28:1
He that reuengeth shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keepe his sinnes (in remembrance.) |
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28:1
He that revengeth shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keep his sins [in remembrance.] |
28:2
Forgiue thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done vnto thee, so shall thy sinnes also be forgiuen when thou prayest. |
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28:2
Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done unto thee, so shall thy sins also be forgiven when thou prayest. |
28:3
One man beareth hatred against another, and doeth he seeke pardon from the Lord? |
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28:3
One man beareth hatred against another, and doth he seek pardon from the Lord? |
28:4
Hee sheweth no mercy to a man, which is like himselfe: and doeth hee aske forgiuenesse of his owne sinnes? |
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28:4
He sheweth no mercy to a man, which is like himself: and doth he ask forgiveness of his own sins? |
28:5
If he that is but flesh nourish hatred, who will intreat for pardon of his sinnes? |
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28:5
If he that is but flesh nourish hatred, who will intreat for pardon of his sins? |
28:6
Remember thy end, and let enimitie cease, [remember] corruption and death, and abide in the Commandements. |
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28:6
Remember thy end, and let enmity cease; [remember] corruption and death, and abide in the commandments. |
28:7
Remember the Commaundements, & beare no malice to thy neighbour: [remember] the Couenant of the highest, and winke at ignorance. |
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28:7
Remember the commandments, and bear no malice to thy neighbour: [remember] the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance. |
28:8
Abstaine from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sinnes: for a furious man will kindle strife. |
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28:8
Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a furious man will kindle strife, |
28:9
A sinfull man disquieteth friends, and maketh debate among them that be at peace. |
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28:9
A sinful man disquieteth friends, and maketh debate among them that be at peace. |
28:10
As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth: and as a mans strength is, so is his wrath, and according to his riches his anger riseth, and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed. |
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28:10
As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth: and as a man's strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed. |
28:11
An hastie contention kindleth a fire, and an hasty fighting sheddeth blood. |
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28:11
An hasty contention kindleth a fire: and an hasty fighting sheddeth blood. |
28:12
If thou blow the sparke, it shall burne: if thou spit vpon it, it shall bee quenched, and both these come out of thy mouth. |
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28:12
If thou blow the spark, it shall burn: if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: and both these come out of thy mouth. |
28:13
Curse the whisperer, and double tongued: for such haue destroyed many that were at peace. |
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28:13
Curse the whisperer and doubletongued: for such have destroyed many that were at peace. |
28:14
A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driuen them from nation to nation, strong cities hath it pulled down, and ouerthrowen the houses of great men. |
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28:14
A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation: strong cities hath it pulled down, and overthrown the houses of great men. |
28:15
A backbiting tongue hath cast out vertuous women, and depriued them of their labours. |
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28:15
A backbiting tongue hath cast out virtuous women, and deprived them of their labours. |
28:16
Who so hearkeneth vnto it, shall neuer finde rest, and neuer dwel quietly. |
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28:16
Whoso hearkeneth unto it shall never find rest, and never dwell quietly. |
28:17
The stroke of the whip maketh markes in the flesh, but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones. |
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28:17
The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones. |
28:18
Many haue fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as haue fallen by the tongue. |
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28:18
Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue. |
28:19
Well is hee that is defended from it, and hath not passed through the venime thereof: who hath not drawen the yoke thereof, nor hath bene bound in her bands. |
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28:19
Well is he that is defended through the venom thereof; who hath not drawn the yoke thereof, nor hath been bound in her bands. |
28:20
For the yoke thereof is a yoke of yron, and the bands thereof are bandes of brasse. |
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28:20
For the yoke thereof is a yoke of iron, and the bands thereof are bands of brass. |
28:21
The death therof is an euil death, the graue were better then it. |
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28:21
The death thereof is an evil death, the grave were better than it. |
28:22
It shall not haue rule ouer them that feare God, neither shall they be burnt with the flame thereof. |
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28:22
It shall not have rule over them that fear God, neither shall they be burned with the flame thereof. |
28:23
Such as forsake the Lord shall fall into it, and it shall burne in them, and not be quenched, it shalbe sent vpon them as a Lion, and deuoure them as a Leopard. |
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28:23
Such as forsake the Lord shall fall into it; and it shall burn in them, and not be quenched; it shall be sent upon them as a lion, and devour them as a leopard. |
28:24
Looke that thou hedge thy possession about with thornes, and binde vp thy siluer and gold: |
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28:24
Look that thou hedge thy possession about with thorns, and bind up thy silver and gold, |
28:25
And weigh thy words in a ballance, and make a doore and barre for thy mouth. |
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28:25
And weigh thy words in a balance, and make a door and bar for thy mouth. |
28:26
Beware thou slide not by it, lest thou fall before him that lieth in wait. |
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28:26
Beware thou slide not by it, lest thou fall before him that lieth in wait. |