Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Treasury of Scripture delight Proverbs 30:21,22 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear... 1 Samuel 25:36 And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him... Esther 3:15 The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace... Isaiah 5:11,12 Woe to them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!... Isaiah 22:12-14 And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth... Hosea 7:3-5 They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies... Hosea 9:1 Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for you have gone a whoring from your God... Amos 6:3-6 You that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near... Luke 16:19,23 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day... James 4:9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. much 2 Samuel 3:24,25,39 Then Joab came to the king, and said, What have you done? behold, Abner came to you; why is it that you have sent him away... Ecclesiastes 10:5-7 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceeds from the ruler... Isaiah 3:5 And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor...
Context Better is the Poor Man with Integrity
1Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins. 3The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD. 4Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor. 5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape. 6Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts. 7All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him. 8He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good. 9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish. 10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew on the grass. 13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die. 17He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again. 18Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying. 19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again. 20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. 21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 23The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24A slothful man hides his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 26He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach. 27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to err from the words of knowledge. 28An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. 29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes.
Darby Bible Translation
Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
King James Bible
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Young's Literal Translation
Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
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