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The Purpose of Proverbs
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# Chapter 1
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1. The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
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2. For learning wisdom and discipline;
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1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
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2 For learning wisdom and discipline;
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for understanding insightful sayings;
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3. for receiving prudent instruction
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3 for receiving prudent instruction
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in righteousness, justice, and integrity;
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4. for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,
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knowledge and discretion to a young man--
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5. let a wise person listen and increase learning,
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and let a discerning person obtain guidance--
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6. for understanding a proverb or a parable,
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4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,
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knowledge and discretion to a young man—
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5 let a wise person listen and increase learning,
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and let a discerning person obtain guidance—
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6 for understanding a proverb or a parable,
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the words of the wise, and their riddles.
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7. The fear of the Lord
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7 The fear of the Lord
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is the beginning of knowledge;
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fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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Avoid the Path of the Violent
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8. Listen, my son, to your father's instruction,
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and don't reject your mother's teaching,
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9. for they will be a garland of favor on your head
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8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction,
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and don’t reject your mother’s teaching,
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9 for they will be a garland of favor on your head
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and pendants around your neck.
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10. My son, if sinners entice you,
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don't be persuaded.
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11. If they say--"Come with us!
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Let's set an ambush and kill someone.
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Let's attack some innocent person just for fun!
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12. Let's swallow them alive, like Sheol,
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10 My son, if sinners entice you,
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don’t be persuaded.
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11 If they say—“Come with us!
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Let’s set an ambush and kill someone.
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Let’s attack some innocent person just for fun!
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12 Let’s swallow them alive, like Sheol,
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whole, like those who go down to the Pit.
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13. We'll find all kinds of valuable property
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13 We’ll find all kinds of valuable property
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and fill our houses with plunder.
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14. Throw in your lot with us,
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and we'll all share the loot"--
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15. my son, don't travel that road with them
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14 Throw in your lot with us,
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and we’ll all share the loot”—
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15 my son, don’t travel that road with them
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or set foot on their path,
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16. because their feet run toward evil
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16 because their feet run toward evil
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and they hurry to shed blood.
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17. It is useless to spread a net
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17 It is useless to spread a net
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where any bird can see it,
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18. but they set an ambush to kill themselves;
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18 but they set an ambush to kill themselves;
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they attack their own lives.
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19. Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly;
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19 Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly;
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it takes the lives of those who receive it.
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Wisdom's Plea
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20. Wisdom calls out in the street;
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20 Wisdom calls out in the street;
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she makes her voice heard in the public squares.
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21. She cries out above the commotion;
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21 She cries out above the commotion;
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she speaks at the entrance of the city gates:
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22. "How long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance?
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22 “How long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance?
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How long will you mockers enjoy mocking
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and you fools hate knowledge?
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23. If you respond to my warning,
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23 If you respond to my warning,
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then I will pour out my spirit on you
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and teach you my words.
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24. Since I called out and you refused,
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24 Since I called out and you refused,
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extended my hand and no one paid attention,
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25. since you neglected all my counsel
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25 since you neglected all my counsel
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and did not accept my correction,
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26. I, in turn, will laugh at your calamity.
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26 I, in turn, will laugh at your calamity.
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I will mock when terror strikes you,
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27. when terror strikes you like a storm
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27 when terror strikes you like a storm
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and your calamity comes like a whirlwind,
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when trouble and stress overcome you.
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28. Then they will call me, but I won't answer;
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they will search for me, but won't find me.
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29. Because they hated knowledge,
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didn't choose to fear the Lord,
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30. were not interested in my counsel,
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28 Then they will call me, but I won’t answer;
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they will search for me, but won’t find me.
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29 Because they hated knowledge,
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didn’t choose to fear the Lord,
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30 were not interested in my counsel,
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and rejected all my correction,
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31. they will eat the fruit of their way
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31 they will eat the fruit of their way
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and be glutted with their own schemes.
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32. For the apostasy of the inexperienced will kill them,
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32 For the apostasy of the inexperienced will kill them,
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and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
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33. But whoever listens to me will live securely
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and be undisturbed by the dread of danger."
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33 But whoever listens to me will live securely
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and be undisturbed by the dread of danger.”
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Wisdom's Worth
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# Chapter 2
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1. My son, if you accept my words
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1 My son, if you accept my words
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and store up my commands within you,
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2. listening closely to wisdom
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2 listening closely to wisdom
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and directing your heart to understanding;
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3. furthermore, if you call out to insight
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3 furthermore, if you call out to insight
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and lift your voice to understanding,
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4. if you seek it like silver
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4 if you seek it like silver
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and search for it like hidden treasure,
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5. then you will understand the fear of the Lord
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5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
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and discover the knowledge of God.
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6. For the Lord gives wisdom;
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6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
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from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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7. He stores up success for the upright;
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7 He stores up success for the upright;
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He is a shield for those who live with integrity
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8. so that he may guard the paths of justice
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8 so that he may guard the paths of justice
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and protect the way of his faithful followers.
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9. Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
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and integrity--every good path.
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10. For wisdom will enter your heart,
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9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
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and integrity—every good path.
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10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
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and knowledge will delight you.
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11. Discretion will watch over you,
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11 Discretion will watch over you,
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and understanding will guard you.
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12. It will rescue you from the way of evil--
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12 It will rescue you from the way of evil—
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from anyone who says perverse things,
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13. from those who abandon the right paths
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13 from those who abandon the right paths
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to walk in ways of darkness,
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14. from those who enjoy doing evil
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14 from those who enjoy doing evil
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and celebrate perversion,
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15. whose paths are crooked,
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15 whose paths are crooked,
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and whose ways are devious.
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16. It will rescue you from a forbidden woman,
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16 It will rescue you from a forbidden woman,
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from a wayward woman with her flattering talk,
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17. who abandons the companion of her youth
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17 who abandons the companion of her youth
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and forgets the covenant of her God;
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18. for her house sinks down to death
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18 for her house sinks down to death
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and her ways to the land of the departed spirits.
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19. None return who go to her;
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19 None return who go to her;
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none reach the paths of life.
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20. So follow the way of the good,
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20 So follow the way of the good,
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and keep to the paths of the righteous.
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21. For the upright will inhabit the land,
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21 For the upright will inhabit the land,
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and those of integrity will remain in it;
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22. but the wicked will be cut off from the land,
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and the treacherous ripped out of it.
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22 but the wicked will be cut off from the land,
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and the treacherous ripped out of it.
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Trust the Lord
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# Chapter 3
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1. My son, don't forget my teaching,
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1 My son, don’t forget my teaching,
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but let your heart keep my commands;
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2. for they will bring you
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2 for they will bring you
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many days, a full life, and well-being.
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3. Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
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3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
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Tie them around your neck;
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write them on the tablet of your heart.
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4. Then you will find favor and high regard
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4 Then you will find favor and high regard
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with God and people.
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5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
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and do not rely on your own understanding;
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6. in all your ways know him,
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6 in all your ways know him,
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and he will make your paths straight.
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7. Don't be wise in your own eyes;
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7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes;
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fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
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8. This will be healing for your body
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8 This will be healing for your body
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and strengthening for your bones.
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9. Honor the Lord with your possessions
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9 Honor the Lord with your possessions
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and with the first produce of your entire harvest;
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10. then your barns will be completely filled,
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10 then your barns will be completely filled,
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and your vats will overflow with new wine.
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11. Do not despise the Lord's instruction, my son,
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11 Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,
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and do not loathe his discipline;
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12. for the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
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12 for the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
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just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.
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Wisdom Brings Happiness
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13. Happy is a man who finds wisdom
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13 Happy is a man who finds wisdom
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and who acquires understanding,
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14. for she is more profitable than silver,
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14 for she is more profitable than silver,
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and her revenue is better than gold.
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15. She is more precious than jewels;
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15 She is more precious than jewels;
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nothing you desire can equal her.
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16. Long life is in her right hand;
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16 Long life is in her right hand;
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in her left, riches and honor.
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17. Her ways are pleasant,
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17 Her ways are pleasant,
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and all her paths, peaceful.
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18. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,
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18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,
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and those who hold on to her are happy.
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19. The Lord founded the earth by wisdom
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19 The Lord founded the earth by wisdom
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and established the heavens by understanding.
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20. By his knowledge the watery depths broke open,
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20 By his knowledge the watery depths broke open,
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and the clouds dripped with dew.
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21. Maintain sound wisdom and discretion.
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My son, don't lose sight of them.
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22. They will be life for you
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21 Maintain sound wisdom and discretion.
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My son, don’t lose sight of them.
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22 They will be life for you
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and adornment for your neck.
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23. Then you will go safely on your way;
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23 Then you will go safely on your way;
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your foot will not stumble.
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24. When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
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24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
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you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
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25. Don't fear sudden danger
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25 Don’t fear sudden danger
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or the ruin of the wicked when it comes,
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26. for the Lord will be your confidence
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26 for the Lord will be your confidence
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and will keep your foot from a snare.
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Treat Others Fairly
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27. When it is in your power,
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don't withhold good from the one to whom it belongs.
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28. Don't say to your neighbor, "Go away! Come back later.
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I'll give it tomorrow"--when it is there with you.
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29. Don't plan any harm against your neighbor,
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27 When it is in your power,
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don’t withhold good from the one to whom it belongs.
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28 Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later.
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I’ll give it tomorrow”—when it is there with you.
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29 Don’t plan any harm against your neighbor,
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for he trusts you and lives near you.
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30. Don't accuse anyone without cause,
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30 Don’t accuse anyone without cause,
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when he has done you no harm.
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31. Don't envy a violent man
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31 Don’t envy a violent man
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or choose any of his ways;
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32. for the devious are detestable to the Lord,
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32 for the devious are detestable to the Lord,
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but he is a friend to the upright.
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33. The Lord's curse is on the household of the wicked,
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33 The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked,
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but he blesses the home of the righteous;
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34. He mocks those who mock
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34 He mocks those who mock
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but gives grace to the humble.
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35. The wise will inherit honor,
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but he holds up fools to dishonor.
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35 The wise will inherit honor,
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but he holds up fools to dishonor.
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A Father's Example
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# Chapter 4
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1. Listen, sons, to a father's discipline,
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1 Listen, sons, to a father’s discipline,
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and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
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2. for I am giving you good instruction.
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Don't abandon my teaching.
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3. When I was a son with my father,
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2 for I am giving you good instruction.
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Don’t abandon my teaching.
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3 When I was a son with my father,
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tender and precious to my mother,
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4. he taught me and said,
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"Your heart must hold on to my words.
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4 he taught me and said,
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“Your heart must hold on to my words.
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Keep my commands and live.
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5. Get wisdom, get understanding;
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don't forget or turn away from the words from my mouth.
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6. Don't abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;
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5 Get wisdom, get understanding;
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don’t forget or turn away from the words from my mouth.
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6 Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;
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love her, and she will guard you.
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7. Wisdom is supreme--so get wisdom.
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7 Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.
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And whatever else you get, get understanding.
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8. Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
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8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
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if you embrace her, she will honor you.
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9. She will place a garland of favor on your head;
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she will give you a crown of beauty."
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Two Ways of Life
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10. Listen, my son. Accept my words,
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9 She will place a garland of favor on your head;
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she will give you a crown of beauty.”
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10 Listen, my son. Accept my words,
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and you will live many years.
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11. I am teaching you the way of wisdom;
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11 I am teaching you the way of wisdom;
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I am guiding you on straight paths.
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12. When you walk, your steps will not be hindered;
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12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered;
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when you run, you will not stumble.
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13. Hold on to instruction; don't let go.
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13 Hold on to instruction; don’t let go.
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Guard it, for it is your life.
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14. Keep off the path of the wicked;
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don't proceed on the way of evil ones.
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15. Avoid it; don't travel on it.
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14 Keep off the path of the wicked;
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don’t proceed on the way of evil ones.
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15 Avoid it; don’t travel on it.
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Turn away from it, and pass it by.
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16. For they can't sleep
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16 For they can’t sleep
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unless they have done what is evil;
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they are robbed of sleep
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unless they make someone stumble.
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17. They eat the bread of wickedness
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17 They eat the bread of wickedness
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and drink the wine of violence.
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18. The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,
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18 The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,
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shining brighter and brighter until midday.
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19. But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom;
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they don't know what makes them stumble.
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The Straight Path
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20. My son, pay attention to my words;
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19 But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom;
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they don’t know what makes them stumble.
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20 My son, pay attention to my words;
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listen closely to my sayings.
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21. Don't lose sight of them;
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21 Don’t lose sight of them;
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keep them within your heart.
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22. For they are life to those who find them,
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and health to one's whole body.
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23. Guard your heart above all else,
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22 For they are life to those who find them,
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and health to one’s whole body.
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23 Guard your heart above all else,
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for it is the source of life.
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24. Don't let your mouth speak dishonestly,
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and don't let your lips talk deviously.
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25. Let your eyes look forward;
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24 Don’t let your mouth speak dishonestly,
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and don’t let your lips talk deviously.
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25 Let your eyes look forward;
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fix your gaze straight ahead.
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|
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26. Carefully consider the path for your feet,
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26 Carefully consider the path for your feet,
|
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and all your ways will be established.
|
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|
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27. Don't turn to the right or to the left;
|
||||
keep your feet away from evil.
