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Proverbs, Chapter 10

1 Contrast of the Righteous and the Wicked
1 The proverbs of Solomon.A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. 2 a Lit Treasures of wickednessIll-gotten gains do not profit,
But righteousness delivers from death. 3 The LORD will not allow theb Lit soul of the righteousrighteous to hunger,
But He willc Lit thrust awayreject the craving of the wicked. 4 Poor is he who works with a negligent hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes rich. 5 He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. 6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wise of heart will receive commands,
Butd Lit the foolish of lipsa babbling fool will bee Lit thrust downruined. 9 He who walks in integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will be found out. 10 He who winks the eye causes trouble,
Andf Lit the foolish of lipsa babbling fool will beg Lit thrust downruined. 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all transgressions. 13 On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But a rod is for the back of him who lacksh Lit heartunderstanding. 14 Wise men store up knowledge,
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand. 15 The rich man’s wealth is hisi Lit strong cityfortress,
The ruin of the poor is their poverty. 16 Thej Or workwages of the righteous is life,
The income of the wicked, punishment. 17 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction,
But he who ignores reproof goes astray. 18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads slander is a fool. 19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise. 20 The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver,
The heart of the wicked is worth little. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack ofk Lit heartunderstanding. 22 It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich,
And He adds no sorrow to it. 23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding. 24 What the wicked fears will come upon him,
But the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy one to those who send him. 27 The fear of the LORD prolongsl Lit dayslife,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous is gladness,
But the expectation of the wicked perishes. 29 The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright,
But ruin to the workers of iniquity. 30 The righteous will never be shaken,
But the wicked will not dwell in the land. 31 The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom,
But the perverted tongue will be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.

Proverbs, Chapter 11

1 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD,
But a just weight is His delight.
2 
When pride comes, then comes dishonor,
But with the humble is wisdom.
3 
The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them.
4 
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But righteousness delivers from death.
5 
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way,
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
6 
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.
7 
When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,
And the hope of strong men perishes.
8 
The righteous is delivered from trouble,
But the wickeda Lit enterstakes his place.
9 
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10 
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
11 
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12 
He who despises his neighbor lacksb Lit heartsense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
13 
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who isc Lit faithful of spirittrustworthy conceals a matter.
14 
Where there is no guidance the people fall,
But in abundance of counselors there isd Lit deliverancevictory.
15 
He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it,
But he who hatese Lit those who strike handsbeing a guarantor is secure.
16 
A gracious woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches.
17 
The merciful man doesf Lit good to his own soulhimself good,
But the cruel mang Lit troubles his fleshdoes himself harm.
18 
The wicked earns deceptive wages,
But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
19 
He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life,
And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.
20 
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD,
But the blameless in theirh Lit waywalk are His delight.
21 
i Lit Hand to handAssuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished,
But thej Lit seeddescendants of the righteous will be delivered.
22 
As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout
So is a beautiful woman who lacksk Lit tastediscretion.
23 
The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 
There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more,
And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.
25 
Thel Lit soul of blessinggenerous man will bem Lit made fatprosperous,
And he who waters will himself be watered.
26 
He who withholds grain, the people will curse him,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
27 
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,
But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.
28 
He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
29 
He who troubles his own house will inherit wind,
And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted.
30 
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who is wisen Lit takeswins souls.
31 
If the righteous will be rewarded in the earth,
How much more the wicked and the sinner!

Proverbs, Chapter 12

1 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 
Whoever lovesa Or instructiondiscipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD,
But He will condemn a manb Lit of evil deviceswho devises evil.
3 
A man will not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
4 
Anc Or virtuousexcellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
5 
The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 
The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8 
A man will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perversed Lit heartmind will be despised.
9 
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant
Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10 
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11 
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless things lackse Lit heartsense.
12 
The wicked man desires thef Lit netbooty of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13 
g Lit In the transgression of the lips is an evil snareAn evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
14 
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of hish Lit mouthwords,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.
15 
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
16 
A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
17 
He whoi Lit breathesspeaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 
Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
20 
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 
No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 
A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
24 
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But thej Lit slacknessslack hand will be put to forced labor.
25 
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word makes it glad.
26 
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 
Ak Lit slacknesslazy man does notl Or catchroast his prey,
But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
28 
In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.

