| 1:2 |
for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; |
for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; |
| 1:3 |
for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; |
for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; |
| 1:4 |
for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— |
for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— |
| 1:7 |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
| 1:9 |
They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck. |
They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck. |
| 1:10 |
My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. |
My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. |
| 1:11 |
If they say, Come along with us; lets lie in wait for someones blood, lets waylay some harmless soul; |
If they say, Come along with us; lets lie in wait for innocent blood, lets ambush some harmless soul; |
| 1:14 |
throw in your lot with us, and we will share a common purse— |
cast lots with us; we will all share the loot— |
| 1:16 |
for their feet rush into sin, they are swift to shed blood. |
for their feet rush into evil, they are swift to shed blood. |
| 1:17 |
How useless to spread a net in full view of all the birds! |
How useless to spread a net where every bird can see it! |
| 1:18 |
These men lie in wait for their own blood; they waylay only themselves! |
These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves! |
| 1:19 |
Such is the end of all who go after ill gotten gain; it takes away the lives of those who get it. |
Such are the paths of all who go after ill gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it. |
| 1:20 |
Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares; |
Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; |
| 1:21 |
at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech: |
on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech: |
| 1:22 |
How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? |
How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? |
| 1:23 |
If you had responded to my rebuke, I would have poured out my heart to you and made my thoughts known to you. |
Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings. |
| 1:24 |
But since you rejected me when I called and no one gave heed when I stretched out my hand, |
But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, |
| 1:25 |
since you ignored all my advice and would not accept my rebuke, |
since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke, |
| 1:26 |
I in turn will laugh at your disaster; I will mock when calamity overtakes you— |
I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you— |
| 1:28 |
Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me. |
Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me, |
| 1:29 |
Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, |
since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord. |
| 1:30 |
since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, |
Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, |
| 2:2 |
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, |
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— |
| 2:3 |
and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, |
indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, |
| 2:6 |
For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. |
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. |
| 2:7 |
He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, |
He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, |
| 2:13 |
who leave the straight paths to walk in dark ways, |
who have left the straight paths to walk in dark ways, |
| 2:16 |
It will save you also from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with her seductive words, |
Wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words, |
| 2:18 |
For her house leads down to death and her paths to the spirits of the dead. |
Surely her house leads down to death and her paths to the spirits of the dead. |
| 2:20 |
Thus you will walk in the ways of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous. |
Thus you will walk in the ways of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous. |
| 3:2 |
for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. |
for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. |
| 3:6 |
in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. |
| 3:11 |
My son, do not despise the Lords discipline and do not resent his rebuke, |
My son, do not despise the Lords discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, |
| 3:13 |
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, |
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, |
| 3:18 |
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. |
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. |
| 3:20 |
by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. |
by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. |
| 3:21 |
My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; |
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; |
| 3:23 |
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; |
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. |
| 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 afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. |
| 3:26 |
for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. |
for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared. |
| 3:27 |
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. |
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. |
| 3:28 |
Do not say to your neighbor, Come back later; Ill give it tomorrow—when you now have it with you. |
Do not say to your neighbor, Come back tomorrow and Ill give it to you— when you already have it with you. |
| 3:30 |
Do not accuse a man for no reason—when he has done you no harm. |
Do not accuse anyone for no reason— when they have done you no harm. |
| 3:31 |
Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, |
Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. |
| 3:32 |
for the Lord detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. |
For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence. |
| 3:34 |
He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. |
He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. |
| 3:35 |
The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. |
The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame. |
| 4:3 |
When I was a boy in my fathers house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, |
For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. |
| 4:4 |
he taught me and said, Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live. |
Then he taught me, and he said to me, Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. |
| 4:5 |
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. |
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. |
| 4:7 |
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. |
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. |
| 4:8 |
Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. |
Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. |
| 4:9 |
She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor. |
She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown. |
| 4:11 |
I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. |
I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. |
| 4:14 |
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men. |
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. |
| 4:16 |
For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall. |
For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble. |
| 4:18 |
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. |
The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. |
| 4:20 |
My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. |
My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. |
| 4:22 |
for they are life to those who find them and health to a mans whole body. |
for they are life to those who find them and health to ones whole body. |
| 4:23 |
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. |
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. |
| 4:24 |
Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. |
Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. |
| 4:25 |
Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. |
Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. |
| 4:26 |
Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. |
Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. |
| 4:27 |
Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. |
Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. |
| 5:1 |
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, |
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight, |
| 5:3 |
For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; |
For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; |
| 5:6 |
She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths are crooked, but she knows it not. |
She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it. |
| 5:9 |
lest you give your best strength to others and your years to one who is cruel, |
lest you lose your honor to others and your dignity to one who is cruel, |
| 5:10 |
lest strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich another mans house. |
lest strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich the house of another. |
| 5:13 |
I would not obey my teachers or listen to my instructors. |
I would not obey my teachers or turn my ear to my instructors. |
| 5:14 |
I have come to the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly. |
And I was soon in serious trouble in the assembly of Gods people. |
| 5:19 |
A loving doe, a graceful deer—may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love. |
A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love. |
| 5:20 |
Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another mans wife? |
Why, my son, be intoxicated with another mans wife? Why embrace the bosom of a wayward woman? |
| 5:21 |
For a mans ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all his paths. |
