| 1:2 |
To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, |
To know wisdom and discipline, To understand the sayings of understanding, |
| 1:3 |
To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; |
To receive discipline that leads to insight, Righteousness, justice, and equity, |
| 1:4 |
To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion, |
To give prudence to the simple, To the youth knowledge and discretion; |
| 1:5 |
A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, |
Let the wise man hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire guidance, |
| 1:6 |
To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles. |
To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles. |
| 1:7 |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
¶The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline. |
| 1:8 |
Hear, my son, your fathers instruction And do not forsake your mothers teaching; |
¶Hear, my son, your fathers discipline And do not abandon your mothers instruction; |
| 1:9 |
Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head And ornaments about your neck. |
For they are a garland of grace for your head And ornaments about your neck. |
| 1:10 |
My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. |
My son, if sinners entice you, Do not be willing. |
| 1:12 |
Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, Even whole, as those who go down to the pit; |
Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, And whole, as those who go down to the pit; |
| 1:14 |
Throw in your lot with us, We shall all have one purse, |
Cast in your lot with us, We shall all have one purse, |
| 1:15 |
My son, do not walk in the way with them. Keep your feet from their path, |
My son, do not walk in the way with them. Withhold your feet from their pathway, |
| 1:17 |
Indeed, it is useless to spread the baited net In the sight of any bird; |
For it is no use that a net is spread In the sight of any bird; |
| 1:19 |
So are the ways of everyone who gains by violence; It takes away the life of its possessors. |
So are the paths of everyone who is greedy for gain; It takes away the life of its possessors. |
| 1:20 |
Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square; |
¶Wisdom shouts in the street, She gives forth her voice in the square; |
| 1:21 |
At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings: |
At the head of the noisy streets she calls out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings: |
| 1:22 |
How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge? |
How long, O simple ones, will you love simplicity? And scoffers delight in scoffing And fools hate knowledge? |
| 1:25 |
And you neglected all my counsel And did not want my reproof; |
And you neglected all my counsel And were not willing to accept my reproof; |
| 1:26 |
I will also laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes, |
I will also laugh at your disaster; I will mock when your dread comes, |
| 1:27 |
When your dread comes like a storm And your calamity comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you. |
When your dread comes like a storm And your disaster comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you. |
| 1:28 |
Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently but they will not find me, |
Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me earnestly but they will not find me, |
| 1:29 |
Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the Lord. |
Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of Yahweh. |
| 1:30 |
They would not accept my counsel, They spurned all my reproof. |
They were not willing to accept my counsel, They spurned all my reproof. |
| 1:31 |
So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way And be satiated with their own devices. |
So they shall eat of the fruit of their way And be satisfied with their own devices. |
| 1:32 |
For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. |
For the turning away of the simple will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. |
| 1:33 |
But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil. |
But he who listens to me shall dwell securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil. |
| 2:2 |
Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding; |
To make your ear pay attention to wisdom, Incline your heart to discernment; |
| 2:3 |
For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding; |
For if you call out for understanding, Give your voice for discernment; |
| 2:5 |
Then you will discern the fear of the Lord And discover the knowledge of God. |
Then you will understand the fear of Yahweh And find the knowledge of God. |
| 2:6 |
For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. |
For Yahweh gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and discernment. |
| 2:7 |
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, |
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright, A shield to those who walk in integrity, |
| 2:8 |
Guarding the paths of justice, And He preserves the way of His godly ones. |
To guard the paths of justice, And He keeps the way of His holy ones. |
| 2:9 |
Then you will discern righteousness and justice And equity and every good course. |
Then you will understand righteousness and justice And equity—every good track. |
| 2:11 |
Discretion will guard you, Understanding will watch over you, |
Discretion will keep you, Discernment will guard you, |
| 2:13 |
From those who leave the paths of uprightness To walk in the ways of darkness; |
From those who forsake the paths of uprightness To walk in the ways of darkness; |
| 2:14 |
Who delight in doing evil And rejoice in the perversity of evil; |
Who are glad to do evil And they rejoice in the perversity of evil; |
| 2:15 |
Whose paths are crooked, And who are devious in their ways; |
Whose paths are crooked, And who are devious in their tracks; |
| 2:16 |
To deliver you from the strange woman, From the adulteress who flatters with her words; |
To deliver you from the strange woman, From the foreign woman who flatters with her words; |
| 2:17 |
That leaves the companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; |
Who forsakes the close companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; |
| 2:18 |
For her house sinks down to death And her tracks lead to the dead; |
For her house sinks down to death And her tracks descend to the dead; |
| 2:19 |
None who go to her return again, Nor do they reach the paths of life. |
All who go to her will not return, And they will not reach the paths of life. |
| 2:20 |
So you will walk in the way of good men And keep to the paths of the righteous. |
So that you will walk in the way of good men And keep to the paths of the righteous. |
| 2:21 |
For the upright will live in the land And the blameless will remain in it; |
For the upright will dwell in the land And the blameless will remain in it; |
| 2:22 |
But the wicked will be cut off from the land And the treacherous will be uprooted from it. |
But the wicked will be cut off from the land And the treacherous will be torn away from it. |
| 3:1 |
My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; |
My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart guard my commandments; |
| 3:3 |
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. |
Do not let lovingkindness and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 3:4 |
So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. |
So you will find favor and good insight In the eyes of God and man. |
| 3:5 |
Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. |
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. |
| 3:7 |
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. |
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear Yahweh and turn away from evil. |
| 3:9 |
Honor the Lord from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; |
Honor Yahweh from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; |
| 3:10 |
So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine. |
So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will burst with new wine. |
| 3:11 |
My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord Or loathe His reproof, |
My son, do not reject the discipline of Yahweh Or loathe His reproof, |
| 3:12 |
For whom the Lord loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. |
For whom Yahweh loves He reproves, Even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights. |
| 3:13 |
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding. |
¶How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who obtains discernment. |
| 3:14 |
For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold. |
For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her produce better than fine gold. |
| 3:15 |
She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her. |
She is more precious than pearls; And nothing you desire compares with her. |
| 3:16 |
Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor. |
Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and glory. |
| 3:17 |
Her ways are pleasant ways And all her paths are peace. |
Her ways are pleasant ways And all her pathways are peace. |
| 3:18 |
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast. |
She is a tree of life to those who seize her, And all those who hold her fast are blessed. |
| 3:19 |
The Lord by wisdom founded the earth, By understanding He established the heavens. |
Yahweh by wisdom founded the earth, By discernment He established the heavens. |
| 3:20 |
By His knowledge the deeps were broken up And the skies drip with dew. |
By His knowledge the deeps were split up And the skies drip with dew. |
| 3:21 |
My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion, |
My son, let them not deviate from your eyes; Guard sound wisdom and discretion, |
| 3:22 |
So they will be life to your soul And adornment to your neck. |
So they will be life for your soul And grace for your neck. |
| 3:24 |
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. |
When you lie down, you will not be in dread; You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. |
| 3:25 |
Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; |
Do not be afraid of sudden dread Nor of the storm of the wicked when it comes; |
| 3:26 |
For the Lord will be your confidence And will keep your foot from being caught. |
For Yahweh will be your confidence And will keep your foot from being caught. |
| 3:27 |
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it. |
¶Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your hand to do it. |
| 3:28 |
Do not say to your neighbor, Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it, When you have it with you. |
Do not say to your neighbor, Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it, When it is there with you. |
| 3:30 |
Do not contend with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm. |
Do not contend with a man without cause, If he has dealt you no harm. |
| 3:32 |
For the devious are an abomination to the Lord; But He is intimate with the upright. |
For the devious one is an abomination to Yahweh; But His secret council is with the upright. |
| 3:33 |
The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous. |
The curse of Yahweh is on the house of the wicked one, But He blesses the abode of the righteous. |
| 3:34 |
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted. |
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the humble. |
| 3:35 |
The wise will inherit honor, But fools display dishonor. |
The wise will inherit glory, But fools raise up disgrace. |
| 4:1 |
Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding, |
Hear, O sons, the discipline of a father, And pay attention that you may know understanding, |
| 4:2 |
For I give you sound teaching; Do not abandon my instruction. |
For I give you sound learning; Do not forsake my instruction. |
| 4:3 |
When I was a son to my father, Tender and the only son in the sight of my mother, |
When I was a son to my father, Tender and the only son before my mother, |
| 4:4 |
Then he taught me and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live; |
Then he instructed me and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live; |
| 4:5 |
Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. |
Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget and do not turn away from the sayings of my mouth. |
| 4:6 |
Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you. |
Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; Love her, and she will guard you. |
| 4:7 |
The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding. |
The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, acquire understanding. |
| 4:9 |
She will place on your head a garland of grace; She will present you with a crown of beauty. |
She will give for your head a garland of grace; She will present you with a crown of beauty. |
| 4:10 |
Hear, my son, and accept my sayings And the years of your life will be many. |
¶Hear, my son, and receive my sayings And the years of your life will be many. |
| 4:11 |
I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. |
I have instructed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright tracks. |
| 4:13 |
Take hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life. |
Seize discipline; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life. |
| 4:14 |
Do not enter the path of the wicked And do not proceed in the way of evil men. |
Do not enter the path of wicked men And do not step into the way of evil men. |
| 4:15 |
Avoid it, do not pass by it; Turn away from it and pass on. |
Avoid it, do not pass by it; Stray from it and pass on. |
| 4:16 |
For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; And they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble. |
For they do not sleep unless they do evil; And they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble. |
| 4:18 |
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the full day. |
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the fullness of day. |
| 4:19 |
The way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know over what they stumble. |
The way of the wicked is like thick darkness; They do not know over what they stumble. |
| 4:20 |
My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. |
¶My son, pay attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. |
| 4:21 |
Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart. |
Do not let them deviate from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart. |
| 4:22 |
For they are life to those who find them And health to all their body. |
For they are life to those who find them And healing to all his flesh. |
| 4:23 |
Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. |
Guard your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. |
| 4:24 |
Put away from you a deceitful mouth And put devious speech far from you. |
