| 1:2 |
to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; |
to know wisdom and instruction, to discern the words of understanding, |
| 1:4 |
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man— |
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— |
| 1:5 |
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel; |
that the wise may hear, and increase in learning; that the person of understanding may attain to sound counsel; |
| 1:7 |
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. |
The fear of YHWH is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. |
| 1:13 |
Well find all valuable wealth. Well fill our houses with plunder. |
Well find all kinds of precious wealth. Well fill our houses with plunder. |
| 1:14 |
You shall cast your lot among us. Well all have one purse— |
Throw in your lot with us. Well all have one purse— |
| 1:22 |
How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge? |
How long will yall who are naive love naiveté? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge? |
| 1:23 |
Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you. |
Yall should respond to my correction. Look, I will pour out my spirit on yall. I will make known my words to yall. |
| 1:24 |
Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention; |
Because I have called, and yall have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention. |
| 1:25 |
but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof; |
Yall have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof; |
| 1:26 |
I also will laugh at your disaster. I will mock when calamity overtakes you, |
I also will laugh at yalls disaster. I will mock when what you dread overtakes yall, |
| 1:27 |
when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when your disaster comes on like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come on you. |
when what you dread overtakes yall like a storm, and disaster comes on yall like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overcome yall. |
| 1:29 |
because they hated knowledge, and didnt choose the fear of Yahweh. |
because they hated knowledge, and didnt choose the fear of YHWH. |
| 2:5 |
then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God. |
then you will understand the fear of YHWH, and find the knowledge of God. |
| 2:6 |
For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. |
For YHWH gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. |
| 3:4 |
So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man. |
So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and people. |
| 3:5 |
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and dont lean on your own understanding. |
Trust in YHWH with all your heart, and dont lean on your own understanding. |
| 3:6 |
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
In all your ways acknowledge ʜɪᴍ, and ʜᴇ will make your paths straight. |
| 3:7 |
Dont be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. |
Dont be wise in your own eyes. Fear YHWH, and depart from evil. |
| 3:9 |
Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase; |
Honor YHWH with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase; |
| 3:11 |
My son, dont despise Yahwehs discipline, neither be weary of his correction; |
My son, dont despise YHWHs discipline, neither be weary of his correction; |
| 3:12 |
for whom Yahweh loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights. |
for whom YHWH loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights. |
| 3:13 |
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. |
Happy is the one who finds wisdom, the one who gets understanding. |
| 3:19 |
By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens. |
By wisdom YHWH founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens. |
| 3:23 |
Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot wont stumble. |
Then you will walk in your way securely. Your foot will not stumble. |
| 3:26 |
for Yahweh will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken. |
for YHWH will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken. |
| 3:30 |
Dont strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm. |
Dont accuse someone without cause, if they have done you no harm. |
| 3:31 |
Dont envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways. |
Dont envy the violent. Choose none of their ways. |
| 3:32 |
For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh, but his friendship is with the upright. |
For the perverse is an abomination to YHWH, but his friendship is with the upright. |
| 3:33 |
Yahwehs curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous. |
YHWHs curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous. |
| 4:1 |
Listen, sons, to a fathers instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; |
Yall children, listen to a fathers instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; |
| 4:2 |
for I give you sound learning. Dont forsake my law. |
for I give yall sound learning. Yall must not forsake my law. |
| 4:10 |
Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many. |
Listen, my child, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many. |
| 5:7 |
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Dont depart from the words of my mouth. |
Now therefore, my sons, yall must listen to me. Yall must not turn away from the words of my mouth. |
| 5:10 |
lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another mans house. |
lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich anothers house. |
| 5:21 |
For the ways of man are before Yahwehs eyes. He examines all his paths. |
For the ways of a person are before YHWHs eyes. Hᴇ examines all their paths. |
| 6:6 |
Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; |
Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider its ways, and be wise. |
| 6:7 |
which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, |
It has no commander, overseer, or ruler, |
| 6:8 |
provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. |
yet it stores provisions in the summer, and gathers its food in the harvest. |
| 6:12 |
A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth, |
A worthless person, a wicked one, walks around with a perverse mouth, |
| 6:16 |
There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: |
There are six things which YHWH hates; yes, seven which are disgusting to ʜɪᴍ: |
| 6:30 |
Men dont despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry, |