Proverbs, Chapter 13

1 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 
A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
2 
From the fruit of a man’s mouth hea Lit eatsenjoys good,
But theb Lit souldesire of the treacherous is violence.
3 
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life;
The one who opens wide his lipsc Lit ruin is hiscomes to ruin.
4 
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
But the soul of the diligent is made fat.
5 
A righteous man hates falsehood,
But a wicked mand Lit causes a bad odor and causes shameacts disgustingly and shamefully.
6 
Righteousness guards thee Lit blamelessness of wayone whose way is blameless,
But wickedness subverts thef Lit sinsinner.
7 
There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing;
Anotherg Lit impoverishes himselfpretends to be poor, but has great wealth.
8 
The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor hears no rebuke.
9 
The light of the righteoush I.e. shines brightlyrejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked goes out.
10 
Through insolencei Lit givescomes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
11 
Wealth obtained byj Lit vanityfraud dwindles,
But the one who gathersk Or gradually; lit on the handby labor increases it.
12 
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But desirel Lit comingfulfilled is a tree of life.
13 
The one who despises the word will bem Lit pledged to itin debt to it,
But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
14 
Then Or lawteaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
To turn aside from the snares of death.
15 
Good understanding produces favor,
But the way of the treacherous is hard.
16 
Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a foolo Lit spreads outdisplays folly.
17 
A wicked messenger falls into adversity,
But a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 
Poverty and shame will come to him who neglectsp Or instructiondiscipline,
But he who regards reproof will be honored.
19 
Desire realized is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.
20 
He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 
Adversity pursues sinners,
But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.
22 
A good man leaves an inheritance to hisq Lit sons’ sonschildren’s children,
And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
23 
Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
Butr Lit there is what is sweptit is swept away by injustice.
24 
He who withholds hiss I.e. correction or disciplinerod hates his son,
But he who loves himt Lit seeks him diligently with disciplinedisciplines him diligently.
25 
The righteousu Lit eats to the satisfaction of his soulhas enough to satisfy his appetite,
But the stomach of the wicked is in need.

Proverbs, Chapter 14

1 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 
The wise woman builds her house,
But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
2 
He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD,
But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3 
In the mouth of the foolish is a roda Lit of pridefor his back,
But the lips of the wise will protect them.
4 
Where no oxen are, the manger is clean,
But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.
5 
A trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witnessb Lit breathes oututters lies.
6 
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
7 
Leave the presence of a fool,
Or you will notc Lit knowdiscernd Lit lipswords of knowledge.
8 
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
9 
Fools mock ate Lit guiltsin,
But among the upright there isf Or the favor of Godgood will.
10 
The heart knows its own bitterness,
And a stranger does not share its joy.
11 
The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
But the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 
There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.
13 
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain,
And the end of joy may be grief.
14 
The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways,
But a good man will be satisfiedg Lit from himselfwith his.
15 
Theh Lit simplenaive believes everything,
But the sensible man considers his steps.
16 
A wise mani Lit fearsis cautious and turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
17 
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of evil devices is hated.
18 
Thej Lit simplenaive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
19 
The evil will bow down before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 
The poor is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.
21 
He who despises his neighbor sins,
But happy is he who is gracious to thek Or afflictedpoor.
22 
Will they not go astray who devise evil?
But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
23 
In all labor there is profit,
Butl Lit word of lipsmere talk leads only to poverty.
24 
The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the folly of fools is foolishness.
25 
A truthful witness saves lives,
But he whom Lit breathes oututters lies isn Lit treacherytreacherous.
26 
In theo Or reverencefear of the LORD there is strong confidence,
Andp Or Hishis children will have refuge.
27 
Theq Or reverencefear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
That one may avoid the snares of death.
28 
In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.
29 
He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who isr Lit short of spiritquick-tempered exalts folly.
30 
A tranquil heart is life to the body,
But passion is rottenness to the bones.
31 
He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
32 
The wicked is thrust down by hiss Or calamitywrongdoing,
But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.
33 
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in thet Lit inward parthearts of fools it is made known.
34 
Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
35 
The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts wisely,
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