Put away from you a perverse mouth And put devious lips far from you. |
| 4:25 |
Let your eyes look directly ahead And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. |
Let your eyes look directly ahead And even let your eyelids be fixed straight in front of you. |
| 4:26 |
Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established. |
Watch the track of your feet And all your ways will be established. |
| 5:1 |
My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding; |
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my discernment; |
| 5:2 |
That you may observe discretion And your lips may reserve knowledge. |
That you may keep discretion And that your lips may guard knowledge. |
| 5:3 |
For the lips of an adulteress drip honey And smoother than oil is her speech; |
For the lips of a strange woman drip honey And smoother than oil is her speech; |
| 5:4 |
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two edged sword. |
But her end is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two edged sword. |
| 5:5 |
Her feet go down to death, Her steps take hold of Sheol. |
Her feet go down to death, Her steps take hold of Sheol, |
| 5:6 |
She does not ponder the path of life; Her ways are unstable, she does not know it. |
Lest she watch the path of life; Her tracks are unstable, she does not know it. |
| 5:7 |
Now then, my sons, listen to me And do not depart from the words of my mouth. |
¶So now, my sons, listen to me And do not turn away from the words of my mouth. |
| 5:9 |
Or you will give your vigor to others And your years to the cruel one; |
Lest you give your splendor to others And your years to the cruel one; |
| 5:10 |
And strangers will be filled with your strength And your hard earned goods will go to the house of an alien; |
Lest strangers be satisfied by your strength And by your painful labor, those in the house of a foreigner; |
| 5:11 |
And you groan at your final end, When your flesh and your body are consumed; |
And you groan at your end, When your flesh and your body are consumed; |
| 5:12 |
And you say, How I have hated instruction! And my heart spurned reproof! |
And you say, How I have hated discipline! And my heart spurned reproof! |
| 5:13 |
I have not listened to the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined my ear to my instructors! |
I have not listened to the voice of my instructors, And I have not inclined my ear to my teachers! |
| 5:15 |
Drink water from your own cistern And fresh water from your own well. |
¶Drink water from your own cistern And fresh water from your own well. |
| 5:17 |
Let them be yours alone And not for strangers with you. |
Let them be for you alone, And not for strangers with you. |
| 5:18 |
Let your fountain be blessed, And rejoice in the wife of your youth. |
Let your fountain be blessed, And be glad in the wife of your youth. |
| 5:19 |
As a loving hind and a graceful doe, Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; Be exhilarated always with her love. |
As a loving hind and a graceful doe, Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; Be intoxicated always with her love. |
| 5:20 |
For why should you, my son, be exhilarated with an adulteress And embrace the bosom of a foreigner? |
So why should you, my son, be intoxicated with a strange woman And embrace the bosom of a foreign woman? |
| 5:21 |
For the ways of a man are before the eyes of the Lord, And He watches all his paths. |
For the ways of a man are before the eyes of Yahweh, And He watches all his tracks. |
| 5:22 |
His own iniquities will capture the wicked, And he will be held with the cords of his sin. |
His own iniquities will capture him who is the wicked one, And with the cords of his sin he will be held fast. |
| 5:23 |
He will die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he will go astray. |
He will die for lack of discipline, And in the abundance of his folly he will stumble in intoxication. |
| 6:1 |
My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor, Have given a pledge for a stranger, |
My son, if you have become a guarantor for your neighbor, Have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger, |
| 6:3 |
Do this then, my son, and deliver yourself; Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor, Go, humble yourself, and importune your neighbor. |
Do this then, my son, and deliver yourself; Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor, Go, humble yourself, and badger your neighbor. |
| 6:6 |
Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, |
¶Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, |
| 6:11 |
Your poverty will come in like a vagabond And your need like an armed man. |
Your poverty will come in like a vagabond And your want like an armed man. |
| 6:12 |
A worthless person, a wicked man, Is the one who walks with a perverse mouth, |
¶A vile person, a wicked man, Is the one who walks with a perverse mouth, |
| 6:14 |
Who with perversity in his heart continually devises evil, Who spreads strife. |
Who with perversity in his heart continually devises evil, Who spreads contentions. |
| 6:15 |
Therefore his calamity will come suddenly; Instantly he will be broken and there will be no healing. |
Therefore his disaster will come suddenly; Instantly he will be broken and there will be no healing. |
| 6:16 |
There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: |
¶There are six things which Yahweh hates, Even seven which are an abomination to Him: |
| 6:18 |
A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, |
A heart that devises wicked thoughts, Feet that hasten to run to evil, |
| 6:19 |
A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers. |
A false witness who breathes out lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers. |
| 6:20 |
My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother; |
¶My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not abandon the law of your mother; |
| 6:22 |
When you walk about, they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you; And when you awake, they will talk to you. |
When you walk about, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep watch over you; And when you awake, they will speak to you. |
| 6:23 |
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of life |
For the commandment is a lamp and the law is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of life |
| 6:24 |
To keep you from the evil woman, From the smooth tongue of the adulteress. |
To keep you from the evil woman, From the smooth tongue of the foreign woman. |
| 6:30 |
Men do not despise a thief if he steals To satisfy himself when he is hungry; |
Men do not despise a thief if he steals To fill himself when he is hungry; |
| 6:32 |
The one who commits adultery with a woman is lacking sense; He who would destroy himself does it. |
The one who commits adultery with a woman is lacking a heart of wisdom; He who would destroy his soul does it. |
| 6:35 |
He will not accept any ransom, Nor will he be satisfied though you give many gifts. |
He will not accept any ransom, He will not be willing though you give many bribes. |
| 7:2 |
Keep my commandments and live, And my teaching as the apple of your eye. |
Keep my commandments and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. |
| 7:5 |
That they may keep you from an adulteress, From the foreigner who flatters with her words. |
In order to keep you from the strange woman, From the foreign woman who flatters with her words. |
| 7:6 |
For at the window of my house I looked out through my lattice, |
¶For at the window of my house I looked out through my lattice, |
| 7:7 |
And I saw among the naive, And discerned among the youths A young man lacking sense, |
And I saw among the simple, And discerned among the sons A young man lacking a heart of wisdom, |
| 7:8 |
Passing through the street near her corner; And he takes the way to her house, |
Passing through the street near her corner; And he strides along the way to her house, |
| 7:9 |
In the twilight, in the evening, In the middle of the night and in the darkness. |
In the twilight, in the evening of that day, In the middle of the night, and in the thick darkness. |
| 7:11 |
She is boisterous and rebellious, Her feet do not remain at home; |
She is boisterous and rebellious, Her feet do not dwell at home; |
| 7:12 |
She is now in the streets, now in the squares, And lurks by every corner. |
Stepping in the streets, stepping in the squares, And near every corner she lies in wait. |
| 7:14 |
I was due to offer peace offerings; Today I have paid my vows. |
The sacrifices of peace offerings are with me; Today I paid my vows. |
| 7:15 |
Therefore I have come out to meet you, To seek your presence earnestly, and I have found you. |
Therefore I have come out to meet you, To seek your face earnestly, and I have found you. |
| 7:17 |
I have sprinkled my bed With myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. |
I have sprinkled my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. |
| 7:18 |
Come, let us drink our fill of love until morning; Let us delight ourselves with caresses. |
Come, then, let us drink our fill as lovers until morning; Let us delight ourselves with the pleasures of love. |
| 7:19 |
For my husband is not at home, He has gone on a long journey; |
For my husband is not at home, He has gone on a journey far away; |
| 7:20 |
He has taken a bag of money with him, At the full moon he will come home. |
He took a bag of silver in his hand, On the day of the full moon he will come home. |
| 7:21 |
With her many persuasions she entices him; With her flattering lips she seduces him. |
With her abundant persuasions she entices him; With her flattering lips she drives him to herself. |
| 7:22 |
Suddenly he follows her As an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the discipline of a fool, |
He suddenly follows her As an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the discipline of an ignorant fool, |
| 7:23 |
Until an arrow pierces through his liver; As a bird hastens to the snare, So he does not know that it will cost him his life. |
Until an arrow pierces through his liver; As a bird hastens to the snare, And he does not know that it will cost him his soul. |
| 7:24 |
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, And pay attention to the words of my mouth. |
¶So now, my sons, listen to me, And pay attention to the words of my mouth. |
| 7:25 |
Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, Do not stray into her paths. |
Do not let your heart go astray into her ways, Do not wander into her pathways. |
| 7:26 |
For many are the victims she has cast down, And numerous are all her slain. |
For many are the slain whom she has cast down, And numerous are all those killed by her. |
| 7:27 |
Her house is the way to Sheol, Descending to the chambers of death. |
The ways to Sheol are in her house, Descending to the chambers of death. |
| 8:1 |
Does not wisdom call, And understanding lift up her voice? |
Does not wisdom call, And discernment give forth her voice? |
| 8:2 |
On top of the heights beside the way, Where the paths meet, she takes her stand; |
At the top of the heights upon the way, Where the pathways meet, she takes her stand; |
| 8:3 |
Beside the gates, at the opening to the city, At the entrance of the doors, she cries out: |
Beside the gates, at the opening to the city, At the entrance of the doors, she makes a shout: |
| 8:5 |
O naive ones, understand prudence; And, O fools, understand wisdom. |
O simple ones, understand prudence; And, O fools, understand a heart of wisdom. |
| 8:6 |
Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal right things. |
Listen, for I will speak noble things; And the opening of my lips will reveal upright things. |
| 8:8 |
All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them. |
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing twisted or crooked in them. |
| 8:10 |
Take my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold. |
Take my discipline and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest fine gold. |
| 8:11 |
For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. |
For wisdom is better than pearls; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. |
| 8:12 |
I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion. |
¶I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion. |
| 8:13 |
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate. |
The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the mouth of perverted words, I hate. |
| 8:14 |
Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine. |
Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, might is mine. |
| 8:15 |
By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice. |
By me kings reign, And rulers mark out righteousness. |
| 8:17 |
I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me. |
I love those who love me; And those who earnestly seek me will find me. |
| 8:18 |
Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness. |
Riches and glory are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness. |
| 8:19 |
My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, And my yield better than choicest silver. |
My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, And my produce better than choice silver. |
| 8:20 |
I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice, |
I walk in the path of righteousness, In the midst of the pathways of justice, |
| 8:21 |
To endow those who love me with wealth, That I may fill their treasuries. |
To give those who love me an inheritance of wealth, That I may fill their treasuries. |
| 8:22 |
The Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way, Before His works of old. |
¶Yahweh possessed me at the beginning of His way, Before His deeds of old. |
| 8:23 |
From everlasting I was established, From the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth. |
From everlasting I was installed, From the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth. |
| 8:24 |
When there were no depths I was brought forth, When there were no springs abounding with water. |
When there were no depths I was brought forth, When there were no springs heavy with water. |
| 8:26 |
While He had not yet made the earth and the fields, Nor the first dust of the world. |
While He had not yet made the earth and the fields outside, Nor the first dust of the world. |
| 8:27 |
When He established the heavens, I was there, When He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, |
When He established the heavens, I was there, When He marked out a circle on the face of the deep, |
| 8:28 |
When He made firm the skies above, When the springs of the deep became fixed, |
When He made firm the skies above, When the springs of the deep became strong, |
| 8:29 |
When He set for the sea its boundary So that the water would not transgress His command, When He marked out the foundations of the earth; |
