New Translation of the Book of Psalms and of the Proverbs (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886. Excerpt: ... ularly.--gathereth into the hand; i.e., by regular labor gets it, as it were, by the handful. 12.--tree of life. See chap. iii. 18, and the note. 13.--the word; i.e., of God. But it is uncertain whether it refers to the written word, or to the admonition of the prophets of God.--be rewarded. Otherwise, be in peace. 15. A good understanding; i.e., manifesting itself in inoffensive words and virtuous actions.--is hard; i.e., instead of winning tavor, it provokes the enmity and opposition of men, and thus leads to vexa tion and misery. 16.--acteth with knowledge; i.e., with due deliberation, undertaking only what he understands.--spreadeth abroad his folly; i.e., by rashly and inconsiderately undertaking things beyond his strength, which of course do not succeed. His folly is thus made known to all. 17.--into trouble; i.e., receives punishment for his perfidy or negligence.--is health; i.e., by accomplishing the objects of his mission, procures safety and benefit both for himself and for him that sent him. 19.--an abomination, &c.; i.e., this is the case, although the sure consequence of continuing in their wicked course is disappointment and failure. 22.--for the just; i.e., in the course of Providence is transferred from the families of the wicked to those of the good. 23.--fallow-ground of the poor. A poor man often grows rich by hard labor on new or fallow ground, which requires extraordinary tillage; and there are those who, despising labor, lose large estates by dishonest attempts to increase them. Chap. XIV. 1.--wise woman, &c. "By a prudent wife, one pious, industrious, and considerate, the affairs of the family are made to prosper, debts are paid, portions raised, the children are well educated and maintained, and the family has comfort within doors...