Proverbs, Chapter 15

1 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But aa Lit painfulharsh word stirs up anger.
2 
The tongue of the wise makes knowledgeb Lit goodacceptable,
But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
3 
The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Watching the evil and the good.
4 
Ac Lit healingsoothing tongue is a tree of life,
But perversion in itd Lit is the crushing of the spiritcrushes the spirit.
5 
A foole Or despisesrejects his father’s discipline,
But he who regards reproof is sensible.
6 
Great wealth is in the house of the righteous,
But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
7 
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
8 
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
10 
Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way;
He who hates reproof will die.
11 
f I.e. the nether worldSheol andg I.e. place of destructionAbaddon lie open before the LORD,
How much more the hearts ofh Lit sons of Adammen!
12 
A scoffer does not love one who reproves him,
He will not go to the wise.
13 
A joyful heart makes ai Lit goodcheerful face,
Butj Lit in sadness of heartwhen the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.
14 
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15 
All the days of the afflicted are bad,
But ak Lit goodcheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 
Better is a little with thel Or reverencefear of the LORD
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
17 
Better is am Or portiondish ofn Or herbsvegetables where love is
Than a fattened ox served with hatred.
18 
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
19 
The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns,
But the path of the upright is a highway.
20 
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 
Folly is joy to him who lackso Lit heartsense,
But a man of understanding walks straight.
22 
Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors theyp Or are establishedsucceed.
23 
A man has joy in anq Lit answer of his mouthapt answer,
And how delightful is a timely word!
24 
The path of life leads upward for the wise
That he may keep away fromr I.e. the nether worldSheol below.
25 
The LORD will tear down the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
26 
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD,
But pleasant words are pure.
27 
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
28 
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 
The LORD is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 
s Lit The light of the eyes gladdensBright eyes gladden the heart;
Good news puts fat on the bones.
31 
He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof
Will dwell among the wise.
32 
He who neglects discipline despises himself,
But he who listens to reproof acquirest Lit heartunderstanding.
33 
Theu Or reverencefear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.

Proverbs, Chapter 16

1 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 
The plans of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 
All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight,
But the LORD weighs thea Lit spiritsmotives.
3 
b Lit RollCommit your works to the LORD
And your plans will be established.
4 
The LORD has made everything forc Or Hisits own purpose,
Even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
6 
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,
And by thed Or reverencefear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
7 
When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 
Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.
9 
The mind of man plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.
10 
A divine decision is in the lips of the king;
His mouth should note Lit be unfaithfulerr in judgment.
11 
A just balance and scales belong to the LORD;
All thef Lit stonesweights of the bag are Hisg Lit workconcern.
12 
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
For a throne is established on righteousness.
13 
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
14 
The fury of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
15 
In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with theh Lit latterspring rain.
16 
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
17 
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who watches his way preserves hisi Lit soullife.
18 
Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
19 
It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 
He who gives attention to the word will find good,
And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 
The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness ofj Lit lipsspeech increasesk Or learningpersuasiveness.
22 
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,
But the discipline of fools is folly.
23 
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And addsl Or learningpersuasiveness to his lips.
24 
Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 
There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.
26 
A worker’s appetite works for him,
For hism Lit mouthhunger urges him on.
27 
A worthless man digs up evil,
Whilen Lit on his lipshis words are like scorching fire.
28 
A perverse man spreads strife,
And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
29 
A man of violence entices his neighbor
And leads him in a way that is not good.
30 
He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things;
He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
31 
A gray head is a crown of glory;
It is found in the way of righteousness.
32 
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
33 
The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the LORD.

Proverbs, Chapter 17

1 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 
Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it
Than a house full ofa Lit sacrifices of strifefeasting with strife.
2 
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
3 
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But the LORD tests hearts.
4 
An evildoer listens to wicked lips;
Ab Lit falsehoodliar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
5 
He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker;
He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
6 
Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the glory of sons is their fathers.
7 
c Lit A lip of abundanceExcellent speech is not fitting for a fool,
Much less are lying lips to a prince.
8 
A bribe is ad Lit stone of favorcharm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9 
He who conceals a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.
10 
A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding
Than a hundred blows into a fool.
11 
A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 
Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs,
Rather than a fool in his folly.
13 
He who returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
14 
The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
15 
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
16 
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
Whene Lit there is no hearthe has no sense?
17 
A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18 
A man lacking inf Lit heartsenseg Lit shakes handspledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
19 
He who loves transgression loves strife;
He who raises his door seeks destruction.
20 
He who has a crookedh Lit heartmind finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
21 
He who sires a fool does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.
22 
A joyful hearti Lit causes good healingis good medicine,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
23 
A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom
To pervert the ways of justice.
24 
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
25 
A foolish son is a grief to his father
And bitterness to her who bore him.
26 
It is also not good to fine the righteous,
Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
27 
He who restrains his wordsj Lit knowshas knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