When He set for the sea its boundary So that the water would not pass over His command, When He marked out the foundations of the earth; |
| 8:30 |
Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him, |
Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was a daily delight, Rejoicing always before Him, |
| 8:31 |
Rejoicing in the world, His earth, And having my delight in the sons of men. |
Rejoicing in the world, His earth, My delight is in the sons of men. |
| 8:32 |
Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. |
¶So now, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. |
| 8:33 |
Heed instruction and be wise, And do not neglect it. |
Hear discipline and be wise, And do not neglect it. |
| 8:34 |
Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts. |
How blessed is the man who hears me, To watch daily at my doors, To keep watch at my doorposts. |
| 8:35 |
For he who finds me finds life And obtains favor from the Lord. |
For he who finds me finds life And obtains favor from Yahweh. |
| 8:36 |
But he who sins against me injures himself; All those who hate me love death. |
But he who sins against me does violence to his own soul; All those who hate me love death. |
| 9:2 |
She has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; She has also set her table; |
She has slaughtered her cattle, she has mixed her wine; She has also prepared her table; |
| 9:4 |
Whoever is naive, let him turn in here! To him who lacks understanding she says, |
Whoever is simple, let him turn in here! To him who lacks a heart of wisdom she says, |
| 9:5 |
Come, eat of my food And drink of the wine I have mixed. |
Come, eat of my bread And drink of the wine I have mixed. |
| 9:6 |
Forsake your folly and live, And proceed in the way of understanding. |
Forsake your simplicity and live, And step into the way of understanding. |
| 9:7 |
He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. |
¶He who disciplines a scoffer receives disgrace for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man receives injury for himself. |
| 9:8 |
Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you. |
Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you. |
| 9:9 |
Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning. |
Give knowledge to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Make a righteous man know it and he will increase his learning. |
| 9:10 |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
| 9:11 |
For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you. |
For by me your days will become many, And years of life will be added to you. |
| 9:13 |
The woman of folly is boisterous, She is naive and knows nothing. |
¶The woman of foolishness is boisterous, A woman of simplicity, and does not know anything. |
| 9:15 |
Calling to those who pass by, Who are making their paths straight: |
To call to those who pass by that way, Who are making their paths straight: |
| 9:16 |
Whoever is naive, let him turn in here, And to him who lacks understanding she says, |
Whoever is simple, let him turn in here, And to him who lacks a heart of wisdom she says, |
| 9:18 |
But he does not know that the dead are there, That her guests are in the depths of Sheol. |
But he does not know that the dead are there, That those she called are in the depths of Sheol. |
| 10:2 |
Ill gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death. |
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death. |
| 10:3 |
The Lord will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked. |
Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to hunger, But He will push away the craving of the wicked. |
| 10:4 |
Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. |
Poor is he who works with a slack hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. |
| 10:5 |
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. |
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts insightfully, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. |
| 10:6 |
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. |
| 10:7 |
The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. |
The remembrance of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. |
| 10:8 |
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined. |
The wise of heart will receive commandments, But an ignorant fool of loose lips will be ruined. |
| 10:9 |
He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out. |
He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. |
| 10:10 |
He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined. |
He who winks the eye causes pain, And an ignorant fool of loose lips will be ruined. |
| 10:11 |
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. |
| 10:13 |
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding. |
On the lips of the one who has understanding, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks a heart of wisdom. |
| 10:14 |
Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand. |
Wise men store up knowledge, But the mouth of the ignorant fool draws ruin near. |
| 10:15 |
The rich mans wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty. |
The rich mans wealth is his strong city, The ruin of the poor is their poverty. |
| 10:17 |
He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray. |
He is on the path of life who keeps discipline, But he who forsakes reproof makes himself wander about. |
| 10:18 |
He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. |
He who covers up hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads a bad report is a fool. |
| 10:19 |
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. |
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who holds back his lips has insight. |
| 10:21 |
The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding. |
The lips of the righteous feed many, But ignorant fools die for lack of a heart of wisdom. |
| 10:22 |
It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. |
It is the blessing of Yahweh that makes rich, And He adds no pain with it. |
| 10:23 |
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding. |
Doing wickedness is like laughing to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of discernment. |
| 10:24 |
What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. |
What the wicked dreads will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. |
| 10:26 |
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him. |
Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to those who send him. |
| 10:27 |
The fear of the Lord prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. |
The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. |
| 10:28 |
The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. |
The expectation of the righteous is gladness, But the hope of the wicked will perish. |
| 10:29 |
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity. |
The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the one with integrity, But ruin to the workers of iniquity. |
| 10:31 |
The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out. |
The mouth of the righteous bears wisdom, But the tongue of perversions will be cut out. |
| 10:32 |
The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted. |
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. |
| 11:1 |
A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. |
A deceptive balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But a just weight is His delight. |
| 11:2 |
When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. |
When arrogance comes, then comes disgrace, But with the meek is wisdom. |
| 11:3 |
The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them. |
The integrity of the upright will lead them, But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them. |
| 11:4 |
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. |
Wealth will not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness will deliver from death. |
| 11:5 |
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. |
The righteousness of the blameless will make his way straight, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. |
| 11:6 |
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed. |
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be captured by their own desire. |
| 11:7 |
When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of strong men perishes. |
When a wicked man dies, his hope will perish, And the expectation of vigorous men perishes. |
| 11:8 |
The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place. |
The righteous is rescued from distress, But the wicked takes his place. |
| 11:9 |
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. |
With his mouth the godless man corrupts his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued. |
| 11:10 |
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting. |
When it goes well with the righteous, the city exults, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting. |
| 11:11 |
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down. |
By the blessing of the upright a city is raised up, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down. |
| 11:12 |
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent. |
He who despises his neighbor lacks a heart of wisdom, But a man of discernment keeps silent. |
| 11:13 |
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter. |
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But he who is faithful in spirit conceals a matter. |
| 11:14 |
Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory. |
Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is salvation. |
| 11:15 |
He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure. |
If one becomes a guarantor for a stranger, he will surely suffer, But he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure. |
| 11:16 |
A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches. |
A gracious woman holds fast to glory, But ruthless men hold fast to riches. |
| 11:17 |
The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. |
The man of lovingkindness deals bountifully with his soul, But the cruel man brings trouble on his flesh. |
| 11:20 |
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. |
Those with a crooked heart are an abomination to Yahweh, But those of a blameless way are His delight. |
| 11:21 |
Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be delivered. |
Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will escape. |
| 11:22 |
As a ring of gold in a swines snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. |
As a ring of gold in a swines snout So is a beautiful woman who turns away from discretion. |
| 11:23 |
The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath. |
The desire of the righteous is only good, But the hope of the wicked is wrath. |
| 11:24 |
There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. |
There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who holds back what is rightly due, and yet results only in want. |
| 11:25 |
The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered. |
The soul that blesses will be enriched, And he who waters will himself be watered. |
| 11:27 |
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him. |
He who earnestly seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches for evil, evil will come to him. |
| 11:29 |
He who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted. |
He who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the ignorant fool will be a slave to the wise of heart. |
| 11:31 |
If the righteous will be rewarded in the earth, How much more the wicked and the sinner! |
If the righteous will be repaid in the earth, How much more the wicked and the sinner! |
| 12:1 |
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. |
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is senseless. |
| 12:2 |
A good man will obtain favor from the Lord, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. |
A good man will obtain favor from Yahweh, But a man of evil schemes He will condemn. |
| 12:3 |
A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved. |
A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be shaken. |
| 12:4 |
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. |
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 12:5 |
The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful. |
| 12:8 |
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised. |
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse heart will be despised. |
| 12:10 |
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. |
A righteous man knows the value of the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. |
| 12:11 |
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense. |
He who cultivates his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who pursues empty things lacks a heart of wisdom. |
| 12:12 |
The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. |
The wicked man desires a stronghold of evil men, But the root of the righteous gives fruit. |
| 12:13 |
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. |
The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips, But the righteous man will come out from distress. |
| 12:14 |
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a mans hands will return to him. |
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the good deed of a mans hands will return to him. |
| 12:15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. |
The way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. |
| 12:16 |
A fools anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor. |
An ignorant fools anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals disgrace. |
| 12:17 |
He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit. |
He who breathes out truth declares what is right, But a false witness, deceit. |
| 12:20 |
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have gladness. |
| 12:21 |
No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble. |
No misfortune befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with calamity. |
| 12:22 |
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But doers of faithfulness are His delight. |
| 12:26 |
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked makes them wander about. |
| 12:27 |
A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence. |
A slack handed man does not roast his prey, But the wealth of a man is precious for the diligent. |
| 12:28 |
In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. |
In the path of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. |
| 13:2 |
From the fruit of a mans mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence. |
From the fruit of a mans mouth he eats what is good, But the soul of the treacherous desires violence. |
| 13:3 |
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