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|
||||
|
||||
|
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27 Don’t turn to the right or to the left;
|
||||
keep your feet away from evil.
|
||||
@@ -1,79 +1,49 @@
|
||||
Avoid Seduction
|
||||
|
||||
# Chapter 5
|
||||
1. My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
|
||||
1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
|
||||
listen closely to my understanding
|
||||
|
||||
2. so that you may maintain discretion
|
||||
2 so that you may maintain discretion
|
||||
and your lips safeguard knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey
|
||||
3 Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey
|
||||
and her words are smoother than oil,
|
||||
|
||||
4. in the end she's as bitter as wormwood
|
||||
4 in the end she’s as bitter as wormwood
|
||||
and as sharp as a double-edged sword.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Her feet go down to death;
|
||||
5 Her feet go down to death;
|
||||
her steps head straight for Sheol.
|
||||
|
||||
6. She doesn't consider the path of life;
|
||||
she doesn't know that her ways are unstable.
|
||||
|
||||
7. So now, sons, listen to me,
|
||||
and don't turn away from the words from my mouth.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Keep your way far from her.
|
||||
Don't go near the door of her house.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Otherwise, you will give up your vitality to others
|
||||
6 She doesn’t consider the path of life;
|
||||
she doesn’t know that her ways are unstable.
|
||||
7 So now, sons, listen to me,
|
||||
and don’t turn away from the words from my mouth.
|
||||
8 Keep your way far from her.
|
||||
Don’t go near the door of her house.
|
||||
9 Otherwise, you will give up your vitality to others
|
||||
and your years to someone cruel;
|
||||
|
||||
10. strangers will drain your resources,
|
||||
and your hard-earned pay will end up in a foreigner's house.
|
||||
|
||||
11. At the end of your life, you will lament
|
||||
10 strangers will drain your resources,
|
||||
and your hard-earned pay will end up in a foreigner’s house.
|
||||
11 At the end of your life, you will lament
|
||||
when your physical body has been consumed,
|
||||
|
||||
12. and you will say, "How I hated discipline,
|
||||
12 and you will say, “How I hated discipline,
|
||||
and how my heart despised correction.
|
||||
|
||||
13. I didn't obey my teachers
|
||||
13 I didn’t obey my teachers
|
||||
or listen closely to my instructors.
|
||||
|
||||
14. I am on the verge of complete ruin
|
||||
before the entire community."
|
||||
Enjoy Marriage
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
15. Drink water from your own cistern,
|
||||
14 I am on the verge of complete ruin
|
||||
before the entire community.”
|
||||
15 Drink water from your own cistern,
|
||||
water flowing from your own well.
|
||||
|
||||
16. Should your springs flow in the streets,
|
||||
16 Should your springs flow in the streets,
|
||||
streams in the public squares?
|
||||
|
||||
17. They should be for you alone
|
||||
17 They should be for you alone
|
||||
and not for you to share with strangers.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Let your fountain be blessed,
|
||||
18 Let your fountain be blessed,
|
||||
and take pleasure in the wife of your youth.
|
||||
|
||||
19. A loving deer, a graceful doe--
|
||||
19 A loving deer, a graceful doe—
|
||||
let her breasts always satisfy you;
|
||||
be lost in her love forever.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Why, my son, would you lose yourself
|
||||
20 Why, my son, would you lose yourself
|
||||
with a forbidden woman
|
||||
or embrace a wayward woman?
|
||||
|
||||
21. For a man's ways are before the Lord's eyes,
|
||||
21 For a man’s ways are before the Lord’s eyes,
|
||||
and he considers all his paths.
|
||||
|
||||
22. A wicked man's iniquities will trap him;
|
||||
22 A wicked man’s iniquities will trap him;
|
||||
he will become tangled in the ropes of his own sin.
|
||||
|
||||
23. He will die because there is no discipline,
|
||||
and be lost because of his great stupidity.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
23 He will die because there is no discipline,
|
||||
and be lost because of his great stupidity.
|
||||
@@ -1,129 +1,73 @@
|
||||
Financial Entanglements
|
||||
|
||||
# Chapter 6
|
||||
1. My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor
|
||||
1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor
|
||||
or entered into an agreement with a stranger,
|
||||
|
||||
2. you have been snared by the words of your mouth--
|
||||
2 you have been snared by the words of your mouth—
|
||||
trapped by the words from your mouth.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Do this, then, my son, and free yourself,
|
||||
for you have put yourself in your neighbor's power:
|
||||
3 Do this, then, my son, and free yourself,
|
||||
for you have put yourself in your neighbor’s power:
|
||||
Go, humble yourself, and plead with your neighbor.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Don't give sleep to your eyes
|
||||
4 Don’t give sleep to your eyes
|
||||
or slumber to your eyelids.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Escape like a gazelle from a hunter,
|
||||
like a bird from a hunter's trap.
|
||||
|
||||
Laziness
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
6. Go to the ant, you slacker!
|
||||
5 Escape like a gazelle from a hunter,
|
||||
like a bird from a hunter’s trap.
|
||||
6 Go to the ant, you slacker!
|
||||
Observe its ways and become wise.
|
||||
|
||||
7. Without leader, administrator, or ruler,
|
||||
|
||||
8. it prepares its provisions in summer;
|
||||
7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler,
|
||||
8 it prepares its provisions in summer;
|
||||
it gathers its food during harvest.
|
||||
|
||||
9. How long will you stay in bed, you slacker?
|
||||
9 How long will you stay in bed, you slacker?
|
||||
When will you get up from your sleep?
|
||||
|
||||
10. A little sleep, a little slumber,
|
||||
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
|
||||
a little folding of the arms to rest,
|
||||
|
||||
11. and your poverty will come like a robber,
|
||||
11 and your poverty will come like a robber,
|
||||
your need, like a bandit.
|
||||
|
||||
The Malicious Man
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
12. A worthless person, a wicked man
|
||||
12 A worthless person, a wicked man
|
||||
goes around speaking dishonestly,
|
||||
|
||||
13. winking his eyes, signaling with his feet,
|
||||
13 winking his eyes, signaling with his feet,
|
||||
and gesturing with his fingers.
|
||||
|
||||
14. He always plots evil with perversity in his heart;
|
||||
14 He always plots evil with perversity in his heart;
|
||||
he stirs up trouble.
|
||||
|
||||
15. Therefore calamity will strike him suddenly;
|
||||
15 Therefore calamity will strike him suddenly;
|
||||
he will be shattered instantly, beyond recovery.
|
||||
|
||||
What the Lord Hates
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
16. The Lord hates six things;
|
||||
16 The Lord hates six things;
|
||||
in fact, seven are detestable to him:
|
||||
|
||||
17. arrogant eyes,
|
||||
a lying tongue,
|
||||
17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue,
|
||||
hands that shed innocent blood,
|
||||
|
||||
18. a heart that plots wicked schemes,
|
||||
18 a heart that plots wicked schemes,
|
||||
feet eager to run to evil,
|
||||
|
||||
19. a lying witness who gives false testimony,
|
||||
19 a lying witness who gives false testimony,
|
||||
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.
|
||||
|
||||
Warning against Adultery
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
20. My son, keep your father's command,
|
||||
and don't reject your mother's teaching.
|
||||
|
||||
21. Always bind them to your heart;
|
||||
20 My son, keep your father’s command,
|
||||
and don’t reject your mother’s teaching.
|
||||
21 Always bind them to your heart;
|
||||
tie them around your neck.
|
||||
|
||||
22. When you walk here and there, they will guide you;
|
||||
22 When you walk here and there, they will guide you;
|
||||
when you lie down, they will watch over you;
|
||||
when you wake up, they will talk to you.
|
||||
|
||||
23. For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light,
|
||||
and corrective discipline
|
||||
is the way to life.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
24. They will protect you from an evil woman,
|
||||
23 For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light,
|
||||
and corrective discipline is the way to life.
|
||||
24 They will protect you from an evil woman,
|
||||
from the flattering tongue of a wayward woman.
|
||||
|
||||
25. Don't lust in your heart for her beauty
|
||||
25 Don’t lust in your heart for her beauty
|
||||
or let her captivate you with her eyelashes.
|
||||
|
||||
26. For a prostitute's fee is only a loaf of bread,
|
||||
26 For a prostitute’s fee is only a loaf of bread,
|
||||
but the wife of another man goes after a precious life.
|
||||
|
||||
27. Can a man embrace fire
|
||||
27 Can a man embrace fire
|
||||
and his clothes not be burned?
|
||||
|
||||
28. Can a man walk on burning coals
|
||||
28 Can a man walk on burning coals
|
||||
without scorching his feet?
|
||||
|
||||
29. So it is with the one who sleeps with
|
||||
another man's wife;
|
||||
29 So it is with the one who sleeps with
|
||||
another man’s wife;
|
||||
no one who touches her will go unpunished.
|
||||
|
||||
30. People don't despise the thief if he steals
|
||||
30 People don’t despise the thief if he steals
|
||||
to satisfy himself when he is hungry.
|
||||
|
||||
31. Still, if caught, he must pay seven times as much;
|
||||
31 Still, if caught, he must pay seven times as much;
|
||||
he must give up all the wealth in his house.
|
||||
|
||||
32. The one who commits adultery lacks sense;
|
||||
32 The one who commits adultery lacks sense;
|
||||
whoever does so destroys himself.
|
||||
|
||||
33. He will get a beating and dishonor,
|
||||
33 He will get a beating and dishonor,
|
||||
and his disgrace will never be removed.
|
||||
|
||||
34. For jealousy enrages a husband,
|
||||
34 For jealousy enrages a husband,
|
||||
and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
35. He will not be appeased by anything
|
||||
or be persuaded by lavish bribes.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
35 He will not be appeased by anything
|
||||
or be persuaded by lavish bribes.
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +1,60 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 7
|
||||
1. My son, obey my words,
|
||||
1 My son, obey my words,
|
||||
and treasure my commands.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Keep my commands and live,
|
||||
2 Keep my commands and live,
|
||||
and guard my instructions
|
||||
as you would the pupil of your eye.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Tie them to your fingers;
|
||||
3 Tie them to your fingers;
|
||||
write them on the tablet of your heart.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister,"
|
||||
4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
|
||||
and call understanding your relative.
|
||||
|
||||
5. She will keep you from a forbidden woman,
|
||||
5 She will keep you from a forbidden woman,
|
||||
a wayward woman with her flattering talk.
|
||||
|
||||
A Story of Seduction
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
6. At the window of my house
|
||||
6 At the window of my house
|
||||
I looked through my lattice.
|
||||
|
||||
7. I saw among the inexperienced,
|
||||
7 I saw among the inexperienced,
|
||||
I noticed among the youths,
|
||||
a young man lacking sense.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Crossing the street near her corner,
|
||||
8 Crossing the street near her corner,
|
||||
he strolled down the road to her house
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
9. at twilight, in the evening,
|
||||
9 at twilight, in the evening,
|
||||
in the dark of the night.
|
||||
|
||||
10. A woman came to meet him
|
||||
10 A woman came to meet him
|
||||
dressed like a prostitute,
|
||||
having a hidden agenda.
|
||||
|
||||
11. She is loud and defiant;
|
||||
11 She is loud and defiant;
|
||||
her feet do not stay at home.
|
||||
|
||||
12. Now in the street, now in the squares,
|
||||
12 Now in the street, now in the squares,
|
||||
she lurks at every corner.
|
||||
|
||||
13. She grabs him and kisses him;
|
||||
13 She grabs him and kisses him;
|
||||
she brazenly says to him,
|
||||
|
||||
14. "I've made fellowship offerings;
|
||||
today I've fulfilled my vows.
|
||||
|
||||
15. So I came out to meet you,
|
||||
to search for you, and I've found you.
|
||||
|
||||
16. I've spread coverings on my bed--
|
||||
14 “I’ve made fellowship offerings;
|
||||
today I’ve fulfilled my vows.
|
||||
15 So I came out to meet you,
|
||||
to search for you, and I’ve found you.
|
||||
16 I’ve spread coverings on my bed—
|
||||
richly colored linen from Egypt.
|
||||
|
||||
17. I've perfumed my bed
|
||||
17 I’ve perfumed my bed
|
||||
with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
18. Come, let's drink deeply of lovemaking until morning.
|
||||
Let's feast on each other's love!
|
||||
|
||||
19. My husband isn't home;
|
||||
18 Come, let’s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning.
|
||||
Let’s feast on each other’s love!
|
||||
19 My husband isn’t home;
|
||||
he went on a long journey.
|
||||
|
||||
20. He took a bag of silver with him
|
||||
and will come home at the time of the full moon."
|
||||
|
||||
21. She seduces him with her persistent pleading;
|
||||
20 He took a bag of silver with him
|
||||
and will come home at the time of the full moon.”
|
||||
21 She seduces him with her persistent pleading;
|
||||
she lures with her flattering talk.
|
||||
|
||||
22. He follows her impulsively
|
||||
22 He follows her impulsively
|
||||
like an ox going to the slaughter,
|
||||
like a deer bounding toward a trap
|
||||
|
||||
23. until an arrow pierces its liver,
|
||||
like a bird darting into a snare--
|
||||
he doesn't know it will cost him his life.
|
||||
|
||||
24. Now, sons, listen to me,
|
||||
23 until an arrow pierces its liver,
|
||||
like a bird darting into a snare—
|
||||
he doesn’t know it will cost him his life.
|
||||
24 Now, sons, listen to me,
|
||||
and pay attention to the words from my mouth.
|
||||
|
||||
25. Don't let your heart turn aside to her ways;
|
||||
don't stray onto her paths.
|
||||
|
||||
26. For she has brought many down to death;
|
||||
25 Don’t let your heart turn aside to her ways;
|
||||
don’t stray onto her paths.
|
||||
26 For she has brought many down to death;
|
||||
her victims are countless.
|
||||
|
||||
27. Her house is the road to Sheol,
|
||||
descending to the chambers of death.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
27 Her house is the road to Sheol,
|
||||
descending to the chambers of death.
|
||||
@@ -1,121 +1,79 @@
|
||||
Wisdom's Appeal
|
||||
|
||||
# Chapter 8
|
||||
1. Doesn't wisdom call out?
|
||||
Doesn't understanding make her voice heard?
|
||||
|
||||
2. At the heights overlooking the road,
|
||||
1 Doesn’t wisdom call out?
|
||||
Doesn’t understanding make her voice heard?
|
||||
2 At the heights overlooking the road,
|
||||
at the crossroads, she takes her stand.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Beside the gates leading into the city,
|
||||
3 Beside the gates leading into the city,
|
||||
at the main entrance, she cries out:
|
||||
|
||||
4. "People, I call out to you;
|
||||
4 “People, I call out to you;
|
||||
my cry is to the children of Adam.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced;
|
||||
5 Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced;
|
||||
develop common sense, you who are foolish.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Listen, for I speak of noble things,
|
||||
6 Listen, for I speak of noble things,
|
||||
and what my lips say is right.
|
||||
|
||||
7. For my mouth tells the truth,
|
||||
7 For my mouth tells the truth,
|
||||
and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
|
||||
|
||||
8. All the words from my mouth are righteous;
|
||||
8 All the words from my mouth are righteous;
|
||||
none of them are deceptive or perverse.
|
||||
|
||||
9. All of them are clear to the perceptive,
|
||||
9 All of them are clear to the perceptive,
|
||||
and right to those who discover knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Accept my instruction instead of silver,
|
||||
10 Accept my instruction instead of silver,
|
||||
and knowledge rather than pure gold.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
11. For wisdom is better than jewels,
|
||||
11 For wisdom is better than jewels,
|
||||
and nothing desirable can equal it.
|
||||
|
||||
12. I, wisdom, share a home with shrewdness
|
||||
12 I, wisdom, share a home with shrewdness
|
||||
and have knowledge and discretion.
|
||||
|
||||
13. To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
|
||||
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
|
||||
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
|
||||
and perverse speech.
|
||||
|
||||
14. I possess good advice and sound wisdom;
|
||||
14 I possess good advice and sound wisdom;
|
||||
I have understanding and strength.
|
||||
|
||||
15. It is by me that kings reign
|
||||
15 It is by me that kings reign
|
||||
and rulers enact just law;
|
||||
|
||||
16. by me, princes lead,
|
||||
16 by me, princes lead,
|
||||
as do nobles and all righteous judges.
|
||||
|
||||
17. I love those who love me,
|
||||
17 I love those who love me,
|
||||
and those who search for me find me.
|
||||
|
||||
18. With me are riches and honor,
|
||||
18 With me are riches and honor,
|
||||
lasting wealth and righteousness.
|
||||
|
||||
19. My fruit is better than solid gold,
|
||||
19 My fruit is better than solid gold,
|
||||
and my harvest than pure silver.
|
||||
|
||||
20. I walk in the ways of righteousness,
|
||||
20 I walk in the ways of righteousness,
|
||||
along the paths of justice,
|
||||
|
||||
21. giving wealth as an inheritance to those who love me,
|
||||
21 giving wealth as an inheritance to those who love me,
|
||||
and filling their treasuries.
|
||||
|
||||
22. "The Lord acquired me
|
||||
22 “The Lord acquired me
|
||||
at the beginning of his creation,
|
||||
before his works of long ago.
|
||||
|
||||
23. I was formed before ancient times,
|
||||
23 I was formed before ancient times,
|
||||
from the beginning, before the earth began.
|
||||
|
||||
24. I was born
|
||||
24 I was born
|
||||
when there were no watery depths
|
||||
and no springs filled with water.
|
||||
|
||||
25. Before the mountains were established,
|
||||
prior to the hills, I was given birth--
|
||||
|
||||
26. before he made the land, the fields,
|
||||
25 Before the mountains were established,
|
||||
prior to the hills, I was given birth—
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26 before he made the land, the fields,
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or the first soil on earth.
