דרך טובים

by משה בן מימון

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852 edition. ...it unto thee. Thou knowest already what our teachers of the Talmud (Chethuboth iii. 1) remark on the passage, " Wealth and riches shall be in his house, and his righteousness endureth for ever." (Psalm cxii. 3) " Withhold not good from them to whom it is due," (Prov. iii. 27) and take great and particular care of thy books. Cover thy bookshelves with handsome covering, guard them against water from the roof, from mice, and from every danger; for they are thy good store. If thou lendest a book to any one, make a memorandum of it ere it leaves the house, and when it is returned, cross thy pen over it. Every Passover and Tabernacles, (spring and autumn), gather in thy house all the books thou hast lent out. Appoint a time and place in thy house to read the Scriptures, and to look at the grammatical works on Sabbaths and Festivals, also in Mishle (Proverbs) and Ben Mishle (the book of Aphorisms often quoted here). My son, let me beg of thee also to read every Sabbath in the chapter about the sons of Jonadab, the son of Rechab, in order to be diligent in the performance of 'my orders. My son, when thou hearest wicked men speak ill and reproachfully of me, be silent, and do not answer them; whatever they may say against me, take no notice of. Remember what Ben Mishle friendship of man is a fruit of humility, And a fruit of being contented with ones portion, A fruit of hearing and being silent, Showing gladness of heart, and easy conscience. My son, be careful of the respect due to thy instructors and teachers, and serve them. Love their friends and hate their enemies. Honour them everywhere, and by every means, either by sitting or by standing, even if thou dost not require them and they require thee; a thousand...

30 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2013