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- Read version parameter from URL on page load (?version=esv|?version=nkjv)
- Update URL with version when selection changes
- Enable shareable version-specific URLs like /book/Genesis/chapter/1?version=nkjv
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@@ -11,32 +11,32 @@ Justice, judgment, and equity;
4. To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion--
5. A wise _man_ will hear and increase learning,
5. A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
6. To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their riddles.
7. The fear of the Lord _is_ the beginning of knowledge,
_But_ fools despise wisdom and instruction.Shun Evil Counsel
7. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.Shun Evil Counsel
8. My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;
9. For they _will be_ a graceful ornament on your head,
9. For they will be a graceful ornament on your head,
And chains about your neck.
10. My son, if sinners entice you,
Do not consent.
11. If they say, "Come with us,
Let us lie in wait to _shed_ blood;
Let us lie in wait to shed blood;
Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;
12. Let us swallow them alive like Sheol,
And whole, like those who go down to the Pit;
13. We shall find all _kinds_ of precious possessions,
13. We shall find all kinds of precious possessions,
We shall fill our houses with spoil;
14. Cast in your lot among us,
@@ -51,10 +51,10 @@ And they make haste to shed blood.
17. Surely, in vain the net is spread
In the sight of any bird;
18. But they lie in wait for their _own_ blood,
They lurk secretly for their _own_ lives.
18. But they lie in wait for their own blood,
They lurk secretly for their own lives.
19. So _are_ the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain;
19. So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain;
It takes away the life of its owners.The Call of Wisdom
20. Wisdom calls aloud outside;
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.
And did not choose the fear of the Lord,
30. They would have none of my counsel
_And_ despised my every rebuke.
And despised my every rebuke.
31. Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way,
And be filled to the full with their own fancies.

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And treasure my commands within you,
2. So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
_And_ apply your heart to understanding;
And apply your heart to understanding;
3. Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
_And_ lift up your voice for understanding,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
4. If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as _for_ hidden treasures;
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5. Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.
6. For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth _come_ knowledge and understanding;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
7. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
_He is_ a shield to those who walk uprightly;
He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;
8. He guards the paths of justice,
And preserves the way of His saints.
9. Then you will understand righteousness and justice,
Equity _and_ every good path.
Equity and every good path.
10. When wisdom enters your heart,
And knowledge is pleasant to your soul,
@@ -40,13 +40,13 @@ From the man who speaks perverse things,
To walk in the ways of darkness;
14. Who rejoice in doing evil,
_And_ delight in the perversity of the wicked;
And delight in the perversity of the wicked;
15. Whose ways _are_ crooked,
And _who are_ devious in their paths;
15. Whose ways are crooked,
And who are devious in their paths;
16. To deliver you from the immoral woman,
From the seductress _who_ flatters with her words,
From the seductress who flatters with her words,
17. Who forsakes the companion of her youth,
And forgets the covenant of her God.
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ And her paths to the dead;
Nor do they regain the paths of life--
20. So you may walk in the way of goodness,
And keep _to_ the paths of righteousness.
And keep to the paths of righteousness.
21. For the upright will dwell in the land,
And the blameless will remain in it;

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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ And peace they will add to you.
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4. _And_ so find favor and high esteem
4. And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
@@ -35,25 +35,25 @@ And your vats will overflow with new wine.
Nor detest His correction;
12. For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Just as a father the son _in whom_ he delights.
Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
13. Happy _is_ the man _who_ finds wisdom,
And the man _who_ gains understanding;
13. Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
14. For her proceeds _are_ better than the profits of silver,
14. For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
15. She _is_ more precious than rubies,
15. She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
16. Length of days _is_ in her right hand,
16. Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
17. Her ways _are_ ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths _are_ peace.
17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
18. She _is_ a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy _are all_ who retain her.
18. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.
19. The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;
@@ -80,11 +80,11 @@ Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
And will keep your foot from being caught.
27. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do _so._
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
28. Do not say to your neighbor,
"Go, and come back,
And tomorrow I will give _it,_"
And tomorrow I will give it,"
When you have it with you.
29. Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
@@ -96,10 +96,10 @@ If he has done you no harm.
31. Do not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;
32. For the perverse _person is_ an abomination to the Lord,
But His secret counsel _is_ with the upright.
32. For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord,
But His secret counsel is with the upright.
33. The curse of the Lord _is_ on the house of the wicked,
33. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,
But He blesses the home of the just.
34. Surely He scorns the scornful,

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# Chapter 4
1. Hear, _my_ children, the instruction of a father,
1. Hear, my children, the instruction of a father,
And give attention to know understanding;
2. For I give you good doctrine:
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
Love her, and she will keep you.
7. Wisdom _is_ the principal thing;
_Therefore_ get wisdom.
7. Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
8. Exalt her, and she will promote you;
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ I have led you in right paths.
And when you run, you will not stumble.
13. Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go;
Keep her, for she _is_ your life.
Keep her, for she is your life.
14. Do not enter the path of the wicked,
And do not walk in the way of evil.
@@ -48,15 +48,15 @@ And do not walk in the way of evil.
Turn away from it and pass on.
16. For they do not sleep unless they have done evil;
And their sleep is taken away unless they make _someone_ fall.
And their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.
17. For they eat the bread of wickedness,
And drink the wine of violence.
18. But the path of the just _is_ like the shining sun,
18. But the path of the just is like the shining sun,
That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.
19. The way of the wicked _is_ like darkness;
19. The way of the wicked is like darkness;
They do not know what makes them stumble.
20. My son, give attention to my words;
@@ -65,11 +65,11 @@ Incline your ear to my sayings.
21. Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;
22. For they _are_ life to those who find them,
22. For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.
23. Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it _spring_ the issues of life.
For out of it spring the issues of life.
24. Put away from you a deceitful mouth,
And put perverse lips far from you.

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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Lend your ear to my understanding,
And your lips may keep knowledge.
3. For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey,
And her mouth _is_ smoother than oil;
And her mouth is smoother than oil;
4. But in the end she is bitter as wormwood,
Sharp as a two-edged sword.
@@ -15,21 +15,21 @@ Sharp as a two-edged sword.
5. Her feet go down to death,
Her steps lay hold of hell.
6. Lest you ponder _her_ path of life--
6. Lest you ponder her path of life--
Her ways are unstable;
You do not know _them._
You do not know them.
7. Therefore hear me now, _my_ children,
7. Therefore hear me now, my children,
And do not depart from the words of my mouth.
8. Remove your way far from her,
And do not go near the door of her house,
9. Lest you give your honor to others,
And your years to the cruel _one;_
And your years to the cruel one;
10. Lest aliens be filled with your wealth,
And your labors _go_ to the house of a foreigner;
And your labors go to the house of a foreigner;
11. And you mourn at last,
When your flesh and your body are consumed,
@@ -56,17 +56,17 @@ And not for strangers with you.
18. Let your fountain be blessed,
And rejoice with the wife of your youth.
19. _As a_ loving deer and a graceful doe,
19. As a loving deer and a graceful doe,
Let her breasts satisfy you at all times;
And always be enraptured with her love.
20. For why should you, my son, be enraptured by an immoral woman,
And be embraced in the arms of a seductress?
21. For the ways of man _are_ before the eyes of the Lord,
21. For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord,
And He ponders all his paths.
22. His own iniquities entrap the wicked _man,_
22. His own iniquities entrap the wicked man,
And he is caught in the cords of his sin.
23. He shall die for lack of instruction,

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# Chapter 6
1. My son, if you become surety for your friend,
_If_ you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,
If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,
2. You are snared by the words of your mouth;
You are taken by the words of your mouth.
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Plead with your friend.
4. Give no sleep to your eyes,
Nor slumber to your eyelids.
5. Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hand _of the hunter,_
5. Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter,
And like a bird from the hand of the fowler.The Folly of Indolence
6. Go to the ant, you sluggard!
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Consider her ways and be wise,
Overseer or ruler,
8. Provides her supplies in the summer,
_And_ gathers her food in the harvest.
And gathers her food in the harvest.
9. How long will you slumber, O sluggard?
When will you rise from your sleep?