Proverbs, Chapter 18

1 Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
1 
He who separates himself seeks his own desire,
Hea Lit breaks outquarrels against all sound wisdom.
2 
A fool does not delight in understanding,
But only in revealing his ownb Lit heartmind.
3 
When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes,
And with dishonor comes scorn.
4 
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
c Or A bubbling brook, a fountain of wisdomThe fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5 
To show partiality to the wicked is not good,
Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
6 
A fool’s lipsd Lit come withbring strife,
And his mouth calls for blows.
7 
A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into thee Lit chambers of the bellyinnermost parts of the body.
9 
He also who is slack in his work
Is brother to him who destroys.
10 
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and isf Lit set on highsafe.
11 
A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own imagination.
12 
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
But humility goes before honor.
13 
He who gives an answer before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.
14 
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness,
But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?
15 
Theg Lit heartmind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 
A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
17 
The firsth Lit in his pleato plead his case seems right,
Untili Lit his neighboranother comes and examines him.
18 
The cast lot puts an end to strife
Andj Lit makes a divisiondecides between the mighty ones.
19 
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
20 
With thek I.e. speechfruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied;
He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
21 
Death and life are in thel Lit handpower of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 
He who finds a wife finds a good thing
And obtains favor from the LORD.
23 
The poor man utters supplications,
But the rich man answers roughly.
24 
A man of too many friends comes tom Lit be broken in piecesruin,
But there is an Or loverfriend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs, Chapter 19

1 On Life and Conduct
1 
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity
Than he who is perverse ina Lit his lipsspeech and is a fool.
2 
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurriesb Lit with his feethis footstepsc Lit sinserrs.
3 
The foolishness of man ruins his way,
And his heart rages against the LORD.
4 
Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor man is separated from his friend.
5 
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he whod Lit breathestells lies will not escape.
6 
Many will seek the favor of ae Or noblegenerous man,
And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
7 
All the brothers of a poor man hate him;
How much more do his friends abandon him!
He pursues them with words, but they aref Lit notgone.
8 
He who getsg Lit heartwisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good.
9 
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he whoh Lit breathestells lies will perish.
10 
Luxury is not fitting for a fool;
Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
11 
A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
12 
The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 
A foolish son is destruction to his father,
And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.
14 
House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 
Laziness casts into a deep sleep,
And an idlei Lit soulman will suffer hunger.
16 
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he whoj Lit despisesis careless ofk Lit waysconduct will die.
17 
One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD,
And He will repay him for hisl Or benefitsgood deed.
18 
Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desirem Lit causing him to diehis death.
19 
A man of great anger will bear the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
20 
Listen to counsel and accept discipline,
That you may be wisen Lit in your latter endthe rest of your days.
21 
Many plans are in a man’s heart,
But the counsel of the LORD will stand.
22 
What is desirable in a man is hiso Or loyaltykindness,
And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.
23 
Thep Or reverencefear of the LORD leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied,q Lit not visiteduntouched by evil.
24 
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 
Strike a scoffer and ther Lit simplenaive may become shrewd,
But reprove one who has understanding and he wills Lit discerngain knowledge.
26 
He who assaults his father and drives his mother away
Is a shameful and disgraceful son.
27 
Cease listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 
A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wickedt Or swallowsspreads iniquity.
29 
u Gr RodsJudgments are prepared for scoffers,
And blows for the back of fools.

Proverbs, Chapter 20

1 On Life and Conduct
1 
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,
And whoevera Lit errsis intoxicated by it is not wise.
2 
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;
He who provokes him to angerb Lit sins againstforfeits his own life.
3 
c Lit CeasingKeeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool willd Lit burst outquarrel.
4 
The sluggard does not plow after the autumn,
So hee Lit asksbegs during the harvest and has nothing.
5 
A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding draws it out.
6 
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
But who can find a trustworthy man?
7 
A righteous man who walks in his integrity—
How blessed are his sons after him.
8 
A king who sits on the throne of justice
f Or SiftsDisperses all evil with his eyes.
9 
Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart,
I am pure from my sin”?
10 
g Lit A stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephahDiffering weights and differing measures,
Both of them are abominable to the LORD.
11 
It is by his deeds that a ladh Or makes himself knowndistinguishes himself
If his conduct is pure and right.
12 
The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The LORD has made both of them.
13 
Do not love sleep, or you will become poor;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied withi Lit breadfood.
14 
“Bad, bad,” says the buyer,
But when he goes his way, then he boasts.
15 
There is gold, and an abundance ofj Or coralsjewels;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
16 
Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.
17 
Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18 
Prepare plans by consultation,
And make war by wise guidance.
19 
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate withk Lit one who opens his lipsa gossip.
20 
He who curses his father or his mother,
His lamp will go out inl Lit pupil (of eye)time of darkness.
21 
An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.
22 
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.
23 
m Lit A stone and a stoneDiffering weights are an abomination to the LORD,
And an Lit balance of deceitfalse scale is not good.
24 
Man’s steps are ordained by the LORD,
How then can man understand his way?
25 
It is a trap for a man to say rashly, “It is holy!”
And after the vows to make inquiry.
26 
A wise king winnows the wicked,
Ando Lit turnsdrives the threshing wheel over them.
27 
Thep Lit breathspirit of man is the lamp of the LORD,
Searching all theq Lit chambers of the bodyinnermost parts of his being.
28 
r Lit Covenant loyaltyLoyalty and truth preserve the king,
And he upholds his throne bys Lit Covenant loyaltyrighteousness.
29 
The glory of young men is their strength,
And thet Or splendorhonor of old men is their gray hair.
30 
Stripes that wound scour away evil,
And strokes reach theu Lit chambers of the bodyinnermost parts.