For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths. |
| 5:22 |
The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast. |
The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. |
| 5:23 |
He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly. |
For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly. |
| 6:1 |
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge for another, |
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, |
| 6:2 |
if you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth, |
you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. |
| 6:3 |
then do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbors hands: Go and humble yourself; press your plea with your neighbor! |
So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbors hands: Go—to the point of exhaustion— and give your neighbor no rest! |
| 6:11 |
and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man. |
and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. |
| 6:12 |
A scoundrel and villain, who goes about with a corrupt mouth, |
A troublemaker and a villain, who goes about with a corrupt mouth, |
| 6:13 |
who winks with his eye, signals with his feet and motions with his fingers, |
who winks maliciously with his eye, signals with his feet and motions with his fingers, |
| 6:14 |
who plots evil with deceit in his heart—he always stirs up dissension. |
who plots evil with deceit in his heart— he always stirs up conflict. |
| 6:19 |
a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers. |
a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community. |
| 6:20 |
My son, keep your fathers commands and do not forsake your mothers teaching. |
My son, keep your fathers command and do not forsake your mothers teaching. |
| 6:21 |
Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. |
Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck. |
| 6:23 |
For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life, |
For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life, |
| 6:24 |
keeping you from the immoral woman, from the smooth tongue of the wayward wife. |
keeping you from your neighbors wife, from the smooth talk of a wayward woman. |
| 6:25 |
Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes, |
Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. |
| 6:26 |
for the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread, and the adulteress preys upon your very life. |
For a prostitute can be had for a loaf of bread, but another mans wife preys on your very life. |
| 6:30 |
Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving. |
People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving. |
| 6:32 |
But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. |
But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself. |
| 6:33 |
Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away; |
Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away. |
| 6:34 |
for jealousy arouses a husbands fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge. |
For jealousy arouses a husbands fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge. |
| 6:35 |
He will not accept any compensation; he will refuse the bribe, however great it is. |
He will not accept any compensation; he will refuse a bribe, however great it is. |
| 7:4 |
Say to wisdom, You are my sister, and call understanding your kinsman; |
Say to wisdom, You are my sister, and to insight, You are my relative. |
| 7:5 |
they will keep you from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with her seductive words. |
They will keep you from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words. |
| 7:6 |
At the window of my house I looked out through the lattice. |
At the window of my house I looked down through the lattice. |
| 7:7 |
I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who lacked judgment. |
I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who had no sense. |
| 7:11 |
She is loud and defiant, her feet never stay at home; |
She is unruly and defiant, her feet never stay at home; |
| 7:14 |
I have fellowship offerings at home; today I fulfilled my vows. |
Today I fulfilled my vows, and I have food from my fellowship offering at home. |
| 7:18 |
Come, lets drink deep of love till morning; lets enjoy ourselves with love! |
Come, lets drink deeply of love till morning; lets enjoy ourselves with love! |
| 8:2 |
On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; |
At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; |
| 8:3 |
beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud: |
beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud: |
| 8:4 |
To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. |
To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. |
| 8:5 |
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding. |
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it. |
| 8:6 |
Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right. |
Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right. |
| 8:9 |
To the discerning all of them are right; they are faultless to those who have knowledge. |
To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to those who have found knowledge. |
| 8:14 |
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power. |
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. |
| 8:15 |
By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; |
By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; |
| 8:16 |
by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth. |
by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth. |
| 8:21 |
bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full. |
bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full. |
| 8:23 |
I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began. |
I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be. |
| 8:24 |
When there were no oceans, I was given birth, when there were no springs abounding with water; |
When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water; |
| 8:26 |
before he made the earth or its fields or any of the dust of the world. |
before he made the world or its fields or any of the dust of the earth. |
| 8:30 |
Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, |
Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, |
| 8:32 |
Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. |
Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. |
| 8:33 |
Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. |
Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. |
| 8:34 |
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. |
Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. |
| 8:35 |
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. |
For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. |
| 8:36 |
But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death. |
But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death. |
| 9:1 |
Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. |
Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. |
| 9:3 |
She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the highest point of the city. |
She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, |
| 9:4 |
Let all who are simple come in here! she says to those who lack judgment. |
Let all who are simple come to my house! To those who have no sense she says, |
| 9:6 |
Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding. |
Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight. |
| 9:7 |
Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse. |
Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. |
| 9:8 |
Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you. |
Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. |
| 9:9 |
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. |
Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. |
| 9:11 |
For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. |
For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. |
| 9:13 |
The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. |
Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing. |
| 9:15 |
calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way. |
calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way, |
| 9:16 |
Let all who are simple come in here! she says to those who lack judgment. |
Let all who are simple come to my house! To those who have no sense she says, |
| 9:18 |
But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave. |
But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead. |
| 10:1 |
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. |
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. |
| 10:2 |
Ill gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. |
Ill gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| 10:3 |
The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. |
The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. |
| 10:4 |
Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. |
Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. |
| 10:5 |
He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. |
He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. |
| 10:7 |
The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
| 10:9 |
The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. |
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. |
| 10:10 |
He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. |
Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. |
| 10:11 |
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. |
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| 10:12 |
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. |
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. |
| 10:13 |
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. |
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense. |
| 10:14 |
Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. |
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. |
| 10:16 |
The wages of the righteous bring them life, but the income of the wicked brings them punishment. |