The one who guards his mouth keeps his soul; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| 13:4 |
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, But the soul of the diligent is made fat. |
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, But the soul of the diligent is enriched. |
| 13:5 |
A righteous man hates falsehood, But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully. |
A righteous man hates a lying word, But a wicked man acts odiously and is humiliated. |
| 13:9 |
The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked goes out. |
The light of the righteous is glad, But the lamp of the wicked goes out. |
| 13:10 |
Through insolence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. |
With arrogance comes only quarreling, But with those who receive counsel is wisdom. |
| 13:11 |
Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But the one who gathers by labor increases it. |
Wealth obtained from empty effort dwindles, But the one who gathers with his hand abounds. |
| 13:14 |
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death. |
The instruction of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death. |
| 13:15 |
Good understanding produces favor, But the way of the treacherous is hard. |
Good insight gives grace, But the way of the treacherous is unrelenting. |
| 13:16 |
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly. |
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool spreads out folly. |
| 13:17 |
A wicked messenger falls into adversity, But a faithful envoy brings healing. |
A wicked messenger falls into evil, But a faithful envoy brings healing. |
| 13:18 |
Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects discipline, But he who regards reproof will be honored. |
Poverty and disgrace come to him who neglects discipline, But he who keeps reproof will be honored. |
| 13:19 |
Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil. |
Desire realized is pleasant to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil. |
| 13:20 |
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. |
He who walks with the wise will be wise, But the friend of fools will suffer harm. |
| 13:21 |
Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity. |
Evil pursues sinners, But the righteous are repaid with good. |
| 13:24 |
He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently. |
He who holds back his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently. |
| 13:25 |
The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need. |
The righteous eats to the satisfaction of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked lacks. |
| 14:1 |
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands. |
The wise woman builds her house, But the woman of folly tears it down with her own hands. |
| 14:2 |
He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. |
He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. |
| 14:3 |
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them. |
In the mouth of the ignorant fool is a rod of lofty pride, But the lips of the wise will keep them. |
| 14:5 |
A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies. |
A faithful witness will not lie, But a false witness breathes out lies. |
| 14:7 |
Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge. |
Leave the presence of a fool, As you have not known lips of knowledge there. |
| 14:8 |
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit. |
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit. |
| 14:9 |
Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will. |
Ignorant fools scoff at guilt, But among the upright there is favor. |
| 14:10 |
The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy. |
The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its gladness. |
| 14:14 |
The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his. |
The one who turns back in his heart will be satisfied with his ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his. |
| 14:15 |
The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps. |
The simple believes everything, But the prudent one discerns his steps. |
| 14:16 |
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless. |
A wise man fears and turns away from evil, But a fool gets angry and feels secure. |
| 14:17 |
A quick tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated. |
A quick tempered man acts in folly, And a man of evil schemes is hated. |
| 14:18 |
The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge. |
The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
| 14:21 |
He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor. |
He who despises his neighbor sins, But how blessed is he who is gracious to the poor. |
| 14:22 |
Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good. |
Will they not wander in error who devise evil? But lovingkindness and truth will be to those who devise good. |
| 14:23 |
In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. |
In all painful labor there is profit, But mere words from the lips lead only to want. |
| 14:24 |
The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness. |
The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is folly. |
| 14:25 |
A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous. |
A truthful witness delivers souls, But he who breathes out lies is deceitful. |
| 14:26 |
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge. |
In the fear of Yahweh there is strong security, And his children will have refuge. |
| 14:27 |
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death. |
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death. |
| 14:28 |
In a multitude of people is a kings glory, But in the dearth of people is a princes ruin. |
In a multitude of people is a kings splendor, But in the dearth of people is a princes ruin. |
| 14:29 |
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick tempered exalts folly. |
He who is slow to anger has great discernment, But he who is quick tempered raises up folly. |
| 14:30 |
A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones. |
A tranquil heart is life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones. |
| 14:31 |
He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. |
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. |
| 14:32 |
The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies. |
The wicked is thrust down by his own evil, But the righteous takes refuge even in his death. |
| 14:33 |
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known. |
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the midst of fools it is merely made known. |
| 14:35 |
The kings favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully. |
The kings favor is toward a servant who acts insightfully, But his fury is toward him who acts shamefully. |
| 15:2 |
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. |
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge look good, But the mouth of fools pours forth folly. |
| 15:3 |
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. |
The eyes of Yahweh are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. |
| 15:4 |
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
A tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, But perversion in it breaks the spirit. |
| 15:5 |
A fool rejects his fathers discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. |
An ignorant fool spurns his fathers discipline, But he who keeps reproof is prudent. |
| 15:6 |
Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked. |
The house of the righteous has much treasure, But in the income of the wicked there is trouble. |
| 15:7 |
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so. |
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so. |
| 15:8 |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
| 15:9 |
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. |
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. |
| 15:10 |
Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. |
Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. |
| 15:11 |
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, How much more the hearts of men! |
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before Yahweh, How much more the hearts of the sons of men! |
| 15:13 |
A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. |
A glad heart makes a face look good, But when the heart is pained, the spirit is broken. |
| 15:14 |
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. |
The heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. |
| 15:15 |
All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
All the days of the afflicted are evil, But a good heart has a continual feast. |
| 15:16 |
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure and turmoil with it. |
Better is a little with the fear of Yahweh Than great treasure and turmoil with it. |
| 15:17 |
Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred. |
Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love Than a fattened ox and hatred in it. |
| 15:18 |
A hot tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. |
A hot tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger quiets a dispute. |
| 15:19 |
The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. |
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. |
| 15:21 |
Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight. |
Folly is gladness to him who lacks a heart of wisdom, But a man of discernment walks straight. |
| 15:23 |
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
A man has gladness in an apt answer, And how good is a timely word! |
| 15:24 |
The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below. |
The path of life leads upward for the one who has insight That he may turn away from Sheol below. |
| 15:25 |
The Lord will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. |
Yahweh will tear down the house of the proud, But He will cause the boundary of the widow to stand. |
| 15:26 |
Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, But pleasant words are pure. |
Evil thoughts are an abomination to Yahweh, But pleasant words are pure. |
| 15:27 |
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. |
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates gifts of bribery will live. |
| 15:28 |
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. |
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil things. |
| 15:29 |
The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
Yahweh is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 15:30 |
Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones. |
Bright eyes gladden the heart; A good report puts fat on the bones. |
| 15:31 |
He whose ear listens to the life giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. |
He whose ear listens to the life giving reproof Will lodge among the wise. |
| 15:32 |
He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. |
He who neglects discipline despises his soul, But he who listens to reproof acquires a heart of wisdom. |
| 15:33 |
The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
The fear of Yahweh is the discipline leading to wisdom, And before glory comes humility. |
| 16:1 |
The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. |
The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. |
| 16:2 |
All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lord weighs the motives. |
All the ways of a man are pure in his own sight, But Yahweh weighs the motives. |
| 16:3 |
Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established. |
Commit your works to Yahweh And your plans will be established. |
| 16:4 |
The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. |
Yahweh has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. |
| 16:5 |
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. |
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. |
| 16:6 |
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil. |
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of Yahweh one turns away from evil. |
| 16:7 |
When a mans ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
When a mans ways are pleasing to Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
| 16:8 |
Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. |
Better is a little with righteousness Than great produce with injustice. |
| 16:9 |
The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. |
The heart of man plans his way, But Yahweh directs his steps. |
| 16:11 |
A just balance and scales belong to the Lord; All the weights of the bag are His concern. |
A just balance and scales belong to Yahweh; All the weights of the bag are His work. |
| 16:12 |
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. |
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For in righteousness a throne is established. |
| 16:13 |
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. |
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks uprightly is loved. |
| 16:14 |
The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. |
The wrath of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will atone for it. |
| 16:15 |
In the light of a kings face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain. |
In the light of a kings face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the late rain. |
| 16:16 |
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. |
How much better it is to acquire wisdom than fine gold! And to acquire understanding is to be chosen above silver. |
| 16:17 |
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. |
The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; He who guards his way keeps his soul. |
| 16:20 |
He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. |
He who considers the word will find good, And how blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh. |
| 16:21 |
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. |
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of lips increases learning. |
| 16:22 |
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. |
Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of ignorant fools is folly. |
| 16:23 |
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. |
The heart of the wise gives insight to his mouth And increases learning to his lips. |
| 16:26 |
A workers appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on. |
A workers appetite works for him, For his mouth urges him on. |
| 16:27 |
A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire. |
A vile man digs up evil, And the words on his lips are like scorching fire. |
| 16:28 |
A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends. |
A perverse man spreads strife, And a whisperer separates close companions. |
| 16:31 |
A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness. |
Gray hair is a crown of beauty; It is found in the way of righteousness. |