@@ -42,15 +42,15 @@ Walks with a perverse mouth;
He shuffles his feet,
He points with his fingers;
14. Perversity _is_ in his heart,
14. Perversity is in his heart,
He devises evil continually,
He sows discord.
15. Therefore his calamity shall come suddenly;
Suddenly he shall be broken without remedy.
16. These six _things_ the Lord hates,
Yes, seven _are_ an abomination to Him:
16. These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
17. A proud look,
A lying tongue,
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Hands that shed innocent blood,
18. A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
19. A false witness _who_ speaks lies,
19. A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.Beware of Adultery
20. My son, keep your father's command,
@@ -70,11 +70,11 @@ Tie them around your neck.
22. When you roam, they will lead you;
When you sleep, they will keep you;
And _when_ you awake, they will speak with you.
And when you awake, they will speak with you.
23. For the commandment _is_ a lamp,
23. For the commandment is a lamp,
And the law a light;
Reproofs of instruction _are_ the way of life,
Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
24. To keep you from the evil woman,
From the flattering tongue of a seductress.
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ From the flattering tongue of a seductress.
Nor let her allure you with her eyelids.
26. For by means of a harlot
_A man is reduced_ to a crust of bread;
A man is reduced to a crust of bread;
And an adulteress will prey upon his precious life.
27. Can a man take fire to his bosom,
@@ -92,22 +92,22 @@ And his clothes not be burned?
28. Can one walk on hot coals,
And his feet not be seared?
29. So _is_ he who goes in to his neighbor's wife;
29. So is he who goes in to his neighbor's wife;
Whoever touches her shall not be innocent.
30. _People_ do not despise a thief
30. People do not despise a thief
If he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving.
31. Yet _when_ he is found, he must restore sevenfold;
31. Yet when he is found, he must restore sevenfold;
He may have to give up all the substance of his house.
32. Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding;
He _who_ does so destroys his own soul.
He who does so destroys his own soul.
33. Wounds and dishonor he will get,
And his reproach will not be wiped away.
34. For jealousy _is_ a husband's fury;
34. For jealousy is a husband's fury;
Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
35. He will accept no recompense,

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3. Bind them on your fingers;
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4. Say to wisdom, "You _are_ my sister,"
And call understanding _your_ nearest kin,
4. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister,"
And call understanding your nearest kin,
5. That they may keep you from the immoral woman,
From the seductress _who_ flatters with her words.The Crafty Harlot
From the seductress who flatters with her words.The Crafty Harlot
6. For at the window of my house
I looked through my lattice,
@@ -29,18 +29,18 @@ And he took the path to her house
In the black and dark night.
10. And there a woman met him,
_With_ the attire of a harlot, and a crafty heart.
With the attire of a harlot, and a crafty heart.
11. She _was_ loud and rebellious,
11. She was loud and rebellious,
Her feet would not stay at home.
12. At times _she was_ outside, at times in the open square,
12. At times she was outside, at times in the open square,
Lurking at every corner.
13. So she caught him and kissed him;
With an impudent face she said to him:
14. "_I have_ peace offerings with me;
14. "I have peace offerings with me;
Today I have paid my vows.
15. So I came out to meet you,
@@ -56,11 +56,11 @@ With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
18. Come, let us take our fill of love until morning;
Let us delight ourselves with love.
19. For my husband _is_ not at home;
19. For my husband is not at home;
He has gone on a long journey;
20. He has taken a bag of money with him,
_And_ will come home on the appointed day."
And will come home on the appointed day."
21. With her enticing speech she caused him to yield,
With her flattering lips she seduced him.
@@ -70,18 +70,18 @@ Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,
23. Till an arrow struck his liver.
As a bird hastens to the snare,
He did not know it _would cost_ his life.
He did not know it would cost his life.
24. Now therefore, listen to me, _my_ children;
24. Now therefore, listen to me, my children;
Pay attention to the words of my mouth:
25. Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,
Do not stray into her paths;
26. For she has cast down many wounded,
And all who were slain by her were strong _men._
And all who were slain by her were strong men.
27. Her house _is_ the way to hell,
27. Her house is the way to hell,
Descending to the chambers of death.

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@@ -10,38 +10,38 @@ Beside the way, where the paths meet.
At the entrance of the doors:
4. "To you, O men, I call,
And my voice _is_ to the sons of men.
And my voice is to the sons of men.
5. O you simple ones, understand prudence,
And you fools, be of an understanding heart.
6. Listen, for I will speak of excellent things,
And from the opening of my lips _will come_ right things;
And from the opening of my lips will come right things;
7. For my mouth will speak truth;
Wickedness _is_ an abomination to my lips.
Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8. All the words of my mouth _are_ with righteousness;
Nothing crooked or perverse _is_ in them.
8. All the words of my mouth are with righteousness;
Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.
9. They _are_ all plain to him who understands,
9. They are all plain to him who understands,
And right to those who find knowledge.
10. Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold;
11. For wisdom _is_ better than rubies,
11. For wisdom is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
12. "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And find out knowledge _and_ discretion.
And find out knowledge and discretion.
13. The fear of the Lord _is_ to hate evil;
13. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverse mouth I hate.
14. Counsel _is_ mine, and sound wisdom;
I _am_ understanding, I have strength.
14. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, I have strength.
15. By me kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.
@@ -52,10 +52,10 @@ All the judges of the earth.
17. I love those who love me,
And those who seek me diligently will find me.
18. Riches and honor _are_ with me,
18. Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring riches and righteousness.
19. My fruit _is_ better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
19. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.
20. I traverse the way of righteousness,
@@ -70,8 +70,8 @@ Before His works of old.
23. I have been established from everlasting,
From the beginning, before there was ever an earth.
24. When _there were_ no depths I was brought forth,
When _there were_ no fountains abounding with water.
24. When there were no depths I was brought forth,
When there were no fountains abounding with water.
25. Before the mountains were settled,
Before the hills, I was brought forth;
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Before the hills, I was brought forth;
26. While as yet He had not made the earth or the fields,
Or the primal dust of the world.
27. When He prepared the heavens, I _was_ there,
27. When He prepared the heavens, I was there,
When He drew a circle on the face of the deep,
28. When He established the clouds above,
@@ -89,18 +89,18 @@ When He strengthened the fountains of the deep,
So that the waters would not transgress His command,
When He marked out the foundations of the earth,
30. Then I was beside Him _as_ a master craftsman;
And I was daily _His_ delight,
30. Then I was beside Him as a master craftsman;
And I was daily His delight,
Rejoicing always before Him,
31. Rejoicing in His inhabited world,
And my delight _was_ with the sons of men.
And my delight was with the sons of men.
32. "Now therefore, listen to me, _my_ children,
For blessed _are those who_ keep my ways.
32. "Now therefore, listen to me, my children,
For blessed are those who keep my ways.
33. Hear instruction and be wise,
And do not disdain _it._
And do not disdain it.
34. Blessed is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,

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3. She has sent out her maidens,
She cries out from the highest places of the city,
4. "Whoever _is_ simple, let him turn in here!"
_As for_ him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
4. "Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!"
As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
5. "Come, eat of my bread
And drink of the wine I have mixed.
@@ -20,39 +20,39 @@ And drink of the wine I have mixed.
And go in the way of understanding.
7. "He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked _man only_ harms himself.
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
8. Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
Rebuke a wise _man,_ and he will love you.
Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
9. Give _instruction_ to a wise _man,_ and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just _man,_ and he will increase in learning.
9. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
10. "The fear of the Lord _is_ the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One _is_ understanding.
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 multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.
12. If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And _if_ you scoff, you will bear _it_ alone."The Way of Folly
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone."The Way of Folly
13. A foolish woman is clamorous;
_She is_ simple, and knows nothing.
She is simple, and knows nothing.
14. For she sits at the door of her house,
On a seat _by_ the highest places of the city,
On a seat by the highest places of the city,
15. To call to those who pass by,
Who go straight on their way:
16. "Whoever _is_ simple, let him turn in here";
And _as for_ him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
16. "Whoever is simple, let him turn in here";
And as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
17. "Stolen water is sweet,
And bread _eaten_ in secret is pleasant."
And bread eaten in secret is pleasant."