People dont despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry, |
| 6:31 |
but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house. |
but if he is caught, he must repay seven times. He must give all the wealth of his house. |
| 7:7 |
I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding, |
I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man lacking sense, |
| 7:10 |
Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent. |
Just then a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent. |
| 7:24 |
Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth. |
Now therefore, sons, yall must listen to me. Yall are to pay attention to the words of my mouth. |
| 8:4 |
I call to you men! I send my voice to the sons of mankind. |
I call to yall men! I send my voice to the sons of mankind. |
| 8:5 |
You simple, understand prudence! You fools, be of an understanding heart! |
Yall who are naive, gain discernment! Yall fools, gain an understanding heart! |
| 8:6 |
Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. |
Yall must listen, for I will speak excellent things. My lips open for what is right. |
| 8:10 |
Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. |
Yall should receive my instruction over silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. |
| 8:13 |
The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. |
The fear of YHWH is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. |
| 8:22 |
Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old. |
YHWH possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old. |
| 8:32 |
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. |
Now therefore, my sons, yall must listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. |
| 8:33 |
Hear instruction, and be wise. Dont refuse it. |
Yall are to listen to my instruction and be wise. Yall must not refuse it. |
| 8:34 |
Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. |
Blessed is the one who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. |
| 8:35 |
For whoever finds me finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh. |
For whoever finds me finds life, and will obtain favor from YHWH. |
| 9:4 |
Whoever is simple, let him turn in here! As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him, |
Whoever is naive, turn in here! To the one who is void of understanding, she says, |
| 9:5 |
Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed! |
Yall come and eat some of my bread, and drink some of the wine which I have mixed! |
| 9:6 |
Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding. |
Yall must leave your naive ways in order to live. Yall are to walk in the way of understanding. |
| 9:10 |
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
The fear of YHWH is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
| 9:13 |
The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and knows nothing. |
The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and ignorant. |
| 10:1 |
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. |
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. |
| 10:3 |
Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked. |
YHWH will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked. |
| 10:22 |
Yahwehs blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. |
YHWHs blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. |
| 10:27 |
The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. |
The fear of YHWH prolongs a lifetime, but the years of the wicked will be shortened. |
| 10:29 |
The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. |
The way of YHWH is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. |
| 11:1 |
A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. |
A false balance is an abomination to YHWH, but accurate weights are his delight. |
| 11:3 |
The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them. |
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perverseness of the treacherous will destroy them. |
| 11:5 |
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. |
The righteousness of the blameless clears their pathway, but the wicked will fall because of their own wickedness. |
| 11:6 |
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires. |
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires. |
| 11:20 |
Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. |
Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to YHWH, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. |
| 11:25 |
The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. |
The generous soul will become prosperous. The one who gives a drink will be satisfied. |
| 11:26 |
People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. |
People curse someone who withholds grain, but a blessing will come on the head of the one who sells it. |
| 11:27 |
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. |
Whoever diligently seeks good finds favor, but the one who searches after evil, it will come to them. |
| 11:28 |
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. |
The one who trusts in their riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like the green leaf. |
| 11:29 |
He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. |
The one who troubles their own house will inherit only wind. The foolish will be servant to the wise of heart. |
| 11:30 |
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. |
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. The one who is wise wins souls. |
| 11:31 |
Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner! |
If the righteous will be repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner! |
| 12:1 |
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. |
| 12:2 |
A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans. |
A good person will obtain favor from YHWH, but ʜᴇ will condemn a person who makes wicked plans. |
| 12:3 |
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. |
A human cannot be established through wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved. |
| 12:4 |
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. |
A strong woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is like rot in his bones. |
| 12:7 |
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. |
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 12:8 |
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. |