| 16:32 |
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. |
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his own spirit, than he who captures a city. |
| 16:33 |
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the Lord. |
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every judgment is from Yahweh. |
| 17:1 |
Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. |
Better is a dry morsel and tranquility with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. |
| 17:2 |
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. |
A slave who acts insightfully will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. |
| 17:3 |
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests hearts. |
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But Yahweh tests hearts. |
| 17:4 |
An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue. |
An evildoer gives heed to lips of wickedness; A liar gives ear to a destructive tongue. |
| 17:5 |
He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished. |
He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at disaster will not go unpunished. |
| 17:6 |
Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons is their fathers. |
Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the beauty of sons is their fathers. |
| 17:7 |
Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. |
Excellent lips are not fitting for a wicked fool, Even less are lying lips for a noble man. |
| 17:8 |
A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. |
A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. |
| 17:9 |
He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends. |
He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates close companions. |
| 17:10 |
A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool. |
A rebuke goes deeper into one who understands Than a hundred blows into a fool. |
| 17:14 |
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out. |
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the dispute before it breaks out. |
| 17:15 |
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. |
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. |
| 17:16 |
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, When he has no sense? |
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to acquire wisdom, When he has no heart of wisdom? |
| 17:18 |
A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor. |
A man lacking a heart of wisdom strikes his hands in pledge And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor. |
| 17:19 |
He who loves transgression loves strife; He who raises his door seeks destruction. |
He who loves transgression loves quarreling; He who makes his doorway high seeks destruction. |
| 17:20 |
He who has a crooked mind finds no good, And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil. |
He who has a crooked heart finds no good, And he who is perverted in his tongue falls into evil. |
| 17:21 |
He who sires a fool does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy. |
He who begets a fool does so to his grief, And the father of a wicked fool is not glad. |
| 17:22 |
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. |
A glad heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. |
| 17:23 |
A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice. |
A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To thrust aside the paths of justice. |
| 17:24 |
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. |
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who understands, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. |
| 17:25 |
A foolish son is a grief to his father And bitterness to her who bore him. |
A foolish son is a vexation to his father And bitterness to her who gave birth to him. |
| 17:26 |
It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. |
It is also not good to punish the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. |
| 17:27 |
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. |
He who holds back his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of discernment. |
| 17:28 |
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. |
Even an ignorant fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered understanding. |
| 18:1 |
He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. |
He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He breaks out in dispute against all sound wisdom. |
| 18:2 |
A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. |
A fool does not delight in discernment, But only in revealing his own heart. |
| 18:3 |
When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn. |
When a wicked man comes, despising also comes, And with disgrace comes reproach. |
| 18:4 |
The words of a mans mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. |
The words of a mans mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook. |
| 18:6 |
A fools lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows. |
A fools lips come with strife, And his mouth calls for beatings. |
| 18:8 |
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. |
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the stomach. |
| 18:10 |
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. |
The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is set securely on high. |
| 18:11 |
A rich mans wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. |
A rich mans wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own delusion. |
| 18:12 |
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor. |
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before glory. |
| 18:13 |
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. |
He who responds with a word before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. |
| 18:14 |
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it? |
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it? |
| 18:15 |
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. |
The heart of the understanding acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. |
| 18:16 |
A mans gift makes room for him And brings him before great men. |
A mans gift makes room for him And leads him into the presence of great men. |
| 18:18 |
The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones. |
The cast lot puts an end to contentions And decides between the mighty ones. |
| 18:19 |
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel. |
A brother offended is harder to win over than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel. |
| 18:20 |
With the fruit of a mans mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. |
From the fruit of a mans mouth his stomach will be satisfied; With the produce of his lips he will be satisfied. |
| 18:22 |
He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the Lord. |
He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from Yahweh. |
| 18:23 |
The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly. |
The poor man speaks supplications, But the rich man answers with strong words. |
| 19:1 |
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool. |
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked in lips and is a fool. |
| 19:2 |
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps errs. |
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps sins. |
| 19:3 |
The foolishness of man ruins his way, And his heart rages against the Lord. |
The folly of man subverts his way, But his heart rages against Yahweh. |
| 19:5 |
A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will not escape. |
A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes out lies will not escape. |
| 19:6 |
Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts. |
Many will seek the favor of a noble man, And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. |
| 19:7 |
All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they are gone. |
All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends distance themselves from him! He pursues them with words, but they are no more. |
| 19:8 |
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. |
He who acquires a heart of wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps discernment will find good. |
| 19:9 |
A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will perish. |
A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes out lies will perish. |
| 19:11 |
A mans discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression. |
A mans insight makes him slow to anger, And it is his honor to overlook a transgression. |
| 19:14 |
House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a wife who has insight is from Yahweh. |
| 19:15 |
Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And an idle man will suffer hunger. |
Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And a slack handed soul will suffer hunger. |
| 19:16 |
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of conduct will die. |
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who despises his way will die. |
| 19:17 |
One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord, And He will repay him for his good deed. |
He who is gracious to a poor man lends to Yahweh, And He will repay him for his bountiful deed. |
| 19:18 |
Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death. |
Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not direct your soul to put him to death. |
| 19:19 |
A man of great anger will bear the penalty, For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again. |
A man of great wrath will bear the penalty, For if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again. |
| 19:20 |
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days. |
Listen to counsel and receive discipline, That you may be wise in the end of your days. |
| 19:21 |
Many plans are in a mans heart, But the counsel of the Lord will stand. |
Many thoughts are in a mans heart, But it is the counsel of Yahweh that will stand. |
| 19:22 |
What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar. |
What is desirable in a man is his lovingkindness, And better is a poor man than a man of falsehood. |
| 19:23 |
The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil. |
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, not visited by evil. |
| 19:25 |
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge. |
Strike a scoffer and the simple may become prudent, But reprove one who has understanding and he will understand knowledge. |
| 19:26 |
He who assaults his father and drives his mother away Is a shameful and disgraceful son. |
He who assaults his father and causes his mother to flee Is a son who brings shame and humiliation. |
| 19:28 |
A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity. |
A vile witness scoffs at justice, And the mouth of the wicked swallows up iniquity. |
| 19:29 |
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools. |
Judgments are established for scoffers, And beatings for the back of fools. |
| 20:1 |
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. |
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. |
| 20:2 |
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life. |
The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; He who provokes him to anger sins against his own soul. |
| 20:3 |
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel. |
It is a glory for a man to cease quarreling, But any ignorant fool will break out in dispute. |
| 20:4 |
The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing. |
The sluggard does not plow from winter on, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing. |
| 20:5 |
A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out. |
Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of discernment draws it out. |
| 20:6 |
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man? |
Many a man will call out his own lovingkindness, But a faithful man, who can find? |
| 20:9 |
Who can say, I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin? |
Who can say, I have kept my heart pure, I am clean from my sin? |
| 20:10 |
Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the Lord. |
Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are an abomination to Yahweh. |
| 20:11 |
It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right. |
It is by his deeds that a young man makes himself known If his conduct is pure and right. |
| 20:12 |
The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has made both of them. |
The hearing ear and the seeing eye, Yahweh has made both of them. |
| 20:13 |
Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food. |
Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food. |
| 20:15 |
There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing. |
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel. |
| 20:16 |
Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge. |
Take his garment when he becomes a guarantor for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge. |
| 20:17 |
Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. |
Bread obtained by lying is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. |
| 20:18 |
Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance. |
Thoughts are established by counsel, So make war by guidance. |
| 20:19 |
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip. |
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with one of loose lips. |
| 20:20 |
He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness. |
He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in the midst of darkness. |
| 20:21 |
An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning Will not be blessed in the end. |
An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning In the end will not be blessed. |
| 20:22 |
Do not say, I will repay evil; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you. |
Do not say, I will repay evil; Hope in Yahweh, and He will save you. |
| 20:23 |
Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord, And a false scale is not good. |
Differing weights are an abomination to Yahweh, And a deceitful balance is not good. |
| 20:24 |
Mans steps are ordained by the Lord, How then can man understand his way? |
The steps of a man are from Yahweh, How then can man understand his way? |
| 20:26 |
A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them. |
A wise king winnows the wicked, And turns the threshing wheel over them. |
| 20:27 |
The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the innermost parts of his being. |
The breath of man is the lamp of Yahweh, Searching all the innermost parts of his body. |
| 20:28 |
Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness. |
Lovingkindness and truth will guard the king, And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness. |
| 20:29 |
The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair. |