Proverbs, Chapter 21

1 On Life and Conduct
1 
The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD;
He turns it wherever He wishes.
2 
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the hearts.
3 
To do righteousness and justice
Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.
4 
Haughty eyes and a proud heart,
The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 
The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage,
But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.
6 
The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, thea Lit seekerspursuit of death.
7 
The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
Because they refuse to act with justice.
8 
The way of a guilty man is crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
9 
It is better to live in a corner of a roof
Thanb Lit with a woman of contentions and a house of associationin a house shared with a contentious woman.
10 
The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11 
When the scoffer is punished, thec Lit simplenaive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Turning the wicked to ruin.
13 
He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be answered.
14 
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
15 
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
16 
A man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of thed Lit departed spiritsdead.
17 
He who loves pleasure will become a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
18 
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.
19 
It is better to live in a desert land
Than with a contentious and vexing woman.
20 
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man swallows it up.
21 
He who pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness and honor.
22 
A wise man scales the city of the mighty
And brings down thee Lit strength of truststronghold in which they trust.
23 
He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.
24 
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names,
Who acts with insolent pride.
25 
The desire of the sluggard puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;
26 
All day long hef Lit desires desireis craving,
While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
27 
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
28 
A false witness will perish,
But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
29 
A wicked mang Lit makes firm with his facedisplays a bold face,
But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
30 
There is no wisdom and no understanding
And no counsel against the LORD.
31 
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But victory belongs to the LORD.

Proverbs, Chapter 22

1 On Life and Conduct
1 
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth,
Favor is better than silver and gold.
2 
The rich and the poora Lit meet togetherhave a common bond,
The LORD is the maker of them all.
3 
The prudent sees the evil and hides himself,
But theb Lit simplenaive go on, and are punished for it.
4 
The reward of humility and thec Or reverencefear of the LORD
Are riches, honor and life.
5 
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
He who guards himself will be far from them.
6 
Train up a childd Lit according to his wayin the way he should go,
Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 
The rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower becomes the lender’s slave.
8 
He who sows iniquity will reap vanity,
And the rod of his fury will perish.
9 
He whoe Lit has a good eyeis generous will be blessed,
For he gives some of his food to the poor.
10 
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go out,
Even strife and dishonor will cease.
11 
He who loves purity of heart
Andf Lit has grace on his lipswhose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.
12 
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the treacherous man.
13 
The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside;
I will be killed in the streets!”
14 
The mouth ofg Lit strange womanan adulteress is a deep pit;
He who is cursed of the LORD will fallh Lit thereinto it.
15 
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
The rod of discipline will remove it far from him.
16 
He who oppresses the poor to makei Lit muchmore for himself
Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
17 
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
18 
For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
j Lit They togetherThat they may be ready on your lips.
19 
So that your trust may be in the LORD,
I havek Lit made you knowtaught you today, even you.
20 
Have I not written to youl Or previousexcellent things
Of counsels and knowledge,
21 
To make you know them Lit truthcertainty of the words of truth
That you mayn Lit return to words of truthcorrectly answer him who sent you?
22 
Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
Or crush the afflicted at the gate;
23 
For the LORD will plead their case
Ando Lit rob the soultake the life of those who rob them.
24 
Do not associate with a man given to anger;
Or go with a hot-tempered man,
25 
Or you will learn his ways
Andp Lit takefind a snare for yourself.
26 
Do not be among those who giveq Lit strike handspledges,
Among those who become guarantors for debts.
27 
If you have nothing with which to pay,
Why should he take your bed from under you?
28 
Do not move the ancient boundary
Which your fathers have set.
29 
Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.