A person is praised according to their wisdom, but the one with a warped mind will be despised. |
| 12:9 |
Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread. |
Better is someone who is little known, and has a servant, than someone who acts important but lacks food. |
| 12:10 |
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
A righteous person respects the life of their animal, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. |
| 12:11 |
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. |
Those who till their land will have plenty of bread, but the one who chases fantasies lacks sense. |
| 12:12 |
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. |
The wicked desires the plunder of evildoers, but the root of the righteous flourishes. |
| 12:13 |
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. |
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous will escape from trouble. |
| 12:14 |
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a mans hands shall be rewarded to him. |
A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of their mouth. The work of a persons hands will be rewarded to them. |
| 12:15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. |
The way of a fool is right in their own eyes, but the wise person listens to counsel. |
| 12:16 |
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. |
A fool shows their annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. |
| 12:17 |
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. |
The one who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. |
| 12:21 |
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. |
No harm will overtake the righteous, but the wicked are filled with evil. |
| 12:22 |
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. |
Lying lips are an abomination to YHWH, but those who do the truth are ʜɪꜱ delight. |
| 12:23 |
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. |
A prudent person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart proclaims folly. |
| 12:24 |
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. |
The hands of the diligent will rule, but laziness leads to slave labor. |
| 12:25 |
Anxiety in a mans heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. |
Anxiety weighs down a persons heart, but a kind word makes it glad. |
| 12:27 |
The slothful man doesnt roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. |
The slothful do not roast their own game, but the possessions of a diligent person are valued. |
| 13:1 |
A wise son listens to his fathers instruction, but a scoffer doesnt listen to rebuke. |
A wise son heeds his fathers instruction, but a scoffer doesnt listen to rebuke. |
| 13:2 |
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence. |
From the fruit of their mouth, a person will enjoy good things, but the unfaithful crave violence. |
| 13:3 |
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
The one who guards their mouth guards their soul. But those who open their mouth wide come to ruin. |
| 13:4 |
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. |
The soul of the sluggard craves, but has nothing, while the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. |
| 13:5 |
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. |
A righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person brings shame and disgrace. |
| 13:8 |
The ransom of a mans life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
A rich person may be ransomed for their life, but the poor person hears no threats. |
| 13:12 |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. |
| 13:13 |
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. |
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command will be rewarded. |
| 13:16 |
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. |
All who are prudent act from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. |
| 13:18 |
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. |
Poverty and shame come to those who refuse discipline, but whoever heeds correction will be honored. |
| 13:22 |
A good man leaves an inheritance to his childrens children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. |
A good person leaves an inheritance to their childrens children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. |
| 13:24 |
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. |
Those who spare the rod hate their child, but one who loves their child is careful to discipline. |
| 13:25 |
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. |
The righteous eat to the satisfaction of their soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. |
| 14:2 |
He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. |
He who walks in his uprightness fears YHWH, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. |
| 14:7 |
Stay away from a foolish man, for you wont find knowledge on his lips. |
Stay away from a fool, for you wont find knowledge on his lips. |
| 14:12 |
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. |
There is a way which seems right to a person, but in the end it leads to death. |
| 14:14 |
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways. |
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good person will be rewarded for their ways. |
| 14:15 |
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways. |
A simple person believes everything, but the prudent one carefully considers their ways. |
| 14:16 |
A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless. |
A wise person fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless. |
| 14:17 |
He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated. |
A quick tempered person does foolish things, and an evil schemer is hated. |
| 14:26 |
In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. |
In the fear of YHWH is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. |
| 14:27 |
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death. |
The fear of YHWH is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death. |
| 15:3 |
Yahwehs eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. |
YHWHs eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. |
| 15:8 |
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to YHWH, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
| 15:9 |
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. |
The way of the wicked is an abomination to YHWH, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. |
| 15:10 |
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die. |
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof will die. |
| 15:11 |
Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men! |
Sheol and Abaddon are before YHWH— how much more then the hearts of the children of men! |
| 15:16 |
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. |
Better is little, with the fear of YHWH, than great treasure with trouble. |
| 15:18 |
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. |
A hot tempered person stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger calms strife. |
| 15:21 |
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight. |
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a person of understanding walks a straight path. |
| 15:23 |
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! |
Joy comes to a person from an apt reply. How good is a word at the right time! |
| 15:25 |
Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widows borders intact. |
YHWH will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widows borders intact. |
| 15:26 |
Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. |
YHWH detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. |
| 15:29 |
Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
YHWH is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 15:33 |
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. |
The fear of YHWH teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. |
| 16:1 |
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. |
The plans of the heart belong to a person, but the answer of the tongue is from YHWH. |
| 16:2 |
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the motives. |
All the ways of a person are clean in their own eyes, but YHWH weighs the motives. |
| 16:3 |
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. |
Commit your deeds to YHWH, and your plans will succeed. |
| 16:4 |
Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. |
YHWH has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. |
| 16:5 |
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished. |
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to YHWH. They will certainly not go unpunished. |
| 16:6 |
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil. |
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of YHWH men depart from evil. |
| 16:7 |
When a mans ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
When a persons ways please YHWH, Hᴇ causes even their enemies to be at peace with them. |
| 16:9 |
A mans heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. |
A persons heart plans their way, but YHWH directs their steps. |
| 16:10 |
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth. |
Divine judgments are on the lips of the king. His mouth should not betray justice. |
| 16:11 |
Honest balances and scales are Yahwehs; all the weights in the bag are his work. |
Honest balances and scales belong to YHWH; all the weights in the bag are ʜɪꜱ work. |
| 16:12 |
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness. |
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for a throne is established by righteousness. |
| 16:14 |
The kings wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. |
The kings wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise person will appease it. |
| 16:17 |
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. |
The highway of the upright turns away from evil. Those who guard their way preserve their soul. |
| 16:20 |
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed. |
Whoever heeds the word will find good. And whoever trusts in YHWH is blessed. |
| 16:21 |
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. |
The wise in heart are called prudent. Pleasant speech increases persuasiveness. |
| 16:23 |
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. |
The heart of the wise instructs their mouth, and increases the persuasiveness of their lips. |
| 16:25 |
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. |
There is a way which seems right to a person, but in the end it leads to death. |
| 16:26 |
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on. |
The appetite of a worker works for them, because their hunger drives them. |
| 16:27 |
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire. |
A worthless person devises mischief. Their speech is like a scorching fire. |
| 16:28 |
A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends. |
A perverse person stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends. |
| 16:29 |
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good. |
A violent person entices their neighbor, and leads them in a way that is not good. |
| 16:30 |
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil. |
Whoever winks their eyes is plotting perversity, whoever purses their lips is bent toward evil. |
| 16:33 |
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh. |
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from YHWH. |
| 17:2 |
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers. |
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who behaves shamefully, and will have a share in the inheritance among the brothers. |
| 17:3 |
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts. |
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but YHWH tests the hearts. |
| 17:5 |
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. |
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. Whoever is glad at calamity will not be unpunished. |
| 17:6 |
Childrens children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents. |
Childrens children are the crown of the elderly, and parents are the glory of their children. |
| 17:11 |
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. |
An evil person seeks only rebellion; and a cruel messenger will be sent against him. |
| 17:12 |
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. |
Better for a person to meet a bear robbed of her cubs, than a fool in their folly. |
| 17:13 |
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. |
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil will not depart from their house. |
| 17:15 |
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. |
The one who justifies the wicked and the one who condemns the righteous, both of them are an abomination to YHWH. |
| 17:16 |
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding? |