The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death. |
| 10:17 |
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. |
Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. |
| 10:18 |
He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. |
Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. |
| 10:19 |
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. |
Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. |
| 10:21 |
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment. |
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense. |
| 10:22 |
The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. |
The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it. |
| 10:23 |
A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom. |
A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. |
| 10:24 |
What the wicked dreads will overtake him; what the righteous desire will be granted. |
What the wicked dread will overtake them; what the righteous desire will be granted. |
| 10:26 |
As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to those who send him. |
As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them. |
| 10:29 |
The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. |
The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. |
| 10:31 |
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. |
From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced. |
| 10:32 |
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse. |
The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse. |
| 11:1 |
The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight. |
The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. |
| 11:5 |
The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. |
The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. |
| 11:7 |
When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing. |
Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of their power comes to nothing. |
| 11:8 |
The righteous man is rescued from trouble, and it comes on the wicked instead. |
The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead. |
| 11:9 |
With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape. |
With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape. |
| 11:12 |
A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. |
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue. |
| 11:13 |
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. |
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. |
| 11:14 |
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure. |
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers. |
| 11:15 |
He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe. |
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe. |
| 11:16 |
A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. |
A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. |
| 11:17 |
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. |
Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. |
| 11:18 |
The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
| 11:19 |
The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death. |
Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death. |
| 11:20 |
The Lord detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. |
The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. |
| 11:24 |
One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. |
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. |
| 11:25 |
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. |
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. |
| 11:26 |
People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. |
People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray Gods blessing on the one who is willing to sell. |
| 11:27 |
He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it. |
Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it. |
| 11:28 |
Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. |
Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. |
| 11:29 |
He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. |
Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. |
| 11:30 |
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. |
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. |
| 12:1 |
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. |
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. |
| 12:2 |
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a crafty man. |
Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. |
| 12:3 |
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. |
No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. |
| 12:7 |
Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm. |
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm. |
| 12:8 |
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised. |
A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised. |
| 12:10 |
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. |
The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 12:11 |
He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment. |
Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense. |
| 12:12 |
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. |
The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures. |
| 12:13 |
An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble. |
Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble. |
| 12:14 |
From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him. |
From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward. |
| 12:15 |
The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. |
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. |
| 12:16 |
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. |
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. |
| 12:17 |
A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies. |
An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. |
| 12:18 |
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 12:20 |
There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace. |
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 12:21 |
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. |
No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. |
| 12:22 |
The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. |
The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. |
| 12:23 |
A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. |
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fools heart blurts out folly. |
| 12:24 |
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. |
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. |
| 12:25 |
An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. |
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. |
| 12:26 |
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 12:27 |
The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions. |
The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt. |
| 13:1 |
A wise son heeds his fathers instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. |
A wise son heeds his fathers instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes. |
| 13:2 |
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence. |
From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence. |
| 13:3 |
He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. |
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. |
| 13:4 |
The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. |
A sluggards appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. |
| 13:5 |
The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. |
The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves. |
| 13:6 |
Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. |
Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. |
| 13:7 |
One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. |
One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. |
| 13:8 |
A mans riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat. |
A persons riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes. |
| 13:10 |
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. |
Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. |
| 13:11 |
Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow. |
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. |
| 13:13 |
He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded. |
Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded. |
| 13:14 |
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. |
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. |
| 13:15 |
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard. |
Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction. |
| 13:16 |
Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly. |
All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly. |
| 13:18 |
He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. |
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. |
| 13:20 |
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. |
| 13:21 |
Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. |
Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things. |
| 13:22 |
A good man leaves an inheritance for his childrens children, but a sinners wealth is stored up for the righteous. |
A good person leaves an inheritance for their childrens children, but a sinners wealth is stored up for the righteous. |
| 13:23 |
A poor mans field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away. |
An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away. |
| 13:24 |
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. |
Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them. |
| 14:2 |
He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises him. |
Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. |
| 14:3 |
A fools talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. |
A fools mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. |
| 14:4 |
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest. |
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests. |
| 14:5 |
A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. |
An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. |
| 14:7 |
Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips. |
Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips. |
| 14:12 |
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. |
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. |
| 14:13 |
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. |
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief. |
| 14:14 |
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his. |
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs. |
| 14:15 |
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. |
The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. |
| 14:16 |
A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless. |
The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure. |
| 14:17 |
A quick tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated. |
A quick tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated. |
| 14:19 |
Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
| 14:21 |
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. |
It is a sin to despise ones neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. |
| 14:26 |
He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. |
Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. |
| 14:27 |
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. |
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. |
| 14:29 |
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick tempered man displays folly. |
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick tempered displays folly. |
| 14:31 |
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. |
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. |
| 14:32 |
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. |
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God. |
| 14:34 |
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. |
| 14:35 |
A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath. |
A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury. |
| 15:2 |
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. |
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. |
| 15:4 |
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. |
The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. |
| 15:5 |
A fool spurns his fathers discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
A fool spurns a parents discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
| 15:6 |
The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble. |
The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin. |
| 15:7 |
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. |
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. |
| 15:9 |
The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness. |
The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. |
| 15:10 |
Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. |
Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. |
| 15:11 |
Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord—how much more the hearts of men! |
Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts! |
| 15:12 |
A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise. |
Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise. |
| 15:17 |
Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. |
Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred. |
| 15:18 |
A hot tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. |
A hot tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. |
| 15:21 |
Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course. |
Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course. |
| 15:23 |
A man finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word! |
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! |
| 15:24 |
The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave. |
The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. |
| 15:25 |
The Lord tears down the proud mans house but he keeps the widows boundaries intact. |
The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widows boundary stones in place. |
| 15:26 |
The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him. |
The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight. |
| 15:27 |
A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live. |
The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live. |
| 15:29 |
The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 15:30 |
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. |
Light in a messengers eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. |
| 15:31 |
He who listens to a life giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. |
Whoever heeds life giving correction will be at home among the wise. |
| 15:32 |
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. |
Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding. |
| 15:33 |
The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. |
Wisdoms instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. |
| 16:1 |
To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue. |
To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. |
| 16:2 |
All a mans ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord. |
All a persons ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. |
| 16:3 |
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. |
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. |
| 16:4 |
The Lord works out everything for his own ends—even the wicked for a day of disaster. |
The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster. |
| 16:6 |
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil. |
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided. |
| 16:7 |
When a mans ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. |
When the Lord takes pleasure in anyones way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them. |
| 16:9 |
In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. |
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. |
| 16:10 |
The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice. |
The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice. |
| 16:11 |
Honest scales and balances are from the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making. |
Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making. |
| 16:13 |
Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth. |
Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right. |
| 16:14 |
A kings wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it. |
A kings wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it. |
| 16:16 |
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! |
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! |
| 16:17 |
The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life. |
The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives. |
| 16:19 |
Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. |
Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. |
| 16:20 |
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. |
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. |
| 16:21 |
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. |
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. |
| 16:22 |
Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools. |
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. |
| 16:23 |
A wise mans heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. |
The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. |
| 16:24 |
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. |
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. |
| 16:25 |
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. |
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. |
| 16:26 |
The laborers appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on. |
The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on. |
| 16:27 |
A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. |
A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire. |
| 16:28 |
A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends. |
A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. |
| 16:29 |
A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. |
A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good. |
| 16:30 |
He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil. |
Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil. |
| 16:31 |
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. |
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness. |
| 16:32 |
Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. |
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self control than one who takes a city. |
| 17:2 |
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. |
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family. |
| 17:4 |
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue. |
A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue. |
| 17:5 |
He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. |
Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. |
| 17:7 |
Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool—how much worse lying lips to a ruler! |
Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler! |
| 17:8 |
A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds. |
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn. |
| 17:9 |
He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. |
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. |
| 17:10 |
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool. |
A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool. |
| 17:11 |
An evil man is bent only on rebellion; a merciless official will be sent against him. |
Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them. |
| 17:12 |
Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly. |
Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly. |
| 17:13 |
If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house. |
Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good. |
| 17:15 |
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—the Lord detests them both. |
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the Lord detests them both. |
| 17:16 |
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom? |
Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it? |
| 17:17 |
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. |
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. |
| 17:18 |
A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor. |
One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor. |
| 17:19 |
He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction. |
Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction. |
| 17:20 |
A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble. |
One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble. |
| 17:21 |
To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool. |
To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool. |
| 17:23 |
A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice. |
The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice. |
| 17:24 |
A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fools eyes wander to the ends of the earth. |
A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fools eyes wander to the ends of the earth. |
| 17:25 |
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him. |
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him. |
| 17:26 |
It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity. |
If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right. |
| 17:27 |
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even tempered. |
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even tempered. |
| 17:28 |
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. |
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. |
| 18:1 |
An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. |
An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. |
| 18:2 |
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. |
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. |
| 18:3 |
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace. |
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. |
| 18:4 |
The words of a mans mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. |
The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. |
| 18:5 |
It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice. |
It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice. |
| 18:6 |
A fools lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. |
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating. |
| 18:7 |
A fools mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. |
The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives. |
| 18:8 |
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a mans inmost parts. |
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. |
| 18:10 |
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. |
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. |
| 18:11 |
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. |
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale. |
| 18:12 |
Before his downfall a mans heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. |
Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. |
| 18:13 |
He who answers before listening—that is his folly and his shame. |
To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. |
| 18:14 |
A mans spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? |
The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? |
| 18:15 |
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. |
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. |
| 18:16 |
A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. |
A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. |
| 18:17 |
The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him. |
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross examines. |
| 18:19 |
An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. |
A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. |
| 18:20 |
From the fruit of his mouth a mans stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. |
From the fruit of their mouth a persons stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. |
| 18:23 |
A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly. |
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. |
| 18:24 |
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
| 19:1 |
Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. |
Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. |
| 19:2 |
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. |
Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way! |
| 19:3 |
A mans own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord. |
A persons own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord. |
| 19:4 |
Wealth brings many friends, but a poor mans friend deserts him. |
Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them. |
| 19:5 |
A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free. |
A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free. |
| 19:6 |
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts. |
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts. |
| 19:7 |
A poor man is shunned by all his relatives—how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he pursues them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found. |
The poor are shunned by all their relatives— how much more do their friends avoid them! Though the poor pursue them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found. |
| 19:8 |
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers. |
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. |
| 19:9 |
A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish. |
A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish. |
| 19:10 |
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! |
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! |
| 19:11 |
A mans wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. |
A persons wisdom yields patience; it is to ones glory to overlook an offense. |
| 19:13 |
A foolish son is his fathers ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. |
A foolish child is a fathers ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof. |
| 19:15 |
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry. |
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry. |
| 19:16 |
He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die. |
Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. |
| 19:17 |
He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done. |
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. |
| 19:18 |
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. |
Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death. |
| 19:19 |
A hot tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. |
A hot tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again. |
| 19:20 |
Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. |
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. |
| 19:21 |
Many are the plans in a mans heart, but it is the Lords purpose that prevails. |
Many are the plans in a persons heart, but it is the Lords purpose that prevails. |
| 19:22 |
What a man desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. |
What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. |
| 19:23 |
The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble. |
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. |
| 19:24 |
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth! |
A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth! |
| 19:25 |
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. |
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge. |
| 19:26 |
He who robs his father and drives out his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. |
Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace. |
| 20:2 |
A kings wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life. |
A kings wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives. |
| 20:3 |
It is to a mans honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. |
It is to ones honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. |
| 20:4 |
A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing. |
Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing. |
| 20:5 |
The purposes of a mans heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. |
The purposes of a persons heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. |
| 20:6 |
Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? |
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? |
| 20:7 |
The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him. |
The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. |
| 20:10 |
Differing weights and differing measures—the Lord detests them both. |
Differing weights and differing measures— the Lord detests them both. |
| 20:11 |
Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right. |
Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright? |
| 20:12 |
Ears that hear and eyes that see—the Lord has made them both. |
Ears that hear and eyes that see— the Lord has made them both. |
| 20:14 |
Its no good, its no good! says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase. |
Its no good, its no good! says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase. |
| 20:16 |
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman. |
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider. |
| 20:17 |
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel. |
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel. |
| 20:18 |
Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance. |
Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance. |
| 20:19 |
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. |
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much. |
| 20:20 |
If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. |
If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. |
| 20:21 |
An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end. |
An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end. |
| 20:22 |
Do not say, Ill pay you back for this wrong! Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you. |
Do not say, Ill pay you back for this wrong! Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. |
| 20:24 |
A mans steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way? |
A persons steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? |
| 20:25 |
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows. |
It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider ones vows. |
| 20:27 |
The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being. |
The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on ones inmost being. |
| 20:30 |
Blows and wounds cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being. |
Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being. |
| 21:1 |
The kings heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. |
In the Lords hand the kings heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. |
| 21:2 |
All a mans ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. |
A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. |
| 21:4 |
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! |
Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin. |
| 21:10 |
The wicked man craves evil; his neighbor gets no mercy from him. |
The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them. |
| 21:11 |
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge. |
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge. |
| 21:13 |
If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. |
Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered. |
| 21:16 |
A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead. |
Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead. |
| 21:17 |
He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich. |
Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich. |
| 21:19 |
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill tempered wife. |
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife. |
| 21:20 |
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has. |
The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down. |
| 21:21 |
He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. |
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. |
| 21:22 |
A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust. |
One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust. |
| 21:23 |
He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. |
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. |
| 21:24 |
The proud and arrogant man—Mocker is his name; he behaves with overweening pride. |
The proud and arrogant person—Mocker is his name— behaves with insolent fury. |
| 21:25 |
The sluggards craving will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work. |
The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work. |
| 21:27 |
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with evil intent! |
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent! |
| 21:28 |
A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever. |
A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully. |
| 21:29 |
A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways. |
The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways. |
| 22:3 |
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. |
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. |
| 22:4 |
Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life. |
Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. |
| 22:5 |
In the paths of the wicked lie thorns and snares, but he who guards his soul stays far from them. |
In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them. |
| 22:6 |
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. |
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. |
| 22:7 |
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. |
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. |
| 22:8 |
He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. |
Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken. |
| 22:9 |
A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. |
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. |
| 22:11 |
He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. |
One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. |
| 22:13 |
The sluggard says, There is a lion outside! or, I will be murdered in the streets! |
The sluggard says, Theres a lion outside! Ill be killed in the public square! |
| 22:14 |
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the Lords wrath will fall into it. |
The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the Lords wrath falls into it. |
| 22:15 |
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. |
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away. |
| 22:16 |
He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty. |
One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty. |
| 22:17 |
Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, |
Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, |
| 22:21 |
teaching you true and reliable words, so that you can give sound answers to him who sent you? |
teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve? |
| 22:23 |
for the Lord will take up their case and will plunder those who plunder them. |
for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life. |
| 22:24 |
Do not make friends with a hot tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, |
Do not make friends with a hot tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, |
| 22:25 |
or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared. |
or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. |
| 22:26 |
Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; |
Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; |
| 22:28 |
Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your forefathers. |
Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors. |
| 22:29 |
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men. |
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank. |
| 23:4 |
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. |
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. |
| 23:6 |
Do not eat the food of a stingy man, do not crave his delicacies; |
Do not eat the food of a begrudging host, do not crave his delicacies; |
| 23:7 |
for he is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. Eat and drink, he says to you, but his heart is not with you. |
for he is the kind of person who is always thinking about the cost. Eat and drink, he says to you, but his heart is not with you. |
| 23:9 |
Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words. |
Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words. |
| 23:13 |
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. |
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. |
| 23:14 |
Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death. |
Punish them with the rod and save them from death. |
| 23:15 |
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; |
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; |
| 23:19 |
Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path. |
Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path: |
| 23:23 |
Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. |
Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well. |
| 23:24 |
The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. |
The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. |
| 23:25 |
May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth rejoice! |
May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful! |
| 23:26 |
My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways, |
My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways, |
| 23:27 |
for a prostitute is a deep pit and a wayward wife is a narrow well. |
for an adulterous woman is a deep pit, and a wayward wife is a narrow well. |
| 23:28 |
Like a bandit she lies in wait, and multiplies the unfaithful among men. |
Like a bandit she lies in wait and multiplies the unfaithful among men. |
| 23:33 |
Your eyes will see strange sights and your mind imagine confusing things. |
Your eyes will see strange sights, and your mind will imagine confusing things. |
| 24:1 |
Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company; |
Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; |
| 24:5 |
A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; |
The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength. |
| 24:6 |
for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers. |
Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers. |
| 24:7 |
Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the assembly at the gate he has nothing to say. |
Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths. |
| 24:8 |
He who plots evil will be known as a schemer. |
Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer. |
| 24:9 |
The schemes of folly are sin, and men detest a mocker. |
The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker. |
| 24:10 |
If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength! |
If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength! |
| 24:12 |
If you say, But we knew nothing about this, does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay each person according to what he has done? |
If you say, But we knew nothing about this, does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done? |
| 24:14 |
Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. |
Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. |
| 24:15 |
Do not lie in wait like an outlaw against a righteous mans house, do not raid his dwelling place; |
Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous, do not plunder their dwelling place; |
| 24:16 |
for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity. |
for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. |
| 24:17 |
Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice, |
Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice, |
| 24:18 |
or the Lord will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from him. |
or the Lord will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them. |
| 24:19 |
Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked, |
Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked, |
| 24:20 |
for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out. |
for the evildoer has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out. |
| 24:21 |
Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with the rebellious, |
Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials, |
| 24:22 |
for those two will send sudden destruction upon them, and who knows what calamities they can bring? |
for those two will send sudden destruction on them, and who knows what calamities they can bring? |
| 24:24 |
Whoever says to the guilty, You are innocent—peoples will curse him and nations denounce him. |
Whoever says to the guilty, You are innocent, will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations. |
| 24:25 |
But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them. |
But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them. |
| 24:27 |
Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house. |
Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house. |
| 24:28 |
Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, or use your lips to deceive. |
Do not testify against your neighbor without cause— would you use your lips to mislead? |
| 24:29 |
Do not say, Ill do to him as he has done to me; Ill pay that man back for what he did. |
Do not say, Ill do to them as they have done to me; Ill pay them back for what they did. |
| 24:30 |
I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; |
I went past the field of a sluggard, past the vineyard of someone who has no sense; |
| 24:34 |
and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man. |
and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. |
| 25:1 |
These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: |
These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: |
| 25:4 |
Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith; |
Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel; |
| 25:5 |
remove the wicked from the kings presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. |
remove wicked officials from the kings presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. |
| 25:6 |
Do not exalt yourself in the kings presence, and do not claim a place among great men; |
Do not exalt yourself in the kings presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; |
| 25:7 |
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 |
it is better for him to say to you, Come up here, than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes |
| 25:9 |
If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another mans confidence, |
If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray anothers confidence, |
| 25:10 |
or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation. |
or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand. |
| 25:11 |
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. |
Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. |
| 25:12 |
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise mans rebuke to a listening ear. |
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear. |
| 25:13 |
Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters. |
Like a snow cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master. |
| 25:14 |
Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give. |
Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given. |
| 25:16 |
If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit. |
If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit. |
| 25:17 |
Seldom set foot in your neighbors house—too much of you, and he will hate you. |
Seldom set foot in your neighbors house— too much of you, and they will hate you. |
| 25:18 |
Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor. |
Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor. |
| 25:19 |
Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble. |
Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble. |
| 25:20 |
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. |
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. |
| 25:23 |
As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks. |
Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look. |
| 25:26 |
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. |
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked. |
| 25:27 |
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek ones own honor. |
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep. |
| 25:28 |
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self control. |
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self control. |
| 26:3 |
A whip for the horse, a halter for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! |
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! |
| 26:4 |
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. |
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. |
| 26:6 |
Like cutting off ones feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool. |
Sending a message by the hands of a fool is like cutting off ones feet or drinking poison. |
| 26:7 |
Like a lame mans legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. |
Like the useless legs of one who is lame is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. |
| 26:10 |
Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer by. |
Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer by. |
| 26:11 |
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. |
As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly. |
| 26:12 |
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. |
| 26:13 |
The sluggard says, There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets! |
A sluggard says, Theres a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets! |
| 26:15 |
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth. |
A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth. |
| 26:16 |
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly. |
A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who answer discreetly. |
| 26:17 |
Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. |
Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own. |
| 26:18 |
Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows |
Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death |
| 26:19 |
is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, I was only joking! |
is one who deceives their neighbor and says, I was only joking! |
| 26:20 |
Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. |
Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down. |
| 26:21 |
As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. |
As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife. |
| 26:22 |
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a mans inmost parts. |
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. |
| 26:23 |
Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. |
Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. |
| 26:24 |
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit. |
Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit. |
| 26:25 |
Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. |
Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts. |
| 26:26 |
His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. |
Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. |
| 26:27 |
If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him. |
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them. |
| 27:1 |
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. |
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. |
| 27:2 |
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. |
Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips. |
| 27:3 |
Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both. |
Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fools provocation is heavier than both. |
| 27:7 |
He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. |
One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. |
| 27:8 |
Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home. |
Like a bird that flees its nest is anyone who flees from home. |
| 27:9 |
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of ones friend springs from his earnest counsel. |
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. |
| 27:10 |
Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father, and do not go to your brothers house when disaster strikes you—better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. |
Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, and do not go to your relatives house when disaster strikes you— better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away. |
| 27:12 |
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. |
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. |
| 27:13 |
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman. |
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider. |
| 27:14 |
If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse. |
If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse. |
| 27:15 |
A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; |
A quarrelsome wife is like the dripping of a leaky roof in a rainstorm; |
| 27:17 |
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. |
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. |
| 27:18 |
He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. |
The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored. |
| 27:19 |
As water reflects a face, so a mans heart reflects the man. |
As water reflects the face, so ones life reflects the heart. |
| 27:20 |
Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man. |
Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes. |
| 27:21 |
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives. |
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise. |
| 27:22 |
Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him. |
Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding them like grain with a pestle, you will not remove their folly from them. |
| 27:27 |
You will have plenty of goats milk to feed you and your family and to nourish your servant girls. |
You will have plenty of goats milk to feed your family and to nourish your female servants. |
| 28:1 |
The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
| 28:2 |
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. |
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order. |
| 28:4 |
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. |
Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked, but those who heed it resist them. |
| 28:5 |
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully. |
Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully. |
| 28:6 |
Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse. |
Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse. |
| 28:7 |
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. |
A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. |
| 28:8 |
He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor. |
Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor. |
| 28:9 |
If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable. |
If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. |
| 28:10 |
He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance. |
Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance. |
| 28:11 |
A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him. |
The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are. |
| 28:12 |
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding. |
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding. |
| 28:13 |
He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
| 28:14 |
Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble. |
| 28:15 |
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people. |
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. |
| 28:16 |
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill gotten gain will enjoy a long life. |
A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill gotten gain will enjoy a long reign. |
| 28:17 |
A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him. |
Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back. |
| 28:18 |
He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall. |
The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit. |
| 28:19 |
He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty. |
| 28:20 |
A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. |
A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. |
| 28:21 |
To show partiality is not good—yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
To show partiality is not good— yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
| 28:22 |
A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him. |
The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them. |
| 28:23 |
He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. |
Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue. |
| 28:24 |
He who robs his father or mother and says, Its not wrong—he is partner to him who destroys. |
Whoever robs their father or mother and says, Its not wrong, is partner to one who destroys. |
| 28:25 |
A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper. |
The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper. |
| 28:26 |
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. |
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. |
| 28:27 |
He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses. |
Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses. |
| 29:1 |
A man who remains stiff necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. |
Whoever remains stiff necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. |
| 29:4 |
By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down. |
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. |
| 29:5 |
Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet. |
Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. |
| 29:6 |
An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad. |
Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. |
| 29:8 |
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. |
Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. |
| 29:9 |
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. |
If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 29:10 |
Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright. |
The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. |
| 29:11 |
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. |
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. |
| 29:13 |
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. |
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 29:14 |
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure. |
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. |
| 29:15 |
The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. |
A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. |
| 29:17 |
Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. |
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. |
| 29:18 |
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law. |
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdoms instruction. |
| 29:19 |
A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond. |
Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond. |
| 29:20 |
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. |
| 29:21 |
If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end. |
A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent. |
| 29:22 |
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot tempered one commits many sins. |
An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot tempered person commits many sins. |
| 29:23 |
A mans pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. |
Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. |
| 29:24 |
The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify. |
The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify. |
| 29:26 |
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that man gets justice. |
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice. |
| 30:1 |
The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle: This man declared to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ucal: |
The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. This mans utterance to Ithiel: I am weary, God, but I can prevail. |
| 30:2 |
I am the most ignorant of men; I do not have a mans understanding. |
Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding. |
| 30:3 |
I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. |
I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One. |
| 30:4 |
Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know! |
Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know! |
| 30:7 |
Two things I ask of you, O Lord; do not refuse me before I die: |
Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die: |
| 30:10 |
Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will pay for it. |
Do not slander a servant to their master, or they will curse you, and you will pay for it. |
| 30:14 |
those whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are set with knives to devour the poor from the earth, the needy from among mankind. |
those whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are set with knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among mankind. |
| 30:17 |
The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures. |
The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures. |
| 30:19 |
the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a maiden. |
the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a young woman. |
| 30:20 |
This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, Ive done nothing wrong. |
This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, Ive done nothing wrong. |
| 30:22 |
a servant who becomes king, a fool who is full of food, |
a servant who becomes king, a godless fool who gets plenty to eat, |
| 30:23 |
an unloved woman who is married, and a maidservant who displaces her mistress. |
a contemptible woman who gets married, and a servant who displaces her mistress. |
| 30:26 |
coneys are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; |
hyraxes are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; |
| 30:31 |
a strutting rooster, a he goat, and a king with his army around him. |
a strutting rooster, a he goat, and a king secure against revolt. |
| 30:32 |
If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth! |
If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth! |
| 30:33 |
For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife. |
For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife. |
| 31:1 |
The sayings of King Lemuel—an oracle his mother taught him: |
The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. |
| 31:2 |
O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows, |
Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers! |
| 31:3 |
do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. |
Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. |
| 31:4 |
It is not for kings, O Lemuel—not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, |
It is not for kings, Lemuel— it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, |
| 31:5 |
lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. |
lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. |
| 31:6 |
Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish; |
Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish! |
| 31:7 |
let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. |
Let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. |
| 31:15 |
She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. |
She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. |
| 31:31 |
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. |
Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. |