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|
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27. I was there when he established the heavens,
|
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27 I was there when he established the heavens,
|
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when he laid out the horizon on the surface of the ocean,
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|
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28. when he placed the skies above,
|
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28 when he placed the skies above,
|
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when the fountains of the ocean gushed out,
|
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|
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29. when he set a limit for the sea
|
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29 when he set a limit for the sea
|
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so that the waters would not violate his command,
|
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when he laid out the foundations of the earth.
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|
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30. I was a skilled craftsman beside him.
|
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30 I was a skilled craftsman beside him.
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I was his delight every day,
|
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always rejoicing before him.
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|
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31. I was rejoicing in his inhabited world,
|
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31 I was rejoicing in his inhabited world,
|
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delighting in the children of Adam.
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|
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32. "And now, sons, listen to me;
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32 “And now, sons, listen to me;
|
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those who keep my ways are happy.
|
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|
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33. Listen to instruction and be wise;
|
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don't ignore it.
|
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|
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34. Anyone who listens to me is happy,
|
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33 Listen to instruction and be wise;
|
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don’t ignore it.
|
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34 Anyone who listens to me is happy,
|
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watching at my doors every day,
|
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waiting by the posts of my doorway.
|
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|
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35. For the one who finds me finds life
|
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35 For the one who finds me finds life
|
||||
and obtains favor from the Lord,
|
||||
|
||||
36. but the one who misses me harms himself;
|
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all who hate me love death."
|
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|
||||
|
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|
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|
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36 but the one who misses me harms himself;
|
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all who hate me love death.”
|
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@@ -1,62 +1,38 @@
|
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Wisdom versus Foolishness
|
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|
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# Chapter 9
|
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1. Wisdom has built her house;
|
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1 Wisdom has built her house;
|
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she has carved out her seven pillars.
|
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|
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2. She has prepared her meat; she has mixed her wine;
|
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2 She has prepared her meat; she has mixed her wine;
|
||||
she has also set her table.
|
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|
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3. She has sent out her female servants;
|
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3 She has sent out her female servants;
|
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she calls out from the highest points of the city:
|
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|
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4. "Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!"
|
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4 “Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!”
|
||||
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
|
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|
||||
5. "Come, eat my bread,
|
||||
5 “Come, eat my bread,
|
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and drink the wine I have mixed.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
6. Leave inexperience behind, and you will live;
|
||||
6 Leave inexperience behind, and you will live;
|
||||
pursue the way of understanding.
|
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|
||||
7. The one who corrects a mocker
|
||||
7 The one who corrects a mocker
|
||||
will bring abuse on himself;
|
||||
the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Don't rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;
|
||||
8 Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;
|
||||
rebuke the wise, and he will love you.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still;
|
||||
9 Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still;
|
||||
teach the righteous, and he will learn more.
|
||||
|
||||
10. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
|
||||
10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
|
||||
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
|
||||
|
||||
11. For by me your days will be many,
|
||||
11 For by me your days will be many,
|
||||
and years will be added to your life.
|
||||
|
||||
12. If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;
|
||||
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences."
|
||||
|
||||
13. Folly is a rowdy woman;
|
||||
12 If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;
|
||||
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”
|
||||
13 Folly is a rowdy woman;
|
||||
she is gullible and knows nothing.
|
||||
|
||||
14. She sits by the doorway of her house,
|
||||
14 She sits by the doorway of her house,
|
||||
on a seat at the highest point of the city,
|
||||
|
||||
15. calling to those who pass by,
|
||||
15 calling to those who pass by,
|
||||
who go straight ahead on their paths:
|
||||
|
||||
16. "Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!"
|
||||
16 “Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!”
|
||||
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
|
||||
|
||||
17. "Stolen water is sweet,
|
||||
and bread eaten secretly is tasty!"
|
||||
|
||||
18. But he doesn't know that the departed spirits are there,
|
||||
that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
17 “Stolen water is sweet,
|
||||
and bread eaten secretly is tasty!”
|
||||
18 But he doesn’t know that the departed spirits are there,
|
||||
that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
|
||||
@@ -1,106 +1,67 @@
|
||||
A Collection of Solomon's Proverbs
|
||||
|
||||
# Chapter 10
|
||||
1. Solomon's proverbs:
|
||||
1 Solomon’s proverbs:
|
||||
A wise son brings joy to his father,
|
||||
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,
|
||||
2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,
|
||||
but righteousness rescues from death.
|
||||
|
||||
3. The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry,
|
||||
3 The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry,
|
||||
but he denies the wicked what they crave.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Idle hands make one poor,
|
||||
4 Idle hands make one poor,
|
||||
but diligent hands bring riches.
|
||||
|
||||
5. The son who gathers during summer is prudent;
|
||||
5 The son who gathers during summer is prudent;
|
||||
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
|
||||
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
|
||||
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
|
||||
|
||||
7. The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
|
||||
7 The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
|
||||
but the name of the wicked will rot.
|
||||
|
||||
8. A wise heart accepts commands,
|
||||
8 A wise heart accepts commands,
|
||||
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
|
||||
|
||||
9. The one who lives with integrity lives securely,
|
||||
9 The one who lives with integrity lives securely,
|
||||
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.
|
||||
|
||||
10. A sly wink of the eye causes grief,
|
||||
10 A sly wink of the eye causes grief,
|
||||
and foolish lips will be destroyed.
|
||||
|
||||
11. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
|
||||
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
|
||||
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
|
||||
|
||||
12. Hatred stirs up conflicts,
|
||||
12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
|
||||
but love covers all offenses.
|
||||
|
||||
13. Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
|
||||
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
|
||||
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
|
||||
|
||||
14. The wise store up knowledge,
|
||||
14 The wise store up knowledge,
|
||||
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.
|
||||
|
||||
15. The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;
|
||||
15 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;
|
||||
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
16. The reward of the righteous is life;
|
||||
16 The reward of the righteous is life;
|
||||
the wages of the wicked is punishment.
|
||||
|
||||
17. The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
|
||||
17 The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
|
||||
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.
|
||||
|
||||
18. The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
|
||||
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
|
||||
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
|
||||
|
||||
19. When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
|
||||
19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
|
||||
but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
|
||||
|
||||
20. The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
|
||||
20 The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
|
||||
the heart of the wicked is of little value.
|
||||
|
||||
21. The lips of the righteous feed many,
|
||||
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
|
||||
but fools die for lack of sense.
|
||||
|
||||
22. The Lord's blessing enriches,
|
||||
22 The Lord’s blessing enriches,
|
||||
and he adds no painful effort to it.
|
||||
|
||||
23. As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
|
||||
23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
|
||||
so wisdom is for a person of understanding.
|
||||
|
||||
24. What the wicked dreads will come to him,
|
||||
24 What the wicked dreads will come to him,
|
||||
but what the righteous desire will be given to them.
|
||||
|
||||
25. When the whirlwind passes,
|
||||
25 When the whirlwind passes,
|
||||
the wicked are no more,
|
||||
but the righteous are secure forever.
|
||||
|
||||
26. Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
|
||||
26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
|
||||
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
|
||||
27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
|
||||
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
28. The hope of the righteous is joy,
|
||||
28 The hope of the righteous is joy,
|
||||
but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
|
||||
|
||||
29. The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the honorable,
|
||||
29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the honorable,
|
||||
but destruction awaits evildoers.
|
||||
|
||||
30. The righteous will never be shaken,
|
||||
30 The righteous will never be shaken,
|
||||
but the wicked will not remain on the earth.
|
||||
|
||||
31. The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
|
||||
31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
|
||||
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
|
||||
|
||||
32. The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,
|
||||
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
32 The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,
|
||||
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
|
||||
@@ -1,107 +1,71 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 11
|
||||
1. Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
1 Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
but an accurate weight is his delight.
|
||||
|
||||
2. When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
|
||||
2 When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
|
||||
but with humility comes wisdom.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
3. The integrity of the upright guides them,
|
||||
3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
|
||||
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
|
||||
4 Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
|
||||
but righteousness rescues from death.
|
||||
|
||||
5. The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
|
||||
5 The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
|
||||
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
|
||||
|
||||
6. The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
|
||||
6 The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
|
||||
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.
|
||||
|
||||
7. When the wicked person dies,
|
||||
7 When the wicked person dies,
|
||||
his expectation comes to nothing,
|
||||
and hope placed in wealth vanishes.
|
||||
|
||||
8. The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
|
||||
8 The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
|
||||
in his place, the wicked one goes in.
|
||||
|
||||
9. With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
|
||||
9 With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
|
||||
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
|
||||
|
||||
10. When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices;
|
||||
10 When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices;
|
||||
when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
|
||||
|
||||
11. A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,
|
||||
11 A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,
|
||||
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
|
||||
|
||||
12. Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
|
||||
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
|
||||
but a person with understanding keeps silent.
|
||||
|
||||
13. A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
|
||||
13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
|
||||
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
|
||||
|
||||
14. Without guidance, a people will fall,
|
||||
14 Without guidance, a people will fall,
|
||||
but with many counselors there is deliverance.
|
||||
|
||||
15. If someone puts up security for a stranger,
|
||||
15 If someone puts up security for a stranger,
|
||||
he will suffer for it,
|
||||
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
|
||||
|
||||
16. A gracious woman gains honor,
|
||||
16 A gracious woman gains honor,
|
||||
but violent people gain only riches.
|
||||
|
||||
17. A kind man benefits himself,
|
||||
17 A kind man benefits himself,
|
||||
but a cruel person brings ruin on himself.
|
||||
|
||||
18. The wicked person earns an empty wage,
|
||||
18 The wicked person earns an empty wage,
|
||||
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
|
||||
|
||||
19. Genuine righteousness leads to life,
|
||||
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life,
|
||||
but pursuing evil leads to death.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
20 Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
but those with blameless conduct are his delight.
|
||||
|
||||
21. Be assured that a wicked person
|
||||
21 Be assured that a wicked person
|
||||
will not go unpunished,
|
||||
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
|
||||
|
||||
22. A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
|
||||
is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
23. The desire of the righteous turns out well,
|
||||
22 A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
|
||||
is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.
|
||||
23 The desire of the righteous turns out well,
|
||||
but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.
|
||||
|
||||
24. One person gives freely,
|
||||
24 One person gives freely,
|
||||
yet gains more;
|
||||
another withholds what is right,
|
||||
only to become poor.
|
||||
|
||||
25. A generous person will be enriched,
|
||||
25 A generous person will be enriched,
|
||||
and the one who gives a drink of water
|
||||
will receive water.
|
||||
|
||||
26. People will curse anyone who hoards grain,
|
||||
26 People will curse anyone who hoards grain,
|
||||
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The one who searches for what is good seeks favor,
|
||||
27 The one who searches for what is good seeks favor,
|
||||
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
|
||||
|
||||
28. Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,
|
||||
28 Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,
|
||||
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.
|
||||
|
||||
29. The one who brings ruin on his household
|
||||
29 The one who brings ruin on his household
|
||||
will inherit the wind,
|
||||
and a fool will be a slave
|
||||
to someone whose heart is wise.
|
||||
|
||||
30. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
|
||||
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
|
||||
but a cunning person takes lives.
|
||||
|
||||
31. If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
|
||||
how much more the wicked and sinful.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
31 If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
|
||||
how much more the wicked and sinful.
|
||||
@@ -1,93 +1,60 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 12
|
||||
1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
|
||||
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
|
||||
but one who hates correction is stupid.
|
||||
|
||||
2. One who is good obtains favor from the Lord,
|
||||
2 One who is good obtains favor from the Lord,
|
||||
but he condemns a person who schemes.
|
||||
|
||||
3. No one can be made secure by wickedness,
|
||||
3 No one can be made secure by wickedness,
|
||||
but the root of the righteous is immovable.
|
||||
|
||||
4. A wife of noble character is her husband's crown,
|
||||
4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,
|
||||
but a wife who causes shame
|
||||
is like rottenness in his bones.
|
||||
|
||||
5. The thoughts of the righteous are just,
|
||||
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
|
||||
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
|
||||
|
||||
6. The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
|
||||
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
|
||||
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
|
||||
|
||||
7. The wicked are overthrown and perish,
|
||||
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish,
|
||||
but the house of the righteous will stand.
|
||||
|
||||
8. A man is praised for his insight,
|
||||
8 A man is praised for his insight,
|
||||
but a twisted mind is despised.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
|
||||
9 Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
|
||||
than to act important but have no food.
|
||||
|
||||
10. The righteous cares about his animal's health,
|
||||
10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health,
|
||||
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
|
||||
|
||||
11. The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
|
||||
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
|
||||
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
|
||||
|
||||
12. The wicked desire what evil people have caught,
|
||||
12 The wicked desire what evil people have caught,
|
||||
but the root of the righteous is productive.
|
||||
|
||||
13. By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,
|
||||
13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,
|
||||
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
|
||||
|
||||
14. A person will be satisfied with good
|
||||
14 A person will be satisfied with good
|
||||
by the fruit of his mouth,
|
||||
and the work of a person's hands will reward him.
|
||||
|
||||
15. A fool's way is right in his own eyes,
|
||||
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.
|
||||
15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,
|
||||
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
|
||||
|
||||
16. A fool's displeasure is known at once,
|
||||
16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
|
||||
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
|
||||
17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
|
||||
but a false witness speaks deceit.
|
||||
|
||||
18. There is one who speaks rashly,
|
||||
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
|
||||
like a piercing sword;
|
||||
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
|
||||
|
||||
19. Truthful lips endure forever,
|
||||
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
|
||||
but a lying tongue, only a moment.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
|
||||
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
|
||||
but those who promote peace have joy.
|
||||
|
||||
21. No disaster overcomes the righteous,
|
||||
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,
|
||||
but the wicked are full of misery.
|
||||
|
||||
22. Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
but faithful people are his delight.
|
||||
|
||||
23. A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
|
||||
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
|
||||
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
|
||||
|
||||
24. The diligent hand will rule,
|
||||
24 The diligent hand will rule,
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but laziness will lead to forced labor.
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25. Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down,
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25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
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but a good word cheers it up.
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|
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26. A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
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but the ways of
|
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the wicked lead them astray.
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|
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27. A lazy hunter doesn't roast his game,
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26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
|
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but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
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27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,
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but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.
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|
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28. There is life in the path of righteousness,
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and in its path there is no death.
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28 There is life in the path of righteousness,
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and in its path there is no death.
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@@ -1,82 +1,53 @@
|
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# Chapter 13
|
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1. A wise son responds to his father's discipline,
|
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but a mocker doesn't listen to rebuke.
|
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|
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2. From the fruit of his mouth,
|
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1 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
|
||||
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
|
||||
2 From the fruit of his mouth,
|
||||
a person will enjoy good things,
|
||||
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
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|
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|
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3. The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
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3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
|
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the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
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|
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4. The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
|
||||
4 The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
|
||||
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
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|
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5. The righteous hate lying,
|
||||
5 The righteous hate lying,
|
||||
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.
|
||||
|
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6. Righteousness guards people of integrity,
|
||||
6 Righteousness guards people of integrity,
|
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but wickedness undermines the sinner.
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|
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7. One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;
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7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;
|
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another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Riches are a ransom for a person's life,
|
||||
8 Riches are a ransom for a person’s life,
|
||||
but a poor person hears no threat.
|
||||
|
||||
9. The light of the righteous shines brightly,
|
||||
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,
|
||||
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
|
||||
10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
|
||||
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
|
||||
|
||||
11. Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,
|
||||
11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,
|
||||
but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.
|
||||
|
||||
12. Hope delayed makes the heart sick,
|
||||
12 Hope delayed makes the heart sick,
|
||||
but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
|
||||
|
||||
13. The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
|
||||
13 The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
|
||||
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
|
||||
|
||||
14. A wise person's instruction is a fountain of life,
|
||||
14 A wise person’s instruction is a fountain of life,
|
||||
turning people away from the snares of death.
|
||||
|
||||
15. Good sense wins favor,
|
||||
15 Good sense wins favor,
|
||||
but the way of the treacherous never changes.
|
||||
|
||||
16. Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
|
||||
16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
|
||||
but a fool displays his stupidity.
|
||||
|
||||
17. A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
|
||||
17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
|
||||
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Poverty and disgrace come to those
|
||||
18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
|
||||
who ignore discipline,
|
||||
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
|
||||
|
||||
19. Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
|
||||
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
|
||||
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.
|
||||
|
||||
20. The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
|
||||
20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
|
||||
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
|
||||
|
||||
21. Disaster pursues sinners,
|
||||
21 Disaster pursues sinners,
|
||||
but good rewards the righteous.
|
||||
|
||||
22. A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
|
||||
but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
|
||||
|
||||
23. The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
|
||||
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
|
||||
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
|
||||
23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
|
||||
but without justice, it is swept away.
|
||||
|
||||
24. The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
|
||||
24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
|
||||
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
|
||||
|
||||
25. A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
|
||||
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
25 A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
|
||||
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.
|
||||
@@ -1,110 +1,71 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 14
|
||||
1. Every wise woman builds her house,
|
||||
1 Every wise woman builds her house,
|
||||
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,
|
||||
2 Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,
|
||||
but the one who is devious in his ways despises him.
|
||||
|
||||
3. The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
|
||||
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
|
||||
but the lips of the wise protect them.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,
|
||||
4 Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,
|
||||
but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox.
|
||||
|
||||
5. An honest witness does not deceive,
|
||||
5 An honest witness does not deceive,
|
||||
but a dishonest witness utters lies.
|
||||
|
||||
6. A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it,
|
||||
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it,
|
||||
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
|
||||
|
||||
7. Stay away from a foolish person;
|
||||
7 Stay away from a foolish person;
|
||||
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
|
||||
|
||||
8. The sensible person's wisdom is to consider his way,
|
||||
8 The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
|
||||
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Fools mock at making reparation,
|
||||
9 Fools mock at making reparation,
|
||||
but there is goodwill among the upright.
|
||||
|
||||
10. The heart knows its own bitterness,
|
||||
10 The heart knows its own bitterness,
|
||||
and no outsider shares in its joy.
|
||||
|
||||
11. The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
|
||||
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
|
||||
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
|
||||
|
||||
12. There is a way that seems right to a person,
|
||||
12 There is a way that seems right to a person,
|
||||
but its end is the way to death.
|
||||
|
||||
13. Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
|
||||
13 Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
|
||||
and joy may end in grief.
|
||||
|
||||
14. The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
|
||||
14 The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
|
||||
and a good one, what his deeds deserve.
|
||||
|
||||
15. The inexperienced one believes anything,
|
||||
15 The inexperienced one believes anything,
|
||||
but the sensible one watches his steps.
|
||||
|
||||
16. A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,
|
||||
16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,
|
||||
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
|
||||
|
||||
17. A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
|
||||
17 A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
|
||||
and one who schemes is hated.
|
||||
|
||||
18. The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
|
||||
18 The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
|
||||
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
19. The evil bow before those who are good,
|
||||
19 The evil bow before those who are good,
|
||||
and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
|
||||
|
||||
20. A poor person is hated even by his neighbor,
|
||||
20 A poor person is hated even by his neighbor,
|
||||
but there are many who love the rich.
|
||||
|
||||
21. The one who despises his neighbor sins,
|
||||
21 The one who despises his neighbor sins,
|
||||
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
|
||||
|
||||
22. Don't those who plan evil go astray?
|
||||
22 Don’t those who plan evil go astray?
|
||||
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
|
||||
|
||||
23. There is profit in all hard work,
|
||||
23 There is profit in all hard work,
|
||||
but endless talk leads only to poverty.
|
||||
|
||||
24. The crown of the wise is their wealth,
|
||||
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
|
||||
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
|
||||
|
||||
25. A truthful witness rescues lives,
|
||||
25 A truthful witness rescues lives,
|
||||
but one who utters lies is deceitful.
|
||||
|
||||
26. In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
|
||||
26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
|
||||
and his children have a refuge.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
|
||||
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
|
||||
turning people away from the snares of death.
|
||||
|
||||
28. A large population is a king's splendor,
|
||||
but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation.
|
||||
|
||||
29. A patient person shows great understanding,
|
||||
28 A large population is a king’s splendor,
|
||||
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
|
||||
29 A patient person shows great understanding,
|
||||
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
|
||||
|
||||
30. A tranquil heart is life to the body,
|
||||
30 A tranquil heart is life to the body,
|
||||
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
|
||||
|
||||
31. The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
|
||||
31 The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
|
||||
but one who is kind to the needy honors him.
|
||||
|
||||
32. The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,
|
||||
32 The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,
|
||||
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.
|
||||
|
||||
33. Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
|
||||
33 Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
|
||||
she is known even among fools.
|
||||
|
||||
34. Righteousness exalts a nation,
|
||||
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
|
||||
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
35. A king favors a prudent servant,
|
||||
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
35 A king favors a prudent servant,
|
||||
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
|
||||
@@ -1,103 +1,67 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 15
|
||||
1. A gentle answer turns away anger,
|
||||
1 A gentle answer turns away anger,
|
||||
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
|
||||
|
||||
2. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
|
||||
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
|
||||
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
|
||||
|
||||
3. The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
|
||||
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
|
||||
observing the wicked and the good.
|
||||
|
||||
4. The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
|
||||
4 The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
|
||||
but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
|
||||
|
||||
5. A fool despises his father's discipline,
|
||||
5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
|
||||
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
|
||||
|
||||
6. The house of the righteous has great wealth,
|
||||
6 The house of the righteous has great wealth,
|
||||
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
|
||||
|
||||
7. The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
|
||||
7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
|
||||
but not so the heart of fools.
|
||||
|
||||
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
|
||||
|
||||
9. The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
|
||||
9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
|
||||
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
|
||||
10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
|
||||
the one who hates correction will die.
|
||||
|
||||
11. Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord--
|
||||
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord—
|
||||
how much more, human hearts.
|
||||
|
||||
12. A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him;
|
||||
12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;
|
||||
he will not consult the wise.
|
||||
|
||||
13. A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
|
||||
13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
|
||||
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
|
||||
|
||||
14. A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
|
||||
14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
|
||||
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
|
||||
|
||||
15. All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
|
||||
15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
|
||||
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
|
||||
|
||||
16. Better a little with the fear of the Lord
|
||||
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
|
||||
than great treasure with turmoil.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
|
||||
17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
|
||||
than a fattened ox with hatred.
|
||||
|
||||
18. A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,
|
||||
18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,
|
||||
but one slow to anger calms strife.
|
||||
|
||||
19. A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge,
|
||||
19 A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,
|
||||
but the path of the upright is a highway.
|
||||
|
||||
20. A wise son brings joy to his father,
|
||||
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,
|
||||
but a foolish man despises his mother.
|
||||
|
||||
21. Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
|
||||
21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
|
||||
but a person with understanding walks a straight path.
|
||||
|
||||
22. Plans fail when there is no counsel,
|
||||
22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,
|
||||
but with many advisers they succeed.
|
||||
|
||||
23. A person takes joy in giving an answer;
|
||||
and a timely word--how good that is!
|
||||
|
||||
24. For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
|
||||
23 A person takes joy in giving an answer;
|
||||
and a timely word—how good that is!
|
||||
24 For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
|
||||
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
|
||||
|
||||
25. The Lord tears apart the house of the proud,
|
||||
but he protects the widow's territory.
|
||||
|
||||
26. The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,
|
||||
25 The Lord tears apart the house of the proud,
|
||||
but he protects the widow’s territory.
|
||||
26 The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,
|
||||
but pleasant words are pure.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
|
||||
27 The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
|
||||
but the one who hates bribes will live.
|
||||
|
||||
28. The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
|
||||
28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
|
||||
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
|
||||
|
||||
29. The Lord is far from the wicked,
|
||||
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
|
||||
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
|
||||
|
||||
30. Bright eyes cheer the heart;
|
||||
30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;
|
||||
good news strengthens the bones.
|
||||
|
||||
31. One who listens to life-giving rebukes
|
||||
31 One who listens to life-giving rebukes
|
||||
will be at home among the wise.
|
||||
|
||||
32. Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
|
||||
32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
|
||||
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
|
||||
|
||||
33. The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
|
||||
and humility comes before honor.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
|
||||
and humility comes before honor.
|
||||
@@ -1,105 +1,69 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 16
|
||||
1. The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
|
||||
1 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
|
||||
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
2. All a person's ways seem right to him,
|
||||
2 All a person’s ways seem right to him,
|
||||
but the Lord weighs motives.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Commit your activities to the Lord,
|
||||
3 Commit your activities to the Lord,
|
||||
and your plans will be established.
|
||||
|
||||
4. The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose--
|
||||
4 The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—
|
||||
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;
|
||||
5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;
|
||||
be assured, he will not go unpunished.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,
|
||||
6 Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,
|
||||
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
7. When a person's ways please the Lord,
|
||||
7 When a person’s ways please the Lord,
|
||||
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Better a little with righteousness
|
||||
8 Better a little with righteousness
|
||||
than great income with injustice.
|
||||
|
||||
9. A person's heart plans his way,
|
||||
9 A person’s heart plans his way,
|
||||
but the Lord determines his steps.
|
||||
|
||||
10. God's verdict is on the lips of a king;
|
||||
10 God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
|
||||
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
|
||||
|
||||
11. Honest balances and scales are the Lord's;
|
||||
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
|
||||
all the weights in the bag are his concern.
|
||||
|
||||
12. Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
|
||||
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
|
||||
since a throne is established through righteousness.
|
||||
|
||||
13. Righteous lips are a king's delight,
|
||||
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
|
||||
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
|
||||
|
||||
14. A king's fury is a messenger of death,
|
||||
14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
|
||||
but a wise person appeases it.
|
||||
|
||||
15. When a king's face lights up, there is life;
|
||||
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
|
||||
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
|
||||
|
||||
16. Get wisdom--
|
||||
16 Get wisdom—
|
||||
how much better it is than gold!
|
||||
And get understanding--
|
||||
And get understanding—
|
||||
it is preferable to silver.
|
||||
|
||||
17. The highway of the upright avoids evil;
|
||||
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
|
||||
the one who guards his way protects his life.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Pride comes before destruction,
|
||||
18 Pride comes before destruction,
|
||||
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
|
||||
|
||||
19. Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble
|
||||
19 Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble
|
||||
than to divide plunder with the proud.
|
||||
|
||||
20. The one who understands a matter finds success,
|
||||
20 The one who understands a matter finds success,
|
||||
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
|
||||
|
||||
21. Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
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21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
|
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and pleasant speech increases learning.
|
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|
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22. Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
|
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22 Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
|
||||
but the discipline of fools is folly.
|
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|
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23. The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
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23 The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
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it adds learning to his speech.
|
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|
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24. Pleasant words are a honeycomb:
|
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24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb:
|
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sweet to the taste and health to the body.
|
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|
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25. There is a way that seems right to a person,
|
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25 There is a way that seems right to a person,
|
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but its end is the way to death.
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|
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26. A worker's appetite works for him
|
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26 A worker’s appetite works for him
|
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because his hunger urges him on.
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|
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27. A worthless person digs up evil,
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27 A worthless person digs up evil,
|
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and his speech is like a scorching fire.
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|
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28. A contrary person spreads conflict,
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28 A contrary person spreads conflict,
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and a gossip separates close friends.
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|
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29. A violent person lures his neighbor,
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29 A violent person lures his neighbor,
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leading him on a path that is not good.
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|
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30. The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
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30 The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
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the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
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|
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31. Gray hair is a glorious crown;
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31 Gray hair is a glorious crown;
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it is found in the ways of righteousness.
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|
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32. Patience is better than power,
|
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and controlling one's emotions, than capturing a city.
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|
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33. The lot is cast into the lap,
|
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but its every decision is from the Lord.
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|
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|
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32 Patience is better than power,
|
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and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.
|
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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
|
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but its every decision is from the Lord.
|
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@@ -1,90 +1,59 @@
|
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# Chapter 17
|
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1. Better a dry crust with peace
|
||||
1 Better a dry crust with peace
|
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than a house full of feasting with strife.
|
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|
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2. A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
|
||||
2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
|
||||
and share an inheritance among brothers.
|
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|
||||
3. A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,
|
||||
3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,
|
||||
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.
|
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|
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4. A wicked person listens to malicious talk;
|
||||
4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;
|
||||
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
|
||||
|
||||
5. The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
|
||||
5 The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
|
||||
and one who rejoices over calamity
|
||||
will not go unpunished.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
|
||||
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
|
||||
and the pride of children is their fathers.
|
||||
|
||||
7. Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool's lips;
|
||||
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
|
||||
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
|
||||
|
||||
8. A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
|
||||
8 A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
|
||||
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
|
||||
9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
|
||||
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
|
||||
|
||||
10. A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
|
||||
10 A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
|
||||
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
|
||||
|
||||
11. An evil person desires only rebellion;
|
||||
11 An evil person desires only rebellion;
|
||||
a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
|
||||
|
||||
12. Better for a person to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
|
||||
12 Better for a person to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
|
||||
than a fool in his foolishness.
|
||||
|
||||
13. If anyone returns evil for good,
|
||||
13 If anyone returns evil for good,
|
||||
evil will never depart from his house.
|
||||
|
||||
14. To start a conflict is to release a flood;
|
||||
14 To start a conflict is to release a flood;
|
||||
stop the dispute before it breaks out.
|
||||
|
||||
15. Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just--
|
||||
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just—
|
||||
both are detestable to the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
16. Why does a fool have money in his hand
|
||||
16 Why does a fool have money in his hand
|
||||
with no intention of buying wisdom?
|
||||
|
||||
17. A friend loves at all times,
|
||||
17 A friend loves at all times,
|
||||
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
|
||||
|
||||
18. One without sense enters an agreement
|
||||
18 One without sense enters an agreement
|
||||
and puts up security for his friend.
|
||||
|
||||
19. One who loves to offend loves strife;
|
||||
19 One who loves to offend loves strife;
|
||||
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
|
||||
|
||||
20. One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
|
||||
20 One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
|
||||
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.
|
||||
|
||||
21. A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow;
|
||||
21 A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow;
|
||||
the father of a fool has no joy.
|
||||
|
||||
22. A joyful heart is good medicine,
|
||||
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
|
||||
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
|
||||
|
||||
23. A wicked person secretly takes a bribe
|
||||
23 A wicked person secretly takes a bribe
|
||||
to subvert the course of justice.
|
||||
|
||||
24. Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
|
||||
but a fool's eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
|
||||
|
||||
25. A foolish son is grief to his father
|
||||
24 Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
|
||||
but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
|
||||
25 A foolish son is grief to his father
|
||||
and bitterness to the one who bore him.
|
||||
|
||||
26. It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person
|
||||
26 It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person
|
||||
or to beat a noble for his honesty.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The one who has knowledge restrains his words,
|
||||
27 The one who has knowledge restrains his words,
|
||||
and one who keeps a cool head
|
||||
is a person of understanding.
|
||||
|
||||
28. Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent--
|
||||
discerning, when he seals his lips.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent—
|
||||
discerning, when he seals his lips.
|
||||
@@ -1,77 +1,50 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 18
|
||||
1. One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
|
||||
1 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
|
||||
he rebels against all sound wisdom.
|
||||
|
||||
2. A fool does not delight in understanding,
|
||||
2 A fool does not delight in understanding,
|
||||
but only wants to show off his opinions.
|
||||
|
||||
3. When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes,
|
||||
3 When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes,
|
||||
and along with dishonor, derision.
|
||||
|
||||
4. The words of a person's mouth are deep waters,
|
||||
4 The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,
|
||||
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
|
||||
|
||||
5. It is not good to show partiality to the guilty,
|
||||
5 It is not good to show partiality to the guilty,
|
||||
denying an innocent person justice.
|
||||
|
||||
6. A fool's lips lead to strife,
|
||||
6 A fool’s lips lead to strife,
|
||||
and his mouth provokes a beating.
|
||||
|
||||
7. A fool's mouth is his devastation,
|
||||
7 A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
|
||||
and his lips are a trap for his life.
|
||||
|
||||
8. A gossip's words are like choice food
|
||||
that goes down to one's innermost being.
|
||||
|
||||
9. The one who is lazy in his work
|
||||
8 A gossip’s words are like choice food
|
||||
that goes down to one’s innermost being.
|
||||
9 The one who is lazy in his work
|
||||
is brother to a vandal.
|
||||
|
||||
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
|
||||
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
|
||||
the righteous run to it and are protected.
|
||||
|
||||
11. The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;
|
||||
11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;
|
||||
in his imagination it is like a high wall.
|
||||
|
||||
12. Before his downfall a person's heart is proud,
|
||||
12 Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud,
|
||||
but humility comes before honor.
|
||||
|
||||
13. The one who gives an answer before he listens--
|
||||
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
|
||||
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
|
||||
|
||||
14. A person's spirit can endure sickness,
|
||||
14 A person’s spirit can endure sickness,
|
||||
but who can survive a broken spirit?
|
||||
|
||||
15. The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
|
||||
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
|
||||
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
|
||||
|
||||
16. A person's gift opens doors for him
|
||||
16 A person’s gift opens doors for him
|
||||
and brings him before the great.
|
||||
|
||||
17. The first to state his case seems right
|
||||
17 The first to state his case seems right
|
||||
until another comes and cross-examines him.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Casting the lot ends quarrels
|
||||
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels
|
||||
and separates powerful opponents.
|
||||
|
||||
19. An offended brother is harder to reach
|
||||
19 An offended brother is harder to reach
|
||||
than a fortified city,
|
||||
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
|
||||
|
||||
20. From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied;
|
||||
20 From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied;
|
||||
he is filled with the product of his lips.
|
||||
|
||||
21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
|
||||
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
|
||||
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
|
||||
|
||||
22. A man who finds a wife finds a good thing
|
||||
22 A man who finds a wife finds a good thing
|
||||
and obtains favor from the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
23. The poor person pleads,
|
||||
23 The poor person pleads,
|
||||
but the rich one answers roughly.
|
||||
|
||||
24. One with many friends may be harmed,
|
||||
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
24 One with many friends may be harmed,
|
||||
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +1,62 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 19
|
||||
1. Better a poor person who lives with integrity
|
||||
1 Better a poor person who lives with integrity
|
||||
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Even zeal is not good without knowledge,
|
||||
2 Even zeal is not good without knowledge,
|
||||
and the one who acts hastily sins.
|
||||
|
||||
3. A person's own foolishness leads him astray,
|
||||
3 A person’s own foolishness leads him astray,
|
||||
yet his heart rages against the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Wealth attracts many friends,
|
||||
4 Wealth attracts many friends,
|
||||
but a poor person is separated from his friend.
|
||||
|
||||
5. A false witness will not go unpunished,
|
||||
5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
|
||||
and one who utters lies will not escape.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Many seek a ruler's favor,
|
||||
6 Many seek a ruler’s favor,
|
||||
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
|
||||
|
||||
7. All the brothers of a poor person hate him;
|
||||
7 All the brothers of a poor person hate him;
|
||||
how much more do his friends
|
||||
keep their distance from him!
|
||||
He may pursue them with words,
|
||||
but they are not there.
|
||||
|
||||
8. The one who acquires good sense loves himself;
|
||||
8 The one who acquires good sense loves himself;
|
||||
one who safeguards understanding finds success.
|
||||
|
||||
9. A false witness will not go unpunished,
|
||||
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
|
||||
and one who utters lies perishes.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Luxury is not appropriate for a fool--
|
||||
10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool—
|
||||
how much less for a slave to rule over princes!
|
||||
|
||||
11. A person's insight gives him patience,
|
||||
11 A person’s insight gives him patience,
|
||||
and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
|
||||
|
||||
12. A king's rage is like the roaring of a lion,
|
||||
12 A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,
|
||||
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
13. A foolish son is his father's ruin,
|
||||
and a wife's nagging is an endless dripping.
|
||||
|
||||
14. A house and wealth are inherited from fathers,
|
||||
13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin,
|
||||
and a wife’s nagging is an endless dripping.
|
||||
14 A house and wealth are inherited from fathers,
|
||||
but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
15. Laziness induces deep sleep,
|
||||
15 Laziness induces deep sleep,
|
||||
and a lazy person will go hungry.
|
||||
|
||||
16. The one who keeps commands preserves himself;
|
||||
16 The one who keeps commands preserves himself;
|
||||
one who disregards his ways will die.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,
|
||||
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,
|
||||
and he will give a reward to the lender.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Discipline your son while there is hope;
|
||||
don't set your heart on being the cause of his death.
|
||||
|
||||
19. A person with intense anger bears the penalty;
|
||||
if you rescue him, you'll have to do it again.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Listen to counsel and receive instruction
|
||||
18 Discipline your son while there is hope;
|
||||
don’t set your heart on being the cause of his death.
|
||||
19 A person with intense anger bears the penalty;
|
||||
if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.
|
||||
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction
|
||||
so that you may be wise later in life.
|
||||
|
||||
21. Many plans are in a person's heart,
|
||||
but the Lord's decree will prevail.
|
||||
|
||||
22. What is desirable in a person is his fidelity;
|
||||
21 Many plans are in a person’s heart,
|
||||
but the Lord’s decree will prevail.
|
||||
22 What is desirable in a person is his fidelity;
|
||||
better to be a poor person than a liar.
|
||||
|
||||
23. The fear of the Lord leads to life;
|
||||
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
|
||||
one will sleep at night without danger.
|
||||
|
||||
24. The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;
|
||||
he doesn't even bring it back to his mouth!
|
||||
|
||||
25. Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson;
|
||||
24 The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;
|
||||
he doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth!
|
||||
25 Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson;
|
||||
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
26. The one who plunders his father and evicts his mother
|
||||
26 The one who plunders his father and evicts his mother
|
||||
is a disgraceful and shameful son.
|
||||
|
||||
27. If you stop listening to correction, my son,
|
||||
27 If you stop listening to correction, my son,
|
||||
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
28. A worthless witness mocks justice,
|
||||
28 A worthless witness mocks justice,
|
||||
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
|
||||
|
||||
29. Judgments are prepared for mockers,
|
||||
and beatings for the backs of fools.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
29 Judgments are prepared for mockers,
|
||||
and beatings for the backs of fools.
|
||||
@@ -1,99 +1,62 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 20
|
||||
1. Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler;
|
||||
1 Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler;
|
||||
whoever goes astray because of them is not wise.
|
||||
|
||||
2. A king's terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
|
||||
2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
|
||||
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Honor belongs to the person who ends a dispute,
|
||||
3 Honor belongs to the person who ends a dispute,
|
||||
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.
|
||||
|
||||
4. The slacker does not plow during planting season;
|
||||
4 The slacker does not plow during planting season;
|
||||
at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Counsel in a person's heart is deep water;
|
||||
5 Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;
|
||||
but a person of understanding draws it out.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Many a person proclaims his own loyalty,
|
||||
6 Many a person proclaims his own loyalty,
|
||||
but who can find a trustworthy person?
|
||||
|
||||
7. A righteous person acts with integrity;
|
||||
7 A righteous person acts with integrity;
|
||||
his children who come after him will be happy.
|
||||
|
||||
8. A king sitting on a throne to judge
|
||||
8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
|
||||
separates out all evil with his eyes.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure;
|
||||
I am cleansed from my sin"?
|
||||
|
||||
10. Differing weights and varying measures--
|
||||
both are detestable to
|
||||
the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
11. Even a young man is known by his actions--
|
||||
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;
|
||||
I am cleansed from my sin”?
|
||||
10 Differing weights and varying measures—
|
||||
both are detestable to the Lord.
|
||||
11 Even a young man is known by his actions—
|
||||
by whether his behavior is pure and upright.
|
||||
|
||||
12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye--
|
||||
12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye—
|
||||
the Lord made them both.
|
||||
|
||||
13. Don't love sleep, or you will become poor;
|
||||
open your eyes, and you'll have enough to eat.
|
||||
|
||||
14. "It's worthless, it's worthless!" the buyer says,
|
||||
13 Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;
|
||||
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.
|
||||
14 “It’s worthless, it’s worthless!” the buyer says,
|
||||
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
|
||||
|
||||
15. There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
|
||||
15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
|
||||
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
|
||||
|
||||
16. Take his garment,
|
||||
16 Take his garment,
|
||||
for he has put up security for a stranger;
|
||||
get collateral if it is for foreigners.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Food gained by fraud is sweet to a person,
|
||||
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a person,
|
||||
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Finalize plans with counsel,
|
||||
18 Finalize plans with counsel,
|
||||
and wage war with sound guidance.
|
||||
|
||||
19. The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;
|
||||
19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;
|
||||
avoid someone with a big mouth.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Whoever curses his father or mother--
|
||||
20 Whoever curses his father or mother—
|
||||
his lamp will go out in deep darkness.
|
||||
|
||||
21. An inheritance gained prematurely
|
||||
21 An inheritance gained prematurely
|
||||
will not be blessed ultimately.
|
||||
|
||||
22. Don't say, "I will avenge this evil!"
|
||||
Wait on
|
||||
the Lord, and he will rescue you.
|
||||
|
||||
23. Differing weights are detestable to
|
||||
the Lord,
|
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22 Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!”
|
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Wait on the Lord, and he will rescue you.
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23 Differing weights are detestable to the Lord,
|
||||
and dishonest scales are unfair.
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||||
|
||||
24. Even a courageous person's steps are determined by
|
||||
the Lord,
|
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24 Even a courageous person’s steps are determined by the Lord,
|
||||
so how can anyone understand his own way?
|
||||
|
||||
25. It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
|
||||
25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
|
||||
and later to reconsider his vows.
|
||||
|
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26. A wise king separates out the wicked
|
||||
26 A wise king separates out the wicked
|
||||
and drives the threshing wheel over them.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The Lord's lamp sheds light on a person's life,
|
||||
27 The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life,
|
||||
searching the innermost parts.
|
||||
|
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28. Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
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28 Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
|
||||
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
|
||||
|
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29. The glory of young men is their strength,
|
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29 The glory of young men is their strength,
|
||||
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
|
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|
||||
30. Lashes and wounds purge away evil,
|
||||
and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
30 Lashes and wounds purge away evil,
|
||||
and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.
|
||||
@@ -1,101 +1,66 @@
|
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# Chapter 21
|
||||
1. A king's heart is like channeled water in the Lord's hand:
|
||||
1 A king’s heart is like channeled water in the Lord’s hand:
|
||||
He directs it wherever he chooses.
|
||||
|
||||
2. All a person's ways seem right to him,
|
||||
2 All a person’s ways seem right to him,
|
||||
but the Lord weighs hearts.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Doing what is righteous and just
|
||||
3 Doing what is righteous and just
|
||||
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
|
||||
|
||||
4. The lamp that guides the wicked--
|
||||
haughty eyes and an arrogant heart--is sin.
|
||||
|
||||
5. The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
|
||||
4 The lamp that guides the wicked—
|
||||
haughty eyes and an arrogant heart—is sin.
|
||||
5 The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
|
||||
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Making a fortune through a lying tongue
|
||||
6 Making a fortune through a lying tongue
|
||||
is a vanishing mist, a pursuit of death.
|
||||
|
||||
7. The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
|
||||
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
|
||||
because they refuse to act justly.
|
||||
|
||||
8. A guilty one's conduct is crooked,
|
||||
8 A guilty one’s conduct is crooked,
|
||||
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Better to live on the corner of a roof
|
||||
9 Better to live on the corner of a roof
|
||||
than to share a house with a nagging wife.
|
||||
|
||||
10. A wicked person desires evil;
|
||||
10 A wicked person desires evil;
|
||||
he has no consideration for his neighbor.
|
||||
|
||||
11. When a mocker is punished,
|
||||
11 When a mocker is punished,
|
||||
the inexperienced become wiser;
|
||||
when one teaches a wise man,
|
||||
he acquires knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
12. The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
|
||||
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
|
||||
he brings the wicked to ruin.
|
||||
|
||||
13. The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
|
||||
13 The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
|
||||
will himself also call out and not be answered.
|
||||
|
||||
14. A secret gift soothes anger,
|
||||
14 A secret gift soothes anger,
|
||||
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
|
||||
|
||||
15. Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
|
||||
15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
|
||||
but a terror to evildoers.
|
||||
|
||||
16. The person who strays from the way of prudence
|
||||
16 The person who strays from the way of prudence
|
||||
will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
|
||||
|
||||
17. The one who loves pleasure will become poor;
|
||||
17 The one who loves pleasure will become poor;
|
||||
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
|
||||
|
||||
18. The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
|
||||
18 The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
|
||||
and the treacherous, for the upright.
|
||||
|
||||
19. Better to live in a wilderness
|
||||
19 Better to live in a wilderness
|
||||
than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
|
||||
20 Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
|
||||
but a fool consumes them.
|
||||
|
||||
21. The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
|
||||
21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
|
||||
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
22. A wise person went up against a city of warriors
|
||||
22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
|
||||
and brought down its secure fortress.
|
||||
|
||||
23. The one who guards his mouth and tongue
|
||||
23 The one who guards his mouth and tongue
|
||||
keeps himself out of trouble.
|
||||
|
||||
24. The arrogant and proud person, named "Mocker,"
|
||||
24 The arrogant and proud person, named “Mocker,”
|
||||
acts with excessive arrogance.
