| 1:27 |
when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and troubles overwhelm you. |
when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you. |
| 7:14 |
I have peace offerings at home; today I fulfilled my vows. |
I have fellowship offerings at home; today I fulfilled my vows. |
| 8:22 |
The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old; |
The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; |
| 9:7 |
Whoever corrects a mocker brings on insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse. |
Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse. |
| 11:17 |
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings himself harm. |
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. |
| 11:27 |
He who seeks good finds good will, but evil comes to him who searches for it. |
He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it. |
| 13:3 |
He who guards his lips guards his soul, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. |
He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. |
| 14:9 |
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but good will is found among the upright. |
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. |
| 16:17 |
The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his soul. |
The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life. |
| 19:16 |
He who obeys instructions guards his soul, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die. |
He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die. |
| 25:7 |
it is better for him to say to you, Come up here, than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. |
it is better for him to say to you, Come up here, than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes |
| 25:8 |
What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? |
do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? |
| 27:6 |
The kisses of an enemy may be profuse, but faithful are the wounds of a friend. |
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. |
| 29:15 |
The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to itself disgraces his mother. |
The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. |
| 30:26 |
conies are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; |
coneys are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; |