18. But he does not know that the dead _are_ there,
_That_ her guests _are_ in the depths of hell.
18. But he does not know that the dead are there,
That her guests are in the depths of hell.

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# Chapter 10
1. The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son makes a glad father,
But a foolish son _is_ the grief of his mother.
But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
2. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
But righteousness delivers from death.
@@ -13,13 +13,13 @@ But He casts away the desire of the wicked.
4. He who has a slack hand becomes poor,
But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5. He who gathers in summer _is_ a wise son;
He who sleeps in harvest _is_ a son who causes shame.
5. He who gathers in summer is a wise son;
He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
6. Blessings _are_ on the head of the righteous,
6. Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7. The memory of the righteous _is_ blessed,
7. The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.
8. The wise in heart will receive commands,
@@ -31,62 +31,62 @@ But he who perverts his ways will become known.
10. He who winks with the eye causes trouble,
But a prating fool will fall.
11. The mouth of the righteous _is_ a well of life,
11. The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
12. Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all sins.
13. Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But a rod _is_ for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.
But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.
14. Wise _people_ store up knowledge,
But the mouth of the foolish _is_ near destruction.
14. Wise people store up knowledge,
But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
15. The rich man's wealth _is_ his strong city;
The destruction of the poor _is_ their poverty.
15. The rich man's wealth is his strong city;
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16. The labor of the righteous _leads_ to life,
16. The labor of the righteous leads to life,
The wages of the wicked to sin.
17. He who keeps instruction _is in_ the way of life,
17. He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,
But he who refuses correction goes astray.
18. Whoever hides hatred _has_ lying lips,
And whoever spreads slander _is_ a fool.
18. Whoever hides hatred has lying lips,
And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips _is_ wise.
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
20. The tongue of the righteous _is_ choice silver;
The heart of the wicked _is worth_ little.
20. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21. The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of wisdom.
22. The blessing of the Lord makes _one_ rich,
22. The blessing of the Lord makes one rich,
And He adds no sorrow with it.
23. To do evil _is_ like sport to a fool,
23. To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.
24. The fear of the wicked will come upon him,
And the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25. When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked _is_ no _more,_
But the righteous _has_ an everlasting foundation.
25. When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
26. As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So _is_ the lazy _man_ to those who send him.
So is the lazy man to those who send him.
27. The fear of the Lord prolongs days,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
28. The hope of the righteous _will be_ gladness,
28. The hope of the righteous will be gladness,
But the expectation of the wicked will perish.
29. The way of the Lord _is_ strength for the upright,
But destruction _will come_ to the workers of iniquity.
29. The way of the Lord is strength for the upright,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
30. The righteous will never be removed,
But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.
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But the perverse tongue will be cut out.
32. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked _what is_ perverse.
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# Chapter 11
1. Dishonest scales _are_ an abomination to the Lord,
But a just weight _is_ His delight.
1. Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord,
But a just weight is His delight.
2. When pride comes, then comes shame;
But with the humble _is_ wisdom.
But with the humble is wisdom.
3. The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.
@@ -16,19 +16,19 @@ But righteousness delivers from death.
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
6. The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the unfaithful will be caught by _their_ lust.
But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.
7. When a wicked man dies, _his_ expectation will perish,
7. When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.
8. The righteous is delivered from trouble,
And it comes to the wicked instead.
9. The hypocrite with _his_ mouth destroys his neighbor,
9. The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10. When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
And when the wicked perish, _there is_ jubilation.
And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
11. By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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13. A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
14. Where _there is_ no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors _there is_ safety.
14. Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
15. He who is surety for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates being surety is secure.
16. A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless _men_ retain riches.
But ruthless men retain riches.
17. The merciful man does good for his own soul,
But _he who is_ cruel troubles his own flesh.
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18. The wicked _man_ does deceptive work,
But he who sows righteousness _will have_ a sure reward.
18. The wicked man does deceptive work,
But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
19. As righteousness _leads_ to life,
So he who pursues evil _pursues it_ to his own death.
19. As righteousness leads to life,
So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
20. Those who are of a perverse heart _are_ an abomination to the Lord,
But _the_ blameless in their ways _are_ His delight.
20. Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the blameless in their ways are His delight.
21. _Though they join_ forces, the wicked will not go unpunished;
21. Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished;
But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
22. _As_ a ring of gold in a swine's snout,
_So is_ a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
22. As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,
So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
23. The desire of the righteous _is_ only good,
_But_ the expectation of the wicked _is_ wrath.
23. The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24. There is _one_ who scatters, yet increases more;
And there is _one_ who withholds more than is right,
But it _leads_ to poverty.
24. There is one who scatters, yet increases more;
And there is one who withholds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.
25. The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.
26. The people will curse him who withholds grain,
But blessing _will be_ on the head of him who sells _it._
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
27. He who earnestly seeks good finds favor,
But trouble will come to him who seeks _evil._
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.
28. He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like foliage.
29. He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,
And the fool _will be_ servant to the wise of heart.
And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
30. The fruit of the righteous _is a_ tree of life,
And he who wins souls _is_ wise.
30. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who wins souls is wise.
31. If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth,
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# Chapter 12
1. Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction _is_ stupid.
But he who hates correction is stupid.
2. A good _man_ obtains favor from the Lord,
2. A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3. A man is not established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4. An excellent wife _is_ the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame _is_ like rottenness in his bones.
4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5. The thoughts of the righteous _are_ right,
_But_ the counsels of the wicked _are_ deceitful.
5. The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6. The words of the wicked _are,_ "Lie in wait for blood,"
6. The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood,"
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7. The wicked are overthrown and _are_ no more,
7. The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8. A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9. Better _is the one_ who is slighted but has a servant,
9. Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
10. A righteous _man_ regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked _are_ cruel.
10. A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11. He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,
But he who follows frivolity _is_ devoid of understanding.
But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
12. The wicked covet the catch of evil _men,_
But the root of the righteous yields _fruit._
12. The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13. The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of _his_ lips,
13. The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will come through trouble.
14. A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of _his_ mouth,
14. A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
15. The way of a fool _is_ right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel _is_ wise.
15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16. A fool's wrath is known at once,
But a prudent _man_ covers shame.
But a prudent man covers shame.
17. He _who_ speaks truth declares righteousness,
17. He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18. There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise _promotes_ health.
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19. The truthful lip shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue _is_ but for a moment.
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
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21. No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22. Lying lips _are_ an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully _are_ His delight.
22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
23. A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24. The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy _man_ will be put to forced labor.
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
25. Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad.
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26. The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27. The lazy _man_ does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence _is_ man's precious possession.
27. The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man's precious possession.
28. In the way of righteousness _is_ life,
And in _its_ pathway _there is_ no death.
28. In the way of righteousness is life,
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# Chapter 13
1. A wise son _heeds_ his father's instruction,
1. A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
2. A man shall eat well by the fruit of _his_ mouth,
2. A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,
But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.
3. He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
_But_ he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
4. The soul of a lazy _man_ desires, and _has_ nothing;
4. The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
5. A righteous _man_ hates lying,
But a wicked _man_ is loathsome and comes to shame.
5. A righteous man hates lying,
But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
6. Righteousness guards _him whose_ way is blameless,
6. Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7. There is one who makes himself rich, yet _has_ nothing;
_And_ one who makes himself poor, yet _has_ great riches.
7. There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;
And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.
8. The ransom of a man's life _is_ his riches,
8. The ransom of a man's life is his riches,
But the poor does not hear rebuke.
9. The light of the righteous rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
10. By pride comes nothing but strife,
But with the well-advised _is_ wisdom.
But with the well-advised is wisdom.
11. Wealth _gained by_ dishonesty will be diminished,
11. Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,
But he who gathers by labor will increase.
12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But _when_ the desire comes, _it is_ a tree of life.
But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
13. He who despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
14. The law of the wise _is_ a fountain of life,
To turn _one_ away from the snares of death.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding gains favor,
But the way of the unfaithful _is_ hard.
But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16. Every prudent _man_ acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open _his_ folly.
16. Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.
17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But a faithful ambassador _brings_ health.
But a faithful ambassador brings health.