Proverbs, Chapter 23

1 On Life and Conduct
1 
When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Consider carefullya Or whowhat is before you,
2 
And put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.
3 
Do not desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food.
4 
Do not weary yourself to gain wealth,
Cease from yourb Or understandingconsideration of it.
5 
c Lit Will your eyes fly upon it and it is not?When you set your eyes on it, it is gone.
For wealth certainly makes itself wings
Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens.
6 
Do not eat the bread ofd Lit an evil eyea selfish man,
Or desire his delicacies;
7 
For as hee Lit reckons in his soulthinks within himself, so he is.
He says to you, “Eat and drink!”
But his heart is not with you.
8 
You will vomit upf Lit yourthe morsel you have eaten,
And waste yourg Lit pleasant wordscompliments.
9 
Do not speak in theh Lit earshearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
10 
Do not move the ancient boundary
Or go into the fields of the fatherless,
11 
For their Redeemer is strong;
He will plead their case against you.
12 
Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge.
13 
Do not hold back discipline from the child,
Although youi Lit smitestrike him with the rod, he will not die.
14 
You shallj Lit smitestrike him with the rod
And rescue his soul from Sheol.
15 
My son, if your heart is wise,
My own heart also will be glad;
16 
And myk Lit kidneysinmost being will rejoice
When your lips speak what is right.
17 
Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But live in thel Or reverencefear of the LORDm Lit all the dayalways.
18 
Surely there is an Lit latter endfuture,
And your hope will not be cut off.
19 
Listen, my son, and be wise,
And direct your heart in the way.
20 
Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine,
Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;
21 
For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty,
And drowsiness will clothe one with rags.
22 
Listen to your father who begot you,
And do not despise your mother when she is old.
23 
Buy truth, and do not sell it,
Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.
24 
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who sires a wise son will be glad in him.
25 
Let your father and your mother be glad,
And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.
26 
Give me your heart, my son,
And let your eyeso Another reading is observedelight in my ways.
27 
For a harlot is a deep pit
And anp Lit strangeadulterous woman is a narrow well.
28 
Surely she lurks as a robber,
And increases theq Lit treacherousfaithless among men.
29 
Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has contentions? Who has complaining?
Who has wounds without cause?
Who has redness of eyes?
30 
Those who linger long over wine,
Those who go tor Or search outtaste mixed wine.
31 
Do not look on the wine when it is red,
When its Lit gives its eyesparkles in the cup,
When it goes down smoothly;
32 
At the last it bites like a serpent
And stings like a viper.
33 
Your eyes will see strange things
And yourt Lit heartmind will utter perverse things.
34 
And you will be like one who lies down in theu Lit heartmiddle of the sea,
Or like one who lies down on the top of av Or lookoutmast.
35 
“They struck me, but I did not becomew I.e. from the effect of woundsill;
They beat me, but I did not know it.
When shall I awake?
I will seekx Lit it yet againanother drink.”

Proverbs, Chapter 24

1 Precepts and Warnings
1 
Do not be envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;
2 
For theira Lit heartsminds devise violence,
And their lips talk of trouble.
3 
By wisdom a house is built,
And by understanding it is established;
4 
And by knowledge the rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
5 
A wise man isb Lit in strengthstrong,
And a man of knowledgec Lit strengthens powerincreases power.
6 
For by wise guidance you willd Lit make battle for yourselfwage war,
And in abundance of counselors there is victory.
7 
Wisdom is too exalted for a fool,
He does not open his mouth in the gate.
8 
One who plans to do evil,
Men will call ae Or deviser of evilschemer.
9 
The devising of folly is sin,
And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
10 
If you are slack in the day of distress,
Your strength is limited.
11 
Deliver those who are being taken away to death,
And those who are staggering to slaughter, Oh hold them back.
12 
If you say, “See, we did not know this,”
Does He not consider it who weighs the hearts?
And does He not know it who keeps your soul?
And will He notf Lit bring backrender to man according to his work?
13 
My son, eat honey, for it is good,
Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;
14 
Know that wisdom is thus for your soul;
If you find it, then there will be ag Lit latter endfuture,
And your hope will not be cut off.
15 
Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
Do not destroy his resting place;
16 
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again,
But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.
17 
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,
And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles;
18 
Or the LORD will see it andh Lit it is evil in His eyesbe displeased,
And turn His anger away from him.
19 
Do not fret because of evildoers
Or be envious of the wicked;
20 
For there will be noi Lit latter endfuture for the evil man;
The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
21 
My son,j Or reverencefear the LORD and the king;
Do not associate with those who are given to change,
22 
For their calamity will rise suddenly,
And who knows the ruin that comes from both of them?
23 
These also are sayings of the wise.
Tok Lit regard the faceshow partiality in judgment is not good.
24 
He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;
25 
But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
26 
He kisses the lips
Who givesl Or an honesta right answer.
27 
Prepare your work outside
And make it ready for yourself in the field;
Afterwards, then, build your house.
28 
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,
And do not deceive with your lips.
29 
Do not say, “Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me;
I willm Lit bring backrender to the man according to his work.”
30 
I passed by the field of the sluggard
And by the vineyard of the man lackingn Lit heartsense,
31 
And behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles;
Its surface was covered witho I.e. a kind of weednettles,
And its stone wall was broken down.
32 
When I saw, Ip Lit set my heartreflected upon it;
I looked, and received instruction.
33 
“A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to rest,”
34 
Then your poverty will come asq Or a vagabond; lit one who walksa robber
And your want liker Lit a man with a shieldan armed man.

