Proverbs 1:1-7 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;… The seven wise men of Greece acquired their fame from the proverbial sayings they originated or adopted. Solon of Athens took for his motto, "Know thyself"; Chilon of Sparta, "Consider the end"; Thales of Miletos, "Who hateth suretyship is sure"; Bias of Priene, "Most men are bad"; Cleobulus of Lindos, "The golden mean," or "Avoid extremes"; Pittacos of Mitylene, "Seize time by the forelock"; Periander of Corinth, "Nothing is impossible to industry." (Christian Million.) Parallel Verses KJV: The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;WEB: The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: |
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