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| 1 More choice, is a name, than great riches, beyond silver and gold, is pleasant grace. |
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| 2 The rich and the poor, meet together, the maker of them all, is Yahweh. |
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| 3 A prudent man, seeth calamity, and hideth himself, but, the simple, pass on, and suffer. |
Prudent man – Two classes may expect divine protection in the coming trouble: (1) children of the consecrated under the age of discretion; and (2) some consecrating themselves to God during the trouble. R2020:6
We are not to expect miraculous help except where necessary. We are to watch and pray, look ahead and use our best judgment, trusting in and looking for the Lord's providential guidance. R2021:2
Foreseeth the evil – The great time of trouble. R5571:3, R2021:2, R2019:3*
Profit by the experience of others, either through instruction or observation. R2073:3
The time of trouble is of two kinds: (1) troubles and siftings upon the Church which none of God's sons will escape; and (2) the wrecking of present institutions which true children of God "may be accounted worthy to escape." (Luke 21:36) R2020:5
Character preparation is the best heritage a parent can leave a child: (1) the Golden Rule of justice; (2) mercy, the spirit of helpfulness; (3) meekness, gentleness, etc.; (4) economy in everything. R5571:3
We recommend that none be urged (in order to escape the great time of trouble) unduly to make a full consecration to the Lord, lest such profession be mere hypocrisy. R5571:6
And hideth himself – By surrounding himself and his family with the best conditions for development in the Christian graces, for rendering service to the Lord, his people and his truth. R2021:4
Instead of seeking a place of safety, seek the condition of safety described in Zeph. 2:3 under divine providence. R2021:1
In time of trouble keep a good stock of fuel on hand and a little reserve of staple food. R5854:5
Do not be afraid of having too much commodities. Think of them as provision for any in need who may come to you. Do not sound a trumpet about such provisions. At most, suggest that your friends do likewise. R5572:4
Punished – Severe experiences, punishment for lack of observing the natural laws of cause and effect. R2073:3
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| 4 The reward of humility, is the reverence of Yahweh, riches, and honour, and life. |
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| 5 Thorns and snares, are in the way of the perverse,–he that guardeth his soul, shall be far from them. |
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| 6 Train up a youth, in the direction of his duty, even when he becometh old, he will not depart from it. |
Train up a child – Chiefly by the establishment of right principles in the heart. F528
In the reverence and admonition of the Lord. OV217:3
Discipline and obedience should be insisted upon with firmness and kindness from the day of birth. R3711:5
"The that seek me early shall find me." (Prov. 8:17) R3711:5
It will have more influence than most people seem to realize. Q544:2
The mind of the mother, during the period of gestation, is stamping and impressing, favorably or unfavorably, the character of her child. R5700:6, R2902:2; F520
Rule yourself before attempting to rule your child. R1098:2*, R1097:1*
Good men and loyal to the Lord may be poor fathers, careless of their responsibilities to their children. Alas that it is so to this day. R3598:2
The care and instruction of children is a paramount obligation resting upon every parent. R4522:3, R5700:5
The science of child-raising in a nutshell: (1) When you consent, consent fully; (2) When you refuse, refuse fully (3) Often comment; (4) Never scold; (5; Beware of making an issue with your child, but when the issue is forced, carry it out. R1098:2*
Since ours is a difficult day in which to raise children it should lead one more earnestly to seek wisdom from on high properly to discharge his duty toward his child. R3711:6
We urge the daily use of the Heavenly Manna, beginning every day with praise and prayer; and the children should be Scripturally instructed every Sunday. R4522:4
In the way – It is a mistake to suppose that children cannot appreciate religious principles. R2903:2
He should go – Conscientious, just, loyal to God and the principles of righteousness. R5700:5
When he is old – Consider children a little garden spot. Plant the seeds of the fruits of the spirit and reap a rich reward in the graces of character--especially if the children have been consecrated from infancy or before birth. R2903:2
He will not depart – The impression of the principles of righteousness cannot be wholly effaced even though the child might temporarily try forbidden paths. R3598:2
The principal reason so many do depart is that they are not properly trained in the way they should go. Q54:4
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| 7 The rich, over the poor, beareth rule,–and, slave, is the borrower to the lender. |
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| 8 He that soweth perversity, shall reap trouble, and, the rod of his wrath, shall be ready. |
Shall reap vanity – A principle of divine law applicable to all men. (Gal. 6:7) R1653:3
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| 9 A benevolent eye, the same, shall be blessed,–because he hath given of his bread to the poor. |
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| 10 Drive away the scoffer, that strife may depart, and quarrel, and contempt may cease. |
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| 11 Yahweh loveth the pure in heart, gracious are his lips, his friend is the king! |
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| 12 The eyes of Yahweh, watch over knowledge, therefore hath he overturned the words of the treacherous. |
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| 13 Saith the sluggard, A lion outside! Amidst the broadways, shall I be slain. |
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| 14 A deep chasm, is the mouth of strange women, he with whom Yahweh is indignant, falleth there. |
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| 15 Foolishness, is bound up in the heart of a youth, the rod of correction, shall drive it far from him. |
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| 16 He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want. |
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| 17 Incline thine ear and hear the words of wise men, then, thy heart, wilt thou apply to my teaching; |
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| 18 For sweet shall they be, when thou shalt keep them in thine inmost mind, they shall fit well together, upon thy lips. |
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| 19 That in Yahweh may be thy trust, I have made them known to thee today, even to thee. |
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| 20 Have I not written for thee noble things, with counsels and knowledge: |
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| 21 To cause thee to know the meaning of faithful sayings, that thou mayest give back faithful sayings to them who ask thee. |
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| 22 Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, neither crush thou the oppressed in the gate; |
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| 23 For, Yahweh, will plead their cause, and will despoil their despoilers of life. |
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| 24 Do not have friendship with one given to anger, and, with a wrathful man, shall thou not enter in: |
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| 25 Lest thou learn his ways, and take a snare to thy soul. |
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| 26 Be not of them who strike hands, of them who are sureties for debts: |
Sureties for debts – By endorsing notes or going on bonds. F568
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| 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should one take away thy bed from under thee? |
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| 28 Do not move back the ancient boundary, which thy father's made. |
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| 29 Seest thou a man prompt in his business? before kings, shall he stand, he shall not stand before men who are obscure. |
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