18. Poverty and shame _will come_ to him who disdains correction,
18. Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction,
But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
19. A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But _it is_ an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20. He who walks with wise _men_ will be wise,
20. He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
21. Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
22. A good _man_ leaves an inheritance to his children's children,
22. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,
But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
23. Much food _is in_ the fallow _ground_ of the poor,
23. Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
And for lack of justice there is waste.
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But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
2. He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
But _he who is_ perverse in his ways despises Him.
But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
3. In the mouth of a fool _is_ a rod of pride,
3. In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,
But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
4. Where no oxen _are,_ the trough _is_ clean;
But much increase _comes_ by the strength of an ox.
4. Where no oxen are, the trough is clean;
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.
5. A faithful witness does not lie,
But a false witness will utter lies.
6. A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not _find it,_
But knowledge _is_ easy to him who understands.
6. A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,
But knowledge is easy to him who understands.
7. Go from the presence of a foolish man,
When you do not perceive _in him_ the lips of knowledge.
When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
8. The wisdom of the prudent _is_ to understand his way,
But the folly of fools _is_ deceit.
8. The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But the folly of fools is deceit.
9. Fools mock at sin,
But among the upright _there is_ favor.
But among the upright there is favor.
10. The heart knows its own bitterness,
And a stranger does not share its joy.
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11. The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will flourish.
12. There is a way _that seems_ right to a man,
But its end _is_ the way of death.
12. There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.
13. Even in laughter the heart may sorrow,
And the end of mirth _may be_ grief.
And the end of mirth may be grief.
14. The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways,
But a good man _will be satisfied_ from above.
But a good man will be satisfied from above.
15. The simple believes every word,
But the prudent considers well his steps.
16. A wise _man_ fears and departs from evil,
16. A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
17. A quick-tempered _man_ acts foolishly,
17. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
18. The simple inherit folly,
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19. The evil will bow before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor _man_ is hated even by his own neighbor,
But the rich _has_ many friends.
20. The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor,
But the rich has many friends.
21. He who despises his neighbor sins;
But he who has mercy on the poor, happy _is_ he.
But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22. Do they not go astray who devise evil?
But mercy and truth _belong_ to those who devise good.
But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
23. In all labor there is profit,
But idle chatter _leads_ only to poverty.
But idle chatter leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches,
_But_ the foolishness of fools _is_ folly.
But the foolishness of fools is folly.
25. A true witness delivers souls,
But a deceitful _witness_ speaks lies.
But a deceitful witness speaks lies.
26. In the fear of the Lord _there is_ strong confidence,
26. In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
27. The fear of the Lord _is_ a fountain of life,
To turn _one_ away from the snares of death.
27. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.
28. In a multitude of people _is_ a king's honor,
But in the lack of people _is_ the downfall of a prince.
28. In a multitude of people is a king's honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
29. _He who is_ slow to wrath has great understanding,
But _he who is_ impulsive exalts folly.
29. He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
30. A sound heart _is_ life to the body,
But envy _is_ rottenness to the bones.
30. A sound heart is life to the body,
But envy is rottenness to the bones.
31. He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
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But the righteous has a refuge in his death.
33. Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But _what is_ in the heart of fools is made known.
But what is in the heart of fools is made known.
34. Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin _is_ a reproach to _any_ people.
But sin is a reproach to any people.
35. The king's favor _is_ toward a wise servant,
But his wrath _is against_ him who causes shame.
35. The king's favor is toward a wise servant,
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2. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
3. The eyes of the Lord _are_ in every place,
3. The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4. A wholesome tongue _is_ a tree of life,
4. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
5. A fool despises his father's instruction,
But he who receives correction is prudent.
6. _In_ the house of the righteous _there is_ much treasure,
6. In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool _does_ not _do_ so.
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked _is_ an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright _is_ His delight.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9. The way of the wicked _is_ an abomination to the Lord,
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.
10. Harsh discipline _is_ for him who forsakes the way,
_And_ he who hates correction will die.
10. Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And he who hates correction will die.
11. Hell and Destruction _are_ before the Lord;
11. Hell and Destruction are before the Lord;
So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.
12. A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
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14. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15. All the days of the afflicted _are_ evil,
But he who is of a merry heart _has_ a continual feast.
15. All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
16. Better _is_ a little with the fear of the Lord,
16. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17. Better _is_ a dinner of herbs where love is,
17. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.
18. A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But _he who is_ slow to anger allays contention.
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
19. The way of the lazy _man is_ like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright _is_ a highway.
19. The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.
20. A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly _is_ joy _to him who is_ destitute of discernment,
21. Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
22. Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23. A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And a word _spoken_ in due season, how good _it is!_
And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
24. The way of life _winds_ upward for the wise,
24. The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may turn away from hell below.
25. The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
26. The thoughts of the wicked _are_ an abomination to the Lord,
But the words of the pure _are_ pleasant.
26. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.
27. He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
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28. The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
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. The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
_And_ a good report makes the bones healthy.
And a good report makes the bones healthy.
31. The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
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32. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
33. The fear of the Lord _is_ the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor _is_ humility.
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# Chapter 16
1. The preparations of the heart _belong_ to man,
But the answer of the tongue _is_ from the Lord.
1. The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2. All the ways of a man _are_ pure in his own eyes,
2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the spirits.
3. Commit your works to the Lord,
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4. The Lord has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
5. Everyone proud in heart _is_ an abomination to the Lord;
_Though they join_ forces, none will go unpunished.
5. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
6. In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the Lord _one_ departs from evil.
And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.
7. When a man's ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8. Better _is_ a little with righteousness,
8. Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.
9. A man's heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
10. Divination _is_ on the lips of the king;
10. Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.
11. Honest weights and scales _are_ the Lord's;
All the weights in the bag _are_ His work.
11. Honest weights and scales are the Lord's;
All the weights in the bag are His work.
12. _It is_ an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
12. It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.
13. Righteous lips _are_ the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks _what is_ right.
13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.
14. As messengers of death _is_ the king's wrath,
14. As messengers of death is the king's wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.
15. In the light of the king's face _is_ life,
And his favor _is_ like a cloud of the latter rain.
15. In the light of the king's face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17. The highway of the upright _is_ to depart from evil;
17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18. Pride _goes_ before destruction,
18. Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. Better _to be_ of a humble spirit with the lowly,
19. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20. He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy _is_ he.
And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
21. The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22. Understanding _is_ a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools _is_ folly.
22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.
23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.
24. Pleasant words _are like_ a honeycomb,
24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
25. There is a way _that seems_ right to a man,
But its end _is_ the way of death.
25. There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.
26. The person who labors, labors for himself,
For his _hungry_ mouth drives him _on._
For his hungry mouth drives him on.
27. An ungodly man digs up evil,
And _it is_ on his lips like a burning fire.
And it is on his lips like a burning fire.
28. A perverse man sows strife,
And a whisperer separates the best of friends.
29. A violent man entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way _that is_ not good.
And leads him in a way that is not good.
30. He winks his eye to devise perverse things;
He purses his lips _and_ brings about evil.
He purses his lips and brings about evil.
31. The silver-haired head _is_ a crown of glory,
_If_ it is found in the way of righteousness.
31. The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.
32. _He who is_ slow to anger _is_ better than the mighty,
32. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33. The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision _is_ from the Lord.
But its every decision is from the Lord.

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# Chapter 17
1. Better _is_ a dry morsel with quietness,
Than a house full of feasting _with_ strife.
1. Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
Than a house full of feasting with strife.
2. A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame,
And will share an inheritance among the brothers.
3. The refining pot _is_ for silver and the furnace for gold,
3. The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But the Lord tests the hearts.
4. An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
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5. He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
6. Children's children _are_ the crown of old men,
And the glory of children _is_ their father.
6. Children's children are the crown of old men,
And the glory of children is their father.
7. Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.
8. A present _is_ a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
8. A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9. He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
10. Rebuke is more effective for a wise _man_
10. Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.
11. An evil _man_ seeks only rebellion;
11. An evil man seeks only rebellion;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12. Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs,
@@ -39,20 +39,20 @@ Rather than a fool in his folly.
13. Whoever rewards evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of strife _is like_ releasing water;
14. The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
15. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
Both of them alike _are_ an abomination to the Lord.