Proverbs, Chapter 25

1 Similitudes, Instructions
1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
2 
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 
As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 
Take away the dross from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the smith;
5 
Take away the wicked before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 
Do not claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;
7 
For it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
8 
Do not go out hastily toa Lit contendargue your case;
b Lit LestOtherwise, what will you do inc Lit itsthe end,
When your neighbor humiliates you?
9 
d Lit ContendArgue your case with your neighbor,
And do not reveal the secret of another,
10 
Or he who hears it will reproach you,
And the evil report about you will note Lit returnpass away.
11 
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken inf Lit itsright circumstances.
12 
Likeg Or a nose ringan earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13 
Like the cold of snow in theh Lit daytime of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boastsi Lit in a gift of falsehoodof his gifts falsely.
15 
Byj Lit length of angerforbearance a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
16 
Have you found honey? Eat onlyk Lit your sufficiencywhat you need,
That you not have it in excess and vomit it.
17 
Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house,
Or he will becomel Lit surfeited withweary of you and hate you.
18 
Like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow
Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19 
Like a bad tooth andm Lit a slipping footan unsteady foot
Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
20 
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar onn I.e. natronsoda,
Is he who sings songs too Lit an evila troubled heart.
21 
Ifp Lit one who hates youyour enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22 
For you willq Lit snatch upheap burning coals on his head,
And the LORD will reward you.
23 
The north wind brings forth rain,
And ar Lit tongue of secrecybackbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
24 
It is better to live in a corner of the roof
Thans Lit with a woman of contentions and a house of associationin a house shared with a contentious woman.
25 
Like cold water to a weary soul,
So is good news from a distant land.
26 
Like a trampled spring and at Lit ruinedpolluted well
Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
27 
It is not good to eat much honey,
Nor is it glory to search outu Lit theirone’s own glory.
28 
Like a city that is broken into and without walls
Is a man who has no control over his spirit.

Proverbs, Chapter 26

1 Similitudes, Instructions
1 
Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest,
So honor is not fitting for a fool.
2 
Like a sparrow in itsa Lit wanderingflitting, like a swallow in its flying,
So a curse without cause does notb Lit comealight.
3 
A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the back of fools.
4 
Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Or you will also be like him.
5 
Answer a fool as his folly deserves,
That he not be wise in his own eyes.
6 
He cuts off his own feet and drinks violence
Who sends a message by the hand of a fool.
7 
Like the legs whichc Lit hang down fromare useless to the lame,
So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8 
Liked Lit the binding ofone who binds a stone in a sling,
So is he who gives honor to a fool.
9 
Like a thorn whiche Lit goes upfalls into the hand of a drunkard,
So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10 
f Or A master workman produces all things, But he who hires a fool is like one who hires those who pass byLike an archer who wounds everyone,
So is he who hires a fool or who hires those who pass by.
11 
Like a dog that returns to its vomit
Is a fool who repeatsg Lit with hishis folly.
12 
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
13 
The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road!
A lion ish Lit withinin the open square!”
14 
As the door turns on its hinges,
So does the sluggard on his bed.
15 
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again.
16 
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who cani Lit return discreetlygive a discreet answer.
17 
Like one who takes a dog by the ears
Is he who passes by andj Lit infuriates himselfmeddles with strife not belonging to him.
18 
Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows and death,
19 
So is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, “Was I not joking?”
20 
For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down.
21 
Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into thek Lit chambers of the bellyinnermost parts of the body.
23 
Like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross
Are burning lips and a wicked heart.
24 
He who hates disguises it with his lips,
But he lays up deceit in hisl Lit inward partheart.
25 
Whenm Lit his voice is gracioushe speaks graciously, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 
Though his hatred covers itself with guile,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
27 
He who digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
28 
A lying tongue hatesn Lit its crushed onesthose it crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.

