<WH4496> wherewith ye may cause the weary<WH5889> to rest<WH5117>; and this is the refreshing<WH4774>: yet they would<WH14> not hear<WH8085>.


btext:
But the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> was unto them precept<WH6673> upon precept<WH6673>, precept<WH6673> upon precept<WH6673>; line<WH6957> upon line<WH6957>, line<WH6957> upon line<WH6957>; here a little<WH2191>, and there a little<WH2191>; that they might go<WH3212>, and fall<WH3782> backward<WH268>, and be broken<WH7665>, and snared<WH3369>, and taken<WH3920>.


btext:
Wherefore hear<WH8085> the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068>, ye scornful<WH3944> men<WH582>, that rule<WH4910> this people<WH5971> which is in Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
Because ye have said<WH559>, We have made<WH3772> a covenant<WH1285> with death<WH4194>, and with hell<WH7585> are we<WH6213> at agreement<WH2374>; when the overflowing<WH7857> scourge<WH7752><WH7885> shall pass through<WH5674><WH5674>, it shall not come<WH935> unto us: for we have made<WH7760> lies<WH3577> our refuge<WH4268>, and under falsehood<WH8267> have we hid<WH5641> ourselves:


btext:
Therefore thus saith<WH559> the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069>, Behold, I lay<WH3245> in Zion<WH6726> for a foundation a stone<WH68>, a tried<WH976> stone<WH68>, a precious<WH3368> corner<WH6438> stone, a sure<WH3245> foundation<WH4143>: he that believeth<WH539> shall not make haste<WH2363>.


btext:
Judgment<WH4941> also will I lay<WH7760> to the line<WH6957>, and righteousness<WH6666> to the plummet<WH4949>: and the hail<WH1259> shall sweep away<WH3261> the refuge<WH4268> of lies<WH3577>, and the waters<WH4325> shall overflow<WH7857> the hiding place<WH5643>.


btext:
And your covenant<WH1285> with death<WH4194> shall be disannulled<WH3722>, and your agreement<WH2380> with hell<WH7585> shall not stand<WH6965>; when the overflowing<WH7857> scourge<WH7752> shall pass through<WH5674>, then ye shall be trodden down<WH4823> by it. / trodden…: Heb. a treading down to it


btext:
From the time<WH1767> that it goeth forth<WH5674> it shall take<WH3947> you: for morning<WH1242> by morning<WH1242> shall it pass over<WH5674>, by day<WH3117> and by night<WH3915>: and it shall be a vexation<WH2113> only to understand<WH995> the report<WH8052>. / to…: or, when he shall make you to understand doctrine


btext:
For the bed<WH4702> is shorter<WH7114> than that a man can stretch<WH8311> himself on it: and the covering<WH4541> narrower<WH6887> than that he can wrap<WH3664> himself in it.


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> shall rise up<WH6965> as in mount<WH2022> Perazim<WH6559>, he shall be wroth<WH7264> as in the valley<WH6010> of Gibeon<WH1391>, that he may do<WH6213> his work<WH4639>, his strange<WH2114> work<WH4639>; and bring to pass<WH5647> his act<WH5656>, his strange<WH5237> act<WH5656>.


btext:
Now therefore be ye not mockers<WH3887>, lest your bands<WH4147> be made strong<WH2388>: for I have heard<WH8085> from the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> of hosts<WH6635> a consumption<WH3617>, even determined<WH2782> upon the whole earth<WH776>.


btext:
Give ye ear<WH238>, and hear<WH8085> my voice<WH6963>; hearken<WH7181>, and hear<WH8085> my speech<WH565>.


btext:
Doth the plowman<WH2790> plow<WH2790> all day<WH3117> to sow<WH2232>? doth he open<WH6605> and break the clods<WH7702> of his ground<WH127>?


btext:
When he hath made plain<WH7737> the face<WH6440> thereof, doth he not cast abroad<WH6327> the fitches<WH7100>, and scatter<WH2236> the cummin<WH3646>, and cast<WH7760> in the principal<WH7795> wheat<WH2406> and the appointed<WH5567> barley<WH8184> and the rie<WH3698> in their place<WH1367>? / the principal…: or, the wheat in the principal place, and barley in the appointed place / rie: or, spelt / place: Heb. border?


btext:
For his God<WH430> doth instruct<WH3256> him to discretion<WH4941>, and doth teach<WH3384> him. / For…: or, And he bindeth it in such sort as his God doth teach him


btext:
For the fitches<WH7100> are not threshed<WH1758> with a threshing instrument<WH2742>, neither is a cart<WH5699> wheel<WH212> turned about<WH5437> upon the cummin<WH3646>; but the fitches<WH7100> are beaten out<WH2251> with a staff<WH4294>, and the cummin<WH3646> with a rod<WH7626>.


btext:
Bread<WH3899> corn is bruised<WH1854>; because he will not ever<WH5331> be threshing<WH156><WH1758> it, nor break<WH2000> it with the wheel<WH1536> of his cart<WH5699>, nor bruise<WH1854> it with his horsemen<WH6571>.


btext:
This also cometh forth<WH3318> from the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, which is wonderful<WH6381> in counsel<WH6098>, and excellent<WH1431> in working<WH8454>.


btext:
Woe<WH1945> to Ariel<WH740>, to Ariel<WH740>, the city<WH7151> where David<WH1732> dwelt<WH2583>! add<WH5595> ye year<WH8141> to year<WH8141>; let them kill<WH5362> sacrifices<WH2282>. / Woe…: or, O Ariel, that is, the lion of God / the city: or, of the city / kill: Heb. cut off the heads of