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16. Why _is there_ in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,
Since _he has_ no heart _for it?_
16. Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,
Since he has no heart for it?
17. A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18. A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge,
_And_ becomes surety for his friend.
And becomes surety for his friend.
19. He who loves transgression loves strife,
And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
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20. He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,
And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.
21. He who begets a scoffer _does so_ to his sorrow,
21. He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.
22. A merry heart does good, _like_ medicine,
22. A merry heart does good, like medicine,
But a broken spirit dries the bones.
23. A wicked _man_ accepts a bribe behind the back
23. A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.
24. Wisdom _is_ in the sight of him who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool _are_ on the ends of the earth.
24. Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
25. A foolish son _is_ a grief to his father,
25. A foolish son is a grief to his father,
And bitterness to her who bore him.
26. Also, to punish the righteous _is_ not good,
_Nor_ to strike princes for _their_ uprightness.
26. Also, to punish the righteous is not good,
Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
27. He who has knowledge spares his words,
_And_ a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
28. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
_When_ he shuts his lips, _he is considered_ perceptive.
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But in expressing his own heart.
3. When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;
And with dishonor _comes_ reproach.
And with dishonor comes reproach.
4. The words of a man's mouth _are_ deep waters;
The wellspring of wisdom _is_ a flowing brook.
4. The words of a man's mouth are deep waters;
The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
5. _It is_ not good to show partiality to the wicked,
_Or_ to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
5. It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,
Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6. A fool's lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
7. A fool's mouth _is_ his destruction,
And his lips _are_ the snare of his soul.
7. A fool's mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8. The words of a talebearer _are_ like tasty trifles,
8. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the inmost body.
9. He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
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 safe.
11. The rich man's wealth _is_ his strong city,
11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12. Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor _is_ humility.
And before honor is humility.
13. He who answers a matter before he hears _it,_
It _is_ folly and shame to him.
13. He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
14. The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?
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16. A man's gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.
17. The first _one_ to plead his cause _seems_ right,
17. The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
18. Casting lots causes contentions to cease,
And keeps the mighty apart.
19. A brother offended _is harder to win_ than a strong city,
And contentions _are_ like the bars of a castle.
19. A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20. A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth;
_From_ the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
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. _He who_ finds a wife finds a good _thing,_
22. He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
And obtains favor from the Lord.
23. The poor _man_ uses entreaties,
23. The poor man uses entreaties,
But the rich answers roughly.
24. A man _who has_ friends must himself be friendly,
But there is a friend _who_ sticks closer than a brother.
24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly,
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# Chapter 19
1. Better _is_ the poor who walks in his integrity
Than _one who is_ perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
1. Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2. Also it is not good _for_ a soul _to be_ without knowledge,
And he sins who hastens with _his_ feet.
2. Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge,
And he sins who hastens with his feet.
3. The foolishness of a man twists his way,
And his heart frets against the Lord.
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But the poor is separated from his friend.
5. A false witness will not go unpunished,
And _he who_ speaks lies will not escape.
And he who speaks lies will not escape.
6. Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man _is_ a friend to one who gives gifts.
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
7. All the brothers of the poor hate him;
How much more do his friends go far from him!
He may pursue _them with_ words, _yet_ they abandon _him._
He may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him.
8. He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good.
9. A false witness will not go unpunished,
And _he who_ speaks lies shall perish.
And he who speaks lies shall perish.
10. Luxury is not fitting for a fool,
Much less for a servant to rule over princes.
11. The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger,
And his glory _is_ to overlook a transgression.
And his glory is to overlook a transgression.
12. The king's wrath _is_ like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor _is_ like dew on the grass.
12. The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like dew on the grass.
13. A foolish son _is_ the ruin of his father,
And the contentions of a wife _are_ a continual dripping.
13. A foolish son is the ruin of his father,
And the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.
14. Houses and riches _are_ an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife _is_ from the Lord.
14. Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the Lord.
15. Laziness casts _one_ into a deep sleep,
15. Laziness casts one into a deep sleep,
And an idle person will suffer hunger.
16. He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
_But_ he who is careless of his ways will die.
But he who is careless of his ways will die.
17. He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
And He will pay back what he has given.
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18. Chasten your son while there is hope,
And do not set your heart on his destruction.
19. _A man of_ great wrath will suffer punishment;
For if you rescue _him,_ you will have to do it again.
19. A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;
For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
20. Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise in your latter days.
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22. What is desired in a man is kindness,
And a poor man is better than a liar.
23. The fear of the Lord _leads_ to life,
And _he who has it_ will abide in satisfaction;
23. The fear of the Lord leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.
24. A lazy _man_ buries his hand in the bowl,
24. A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl,
And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25. Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary;
Rebuke one who has understanding, _and_ he will discern knowledge.
Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
26. He who mistreats _his_ father _and_ chases away _his_ mother
_Is_ a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
26. He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27. Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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# Chapter 20
1. Wine _is_ a mocker,
Strong drink _is_ a brawler,
1. Wine is a mocker,
Strong drink is a brawler,
And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
2. The wrath of a king _is_ like the roaring of a lion;
_Whoever_ provokes him to anger sins _against_ his own life.
2. The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
3. _It is_ honorable for a man to stop striving,
3. It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
4. The lazy _man_ will not plow because of winter;
He will beg during harvest and _have_ nothing.
4. The lazy man will not plow because of winter;
He will beg during harvest and have nothing.
5. Counsel in the heart of man _is like_ deep water,
5. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding will draw it out.
6. Most men will proclaim each his own goodness,
But who can find a faithful man?
7. The righteous _man_ walks in his integrity;
His children _are_ blessed after him.
7. The righteous man walks in his integrity;
His children are blessed after him.
8. A king who sits on the throne of judgment
Scatters all evil with his eyes.
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9. Who can say, "I have made my heart clean,
I am pure from my sin"?
10. Diverse weights _and_ diverse measures,
They _are_ both alike, an abomination to the Lord.
10. Diverse weights and diverse measures,
They are both alike, an abomination to the Lord.
11. Even a child is known by his deeds,
Whether what he does _is_ pure and right.
Whether what he does is pure and right.
12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The Lord has made them both.
13. Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;
Open your eyes, _and_ you will be satisfied with bread.
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.
14. "_It is_ good for nothing," cries the buyer;
14. "It is good for nothing," cries the buyer;
But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.
15. There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
But the lips of knowledge _are_ a precious jewel.
But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16. Take the garment of one who is surety _for_ a stranger,
And hold it as a pledge _when it_ is for a seductress.
16. Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress.
17. Bread gained by deceit _is_ sweet to a man,
17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18. Plans are established by counsel;
By wise counsel wage war.
19. He who goes about _as_ a talebearer reveals secrets;
19. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
20. Whoever curses his father or his mother,
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22. Do not say, "I will recompense evil";
Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.
23. Diverse weights _are_ an abomination to the Lord,
And dishonest scales _are_ not good.
23. Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord,
And dishonest scales are not good.
24. A man's steps _are_ of the Lord;
24. A man's steps are of the Lord;
How then can a man understand his own way?
25. _It is_ a snare for a man to devote rashly _something as_ holy,
And afterward to reconsider _his_ vows.
25. It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy,
And afterward to reconsider his vows.
26. A wise king sifts out the wicked,
And brings the threshing wheel over them.
27. The spirit of a man _is_ the lamp of the Lord,
27. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord,
Searching all the inner depths of his heart.
28. Mercy and truth preserve the king,
And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.
29. The glory of young men _is_ their strength,
And the splendor of old men _is_ their gray head.
29. The glory of young men is their strength,
And the splendor of old men is their gray head.
30. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
As _do_ stripes the inner depths of the heart.
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# Chapter 21
1. The king's heart _is_ in the hand of the Lord,
_Like_ the rivers of water;
1. The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord,
Like the rivers of water;
He turns it wherever He wishes.
2. Every way of a man _is_ right in his own eyes,
2. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the hearts.
3. To do righteousness and justice
_Is_ more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
4. A haughty look, a proud heart,
_And_ the plowing of the wicked _are_ sin.
And the plowing of the wicked are sin.
