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Peshitta (Lamsa, 1933)
Pes(Lam)
The First Book of Clement
1Clem
[1]WHEN a man is inactive he imagines lust and mocks at good instruction [No book]
[2]A fool has no delight in wisdom, because his mind devises folly [No book]
[3]When the wicked reaches the depths of evil, then folly comes upon him, iniquity, disgrace, and shame [No book]
[4]The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook [No book]
[5]It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, nor to pervert justice against the righteous [No book]
[6]A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth brings him to death, [No book]
[7]A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul [No book]
[8]The words of a slothful man bring evil to him, and they cause him to go down into the inner chambers of Sheol [No book]
[9]He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer [No book]
[10]The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous and the mighty run into it [No book]
[11]The rich man's wealth is his strong city; and his dwelling place is fenced by a strong wall [No book]
[12]Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty; and before honor is humility [No book]
[13]He who gives answer before he hears is a fool and a reviler [No book]
[14]The spirit of a man will endure his suffering; but a distressing spirit, who can bear [No book]
[15]The heart of the prudent acquires wisdom; and the ear of the wise listens to knowledge [No book]
[16]A man's gifts make room for him and bring him before great men [No book]
[17]A man is deemed innocent in his lawsuit; but when his neighbor comes he examines him [No book]
[18]Casting lots causes contentions to cease and decides between mighty men [No book]
[19]A brother helped by a brother is like a city helped by its fortifications; and his helpers are like the bars of a castle [No book]
[20]A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and with the fruits of his lips shall he be filled [No book]
[21]Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it shall eat the fruits thereof [No book]
[22]He who finds a good wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD. And he who puts out a good wife, puts out good from his house [No book]
[23]The poor speak humbly; but the rich talk of great things [No book]
[24]There are friends who are merely friends; and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother [No book]
Author: George M. Lamsa
Source: studybible.info
Translation: Charles H. Hoole (1885)
Source: www.earlychristianwritings.com
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