|
||||
|
||||
25. A slacker's craving will kill him
|
||||
25 A slacker’s craving will kill him
|
||||
because his hands refuse to work.
|
||||
|
||||
26. He is filled with craving all day long,
|
||||
but the righteous give and don't hold back.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable--
|
||||
26 He is filled with craving all day long,
|
||||
but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
|
||||
27 The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
|
||||
how much more so
|
||||
when he brings it with ulterior motives!
|
||||
|
||||
28. A lying witness will perish,
|
||||
28 A lying witness will perish,
|
||||
but the one who listens will speak successfully.
|
||||
|
||||
29. A wicked person puts on a bold face,
|
||||
29 A wicked person puts on a bold face,
|
||||
but the upright one considers his way.
|
||||
|
||||
30. No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
|
||||
30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
|
||||
will prevail against the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
31. A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
|
||||
but victory comes from the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
|
||||
but victory comes from the Lord.
|
||||
@@ -1,101 +1,61 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 22
|
||||
1. A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
|
||||
1 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
|
||||
favor is better than silver and gold.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Rich and poor have this in common:
|
||||
2 Rich and poor have this in common:
|
||||
the Lord makes them all.
|
||||
|
||||
3. A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
|
||||
3 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
|
||||
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Humility, the fear of
|
||||
the Lord,
|
||||
4 Humility, the fear of the Lord,
|
||||
results in wealth, honor, and life.
|
||||
|
||||
5. There are thorns and snares on the way of the crooked;
|
||||
5 There are thorns and snares on the way of the crooked;
|
||||
the one who guards himself stays far from them.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Start a youth out on his way;
|
||||
6 Start a youth out on his way;
|
||||
even when he grows old he will not depart from it.
|
||||
|
||||
7. The rich rule over the poor,
|
||||
7 The rich rule over the poor,
|
||||
and the borrower is a slave to the lender.
|
||||
|
||||
8. The one who sows injustice will reap disaster,
|
||||
8 The one who sows injustice will reap disaster,
|
||||
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
|
||||
|
||||
9. A generous person will be blessed,
|
||||
9 A generous person will be blessed,
|
||||
for he shares his food with the poor.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Drive out a mocker, and conflict goes too;
|
||||
10 Drive out a mocker, and conflict goes too;
|
||||
then quarreling and dishonor will cease.
|
||||
|
||||
11. The one who loves a pure heart
|
||||
and gracious lips--the king is his friend.
|
||||
|
||||
12.
|
||||
The Lord's eyes keep watch over knowledge,
|
||||
11 The one who loves a pure heart
|
||||
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.
|
||||
12 The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,
|
||||
but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.
|
||||
|
||||
13. The slacker says, "There's a lion outside!
|
||||
I'll be killed in the public square!"
|
||||
|
||||
14. The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit;
|
||||
a man cursed by
|
||||
the Lord will fall into it.
|
||||
|
||||
15. Foolishness is bound to the heart of a youth;
|
||||
13 The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside!
|
||||
I’ll be killed in the public square!”
|
||||
14 The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit;
|
||||
a man cursed by the Lord will fall into it.
|
||||
15 Foolishness is bound to the heart of a youth;
|
||||
a rod of discipline will separate it from him.
|
||||
|
||||
16. Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
|
||||
and giving to the rich--both lead only to poverty.
|
||||
|
||||
Words of the Wise
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
17. Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise,
|
||||
16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
|
||||
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
|
||||
17 Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise,
|
||||
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
18. For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
|
||||
18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
|
||||
and if they are constantly on your lips.
|
||||
|
||||
19. I have instructed you today--even you--
|
||||
so that your confidence may be in
|
||||
the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Haven't I written for you thirty sayings
|
||||
19 I have instructed you today—even you—
|
||||
so that your confidence may be in the Lord.
|
||||
20 Haven’t I written for you thirty sayings
|
||||
about counsel and knowledge,
|
||||
|
||||
21. in order to teach you true and reliable words,
|
||||
21 in order to teach you true and reliable words,
|
||||
so that you may give a dependable report
|
||||
to those who sent you?
|
||||
|
||||
22. Don't rob a poor person because he is poor,
|
||||
and don't crush the oppressed at the city gate,
|
||||
|
||||
23. for
|
||||
the Lord will champion their cause
|
||||
22 Don’t rob a poor person because he is poor,
|
||||
and don’t crush the oppressed at the city gate,
|
||||
23 for the Lord will champion their cause
|
||||
and will plunder those who plunder them.
|
||||
|
||||
24. Don't make friends with an angry person,
|
||||
and don't be a companion of a hot-tempered one,
|
||||
|
||||
25. or you will learn his ways
|
||||
24 Don’t make friends with an angry person,
|
||||
and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered one,
|
||||
25 or you will learn his ways
|
||||
and entangle yourself in a snare.
|
||||
|
||||
26. Don't be one of those who enter agreements,
|
||||
26 Don’t be one of those who enter agreements,
|
||||
who put up security for loans.
|
||||
|
||||
27. If you have nothing with which to pay,
|
||||
27 If you have nothing with which to pay,
|
||||
even your bed will be taken from under you.
|
||||
|
||||
28. Don't move an ancient boundary marker
|
||||
28 Don’t move an ancient boundary marker
|
||||
that your ancestors set up.
|
||||
|
||||
29. Do you see a person skilled in his work?
|
||||
29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
|
||||
He will stand in the presence of kings.
|
||||
He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.
|
||||
@@ -1,117 +1,78 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 23
|
||||
1. When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
|
||||
1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
|
||||
consider carefully what is before you,
|
||||
|
||||
2. and put a knife to your throat
|
||||
2 and put a knife to your throat
|
||||
if you have a big appetite;
|
||||
|
||||
3. don't desire his choice food,
|
||||
3 don’t desire his choice food,
|
||||
for that food is deceptive.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Don't wear yourself out to get rich;
|
||||
4 Don’t wear yourself out to get rich;
|
||||
because you know better, stop!
|
||||
|
||||
5. As soon as your eyes fly to it, it disappears,
|
||||
5 As soon as your eyes fly to it, it disappears,
|
||||
for it makes wings for itself
|
||||
and flies like an eagle to the sky.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Don't eat a stingy person's bread,
|
||||
and don't desire his choice food,
|
||||
|
||||
7. for it's like someone calculating inwardly.
|
||||
"Eat and drink," he says to you,
|
||||
6 Don’t eat a stingy person’s bread,
|
||||
and don’t desire his choice food,
|
||||
7 for it’s like someone calculating inwardly.
|
||||
“Eat and drink,” he says to you,
|
||||
but his heart is not with you.
|
||||
|
||||
8. You will vomit the little you've eaten
|
||||
8 You will vomit the little you’ve eaten
|
||||
and waste your pleasant words.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Don't speak to a fool,
|
||||
9 Don’t speak to a fool,
|
||||
for he will despise the insight of your words.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Don't move an ancient boundary marker,
|
||||
and don't encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
|
||||
|
||||
11. for their Redeemer is strong,
|
||||
10 Don’t move an ancient boundary marker,
|
||||
and don’t encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
|
||||
11 for their Redeemer is strong,
|
||||
and he will champion their cause against you.
|
||||
|
||||
12. Apply yourself to discipline
|
||||
12 Apply yourself to discipline
|
||||
and listen to words of knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
13. Don't withhold discipline from a youth;
|
||||
13 Don’t withhold discipline from a youth;
|
||||
if you punish him with a rod, he will not die.
|
||||
|
||||
14. Punish him with a rod,
|
||||
14 Punish him with a rod,
|
||||
and you will rescue his life from Sheol.
|
||||
|
||||
15. My son, if your heart is wise,
|
||||
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
|
||||
my heart will indeed rejoice.
|
||||
|
||||
16. My innermost being will celebrate
|
||||
16 My innermost being will celebrate
|
||||
when your lips say what is right.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Don't let your heart envy sinners;
|
||||
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners;
|
||||
instead, always fear the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
18. For then you will have a future,
|
||||
18 For then you will have a future,
|
||||
and your hope will not be dashed.
|
||||
|
||||
19. Listen, my son, and be wise;
|
||||
19 Listen, my son, and be wise;
|
||||
keep your mind on the right course.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Don't associate with those who drink too much wine
|
||||
20 Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine
|
||||
or with those who gorge themselves on meat.
|
||||
|
||||
21. For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor,
|
||||
21 For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor,
|
||||
and grogginess will clothe them in rags.
|
||||
|
||||
22. Listen to your father who gave you life,
|
||||
and don't despise your mother when she is old.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
23. Buy--and do not sell--truth,
|
||||
22 Listen to your father who gave you life,
|
||||
and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
|
||||
23 Buy—and do not sell—truth,
|
||||
wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
|
||||
|
||||
24. The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,
|
||||
24 The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,
|
||||
and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
|
||||
|
||||
25. Let your father and mother have joy,
|
||||
25 Let your father and mother have joy,
|
||||
and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.
|
||||
|
||||
26. My son, give me your heart,
|
||||
26 My son, give me your heart,
|
||||
and let your eyes observe my ways.
|
||||
|
||||
27. For a prostitute is a deep pit,
|
||||
27 For a prostitute is a deep pit,
|
||||
and a wayward woman is a narrow well;
|
||||
|
||||
28. indeed, she sets an ambush like a robber
|
||||
28 indeed, she sets an ambush like a robber
|
||||
and increases the number of unfaithful people.
|
||||
|
||||
29. Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
|
||||
29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
|
||||
Who has conflicts? Who has complaints?
|
||||
Who has wounds for no reason?
|
||||
Who has red eyes?
|
||||
|
||||
30. Those who linger over wine;
|
||||
30 Those who linger over wine;
|
||||
those who go looking for mixed wine.
|
||||
|
||||
31. Don't gaze at wine because it is red,
|
||||
31 Don’t gaze at wine because it is red,
|
||||
because it gleams in the cup
|
||||
and goes down smoothly.
|
||||
|
||||
32. In the end it bites like a snake
|
||||
32 In the end it bites like a snake
|
||||
and stings like a viper.
|
||||
|
||||
33. Your eyes will see strange things,
|
||||
33 Your eyes will see strange things,
|
||||
and you will say absurd things.
|
||||
|
||||
34. You'll be like someone sleeping out at sea
|
||||
or lying down on the top of a ship's mast.
|
||||
|
||||
35. "They struck me, but I feel no pain!
|
||||
They beat me, but I didn't know it!
|
||||
34 You’ll be like someone sleeping out at sea
|
||||
or lying down on the top of a ship’s mast.
|
||||
35 “They struck me, but I feel no pain!
|
||||
They beat me, but I didn’t know it!
|
||||
When will I wake up?
|
||||
I'll look for another drink."
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
I’ll look for another drink.”
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +1,75 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 24
|
||||
1. Don't envy the evil
|
||||
1 Don’t envy the evil
|
||||
or desire to be with them,
|
||||
|
||||
2. for their hearts plan violence,
|
||||
2 for their hearts plan violence,
|
||||
and their words stir up trouble.
|
||||
|
||||
3. A house is built by wisdom,
|
||||
3 A house is built by wisdom,
|
||||
and it is established by understanding;
|
||||
|
||||
4. by knowledge the rooms are filled
|
||||
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
|
||||
with every precious and beautiful treasure.
|
||||
|
||||
5. A wise warrior is better than a strong one,
|
||||
5 A wise warrior is better than a strong one,
|
||||
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
|
||||
|
||||
6. for you should wage war with sound guidance--
|
||||
6 for you should wage war with sound guidance—
|
||||
victory comes with many counselors.
|
||||
|
||||
7. Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool;
|
||||
7 Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool;
|
||||
he does not open his mouth at the city gate.
|
||||
|
||||
8. The one who plots evil
|
||||
8 The one who plots evil
|
||||
will be called a schemer.
|
||||
|
||||
9. A foolish scheme is sin,
|
||||
9 A foolish scheme is sin,
|
||||
and a mocker is detestable to people.
|
||||
|
||||
10. If you do nothing in a difficult time,
|
||||
10 If you do nothing in a difficult time,
|
||||
your strength is limited.
|
||||
|
||||
11. Rescue those being taken off to death,
|
||||
11 Rescue those being taken off to death,
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and save those stumbling toward slaughter.
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|
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12. If you say, "But we didn't know about this,"
|
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won't he who weighs hearts consider it?
|
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Won't he who protects your life know?
|
||||
Won't he repay a person according to his work?
|
||||
|
||||
13. Eat honey, my son, for it is good,
|
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12 If you say, “But we didn’t know about this,”
|
||||
won’t he who weighs hearts consider it?
|
||||
Won’t he who protects your life know?
|
||||
Won’t he repay a person according to his work?
|
||||
13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good,
|
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and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate;
|
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|
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14. realize that wisdom is the same for you.
|
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14 realize that wisdom is the same for you.
|
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If you find it, you will have a future,
|
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and your hope will never fade.
|
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|
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15. Don't set an ambush, you wicked one,
|
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15 Don’t set an ambush, you wicked one,
|
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at the camp of the righteous man;
|
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don't destroy his dwelling.
|
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|
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16. Though a righteous person falls seven times,
|
||||
don’t destroy his dwelling.
|
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16 Though a righteous person falls seven times,
|
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he will get up,
|
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but the wicked will stumble into ruin.
|
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|
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17. Don't gloat when your enemy falls,
|
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and don't let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
|
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|
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18. or the Lord will see, be displeased,
|
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17 Don’t gloat when your enemy falls,
|
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and don’t let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
|
||||
18 or the Lord will see, be displeased,
|
||||
and turn his wrath away from him.
|
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|
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19. Don't be agitated by evildoers,
|
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and
|
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don't envy the wicked.
|
||||
|
||||
|
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20. For the evil have no future;
|
||||
19 Don’t be agitated by evildoers,
|
||||
and don’t envy the wicked.
|
||||
20 For the evil have no future;
|
||||
the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
|
||||
|
||||
21. My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king,
|
||||
and don't associate with rebels,
|
||||
|
||||
22. for destruction will come suddenly from them;
|
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21 My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king,
|
||||
and don’t associate with rebels,
|
||||
22 for destruction will come suddenly from them;
|
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who knows what distress these two can bring?
|
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|
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23. These sayings also belong to the wise:
|
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23 These sayings also belong to the wise:
|
||||
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
|
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|
||||
24. Whoever says to the guilty, "You are innocent"--
|
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24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent”—
|
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peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;
|
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|
||||
25. but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
|
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25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
|
||||
and a generous blessing will come to them.
|
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|
||||
26. He who gives an honest answer
|
||||
26 He who gives an honest answer
|
||||
gives a kiss on the lips.
|
||||
|
||||
27. Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field;
|
||||
27 Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field;
|
||||
afterward, build your house.
|
||||
|
||||
28. Don't testify against your neighbor without cause.
|
||||
Don't deceive with your lips.
|
||||
|
||||
29. Don't say, "I'll do to him what he did to me;
|
||||
I'll repay the man for what he has done."
|
||||
|
||||
30. I went by the field of a slacker
|
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28 Don’t testify against your neighbor without cause.
|
||||
Don’t deceive with your lips.
|
||||
29 Don’t say, “I’ll do to him what he did to me;
|
||||
I’ll repay the man for what he has done.”
|
||||
30 I went by the field of a slacker
|
||||
and by the vineyard of one lacking sense.