5. The plans of the diligent _lead_ surely to plenty,
But _those of_ everyone _who is_ hasty, surely to poverty.
5. The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty,
But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
6. Getting treasures by a lying tongue
_Is_ the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
7. The violence of the wicked will destroy them,
Because they refuse to do justice.
8. The way of a guilty man _is_ perverse;
But _as for_ the pure, his work _is_ right.
8. The way of a guilty man is perverse;
But as for the pure, his work is right.
9. Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
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11. When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12. The righteous _God_ wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for _their_ wickedness.
12. The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
13. Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be heard.
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14. A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
15. _It is_ a joy for the just to do justice,
But destruction _will come_ to the workers of iniquity.
15. It is a joy for the just to do justice,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
16. A man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17. He who loves pleasure _will be_ a poor man;
17. He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18. The wicked _shall be_ a ransom for the righteous,
18. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,
And the unfaithful for the upright.
19. Better to dwell in the wilderness,
Than with a contentious and angry woman.
20. _There is_ desirable treasure,
20. There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.
21. He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22. A wise _man_ scales the city of the mighty,
22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
And brings down the trusted stronghold.
23. Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.
24. A proud _and_ haughty _man_--"Scoffer" _is_ his name;
24. A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name;
He acts with arrogant pride.
25. The desire of the lazy _man_ kills him,
25. The desire of the lazy man kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor.
26. He covets greedily all day long,
But the righteous gives and does not spare.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked _is_ an abomination;
How much more _when_ he brings it with wicked intent!
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
28. A false witness shall perish,
But the man who hears _him_ will speak endlessly.
But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
29. A wicked man hardens his face,
But _as for_ the upright, he establishes his way.
But as for the upright, he establishes his way.
30. _There is_ no wisdom or understanding
30. There is no wisdom or understanding
Or counsel against the Lord.
31. The horse _is_ prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance _is_ of the Lord.
31. The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
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# Chapter 22
1. A _good_ name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
1. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
2. The rich and the poor have this in common,
The Lord _is_ the maker of them all.
The Lord is the maker of them all.
3. A prudent _man_ foresees evil and hides himself,
3. A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,
But the simple pass on and are punished.
4. By humility _and_ the fear of the Lord
_Are_ riches and honor and life.
4. By humility and the fear of the Lord
Are riches and honor and life.
5. Thorns _and_ snares _are_ in the way of the perverse;
5. Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
He who guards his soul will be far from them.
6. Train up a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not depart from it.
7. The rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower _is_ servant to the lender.
And the borrower is servant to the lender.
8. He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow,
And the rod of his anger will fail.
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Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
11. He who loves purity of heart
_And has_ grace on his lips,
The king _will be_ his friend.
And has grace on his lips,
The king will be his friend.
12. The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the faithless.
13. The lazy _man_ says, "_There is_ a lion outside!
13. The lazy man says, "There is a lion outside!
I shall be slain in the streets!"
14. The mouth of an immoral woman _is_ a deep pit;
14. The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit;
He who is abhorred by the Lord will fall there.
15. Foolishness _is_ bound up in the heart of a child;
15. Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
The rod of correction will drive it far from him.
16. He who oppresses the poor to increase his _riches,_
_And_ he who gives to the rich, _will_ surely _come_ to poverty.Sayings of the Wise
16. He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.Sayings of the Wise
17. Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
18. For _it is_ a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
18. For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
19. So that your trust may be in the Lord;
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That you may answer words of truth
To those who send to you?
22. Do not rob the poor because he _is_ poor,
22. Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate;
23. For the Lord will plead their cause,
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26. Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge,
One of those who is surety for debts;
27. If you have nothing _with which_ to pay,
27. If you have nothing with which to pay,
Why should he take away your bed from under you?
28. Do not remove the ancient landmark
Which your fathers have set.
29. Do you see a man _who_ excels in his work?
29. Do you see a man who excels in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before unknown _men._
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# Chapter 23
1. When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
Consider carefully what _is_ before you;
Consider carefully what is before you;
2. And put a knife to your throat
If you _are_ a man given to appetite.
If you are a man given to appetite.
3. Do not desire his delicacies,
For they _are_ deceptive food.
For they are deceptive food.
4. Do not overwork to be rich;
Because of your own understanding, cease!
5. Will you set your eyes on that which is not?
For _riches_ certainly make themselves wings;
They fly away like an eagle _toward_ heaven.
For riches certainly make themselves wings;
They fly away like an eagle toward heaven.
6. Do not eat the bread of a miser,
Nor desire his delicacies;
7. For as he thinks in his heart, so _is_ he.
7. For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
"Eat and drink!" he says to you,
But his heart is not with you.
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10. Do not remove the ancient landmark,
Nor enter the fields of the fatherless;
11. For their Redeemer _is_ mighty;
11. For their Redeemer is mighty;
He will plead their cause against you.
12. Apply your heart to instruction,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
13. Do not withhold correction from a child,
For _if_ you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
14. You shall beat him with a rod,
And deliver his soul from hell.
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When your lips speak right things.
17. Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But _be zealous_ for the fear of the Lord all the day;
But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day;
18. For surely there is a hereafter,
And your hope will not be cut off.
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And guide your heart in the way.
20. Do not mix with winebibbers,
_Or_ with gluttonous eaters of meat;
Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;
21. For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,
And drowsiness will clothe _a man_ with rags.
And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.
22. Listen to your father who begot you,
And do not despise your mother when she is old.
23. Buy the truth, and do not sell _it,_
_Also_ wisdom and instruction and understanding.
23. Buy the truth, and do not sell it,
Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.
24. The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who begets a wise _child_ will delight in him.
And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.
25. Let your father and your mother be glad,
And let her who bore you rejoice.
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26. My son, give me your heart,
And let your eyes observe my ways.
27. For a harlot _is_ a deep pit,
And a seductress _is_ a narrow well.
27. For a harlot is a deep pit,
And a seductress is a narrow well.
28. She also lies in wait as _for_ a victim,
28. She also lies in wait as for a victim,
And increases the unfaithful among men.
29. Who has woe?
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31. Do not look on the wine when it is red,
When it sparkles in the cup,
_When_ it swirls around smoothly;
When it swirls around smoothly;
32. At the last it bites like a serpent,
And stings like a viper.
@@ -107,10 +107,10 @@ And stings like a viper.
And your heart will utter perverse things.
34. Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea,
Or like one who lies at the top of the mast, _saying:_
Or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying:
35. "They have struck me, _but_ I was not hurt;
They have beaten me, but I did not feel _it._
When shall I awake, that I may seek another _drink?_"
35. "They have struck me, but I was not hurt;
They have beaten me, but I did not feel it.
When shall I awake, that I may seek another drink?"

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4. By knowledge the rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.
5. A wise man _is_ strong,
5. A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
6. For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors _there is_ safety.
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
7. Wisdom _is_ too lofty for a fool;
7. Wisdom is too lofty for a fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate.
8. He who plots to do evil
Will be called a schemer.
9. The devising of foolishness _is_ sin,
And the scoffer _is_ an abomination to men.
9. The devising of foolishness is sin,
And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
10. _If_ you faint in the day of adversity,
Your strength _is_ small.
10. If you faint in the day of adversity,
Your strength is small.
11. Deliver _those who_ are drawn toward death,
And hold back _those_ stumbling to the slaughter.
11. Deliver those who are drawn toward death,
And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.
12. If you say, "Surely we did not know this,"
Does not He who weighs the hearts consider _it?_
He who keeps your soul, does He _not_ know _it?_
And will He _not_ render to _each_ man according to his deeds?
Does not He who weighs the hearts consider it?
He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?
And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?
13. My son, eat honey because _it is_ good,
And the honeycomb _which is_ sweet to your taste;
13. My son, eat honey because it is good,
And the honeycomb which is sweet to your taste;
14. So _shall_ the knowledge of wisdom _be_ to your soul;
If you have found _it,_ there is a prospect,
14. So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul;
If you have found it, there is a prospect,
And your hope will not be cut off.
15. Do not lie in wait, O wicked _man,_ against the dwelling of the righteous;
15. Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
Do not plunder his resting place;
16. For a righteous _man_ may fall seven times
16. For a righteous man may fall seven times
And rise again,
But the wicked shall fall by calamity.
17. Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,
And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles;
18. Lest the Lord see _it,_ and it displease Him,
18. Lest the Lord see it, and it displease Him,
And He turn away His wrath from him.
19. Do not fret because of evildoers,
Nor be envious of the wicked;
20. For there will be no prospect for the evil _man;_
20. For there will be no prospect for the evil man;
The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
21. My son, fear the Lord and the king;
@@ -70,14 +70,14 @@ Do not associate with those given to change;
22. For their calamity will rise suddenly,
And who knows the ruin those two can bring?Further Sayings of the Wise
23. These _things_ also _belong_ to the wise:
_It is_ not good to show partiality in judgment.
23. These things also belong to the wise:
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
24. He who says to the wicked, "You _are_ righteous,"
24. He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous,"
Him the people will curse;
Nations will abhor him.
25. But those who rebuke _the wicked_ will have delight,
25. But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
26. He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
@@ -92,20 +92,20 @@ For would you deceive with your lips?
29. Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me;
I will render to the man according to his work."
30. I went by the field of the lazy _man_,
30. I went by the field of the lazy man,
And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding;
31. And there it was, all overgrown with thorns;
Its surface was covered with nettles;
Its stone wall was broken down.
32. When I saw _it,_ I considered _it_ well;
I looked on _it and_ received instruction:
32. When I saw it, I considered it well;
I looked on it and received instruction:
33. A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to rest;
34. So shall your poverty come _like_ a prowler,
34. So shall your poverty come like a prowler,
And your need like an armed man.

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# Chapter 25
1. These also _are_ proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
1. These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
2. _It is_ the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings _is_ to search out a matter.
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3. _As_ the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings _is_ unsearchable.
3. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4. Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith _for_ jewelry.
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
5. Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of the great;
7. For _it is_ better that he say to you,
7. For it is better that he say to you,
"Come up here,"
Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
@@ -29,21 +29,21 @@ When your neighbor has put you to shame?
9. Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10. Lest he who hears _it_ expose your shame,
10. Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And your reputation be ruined.
11. A word fitly spoken _is like_ apples of gold
11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
In settings of silver.
12. _Like_ an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
_Is_ a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
12. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
13. Like the cold of snow in time of harvest
_Is_ a faithful messenger to those who send him,
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Whoever falsely boasts of giving
_Is like_ clouds and wind without rain.
Is like clouds and wind without rain.
15. By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
@@ -56,37 +56,37 @@ Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
Lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18. A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
_Is like_ a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19. Confidence in an unfaithful _man_ in time of trouble
_Is like_ a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
19. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble
Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
20. _Like_ one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
_And like_ vinegar on soda,
_Is_ one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
20. Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
And like vinegar on soda,
Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22. For _so_ you will heap coals of fire on his head,
22. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head,
And the Lord will reward you.
23. The north wind brings forth rain,
And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
24. _It is_ better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
24. It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
25. _As_ cold water to a weary soul,
So _is_ good news from a far country.
25. As cold water to a weary soul,
So is good news from a far country.
26. A righteous _man_ who falters before the wicked
_Is like_ a murky spring and a polluted well.
26. A righteous man who falters before the wicked
Is like a murky spring and a polluted well.
27. _It is_ not good to eat much honey;
So to seek one's own glory _is not_ glory.
27. It is not good to eat much honey;
So to seek one's own glory is not glory.
28. Whoever _has_ no rule over his own spirit
_Is like_ a city broken down, without walls.
28. Whoever has no rule over his own spirit
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Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
6. He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off _his own_ feet _and_ drinks violence.
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
7. _Like_ the legs of the lame that hang limp
_Is_ a proverb in the mouth of fools.
7. Like the legs of the lame that hang limp
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8. Like one who binds a stone in a sling
_Is_ he who gives honor to a fool.
Is he who gives honor to a fool.
9. _Like_ a thorn _that_ goes into the hand of a drunkard
_Is_ a proverb in the mouth of fools.
9. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10. The great _God_ who formed everything
Gives the fool _his_ hire and the transgressor _his_ wages.
10. The great God who formed everything
Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages.
11. As a dog returns to his own vomit,
_So_ a fool repeats his folly.
So a fool repeats his folly.
12. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
_There is_ more hope for a fool than for him.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
13. The lazy _man_ says, "_There is_ a lion in the road!
A fierce lion _is_ in the streets!"
13. The lazy man says, "There is a lion in the road!
A fierce lion is in the streets!"
14. _As_ a door turns on its hinges,
So _does_ the lazy _man_ on his bed.
14. As a door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy man on his bed.
15. The lazy _man_ buries his hand in the bowl;
15. The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl;
It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
16. The lazy _man is_ wiser in his own eyes
16. The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
17. He who passes by _and_ meddles in a quarrel not his own
_Is like_ one who takes a dog by the ears.
17. He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
18. Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
19. _Is_ the man _who_ deceives his neighbor,
19. Is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, "I was only joking!"
20. Where _there is_ no wood, the fire goes out;
And where _there is_ no talebearer, strife ceases.
20. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
21. _As_ charcoal _is_ to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So _is_ a contentious man to kindle strife.
21. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22. The words of a talebearer _are_ like tasty trifles,
22. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the inmost body.
23. Fervent lips with a wicked heart
_Are like_ earthenware covered with silver dross.
Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.
24. He who hates, disguises _it_ with his lips,
24. He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;
25. When he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For _there are_ seven abominations in his heart;
For there are seven abominations in his heart;
26. _Though his_ hatred is covered by deceit,
26. Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
27. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
28. A lying tongue hates _those who are_ crushed by it,
28. A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,
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2. Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
3. A stone _is_ heavy and sand _is_ weighty,
But a fool's wrath _is_ heavier than both of them.
3. A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,
But a fool's wrath is heavier than both of them.
4. Wrath _is_ cruel and anger a torrent,
But who _is_ able to stand before jealousy?
4. Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent,
But who is able to stand before jealousy?
5. Open rebuke _is_ better
5. Open rebuke is better
Than love carefully concealed.
6. Faithful _are_ the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy _are_ deceitful.
6. Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7. A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb,
But to a hungry soul every bitter thing _is_ sweet.
But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
8. Like a bird that wanders from its nest
_Is_ a man who wanders from his place.
Is a man who wanders from his place.
9. Ointment and perfume delight the heart,
And the sweetness of a man's friend _gives delight_ by hearty counsel.
And the sweetness of a man's friend gives delight by hearty counsel.
10. Do not forsake your own friend or your father's friend,
Nor go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity;
Better _is_ a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
11. My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
That I may answer him who reproaches me.
12. A prudent _man_ foresees evil _and_ hides himself;
The simple pass on _and_ are punished.
12. A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;
The simple pass on and are punished.
13. Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger,
And hold it in pledge _when_ he is surety for a seductress.
And hold it in pledge when he is surety for a seductress.
14. He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
It will be counted a curse to him.
@@ -49,37 +49,37 @@ And a contentious woman are alike;
16. Whoever restrains her restrains the wind,
And grasps oil with his right hand.
17. _As_ iron sharpens iron,
17. As iron sharpens iron,
So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
18. Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit;
So he who waits on his master will be honored.
19. As in water face _reflects_ face,
So a man's heart _reveals_ the man.
19. As in water face reflects face,
So a man's heart reveals the man.
20. Hell and Destruction are never full;
So the eyes of man are never satisfied.
21. The refining pot _is_ for silver and the furnace for gold,
And a man _is valued_ by what others say of him.
21. The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And a man is valued by what others say of him.
22. Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain,
_Yet_ his foolishness will not depart from him.
Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
23. Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,
_And_ attend to your herds;
And attend to your herds;
24. For riches _are_ not forever,
Nor does a crown _endure_ to all generations.
24. For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
25. _When_ the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself,
25. When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself,
And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,
26. The lambs _will provide_ your clothing,
26. The lambs will provide your clothing,
And the goats the price of a field;
27. _You shall have_ enough goats' milk for your food,
27. You shall have enough goats' milk for your food,
For the food of your household,
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1. The wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2. Because of the transgression of a land, many _are_ its princes;
But by a man of understanding _and_ knowledge
2. Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
3. A poor man who oppresses the poor
_Is like_ a driving rain which leaves no food.
