Geneva Bible Notes: Proverbs 17

Proverbs 17:1 ^a For where as were manie sacrifices, there were manie portions giuen to the people, wherewith thei feasted.

Proverbs 17:2 ^b That is, shal be made gouernour ouer the children.

Proverbs 17:7 ^/ Ebr, the lippe of excellencie.

Proverbs 17:8 ^c The reward hathe great force to gaine the heartes of men.

Proverbs 17:9 ^d He that admonisheth the prince of his faute, maketh him his enemie.

Proverbs 17:11 ^e By the messenger is ment suche meanes, as God vseth to punish the rebelles.

Proverbs 17:12 ^f Whereby he meaneth the wicked in his rage, who hathe no feare of God.

Proverbs 17:16 ^g What auaileth it the wicked to be riche, seing he setteth not his minde to wisdome?

Proverbs 17:17 ^h So that he is more then a friend, euen a brother that helpeth in timeof aduersitie.

Proverbs 17:18 ⁱ Read {Chap. 6, 1}

Proverbs 17:19 ^k Lifteth vp him self aboue his degre.

Proverbs 17:23 ^l That is, secretly & out of the bosome of the riche.

Proverbs 17:24 ^m That is, wander to & fro & seke not after wisdome.

Proverbs 17:26 ⁿ For their wel doing.