Proverbs, Chapter 27

1 Warnings and Instructions
1 
Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.
2 
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
3 
A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.
4 
Wrath is fierce and anger is a flood,
But who can stand before jealousy?
5 
Better is open rebuke
Than love that is concealed.
6 
Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
Buta Or excessivedeceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
7 
A satedb Lit soulmanc Lit tramples onloathes honey,
But to a famishedd Lit soulman any bitter thing is sweet.
8 
Like a bird that wanders from her nest,
So is a man who wanders from hise Lit placehome.
9 
Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
So af Lit soul’sman’s counsel is sweet to his friend.
10 
Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend,
And do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity;
Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away.
11 
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad,
That I may reply to him who reproaches me.
12 
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself,
Theg Lit simplenaive proceed and pay the penalty.
13 
Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for anh Lit strangeadulterous woman hold him in pledge.
14 
He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be reckoned a curse to him.
15 
A constant dripping on a day of steady rain
And a contentious woman are alike;
16 
He who wouldi Lit hide(s)restrain herj Lit hide(s)restrains the wind,
Andk Lit encountersgrasps oil with his right hand.
17 
Iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens another.
18 
He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit,
And he who cares for his master will be honored.
19 
As in water face reflects face,
So the heart of man reflects man.
20 
l I.e. The nether worldSheol andm I.e. the place of destructionAbaddon are never satisfied,
Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.
21 
The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And each is tested by the praise accorded him.
22 
Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain,
Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
23 
Know well then Lit facecondition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;
24 
For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
25 
When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen,
And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,
26 
The lambs will be for your clothing,
And the goats will bring the price of a field,
27 
And there will be goats’ milk enough for your food,
For the food of your household,
And sustenance for your maidens.

Proverbs, Chapter 28

1 Warnings and Instructions
1 
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,
But the righteous area Lit confidentbold as a lion.
2 
By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
3 
A poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rainb Lit and there is no breadwhich leaves no food.
4 
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law strive with them.
5 
Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
6 
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who isc Lit perverse of two wayscrooked though he be rich.
7 
He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
8 
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
9 
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.
10 
He who leads the upright astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.
11 
The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understandingd Lit examines himsees through him.
12 
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, mene Lit will be searched forhide themselves.
13 
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
14 
How blessed is the man who fears always,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15 
Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 
A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood
Willf Lit flee to the pitbe a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
18 
He who walks blamelessly will be delivered,
But he who isg Lit perverse of two wayscrooked will fall all at once.
19 
He who tills his land will have plenty of food,
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
20 
A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 
Toh Lit regard the faceshow partiality is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
22 
A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him.
23 
He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
24 
He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the companion of a man who destroys.
25 
Ani Lit broad soularrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the LORD willj Lit be made fatprosper.
26 
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
27 
He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he whok Lit hidesshuts his eyes will have many curses.
28 
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs, Chapter 29

1 Warnings and Instructions
1 
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be brokena Lit and there is no remedybeyond remedy.
2 
When the righteousb Or become greatincrease, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
3 
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
4 
The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
5 
A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
6 
By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 
The righteousc Lit knows the causeis concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand suchd Lit knowledgeconcern.
8 
Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away anger.
9 
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
e Lit HeThe foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the uprightf Lit seek his soulare concerned for his life.
11 
A foolg Lit sends forth all his spiritalways loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.
12 
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
13 
The poor man and the oppressorh Lit meet togetherhave this in common:
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 
If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
15 
The rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a childi Lit left to himselfwho gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
16 
When the wickedj Or become greatincrease, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
17 
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will alsok Lit give delight todelight your soul.
18 
Where there is nol Or revelationvision, the people are unrestrained,
But happy is he who keeps the law.
19 
A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
20 
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 
He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be a son.
22 
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 
A man’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the oath but tells nothing.
25 
The fear of manm Lit givesbrings a snare,
But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
26 
Many seek the ruler’sn Lit facefavor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.
27 
An unjust man is abominable to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
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