|
||||
|
||||
31. Thistles had come up everywhere,
|
||||
31 Thistles had come up everywhere,
|
||||
weeds covered the ground,
|
||||
and the stone wall was ruined.
|
||||
|
||||
32. I saw, and took it to heart;
|
||||
32 I saw, and took it to heart;
|
||||
I looked, and received instruction:
|
||||
|
||||
33. a little sleep, a little slumber,
|
||||
33 a little sleep, a little slumber,
|
||||
a little folding of the arms to rest,
|
||||
|
||||
34. and your poverty will come like a robber,
|
||||
and your need, like a bandit.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
34 and your poverty will come like a robber,
|
||||
and your need, like a bandit.
|
||||
@@ -1,94 +1,60 @@
|
||||
Hezekiah's Collection
|
||||
|
||||
# Chapter 25
|
||||
1. These too are proverbs of Solomon,
|
||||
1 These too are proverbs of Solomon,
|
||||
which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.
|
||||
|
||||
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter
|
||||
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter
|
||||
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
|
||||
|
||||
3. As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
|
||||
3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
|
||||
so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Remove impurities from silver,
|
||||
4 Remove impurities from silver,
|
||||
and material will be produced for a silversmith.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Remove the wicked from the king's presence,
|
||||
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
|
||||
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Don't boast about yourself before the king,
|
||||
and don't stand in the place of the great;
|
||||
|
||||
7. for it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here!"
|
||||
6 Don’t boast about yourself before the king,
|
||||
and don’t stand in the place of the great;
|
||||
7 for it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here!”
|
||||
than to demote you in plain view of a noble.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Don't take a matter to court hastily.
|
||||
|
||||
8 Don’t take a matter to court hastily.
|
||||
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
|
||||
if your opponent humiliates you?
|
||||
|
||||
9. Make your case with your opponent
|
||||
without revealing another's secret;
|
||||
|
||||
10. otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you,
|
||||
and you'll never live it down.
|
||||
|
||||
11. A word spoken at the right time
|
||||
9 Make your case with your opponent
|
||||
without revealing another’s secret;
|
||||
10 otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you,
|
||||
and you’ll never live it down.
|
||||
11 A word spoken at the right time
|
||||
is like gold apples in silver settings.
|
||||
|
||||
12. A wise correction to a receptive ear
|
||||
12 A wise correction to a receptive ear
|
||||
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
|
||||
|
||||
13. To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy
|
||||
13 To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy
|
||||
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
|
||||
he refreshes the life of his masters.
|
||||
|
||||
14. The one who boasts about a gift that does not exist
|
||||
14 The one who boasts about a gift that does not exist
|
||||
is like clouds and wind without rain.
|
||||
|
||||
15. A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
|
||||
15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
|
||||
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
|
||||
|
||||
16. If you find honey, eat only what you need;
|
||||
otherwise, you'll get sick from it and vomit.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house;
|
||||
otherwise, he'll get sick of you and hate you.
|
||||
|
||||
18. A person giving false testimony against his neighbor
|
||||
16 If you find honey, eat only what you need;
|
||||
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.
|
||||
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house;
|
||||
otherwise, he’ll get sick of you and hate you.
|
||||
18 A person giving false testimony against his neighbor
|
||||
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
|
||||
|
||||
19. Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult time
|
||||
19 Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult time
|
||||
is like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Singing songs to a troubled heart
|
||||
20 Singing songs to a troubled heart
|
||||
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
|
||||
or like pouring vinegar on soda.
|
||||
|
||||
21. If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,
|
||||
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,
|
||||
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
|
||||
|
||||
22. for you will heap burning coals on his head,
|
||||
22 for you will heap burning coals on his head,
|
||||
and the Lord will reward you.
|
||||
|
||||
23. The north wind produces rain,
|
||||
23 The north wind produces rain,
|
||||
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
|
||||
|
||||
24. Better to live on the corner of a roof
|
||||
24 Better to live on the corner of a roof
|
||||
than to share a house with a nagging wife.
|
||||
|
||||
25. Good news from a distant land
|
||||
25 Good news from a distant land
|
||||
is like cold water to a parched throat.
|
||||
|
||||
26. A righteous person who yields to the wicked
|
||||
26 A righteous person who yields to the wicked
|
||||
is like a muddied spring or a polluted well.
|
||||
|
||||
27. It is not good to eat too much honey
|
||||
27 It is not good to eat too much honey
|
||||
or to seek glory after glory.
|
||||
|
||||
28. A person who does not control his temper
|
||||
is like a city whose wall is broken down.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
28 A person who does not control his temper
|
||||
is like a city whose wall is broken down.
|
||||
@@ -1,91 +1,58 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 26
|
||||
1. Like snow in summer and rain at harvest,
|
||||
1 Like snow in summer and rain at harvest,
|
||||
honor is inappropriate for a fool.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow,
|
||||
2 Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow,
|
||||
an undeserved curse goes nowhere.
|
||||
|
||||
3. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
|
||||
3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
|
||||
and a rod for the backs of fools.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness
|
||||
or you'll be like him yourself.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Answer a fool according to his foolishness
|
||||
or he'll become wise in his own eyes.
|
||||
|
||||
6. The one who sends a message by a fool's hand
|
||||
4 Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
|
||||
or you’ll be like him yourself.
|
||||
5 Answer a fool according to his foolishness
|
||||
or he’ll become wise in his own eyes.
|
||||
6 The one who sends a message by a fool’s hand
|
||||
cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
|
||||
|
||||
7. A proverb in the mouth of a fool
|
||||
7 A proverb in the mouth of a fool
|
||||
is like lame legs that hang limp.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Giving honor to a fool
|
||||
8 Giving honor to a fool
|
||||
is like binding a stone in a sling.
|
||||
|
||||
9. A proverb in the mouth of a fool
|
||||
9 A proverb in the mouth of a fool
|
||||
is like a stick with thorns,
|
||||
brandished by the hand of a drunkard.
|
||||
|
||||
10. The one who hires a fool or who hires those passing by
|
||||
10 The one who hires a fool or who hires those passing by
|
||||
is like an archer who wounds everyone indiscriminately.
|
||||
|
||||
11. As a dog returns to its vomit,
|
||||
so al
|
||||
so a fool repeats his foolishness.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
12. Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes?
|
||||
11 As a dog returns to its vomit,
|
||||
so also a fool repeats his foolishness.
|
||||
12 Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes?
|
||||
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
|
||||
|
||||
13. The slacker says, "There's a lion in the road--
|
||||
a lion in the public square!"
|
||||
|
||||
14. A door turns on its hinges,
|
||||
13 The slacker says, “There’s a lion in the road—
|
||||
a lion in the public square!”
|
||||
14 A door turns on its hinges,
|
||||
and a slacker, on his bed.
|
||||
|
||||
15. The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;
|
||||
15 The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;
|
||||
he is too weary to bring it to his mouth!
|
||||
|
||||
16. In his own eyes, a slacker is wiser
|
||||
16 In his own eyes, a slacker is wiser
|
||||
than seven who can answer sensibly.
|
||||
|
||||
17. A person who is passing by and meddles in a quarrel that's not his
|
||||
17 A person who is passing by and meddles in a quarrel that’s not his
|
||||
is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows,
|
||||
|
||||
19. so is the person who deceives his neighbor
|
||||
and says, "I was only joking!"
|
||||
|
||||
20. Without wood, fire goes out;
|
||||
18 Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows,
|
||||
19 so is the person who deceives his neighbor
|
||||
and says, “I was only joking!”
|
||||
20 Without wood, fire goes out;
|
||||
without a gossip, conflict dies down.
|
||||
|
||||
21. As charcoal for embers and wood for fire,
|
||||
21 As charcoal for embers and wood for fire,
|
||||
so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.
|
||||
|
||||
22. A gossip's words are like choice food
|
||||
that goes down to one's innermost being.
|
||||
|
||||
23. Smooth lips with an evil heart
|
||||
22 A gossip’s words are like choice food
|
||||
that goes down to one’s innermost being.
|
||||
23 Smooth lips with an evil heart
|
||||
are like glaze on an earthen vessel.
|
||||
|
||||
24. A hateful person disguises himself with his speech
|
||||
24 A hateful person disguises himself with his speech
|
||||
and harbors deceit within.
|
||||
|
||||
25. When he speaks graciously, don't believe him,
|
||||
25 When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
|
||||
for there are seven detestable things in his heart.
|
||||
|
||||
26. Though his hatred is concealed by deception,
|
||||
26 Though his hatred is concealed by deception,
|
||||
his evil will be revealed in the assembly.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The one who digs a pit will fall into it,
|
||||
and whoever rolls a stone--
|
||||
27 The one who digs a pit will fall into it,
|
||||
and whoever rolls a stone—
|
||||
it will come back on him.
|
||||
|
||||
28. A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
|
||||
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
|
||||
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
|
||||
@@ -1,92 +1,62 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 27
|
||||
1. Don't boast about tomorrow,
|
||||
for you don't know what a day might bring.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth--
|
||||
1 Don’t boast about tomorrow,
|
||||
for you don’t know what a day might bring.
|
||||
2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—
|
||||
a stranger, and not your own lips.
|
||||
|
||||
3. A stone is heavy, and sand a burden,
|
||||
3 A stone is heavy, and sand a burden,
|
||||
but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Fury is cruel, and anger a flood,
|
||||
4 Fury is cruel, and anger a flood,
|
||||
but who can withstand jealousy?
|
||||
|
||||
5. Better an open reprimand
|
||||
5 Better an open reprimand
|
||||
than concealed love.
|
||||
|
||||
6. The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
|
||||
6 The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
|
||||
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
|
||||
|
||||
7. A person who is full tramples on a honeycomb,
|
||||
7 A person who is full tramples on a honeycomb,
|
||||
but to a hungry person, any bitter thing is sweet.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Anyone wandering from his home
|
||||
8 Anyone wandering from his home
|
||||
is like a bird wandering from its nest.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,
|
||||
9 Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,
|
||||
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Don't abandon your friend or your father's friend,
|
||||
and don't go to your brother's house
|
||||
10 Don’t abandon your friend or your father’s friend,
|
||||
and don’t go to your brother’s house
|
||||
in your time of calamity;
|
||||
better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
|
||||
|
||||
11. Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,
|
||||
11 Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,
|
||||
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.
|
||||
|
||||
12. A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;
|
||||
12 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;
|
||||
the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
|
||||
|
||||
13. Take his garment,
|
||||
13 Take his garment,
|
||||
for he has put up security for a stranger;
|
||||
get collateral if it is for foreigners.
|
||||
|
||||
14. If one blesses his neighbor
|
||||
14 If one blesses his neighbor
|
||||
with a loud voice early in the morning,
|
||||
it will be counted as a curse to him.
|
||||
|
||||
15. An endless dripping on a rainy day
|
||||
15 An endless dripping on a rainy day
|
||||
and a nagging wife are alike;
|
||||
|
||||
16. the one who controls her controls the wind
|
||||
16 the one who controls her controls the wind
|
||||
and grasps oil with his right hand.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Iron sharpens iron,
|
||||
17 Iron sharpens iron,
|
||||
and one person sharpens another.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
|
||||
18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
|
||||
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
|
||||
|
||||
19. As water reflects the face,
|
||||
19 As water reflects the face,
|
||||
so the heart reflects the person.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,
|
||||
and people's eyes are never satisfied.
|
||||
|
||||
21. As a crucible refines silver,
|
||||
20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,
|
||||
and people’s eyes are never satisfied.
|
||||
21 As a crucible refines silver,
|
||||
and a smelter refines gold,
|
||||
so a person should refine his praise.
|
||||
|
||||
22. Though you grind a fool
|
||||
22 Though you grind a fool
|
||||
in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
|
||||
you will not separate his foolishness from him.
|
||||
|
||||
23. Know well the condition of your flock,
|
||||
23 Know well the condition of your flock,
|
||||
and pay attention to your herds,
|
||||
|
||||
24. for wealth is not forever;
|
||||
24 for wealth is not forever;
|
||||
not even a crown lasts for all time.
|
||||
|
||||
25. When hay is removed and new growth appears
|
||||
25 When hay is removed and new growth appears
|
||||
and the grain from the hills is gathered in,
|
||||
|
||||
26. lambs will provide your clothing,
|
||||
26 lambs will provide your clothing,
|
||||
and goats, the price of a field;
|
||||
|
||||
27. there will be enough goat's milk for your food--
|
||||
27 there will be enough goat’s milk for your food—
|
||||
food for your household
|
||||
and nourishment for your female servants.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
and nourishment for your female servants.
|
||||
@@ -1,105 +1,74 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 28
|
||||
1. The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,
|
||||
1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,
|
||||
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
|
||||
|
||||
2. When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
|
||||
2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
|
||||
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
|
||||
|
||||
3. A destitute leader who oppresses the poor
|
||||
3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor
|
||||
is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Those who reject the law praise the wicked,
|
||||
4 Those who reject the law praise the wicked,
|
||||
but those who keep the law pit themselves against them.
|
||||
|
||||
5. The evil do not understand justice,
|
||||
5 The evil do not understand justice,
|
||||
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Better the poor person who lives with integrity
|
||||
6 Better the poor person who lives with integrity
|
||||
than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.
|
||||
|
||||
7. A discerning son keeps the law,
|
||||
7 A discerning son keeps the law,
|
||||
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest
|
||||
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest
|
||||
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law--
|
||||
9 Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—
|
||||
even his prayer is detestable.
|
||||
|
||||
10. The one who leads the upright into an evil way
|
||||
10 The one who leads the upright into an evil way
|
||||
will fall into his own pit,
|
||||
but the blameless will inherit what is good.
|
||||
|
||||
11. A rich person is wise in his own eyes,
|
||||
11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes,
|
||||
but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.
|
||||
|
||||
12. When the righteous triumph,
|
||||
12 When the righteous triumph,
|
||||
there is great rejoicing,
|
||||
but when the wicked come to power,
|
||||
people hide.
|
||||
|
||||
13. The one who conceals his sins
|
||||
13 The one who conceals his sins
|
||||
will not prosper,
|
||||
but whoever confesses and renounces them
|
||||
will find mercy.
|
||||
|
||||
14. Happy is the one who is always reverent,
|
||||
14 Happy is the one who is always reverent,
|
||||
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
|
||||
|
||||
15. A wicked ruler over a helpless people
|
||||
15 A wicked ruler over a helpless people
|
||||
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
|
||||
|
||||
16. A leader who lacks understanding
|
||||
16 A leader who lacks understanding
|
||||
is very oppressive,
|
||||
but one who hates dishonest profit
|
||||
prolongs his life.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Someone burdened by bloodguilt
|
||||
17 Someone burdened by bloodguilt
|
||||
will be a fugitive until death.
|
||||
Let no one help him.
|
||||
|
||||
18. The one who lives with integrity will be helped,
|
||||
18 The one who lives with integrity will be helped,
|
||||
but one who distorts right and wrong
|
||||
will suddenly fall.
|
||||
|
||||
19. The one who works his land
|
||||
19 The one who works his land
|
||||
will have plenty of food,
|
||||
but whoever chases fantasies
|
||||
will have his fill of poverty.
|
||||
|
||||
20. A faithful person will have many blessings,
|
||||
20 A faithful person will have many blessings,
|
||||
but one in a hurry to get rich
|
||||
will not go unpunished.