The honor of young men is their strength, And the majesty of old men is their gray hair. |
| 20:30 |
Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes reach the innermost parts. |
Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes reach the innermost parts of the body. |
| 21:1 |
The kings heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes. |
The kings heart is like channels of water in the hand of Yahweh; He turns it wherever He pleases. |
| 21:2 |
Every mans way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. |
Every mans way is right in his own eyes, But Yahweh weighs the hearts. |
| 21:3 |
To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice. |
To do righteousness and justice Is chosen by Yahweh over sacrifice. |
| 21:4 |
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin. |
Haughty eyes and a proud heart— The fallow ground of the wicked—are sin. |
| 21:5 |
The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. |
The thoughts of the diligent lead surely to profit, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. |
| 21:6 |
The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death. |
Working for treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting breath, by those who pursue death. |
| 21:7 |
The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice. |
The destruction of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to do justice. |
| 21:8 |
The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright. |
The way of a guilty man is perverse, But as for the pure, his work is upright. |
| 21:10 |
The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. |
The soul of the wicked craves evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. |
| 21:11 |
When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. |
When the scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; And when one considers wisdom, he receives knowledge. |
| 21:13 |
He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered. |
He who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will himself also call and not be answered. |
| 21:15 |
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity. |
To do justice is pleasure for the righteous, But is ruin to the workers of iniquity. |
| 21:16 |
A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead. |
A man who wanders from the way of insight Will rest in the assembly of the dead. |
| 21:20 |
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. |
There is desirable treasure and oil in the abode of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. |
| 21:21 |
He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor. |
He who pursues righteousness and lovingkindness Finds life, righteousness, and glory. |
| 21:22 |
A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust. |
A wise man goes up to the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust. |
| 21:23 |
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles. |
He who keeps his mouth and his tongue, Keeps his soul from troubles. |
| 21:24 |
Proud, Haughty, Scoffer, are his names, Who acts with insolent pride. |
Arrogant, Haughty, Scoffer, are his names, Who acts with arrogant fury. |
| 21:26 |
All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back. |
All day long he is insatiably craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back. |
| 21:27 |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent! |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with a wicked scheme! |
| 21:28 |
A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever. |
A false witness will perish, But the man who listens will speak forever. |
| 21:29 |
A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure. |
A wicked man displays a brazen face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way. |
| 21:30 |
There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the Lord. |
There is no wisdom, there is no discernment And there is no counsel against Yahweh. |
| 21:31 |
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the Lord. |
The horse is set for the day of battle, But salvation belongs to Yahweh. |
| 22:1 |
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. |
A good name is to be chosen over great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. |
| 22:2 |
The rich and the poor have a common bond, The Lord is the maker of them all. |
The rich and the poor meet together in this— Yahweh is the Maker of them all. |
| 22:3 |
The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it. |
A prudent man sees evil and hides, But the simple pass on, and are punished. |
| 22:4 |
The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor and life. |
The reward of humility—the fear of Yahweh— Is riches, glory, and life. |
| 22:5 |
Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them. |
Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; He who keeps his soul will be far from them. |
| 22:6 |
Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. |
Train up a child according to his way, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. |
| 22:7 |
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lenders slave. |
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is the slave of the lender. |
| 22:8 |
He who sows iniquity will reap vanity, And the rod of his fury will perish. |
He who sows unrighteousness will reap iniquity, And the rod of his fury will end. |
| 22:9 |
He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor. |
He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives from his food to the poor. |
| 22:10 |
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go out, Even strife and dishonor will cease. |
Drive out the scoffer, and strife will go out, Even contention and disgrace will cease. |
| 22:11 |
He who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend. |
He who loves purity of heart And grace on his lips, the king is his friend. |
| 22:12 |
The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, But He overthrows the words of the treacherous man. |
The eyes of Yahweh guard knowledge, But He subverts the words of the treacherous one. |
| 22:14 |
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the Lord will fall into it. |
The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He who is cursed of Yahweh will fall into it. |
| 22:15 |
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him. |
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him. |
| 22:16 |
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty. |
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich will only come to lack. |
| 22:17 |
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge; |
¶Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And set your heart on my knowledge; |
| 22:18 |
For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, That they may be ready on your lips. |
For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, That they may be established on your lips. |
| 22:19 |
So that your trust may be in the Lord, I have taught you today, even you. |
So that your trust may be in Yahweh, I have made you know today, even you. |
| 22:21 |
To make you know the certainty of the words of truth That you may correctly answer him who sent you? |
To make you know the veracity of the words of truth That you may respond with the words of truth to him who sent you? |
| 22:22 |
Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Or crush the afflicted at the gate; |
¶Do not rob the poor because he is poor, And do not crush the afflicted at the gate; |
| 22:23 |
For the Lord will plead their case And take the life of those who rob them. |
For Yahweh will plead their case And rob the soul of those who rob them. |
| 22:24 |
Do not associate with a man given to anger; Or go with a hot tempered man, |
¶Do not befriend a man of anger; And do not come along with a man of great wrath, |
| 22:25 |
Or you will learn his ways And find a snare for yourself. |
Lest you learn his ways And take on a snare against your soul. |
| 22:26 |
Do not be among those who give pledges, Among those who become guarantors for debts. |
¶Do not be among those who strike hands in pledge, Among those who become guarantors for debts. |
| 22:28 |
Do not move the ancient boundary Which your fathers have set. |
¶Do not move the ancient boundary Which your fathers made. |
| 22:29 |
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men. |
¶Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men. |
| 23:1 |
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, |
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Understand well what is before you, |
| 23:2 |
And put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite. |
So you should put a knife to your throat If you are a man of appetite. |
| 23:3 |
Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food. |
Do not desire his delicacies, For it is bread of falsehood. |
| 23:4 |
Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, Cease from your consideration of it. |
¶Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, Because of your understanding, cease! |
| 23:5 |
When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens. |
Do you make your eyes fly up to see it? But it is not there! Because it certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens. |
| 23:6 |
Do not eat the bread of a selfish man, Or desire his delicacies; |
¶Do not eat the bread of a selfish man, And do not desire his delicacies; |
| 23:7 |
For as he thinks within himself, so he is. He says to you, Eat and drink! But his heart is not with you. |
For as he calculates in his soul, so he is. Eat and drink! he says to you, But his heart is not with you. |
| 23:8 |
You will vomit up the morsel you have eaten, And waste your compliments. |
You will vomit up the morsel you have eaten, And you will corrupt your pleasant words. |
| 23:9 |
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words. |
¶Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the insight of your speech. |
| 23:10 |
Do not move the ancient boundary Or go into the fields of the fatherless, |
¶Do not move the ancient boundary And do not come into the fields of the orphans, |
| 23:12 |
Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge. |
Bring your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge. |
| 23:13 |
Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. |
¶Do not withhold discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. |
| 23:14 |
You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol. |
You shall strike him with the rod And deliver his soul from Sheol. |
| 23:15 |
My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad; |
¶My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad; |
| 23:16 |
And my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak what is right. |
And my inmost being will exult When your lips speak upright things. |
| 23:17 |
Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the Lord always. |
¶Do not let your heart be jealous of sinners, But be zealous in the fear of Yahweh always. |
| 23:19 |
Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way. |
You, my son, listen and be wise, And direct your heart in the way. |
| 23:21 |
For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe one with rags. |
For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe them with rags. |
| 23:22 |
Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old. |
¶Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old. |
| 23:23 |
Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding. |
Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and discipline and understanding. |
| 23:24 |
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who sires a wise son will be glad in him. |
¶The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. |
| 23:26 |
Give me your heart, my son, And let your eyes delight in my ways. |
¶Give your heart to me, my son, And let your eyes delight in my ways. |
| 23:27 |
For a harlot is a deep pit And an adulterous woman is a narrow well. |
For a harlot is a deep pit And a foreign woman is a narrow well. |
| 23:28 |
Surely she lurks as a robber, And increases the faithless among men. |
Surely she lies in wait as a robber, And adds to the treacherous among men. |
| 23:29 |
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? |
¶Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? |
| 23:30 |
Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine. |
Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to search out mixed wine. |
| 23:31 |
Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly; |
Do not look on the wine when it glistens red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly; |
| 23:32 |
At the last it bites like a serpent And stings like a viper. |
At the end—like a serpent it bites, And like a viper it stings. |
| 23:33 |
Your eyes will see strange things And your mind will utter perverse things. |
Your eyes will see strange things And your heart will speak perverse things. |
| 23:34 |
And you will be like one who lies down in the middle of the sea, Or like one who lies down on the top of a mast. |
And you will be like one who lies down in the heart of the sea, Or like one who lies down on the top of a mast. |
| 23:35 |
They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another drink. |
They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek yet another. |
| 24:1 |
Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; |
Do not be jealous of evil men, And do not desire to be with them; |
| 24:2 |
For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble. |
For their heart meditates on destruction, And their lips talk of mischief. |
| 24:3 |
By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; |
¶By wisdom a house is built, And by discernment it is firmly established; |
| 24:5 |
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power. |
¶A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge strengthens his power. |
| 24:6 |
For by wise guidance you will wage war, And in abundance of counselors there is victory. |
For by guidance you will make war, And in abundance of counselors there is salvation. |
| 24:7 |
Wisdom is too exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth in the gate. |
¶Wisdom is too exalted for an ignorant fool, He does not open his mouth in the gate. |
| 24:8 |
One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer. |
¶One who deliberately thinks to do evil, Men will call a schemer. |
| 24:9 |
The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men. |
The scheming of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men. |
| 24:10 |
If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength is limited. |
¶If you are slack in the day of trouble, Your strength is in trouble. |
| 24:11 |
Deliver those who are being taken away to death, And those who are staggering to slaughter, Oh hold them back. |