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
4. Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But such as keep the law contend with them.
@@ -16,45 +16,45 @@ But such as keep the law contend with them.
5. Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the Lord understand all.
6. Better _is_ the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one perverse _in his_ ways, though he _be_ rich.
6. Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7. Whoever keeps the law _is_ a discerning son,
7. Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,
But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8. One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
9. One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
Even his prayer _is_ an abomination.
Even his prayer is an abomination.
10. Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
He himself will fall into his own pit;
But the blameless will inherit good.
11. The rich man _is_ wise in his own eyes,
11. The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12. When the righteous rejoice, _there is_ great glory;
12. When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory;
But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
13. He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes _them_ will have mercy.
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
14. Happy _is_ the man who is always reverent,
14. Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15. _Like_ a roaring lion and a charging bear
_Is_ a wicked ruler over poor people.
15. Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
16. A ruler who lacks understanding _is_ a great oppressor,
_But_ he who hates covetousness will prolong _his_ days.
16. A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
17. A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help him.
18. Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved,
But _he who is_ perverse _in his_ ways will suddenly fall.
But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19. He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
20. A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
21. To show partiality _is_ not good,
21. To show partiality is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
22. A man with an evil eye hastens after riches,
@@ -72,8 +72,8 @@ And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
24. Whoever robs his father or his mother,
And says, "_It is_ no transgression,"
The same _is_ companion to a destroyer.
And says, "It is no transgression,"
The same is companion to a destroyer.
25. He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.

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# Chapter 29
1. He who is often rebuked, _and_ hardens _his_ neck,
1. He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked _man_ rules, the people groan.
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
3. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes _his_ wealth.
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4. The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
@@ -19,31 +19,31 @@ Spreads a net for his feet.
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7. The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
_But_ the wicked does not understand _such_ knowledge.
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8. Scoffers set a city aflame,
But wise _men_ turn away wrath.
But wise men turn away wrath.
9. _If_ a wise man contends with a foolish man,
Whether _the fool_ rages or laughs, _there is_ no peace.
9. If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his well-being.
11. A fool vents all his feelings,
But a wise _man_ holds them back.
But a wise man holds them back.
12. If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants _become_ wicked.
All his servants become wicked.
13. The poor _man_ and the oppressor have this in common:
13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14. The king who judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
15. The rod and rebuke give wisdom,
But a child left _to himself_ brings shame to his mother.
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
@@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ But the righteous will see their fall.
17. Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18. Where _there is_ no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But happy _is_ he who keeps the law.
18. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But happy is he who keeps the law.
19. A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.
20. Do you see a man hasty in his words?
_There is_ more hope for a fool than for him.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. He who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.
@@ -76,9 +76,9 @@ He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
26. Many seek the ruler's favor,
But justice for man _comes_ from the Lord.
But justice for man comes from the Lord.
27. An unjust man _is_ an abomination to the righteous,
And _he who is_ upright in the way _is_ an abomination to the wicked.
27. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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# Chapter 30
1. The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, _his_ utterance. This man declared to Ithiel--to Ithiel and Ucal:
1. The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel--to Ithiel and Ucal:
2. Surely I _am_ more stupid than _any_ man,
2. Surely I am more stupid than any man,
And do not have the understanding of a man.
3. I neither learned wisdom
@@ -12,84 +12,84 @@ Nor have knowledge of the Holy One.
Who has gathered the wind in His fists?
Who has bound the waters in a garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What _is_ His name, and what _is_ His Son's name,
What is His name, and what is His Son's name,
If you know?
5. Every word of God _is_ pure;
He _is_ a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
5. Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
6. Do not add to His words,
Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.
7. Two _things_ I request of You
7. Two things I request of You
(Deprive me not before I die):
8. Remove falsehood and lies far from me;
Give me neither poverty nor riches--
Feed me with the food allotted to me;
9. Lest I be full and deny _You,_
And say, "Who _is_ the Lord?"
9. Lest I be full and deny You,
And say, "Who is the Lord?"
Or lest I be poor and steal,
And profane the name of my God.
10. Do not malign a servant to his master,
Lest he curse you, and you be found 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,
_Yet_ is not washed from its filthiness.
12. There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes,
Yet is not washed from its filthiness.
13. _There is_ a generation--oh, how lofty are their eyes!
13. There is a generation--oh, how lofty are their eyes!
And their eyelids are lifted up.
14. _There is_ a generation whose teeth _are like_ swords,
And whose fangs _are like_ knives,
14. There is a generation whose teeth are like swords,
And whose fangs are like knives,
To devour the poor from off the earth,
And the needy from _among_ men.
And the needy from among men.
15. The leech has two daughters--
Give _and_ Give!
There are three _things that_ are never satisfied,
Give and Give!
There are three things that are never satisfied,
Four never say, "Enough!":
16. The grave,
The barren womb,
The earth _that_ is not satisfied with water--
The earth that is not satisfied with water--
And the fire never says, "Enough!"
17. The eye _that_ mocks _his_ father,
And scorns obedience to _his_ mother,
17. The eye that mocks his father,
And scorns obedience to his mother,
The ravens of the valley will pick it out,
And the young eagles will eat it.
18. There are three _things which_ are too wonderful for me,
Yes, four _which_ I do not understand:
18. There are three things which are too wonderful for me,
Yes, four which I do not understand:
19. The way of an eagle in the air,
The way of a serpent on a rock,
The way of a ship in the midst of the sea,
And the way of a man with a virgin.
20. This _is_ the way of an adulterous woman:
20. This is the way of an adulterous woman:
She eats and wipes her mouth,
And says, "I have done no wickedness."
21. For three _things_ the earth is perturbed,
21. For three things the earth is perturbed,
Yes, for four it cannot bear up:
22. For a servant when he reigns,
A fool when he is filled with food,
23. A hateful _woman_ when she is married,
23. A hateful woman when she is married,
And a maidservant who succeeds her mistress.
24. There are four _things which_ are little on the earth,
But they _are_ exceedingly wise:
24. There are four things which are little on the earth,
But they are exceedingly wise:
25. The ants _are_ a people not strong,
25. The ants are a people not strong,
Yet they prepare their food in the summer;
26. The rock badgers are a feeble folk,
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28. The spider skillfully grasps with its hands,
And it is in kings' palaces.
29. There are three _things which_ are majestic in pace,
Yes, four _which_ are stately in walk:
29. There are three things which are majestic in pace,
Yes, four which are stately in walk:
30. A lion, _which is_ mighty among beasts
30. A lion, which is mighty among beasts
And does not turn away from any;
31. A greyhound,
A male goat also,
And a king _whose_ troops _are_ with him.
And a king whose troops are with him.
32. If you have been foolish in exalting yourself,
Or if you have devised evil, _put your_ hand on _your_ mouth.
Or if you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth.
33. For _as_ the churning of milk produces butter,
33. For as the churning of milk produces butter,
And wringing the nose produces blood,
So the forcing of wrath produces strife.

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3. Do not give your strength to women,
Nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
4. _It is_ not for kings, O Lemuel,
_It is_ not for kings to drink wine,
4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Nor for princes intoxicating drink;
5. Lest they drink and forget the law,
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And remember his misery no more.
8. Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all _who are_ appointed to die.
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.
9. Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.The Virtuous Wife
10. Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth _is_ far above rubies.
For her worth is far above rubies.
11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
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17. She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.
18. She perceives that her merchandise _is_ good,
18. She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.
19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
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Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
21. She is not afraid of snow for her household,
For all her household _is_ clothed with scarlet.
For all her household is clothed with scarlet.
22. She makes tapestry for herself;
Her clothing _is_ fine linen and purple.
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23. Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24. She makes linen garments and sells _them,_
24. She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies sashes for the merchants.
25. Strength and honor _are_ her clothing;
25. Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come.
26. She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue _is_ the law of kindness.
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
27. She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28. Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband _also,_ and he praises her:
Her husband also, and he praises her:
29. "Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all."
30. Charm _is_ deceitful and beauty _is_ passing,
But a woman _who_ fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
31. Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates.