Proverbs 27 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Proverbs 27
1Boast not thy selfe of to morowe: for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
2Let another man prayse thee, and not thine owne mouth: a stranger, and not thine owne lips.
3A stone is heauie, and the sand weightie: but a fooles wrath is heauier then them both.
4Anger is cruell, and wrath is raging: but who can stand before enuie?
5Open rebuke is better then secret loue.
6The wounds of a louer are faithful, and the kisses of an enemie are pleasant.
7The person that is full, despiseth an hony combe: but vnto the hungry soule euery bitter thing is sweete.
8As a bird that wandreth from her nest, so is a man that wandreth from his owne place.
9As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.
10Thine owne friend and thy fathers friend forsake thou not: neither enter into thy brothers house in the day of thy calamitie: for better is a neighbour that is neere, then a brother farre off.
11My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.
12A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.
13Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the stranger.
14He that prayseth his friend with a loude voyce, rising earely in the morning, it shall be counted to him as a curse.
15A continual dropping in the day of raine, and a contentious woman are alike.
16He that hideth her, hideth the winde, and she is as ye oyle in his right hand, that vttereth it selfe.
17Yron sharpeneth yron, so doeth man sharpen the face of his friend.
18He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eate the fruite thereof: so he that waiteth vpon his master, shall come to honour.
19As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
20The graue and destruction can neuer be full, so the eyes of man can neuer be satisfied.
21As is the fining pot for siluer and the fornace for golde, so is euery man according to his dignitie.
22Though thou shouldest bray a foole in a morter among wheate brayed with a pestell, yet will not his foolishnes depart from him.
23Be diligent to know ye state of thy flocke, and take heede to the heardes.
24For riches remaine not alway, nor the crowne from generation to generation.
25The hey discouereth it selfe, and the grasse appeareth, and the herbes of the mountaines are gathered.
26The lambes are for thy clothing, and the goates are the price of the fielde.
27And let the milke of the goates be sufficient for thy foode, for the foode of thy familie, and for the sustenance of thy maydes.
Proverbs 27
1Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
2Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
3A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.
4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
5Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
8As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
9Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
10Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
11My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
13Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
14He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
15A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
17Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
18Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
19As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
20Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
21As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
22Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
24For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?
25The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
26The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
27And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Proverbs 27
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 27:16
"He that hideth her, hideth the winde, and she is as ye oyle in his right hand, that vttereth it selfe."
"Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself."