¶Deliver those who are being taken away to death, And those who are stumbling to the slaughter, Oh hold them back. |
| 24:12 |
If you say, See, we did not know this, Does He not consider it who weighs the hearts? And does He not know it who keeps your soul? And will He not render to man according to his work? |
If you say, Behold, we did not know this, Does not He who weighs the hearts understand? And does not He who guards your soul know? And will not He render to man according to his work? |
| 24:13 |
My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste; |
¶Eat honey, my son, for it is good, Indeed, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste; |
| 24:15 |
Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place; |
¶Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the abode of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place; |
| 24:16 |
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity. |
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked will stumble in calamity. |
| 24:17 |
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; |
¶When your enemy falls, do not be glad, And when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice; |
| 24:18 |
Or the Lord will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him. |
Lest Yahweh see it and it be evil in His eyes, And turn His anger away from him. |
| 24:19 |
Do not fret because of evildoers Or be envious of the wicked; |
¶Do not fret because of evildoers Do not be jealous of the wicked; |
| 24:20 |
For there will be no future for the evil man; The lamp of the wicked will be put out. |
For there will be no future for the evil one; The lamp of the wicked will go out. |
| 24:21 |
My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change, |
¶My son, fear Yahweh and the king; Do not associate with those who change, |
| 24:22 |
For their calamity will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin that comes from both of them? |
For suddenly their disaster will rise, And who knows the upheaval that comes from both of them? |
| 24:23 |
These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good. |
¶These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good. |
| 24:24 |
He who says to the wicked, You are righteous, Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him; |
He who says to the wicked, You are righteous, Peoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him; |
| 24:25 |
But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them. |
But to those who reprove the wicked, it will be pleasant, And a good blessing will come upon them. |
| 24:26 |
He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer. |
He kisses the lips Who responds with right words. |
| 24:27 |
Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house. |
¶Establish your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; And afterwards, you shall build your house. |
| 24:28 |
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, And do not deceive with your lips. |
¶Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, Nor deceive with your lips. |
| 24:29 |
Do not say, Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work. |
Do not say, As he did to me so I shall do to him; I will render to the man according to his work. |
| 24:30 |
I passed by the field of the sluggard And by the vineyard of the man lacking sense, |
¶I passed by the field of the sluggard And by the vineyard of the man lacking a heart of wisdom, |
| 24:31 |
And behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; Its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down. |
And behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; Nettles have covered its surface, And its stone wall has been torn down. |
| 24:32 |
When I saw, I reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction. |
And I beheld, I set my heart upon it; I saw, I received discipline. |
| 25:2 |
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. |
¶It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. |
| 25:6 |
Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men; |
Do not promote your majesty in the presence of the king, And in the place of great men do not stand; |
| 25:7 |
For it is better that it be said to you, Come up here, Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. |
For it is better that it be said to you, Come up here, Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of a noble, Whom your eyes have seen. |
| 25:8 |
Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you? |
¶Do not go out hastily to plead your case; Lest, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you? |
| 25:9 |
Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, |
Plead your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, |
| 25:10 |
Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away. |
Lest he who hears it bring disgrace upon you, And the bad report about you will not turn away. |
| 25:11 |
Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. |
¶Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. |
| 25:13 |
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. |
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful envoy to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. |
| 25:15 |
By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone. |
When one is slow to anger, a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone. |
| 25:16 |
Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, That you not have it in excess and vomit it. |
Have you found honey? Eat only enough for you, Lest you have more than your fill and vomit it. |
| 25:17 |
Let your foot rarely be in your neighbors house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you. |
Let your foot rarely be in your neighbors house, Lest he have more than his fill of you and hate you. |
| 25:19 |
Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. |
Like an aching tooth and a slipping foot Is trust in a treacherous man in a day of distress. |
| 25:20 |
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart. |
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to an aching heart. |
| 25:22 |
For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the Lord will reward you. |
For you will heap burning coals on his head, And Yahweh will repay you. |
| 25:23 |
The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance. |
The north wind brings forth rain, And a tongue of secrets, an indignant face. |
| 25:25 |
Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land. |
Like cold water to a weary soul, So is a good report from a distant land. |
| 25:26 |
Like a trampled spring and a polluted well Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. |
Like a muddied spring and a corrupted well Is a righteous man shaking before the wicked. |
| 25:27 |
It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glory to search out ones own glory. |
To eat too much honey is not good, Nor is it glory to search out ones own glory. |
| 25:28 |
Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. |
Like a city that is broken into and without a wall Is a man without restraint over his spirit. |
| 26:1 |
Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. |
Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So glory is not fitting for a fool. |
| 26:2 |
Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not alight. |
Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in flying, So a curse without cause does not come to pass. |
| 26:4 |
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him. |
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you yourself also be like him. |
| 26:5 |
Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes. |
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. |
| 26:6 |
He cuts off his own feet and drinks violence Who sends a message by the hand of a fool. |
He cuts off his own feet and drinks violence Who sends words by the hand of a fool. |
| 26:7 |
Like the legs which are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. |
Like the legs which hang limp on the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. |
| 26:8 |
Like one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives honor to a fool. |
Like one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives glory to a fool. |
| 26:9 |
Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. |
Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. |
| 26:13 |
The sluggard says, There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square! |
The sluggard says, There is a fierce lion in the road! A lion is among the streets! |
| 26:15 |
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again. |
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He is too weary to return it to his mouth. |
| 26:16 |
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can give a discreet answer. |
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can respond with a discreet answer. |
| 26:17 |
Like one who takes a dog by the ears Is he who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him. |
Like one who seizes a dog by the ears Is he who passes by and becomes passionate about strife not belonging to him. |
| 26:18 |
Like a madman who throws Firebrands, arrows and death, |
Like a madman who shoots Firebrands, arrows, and death, |
| 26:19 |
So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, Was I not joking? |
So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, Am I not joking? |
| 26:20 |
For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down. |
With no wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, strife quiets down. |
| 26:22 |
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. |
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the stomach. |
| 26:23 |
Like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross Are burning lips and a wicked heart. |
Like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross Are fiery lips and an evil heart. |
| 26:24 |
He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he lays up deceit in his heart. |
He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he sets up deceit within himself. |
| 26:25 |
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart. |
When he makes his voice gracious, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart. |
| 26:26 |
Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly. |
Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His evil will be revealed in the assembly. |
| 26:27 |
He who digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone, it will come back on him. |
He who digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone, it will turn back on him. |
| 27:2 |
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips. |
Let a stranger praise you, and not your own mouth; A foreigner, and not your own lips. |
| 27:3 |
A stone is heavy and the sand weighty, But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them. |
A stone is heavy and the sand weighty, But the provocation of an ignorant fool is heavier than both of them. |
| 27:4 |
Wrath is fierce and anger is a flood, But who can stand before jealousy? |
Wrath is cruelty and anger is a flood, But who can stand before jealousy? |
| 27:5 |
Better is open rebuke Than love that is concealed. |
Better is reproof that is revealed Than love that is hidden. |
| 27:7 |
A sated man loathes honey, But to a famished man any bitter thing is sweet. |
A satisfied soul tramples the honeycomb, But to a hungry soul any bitter thing is sweet. |
| 27:8 |
Like a bird that wanders from her nest, So is a man who wanders from his home. |
Like a bird that wanders from her nest, So is a man who wanders from his place. |
| 27:9 |
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a mans counsel is sweet to his friend. |
Oil and incense make the heart glad, So counsel from the soul is sweet to his friend. |
| 27:10 |
Do not forsake your own friend or your fathers friend, And do not go to your brothers house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away. |
Do not forsake your friend or your fathers friend, And do not come to your brothers house in the day of your disaster; Better is one who dwells near than a brother far away. |
| 27:11 |
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me. |
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may respond with a word to him who reproaches me. |
| 27:12 |
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty. |
A prudent man sees evil and hides, The simple pass on and are punished. |
| 27:13 |
Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge. |
Take his garment when he becomes a guarantor for a stranger; And for a foreign woman seize it as a pledge. |
| 27:14 |
He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, It will be reckoned a curse to him. |
He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, It will be counted as a curse to him. |
| 27:18 |
He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored. |
He who guards the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who keeps watch for his master will be honored. |
| 27:20 |
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied. |
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, So the eyes of man are never satisfied. |
| 27:21 |
The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him. |
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the mouth that praises him. |
| 27:22 |
Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him. |
Though you pound an ignorant fool in a mortar with a pestle in the midst of crushed grain, His folly will not turn aside from him. |
| 27:23 |
Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds; |
¶Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds; |
| 27:24 |
For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations. |
For wealth is not forever, Neither is a crown from generation to generation. |
| 27:25 |
When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, |
When the grass disappears and the vegetation appears, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, |
| 27:27 |
And there will be goats milk enough for your food, For the food of your household, And sustenance for your maidens. |
And there will be enough goats milk for your food, For the food of your household, And sustenance for your maidens. |
| 28:1 |
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. |
The wicked flee when there is no one pursuing, But the righteous are secure as a lion. |
| 28:2 |
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. |
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man who understands, who knows, so it endures. |
| 28:3 |
A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. |
A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is a driving rain which leaves no food. |
| 28:5 |
Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all things. |
Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek Yahweh understand all things. |
