Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

Proverbs 20:2-7 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

2. As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul.

3. It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches.

4. Because of the cold the sluggard would not plough: he shall beg therefore in the summer, and it shall not be given him.

5. Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water: but a wise man will draw it out.

6. Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?

7. The just that walketh in his simplicity, shall leave behind him blessed children.