|
||||
|
||||
21. It is not good to show partiality--
|
||||
21 It is not good to show partiality—
|
||||
yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.
|
||||
|
||||
22. A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth;
|
||||
he doesn't know that poverty will come to him.
|
||||
|
||||
23. One who rebukes a person will later find more favor
|
||||
22 A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth;
|
||||
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.
|
||||
23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor
|
||||
than one who flatters with his tongue.
|
||||
|
||||
24. The one who robs his father or mother
|
||||
and says, "That's no sin,"
|
||||
24 The one who robs his father or mother
|
||||
and says, “That’s no sin,”
|
||||
is a companion to a person who destroys.
|
||||
|
||||
25. A greedy person stirs up conflict,
|
||||
25 A greedy person stirs up conflict,
|
||||
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.
|
||||
|
||||
26. The one who trusts in himself is a fool,
|
||||
26 The one who trusts in himself is a fool,
|
||||
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
|
||||
|
||||
27. The one who gives to the poor
|
||||
27 The one who gives to the poor
|
||||
will not be in need,
|
||||
but one who turns his eyes away
|
||||
will receive many curses.
|
||||
|
||||
28. When the wicked come to power,
|
||||
28 When the wicked come to power,
|
||||
people hide,
|
||||
but when they are destroyed,
|
||||
the righteous flourish.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
the righteous flourish.
|
||||
@@ -1,92 +1,60 @@
|
||||
# Chapter 29
|
||||
1. One who becomes stiff-necked,
|
||||
1 One who becomes stiff-necked,
|
||||
after many reprimands
|
||||
will be shattered instantly--
|
||||
will be shattered instantly—
|
||||
beyond recovery.
|
||||
|
||||
2. When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
|
||||
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
|
||||
but when the wicked rule, people groan.
|
||||
|
||||
3. A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
|
||||
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
|
||||
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
|
||||
|
||||
4. By justice a king brings stability to a land,
|
||||
but a person who demands "contributions"
|
||||
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,
|
||||
but a person who demands “contributions”
|
||||
demolishes it.
|
||||
|
||||
5. A person who flatters his neighbor
|
||||
5 A person who flatters his neighbor
|
||||
spreads a net for his feet.
|
||||
|
||||
6. An evil person is caught by sin,
|
||||
6 An evil person is caught by sin,
|
||||
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.
|
||||
|
||||
7. The righteous person knows the rights of the poor,
|
||||
7 The righteous person knows the rights of the poor,
|
||||
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Mockers inflame a city,
|
||||
8 Mockers inflame a city,
|
||||
but the wise turn away anger.
|
||||
|
||||
9. If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
|
||||
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
|
||||
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,
|
||||
10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,
|
||||
but the upright care about him.
|
||||
|
||||
11. A fool gives full vent to his anger,
|
||||
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,
|
||||
but a wise person holds it in check.
|
||||
|
||||
12. If a ruler listens to lies,
|
||||
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
|
||||
all his officials will be wicked.
|
||||
|
||||
13. The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
|
||||
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
|
||||
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
|
||||
|
||||
14. A king who judges the poor with fairness--
|
||||
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—
|
||||
his throne will be established forever.
|
||||
|
||||
15. A rod of correction imparts wisdom,
|
||||
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom,
|
||||
but a youth left to himself
|
||||
is a disgrace to his mother.
|
||||
|
||||
16. When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
|
||||
16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
|
||||
but the righteous will see their downfall.
|
||||
|
||||
17. Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind
|
||||
17 Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind
|
||||
and give you delight.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Without revelation people run wild,
|
||||
18 Without revelation people run wild,
|
||||
but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.
|
||||
|
||||
19. A servant cannot be disciplined by words;
|
||||
though he understands, he doesn't respond.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Do you see someone who speaks too soon?
|
||||
19 A servant cannot be disciplined by words;
|
||||
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.
|
||||
20 Do you see someone who speaks too soon?
|
||||
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
|
||||
|
||||
21. A servant pampered from his youth
|
||||
21 A servant pampered from his youth
|
||||
will become arrogant later on.
|
||||
|
||||
22. An angry person stirs up conflict,
|
||||
22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
|
||||
and a hot-tempered one increases rebellion.
|
||||
|
||||
23. A person's pride will humble him,
|
||||
23 A person’s pride will humble him,
|
||||
but a humble spirit will gain honor.
|
||||
|
||||
24. To be a thief's partner is to hate oneself;
|
||||
24 To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
|
||||
he hears the curse but will not testify.
|
||||
|
||||
25. The fear of mankind is a snare,
|
||||
but the one who trusts in
|
||||
the Lord is protected.
|
||||
|
||||
26. Many desire a ruler's favor,
|
||||
but a person receives justice from
|
||||
the Lord.
|
||||
|
||||
27. An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,
|
||||
25 The fear of mankind is a snare,
|
||||
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
|
||||
26 Many desire a ruler’s favor,
|
||||
but a person receives justice from the Lord.
|
||||
27 An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,
|
||||
and one whose way is upright
|
||||
is detestable to the wicked.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
is detestable to the wicked.
|
||||
@@ -1,124 +1,86 @@
|
||||
The Words of Agur
|
||||
|
||||
# Chapter 30
|
||||
1. The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The pronouncement.
|
||||
The man's oration to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
|
||||
|
||||
2. I am more stupid than any other person,
|
||||
and I lack a human's ability to understand.
|
||||
|
||||
3. I have not gained wisdom,
|
||||
1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The pronouncement.
|
||||
The man’s oration to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
|
||||
2 I am more stupid than any other person,
|
||||
and I lack a human’s ability to understand.
|
||||
3 I have not gained wisdom,
|
||||
and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
|
||||
4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
|
||||
Who has gathered the wind in his hands?
|
||||
Who has bound up the waters in a cloak?
|
||||
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
|
||||
What is his name,
|
||||
and what is the name of his son--
|
||||
and what is the name of his son—
|
||||
if you know?
|
||||
|
||||
5. Every word of God is pure;
|
||||
5 Every word of God is pure;
|
||||
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Don't add to his words,
|
||||
6 Don’t add to his words,
|
||||
or he will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.
|
||||
|
||||
7. Two things I ask of you;
|
||||
don't deny them to me before I die:
|
||||
|
||||
8. Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me.
|
||||
7 Two things I ask of you;
|
||||
don’t deny them to me before I die:
|
||||
8 Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me.
|
||||
Give me neither poverty nor wealth;
|
||||
feed me with the food I need.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Otherwise, I might have too much
|
||||
and deny you, saying, "Who is the Lord?"
|
||||
9 Otherwise, I might have too much
|
||||
and deny you, saying, “Who is the Lord?”
|
||||
or I might have nothing and steal,
|
||||
profaning the name of my God.
|
||||
|
||||
10. Don't slander a servant to his master
|
||||
10 Don’t slander a servant to his master
|
||||
or he will curse you, and you will become guilty.
|
||||
|
||||
11. There is a generation that curses its father
|
||||
11 There is a generation that curses its father
|
||||
and does not bless its mother.
|
||||
|
||||
12. There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes,
|
||||
12 There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes,
|
||||
yet is not washed from its filth.
|
||||
|
||||
13. There is a generation--how haughty its eyes
|
||||
13 There is a generation—how haughty its eyes
|
||||
and pretentious its looks.
|
||||
|
||||
14. There is a generation whose teeth are swords,
|
||||
14 There is a generation whose teeth are swords,
|
||||
whose fangs are knives,
|
||||
devouring the oppressed from the land
|
||||
and the needy from among mankind.
|
||||
|
||||
15. The leech has two daughters: "Give, Give!"
|
||||
15 The leech has two daughters: “Give, Give!”
|
||||
Three things are never satisfied;
|
||||
four never say, "Enough!":
|
||||
|
||||
16. Sheol; a childless womb;
|
||||
four never say, “Enough!”:
|
||||
16 Sheol; a childless womb;
|
||||
earth, which is never satisfied with water;
|
||||
and fire, which never says, "Enough!"
|
||||
|
||||
17. As for the eye that ridicules a father
|
||||
and fire, which never says, “Enough!”
|
||||
17 As for the eye that ridicules a father
|
||||
and despises obedience to a mother,
|
||||
may ravens of the valley pluck it out
|
||||
and young vultures eat it.
|
||||
|
||||
18. Three things are too wondrous for me;
|
||||
four I can't understand:
|
||||
|
||||
19. the way of an eagle in the sky,
|
||||
18 Three things are too wondrous for me;
|
||||
four I can’t understand:
|
||||
19 the way of an eagle in the sky,
|
||||
the way of a snake on a rock,
|
||||
the way of a ship at sea,
|
||||
and the way of a man with a young woman.
|
||||
|
||||
20. This is the way of an adulteress:
|
||||
20 This is the way of an adulteress:
|
||||
she eats and wipes her mouth
|
||||
and says, "I've done nothing wrong."
|
||||
|
||||
21. The earth trembles under three things;
|
||||
and says, “I’ve done nothing wrong.”
|
||||
21 The earth trembles under three things;
|
||||
it cannot bear up under four:
|
||||
|
||||
22. a servant when he becomes king,
|
||||
22 a servant when he becomes king,
|
||||
a fool when he is stuffed with food,
|
||||
|
||||
23. an unloved woman when she marries,
|
||||
23 an unloved woman when she marries,
|
||||
and a servant girl when she ousts her queen.
|
||||
|
||||
24. Four things on earth are small,
|
||||
24 Four things on earth are small,
|
||||
yet they are extremely wise:
|
||||
|
||||
25. ants are not a strong people,
|
||||
25 ants are not a strong people,
|
||||
yet they store up their food in the summer;
|
||||
|
||||
26. hyraxes are not a mighty people,
|
||||
26 hyraxes are not a mighty people,
|
||||
yet they make their homes in the cliffs;
|
||||
|
||||
27. locusts have no king,
|
||||
27 locusts have no king,
|
||||
yet all of them march in ranks;
|
||||
|
||||
28. a lizard can be caught in your hands,
|
||||
yet it lives in kings' palaces.
|
||||
|
||||
29. Three things are stately in their stride;
|
||||
28 a lizard can be caught in your hands,
|
||||
yet it lives in kings’ palaces.
|
||||
29 Three things are stately in their stride;
|
||||
four are stately in their walk:
|
||||
|
||||
30. a lion, which is mightiest among beasts
|
||||
and doesn't retreat before anything;
|
||||
|
||||
31. a strutting rooster; a goat;
|
||||
30 a lion, which is mightiest among beasts
|
||||
and doesn’t retreat before anything;
|
||||
31 a strutting rooster; a goat;
|
||||
and a king at the head of his army.
|
||||
|
||||
32. If you have been foolish by exalting yourself
|
||||
or if you've been scheming,
|
||||
32 If you have been foolish by exalting yourself
|
||||
or if you’ve been scheming,
|
||||
put your hand over your mouth.
|
||||
|
||||
33. For the churning of milk produces butter,
|
||||
33 For the churning of milk produces butter,
|
||||
and twisting a nose draws blood,
|
||||
and stirring up anger produces strife.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
and stirring up anger produces strife.
|
||||
@@ -1,108 +1,67 @@
|
||||
The Words of Lemuel
|
||||
|
||||
# Chapter 31
|
||||
1. The words of King Lemuel,
|
||||
1 The words of King Lemuel,
|
||||
a pronouncement that his mother taught him:
|
||||
|
||||
2. What should I say, my son?
|
||||
2 What should I say, my son?
|
||||
What, son of my womb?
|
||||
What, son of my vows?
|
||||
|
||||
3. Don't spend your energy on women
|
||||
3 Don’t spend your energy on women
|
||||
or your efforts on those who destroy kings.
|
||||
|
||||
4. It is not for kings, Lemuel,
|
||||
4 It is not for kings, Lemuel,
|
||||
it is not for kings to drink wine
|
||||
or for rulers to desire beer.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Otherwise, he will drink,
|
||||
5 Otherwise, he will drink,
|
||||
forget what is decreed,
|
||||
and pervert justice for all the oppressed.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Give beer to one who is dying
|
||||
6 Give beer to one who is dying
|
||||
and wine to one whose life is bitter.
|
||||
|
||||
7. Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty
|
||||
7 Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty
|
||||
and remember his trouble no more.
|
||||
|
||||
8. Speak up for those who have no voice,
|
||||
8 Speak up for those who have no voice,
|
||||
for the justice of all who are dispossessed.
|
||||
|
||||
9. Speak up, judge righteously,
|
||||
9 Speak up, judge righteously,
|
||||
and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.
|
||||
|
||||
In Praise of a Wife of Noble Character
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
10. Who can find a wife of noble character?
|
||||
10 Who can find a wife of noble character?
|
||||
She is far more precious than jewels.
|
||||
|
||||
11. The heart of her husband trusts in her,
|
||||
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
|
||||
and he will not lack anything good.
|
||||
|
||||
12. She rewards him with good, not evil,
|
||||
12 She rewards him with good, not evil,
|
||||
all the days of her life.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
13. She selects wool and flax
|
||||
13 She selects wool and flax
|
||||
and works with willing hands.
|
||||
|
||||
14. She is like the merchant ships,
|
||||
14 She is like the merchant ships,
|
||||
bringing her food from far away.
|
||||
|
||||
15. She rises while it is still night
|
||||
15 She rises while it is still night
|
||||
and provides food for her household
|
||||
and portions for her female servants.
|
||||
|
||||
16. She evaluates a field and buys it;
|
||||
16 She evaluates a field and buys it;
|
||||
she plants a vineyard with her earnings.
|
||||
|
||||
17. She draws on her strength
|
||||
17 She draws on her strength
|
||||
and reveals that her arms are strong.
|
||||
|
||||
18. She sees that her profits are good,
|
||||
18 She sees that her profits are good,
|
||||
and her lamp never goes out at night.
|
||||
|
||||
19. She extends her hands to the spinning staff,
|
||||
19 She extends her hands to the spinning staff,
|
||||
and her hands hold the spindle.
|
||||
|
||||
20. Her hands reach out to the poor,
|
||||
20 Her hands reach out to the poor,
|
||||
and she extends her hands to the needy.
|
||||
|
||||
21. She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
|
||||
21 She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
|
||||
for all in her household are doubly clothed.
|
||||
|
||||
22. She makes her own bed coverings;
|
||||
22 She makes her own bed coverings;
|
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her clothing is fine linen and purple.
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23. Her husband is known at the city gates,
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23 Her husband is known at the city gates,
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where he sits among the elders of the land.
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24. She makes and sells linen garments;
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24 She makes and sells linen garments;
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she delivers belts to the merchants.
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25. Strength and honor are her clothing,
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25 Strength and honor are her clothing,
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and she can laugh at the time to come.
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26. Her mouth speaks wisdom,
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26 Her mouth speaks wisdom,
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and loving instruction is on her tongue.
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27. She watches over the activities of her household
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27 She watches over the activities of her household
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and is never idle.
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28. Her children rise up and call her blessed;
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28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
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her husband also praises her:
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29. "Many women have done noble deeds,
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but you surpass them all!"
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30. Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
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29 “Many women have done noble deeds,
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but you surpass them all!”
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30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
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but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
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31. Give her the reward of her labor,
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and let her works praise her at the city gates.
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31 Give her the reward of her labor,
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and let her works praise her at the city gates.
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