| 28:6 |
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich. |
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked—double dealing—though he be rich. |
| 28:7 |
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. |
He who observes the law is a son who understands, But he who befriends gluttons humiliates his father. |
| 28:8 |
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. |
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the lowly. |
| 28:11 |
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the lowly who understands searches him. |
| 28:12 |
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
When the righteous exult, there is great honor, But when the wicked rise, man has to be sought out. |
| 28:13 |
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. |
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will receive compassion. |
| 28:14 |
How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
How blessed is the man who is always in dread, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
| 28:16 |
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
A leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions, But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days. |
| 28:17 |
A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him. |
A man oppressed with the bloodguilt of life Will flee until death; let no one uphold him. |
| 28:18 |
He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once. |
He who walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is crooked—double dealing—will fall all at once. |
| 28:19 |
He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. |
He who cultivates his ground will be satisfied with food, But he who pursues empty things will be satisfied with poverty. |
| 28:21 |
To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. |
To show partiality is not good, Even for a piece of bread a man will transgress. |
| 28:22 |
A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. |
A man with an evil eye hurries after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. |
| 28:23 |
He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. |
He who reproves a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. |
| 28:25 |
An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper. |
An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched. |
| 28:26 |
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. |
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will escape. |
| 29:1 |
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. |
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond healing. |
| 29:2 |
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. |
When the righteous increase, the people are glad, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. |
| 29:3 |
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. |
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who befriends harlots destroys his wealth. |
| 29:4 |
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. |
By justice the king causes the land to stand, But a man of bribes tears it down. |
| 29:6 |
By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. |
By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings with joy and is glad. |
| 29:7 |
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern. |
The righteous knows the cause of the poor, The wicked does not understand that knowledge. |
| 29:8 |
Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. |
Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. |
| 29:9 |
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. |
When a wise man is brought into judgment with a man who is an ignorant fool, The ignorant fool both rages and laughs, and there is no rest. |
| 29:10 |
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life. |
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright seek the well being of his soul. |
| 29:11 |
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. |
A fool lets out all of his spirit, But a wise man holds it back. |
| 29:12 |
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked. |
If a ruler pays attention to a lying word, All his ministers become wicked. |
| 29:13 |
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both. |
The poor man and the oppressor meet together in this— Yahweh gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 29:15 |
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. |
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. |
| 29:17 |
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. |
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; And he will give delight to your soul. |
| 29:18 |
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. |
Where there is no vision, the people are out of control, But how blessed is he who keeps the law. |
| 29:19 |
A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response. |
A slave will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no answer. |
| 29:20 |
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
Do you behold a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 29:21 |
He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son. |
He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be arrogant. |
| 29:23 |
A mans pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. |
A mans lofty pride will bring him low, But a lowly spirit will take hold of glory. |
| 29:24 |
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing. |
He who divides the spoil with a thief hates his own soul; He hears the oath but declares nothing. |
| 29:25 |
The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted. |
Trembling before man brings a snare, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high. |
| 29:26 |
Many seek the rulers favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord. |
Many seek the face of a ruler, But justice for man comes from Yahweh. |
| 29:27 |
An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. |
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. |
| 30:2 |
Surely I am more stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man. |
Surely I am more senseless than any man, And I do not have the understanding of mankind. |
| 30:3 |
Neither have I learned wisdom, Nor do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. |
Neither have I learned wisdom, Nor do I know the knowledge of the Holy One. |
| 30:4 |
Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name or His sons name? Surely you know! |
Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name? And what is His Sons name? Surely you know! |
| 30:5 |
Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. |
¶Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. |
| 30:6 |
Do not add to His words Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar. |
Do not add to His words Lest He reprove you, and you be proved a liar. |
| 30:7 |
Two things I asked of You, Do not refuse me before I die: |
¶Two things I asked of You, Do not withhold from me before I die: |
| 30:8 |
Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, |
Keep worthlessness and every false word far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, |
| 30:9 |
That I not be full and deny You and say, Who is the Lord? Or that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God. |
Lest I be full and deny You and say, Who is Yahweh? Or lest I be impoverished and steal, And profane the name of my God. |
| 30:10 |
Do not slander a slave to his master, Or he will curse you and you will be found guilty. |
¶Do not slander a slave to his master, Lest he curse you and you be found guilty. |
| 30:11 |
There is a kind of man who curses his father And does not bless his mother. |
¶There is a generation that curses its father And does not bless its mother. |
| 30:12 |
There is a kind who is pure in his own eyes, Yet is not washed from his filthiness. |
There is a generation that is clean in its own eyes, Yet is not washed from its filthiness. |
| 30:13 |
There is a kind—oh how lofty are his eyes! And his eyelids are raised in arrogance. |
There is a generation—oh how haughty are its eyes! And its eyelids are lifted up. |
| 30:14 |
There is a kind of man whose teeth are like swords And his jaw teeth like knives, To devour the afflicted from the earth And the needy from among men. |
There is a generation whose teeth are like swords And its fangs like knives, To devour the afflicted from the earth And the needy from among men. |
| 30:15 |
The leech has two daughters, Give, Give. There are three things that will not be satisfied, Four that will not say, Enough: |
¶The leech has two daughters, Give, Give. There are three things that will not be satisfied, Four that will not say, Enough: |
| 30:17 |
The eye that mocks a father And scorns a mother, The ravens of the valley will pick it out, And the young eagles will eat it. |
The eye that mocks a father And despises obedience to a mother, The ravens of the valley will pick it out, And the young eagles will eat it. |
| 30:18 |
There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand: |
¶There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand: |
| 30:19 |
The way of an eagle in the sky, The way of a serpent on a rock, The way of a ship in the middle of the sea, And the way of a man with a maid. |
The way of an eagle in the sky, The way of a serpent on a rock, The way of a ship in the heart of the sea, And the way of a man with a virgin. |
| 30:21 |
Under three things the earth quakes, And under four, it cannot bear up: |
¶Under three things the earth quakes, And under four, it cannot bear up: |
| 30:22 |
Under a slave when he becomes king, And a fool when he is satisfied with food, |
Under a slave when he becomes king, And a wicked fool when he is satisfied with food, |
| 30:23 |
Under an unloved woman when she gets a husband, And a maidservant when she supplants her mistress. |
Under an unloved woman when she gets a husband, And a servant girl when she supplants her mistress. |
| 30:24 |
Four things are small on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: |
¶Four things are small on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: |
| 30:26 |
The shephanim are not mighty people, Yet they make their houses in the rocks; |
The shephanim are not a mighty people, Yet they make their houses in the cliff; |
| 30:27 |
The locusts have no king, Yet all of them go out in ranks; |
The locusts have no king, Yet all of them go out in rank; |
| 30:29 |
There are three things which are stately in their march, Even four which are stately when they walk: |
¶There are three things which are stately in their march, Even four which are stately when they walk: |
| 30:30 |
The lion which is mighty among beasts And does not retreat before any, |
The lion which is mighty among the animals And does not turn back before any, |
| 30:32 |
If you have been foolish in exalting yourself Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth. |
¶If you have been wickedly foolish in lifting yourself up, Or if you have schemed evil, put your hand on your mouth. |
| 30:33 |
For the churning of milk produces butter, And pressing the nose brings forth blood; So the churning of anger produces strife. |
For pressing milk brings forth butter, And pressing the nose brings forth blood; And pressing anger brings forth strife. |
| 31:1 |
The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: |
The words of King Lemuel, the oracle unto which his mother disciplined him: |
| 31:2 |
What, O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows? |
¶What, O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows? |
| 31:3 |
Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings. |
Do not give your excellence to women, Or your ways to that which blots out kings. |
| 31:5 |
For they will drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the rights of all the afflicted. |
Lest he drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. |
| 31:6 |
Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to him whose life is bitter. |
Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those whose soul is bitter. |
| 31:7 |
Let him drink and forget his poverty And remember his trouble no more. |
Let him drink and forget his poverty And he will not remember his trouble any longer. |
| 31:8 |
Open your mouth for the mute, For the rights of all the unfortunate. |
Open your mouth for the mute, For the justice of all those passing away. |
| 31:9 |
Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the afflicted and needy. |
Open your mouth, judge righteously, And render justice to the afflicted and needy. |
| 31:10 |
An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. |
¶An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above pearls. |
| 31:12 |
She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. |
She deals bountifully with him for good and not evil All the days of her life. |
| 31:13 |
She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. |
She searches for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. |
| 31:15 |
She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens. |
And she rises while it is still night, And gives food to her household And a portion to her young women. |
| 31:16 |
She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard. |
She makes plans for a field and buys it; From the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. |
| 31:19 |
She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle. |
She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold fast the spindle. |
| 31:23 |
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. |
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits with the elders of the land. |
| 31:24 |
She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies belts to the tradesmen. |
She makes linen garments and sells them, And gives belts to the tradesmen. |
| 31:25 |
Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. |
Strength and majesty are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. |
| 31:26 |
She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. |
She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the instruction of lovingkindness is on her tongue. |
| 31:27 |
She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. |
She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. |
| 31:28 |
Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: |
Her children rise up and bless her; As for her husband, he also praises her, saying: |
| 31:29 |
Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all. |
Many daughters have done excellently, But you have gone above them all. |
| 31:30 |
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. |
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. |
| 31:31 |
Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates. |
Give to her from the fruit of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates. |