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Jewish Publication Society (1917)
JPS
The Second Book of Clement
2Clem
[1]He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy. [No book]
[2]When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh. [No book]
[3]Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. [No book]
[4]The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth overthroweth it. [No book]
[5]A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. [No book]
[6]In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. [No book]
[7]The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. [No book]
[8]Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath. [No book]
[9]If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. [No book]
[10]The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life. [No book]
[11]A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him. [No book]
[12]If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked. [No book]
[13]The poor man and the oppressor meet together; ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎ giveth light to the eyes of them both. [No book]
[14]The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. [No book]
[15]The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. [No book]
[16]When the wicked are increased, transgressi increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall. [No book]
[17]Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. [No book]
[18]Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. [No book]
[19]A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response. [No book]
[20]Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him. [No book]
[21]He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last. [No book]
[22]An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth i transgression. [No book]
[23]A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour. [No book]
[24]Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. [No book]
[25]The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎ shall be set up on high. [No book]
[26]Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎. [No book]
[27]An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. [No book]
Translation: Jewish Publication Society (1917)
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Translation: Charles H. Hoole (1885)
Source: www.earlychristianwritings.com
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