Why is there money in the hand of a fool, if they have no intention of acquiring wisdom? |
| 17:18 |
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. |
A person without understanding shakes hands in pledge, and becomes collateral in the presence of a neighbor. |
| 17:19 |
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction. |
The one who loves disobedience loves strife. Whoever builds a high gate seeks destruction. |
| 17:21 |
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy. |
Whoever becomes the parent of a fool grieves. The parent of a fool has no joy. |
| 17:23 |
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. |
A wicked person receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. |
| 17:27 |
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. |
The one who restrains words actually knows things. The one with a cool spirit is a person of understanding. |
| 17:28 |
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. |
Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they seal their lips. |
| 18:1 |
A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment. |
A person isolates themselves for selfish desires, and rejects all sound judgment. |
| 18:4 |
The words of a mans mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. |
The words of a persons mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. |
| 18:10 |
Yahwehs name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe. |
The name of YHWH is a strong tower: the righteous run to it, and are safe. |
| 18:11 |
The rich mans wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. |
The rich persons wealth is their fortified city, like an unscalable wall in their imagination. |
| 18:12 |
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. |
Before destruction a persons heart is proud, but before honor is humility. |
| 18:14 |
A mans spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear? |
A persons spirit will sustain them in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear? |
| 18:16 |
A mans gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. |
A persons gift enlarges possibilities for them, and brings them before the great. |
| 18:20 |
A mans stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. |
A persons stomach is filled with the fruit of their mouth. With the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. |
| 18:22 |
Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. |
Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of YHWH. |
| 18:24 |
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
A person of many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
| 19:3 |
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh. |
A persons foolishness perverts their way; yet their heart rages against YHWH. |
| 19:5 |
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free. |
A false witness will not go unpunished. Whoever pours out lies will not go free. |
| 19:6 |
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. |
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts. |
| 19:8 |
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. |
The one who gets wisdom loves their own soul. Whoever preserves understanding will find goodness. |
| 19:9 |
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish. |
A false witness will not go unpunished. Whoever utters lies will perish. |
| 19:11 |
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. |
The insight of a person makes them slow to anger. It is their glory to overlook an offense. |
| 19:14 |
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. |
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from YHWH. |
| 19:15 |
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger. |
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul will suffer hunger. |
| 19:16 |
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. |
Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but the one who is contemptuous in their ways will die. |
| 19:17 |
He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him. |
The one who has pity on the poor lends to YHWH; ʜᴇ will reward them. |
| 19:18 |
Discipline your son, for there is hope; dont be a willing party to his death. |
Discipline your children, for there is hope; dont be a willing party to their death. |
| 19:19 |
A hot tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again. |
A hot tempered person must pay the penalty, for if you rescue them, you will need to do it again. |
| 19:21 |
There are many plans in a mans heart, but Yahwehs counsel will prevail. |
There are many plans in a persons heart, but YHWHs counsel will prevail. |
| 19:22 |
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. |
What makes a person desirable is their loyal love. Better to be poor than a liar. |
| 19:23 |
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble. |
The fear of YHWH leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble. |
| 20:3 |
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. |
Honor goes to the person who stops a quarrel, but any fool can start one. |
| 20:4 |
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing. |
Sluggards do not plow in the winter; so they beg during the harvest and have nothing. |
| 20:5 |
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. |
The plans in a persons heart are like deep water, but someone with insight will draw it out. |
| 20:6 |
Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man? |
Many claim to be people of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful person? |
| 20:7 |
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him. |
A righteous person walks in integrity. Blessed are their children after them. |
| 20:10 |
Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. |
Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to YHWH. |
| 20:12 |
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Yahweh has made even both of them. |
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, YHWH has made even both of them. |
| 20:13 |
Dont love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread. |
Dont love sleep or you will come to poverty. Keep your eyes open, and you will be satisfied with bread. |
| 20:17 |
Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel. |
Fraudulent food is sweet to a person, but afterwards their mouth is filled with gravel. |
| 20:20 |
Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness. |
Whoever curses their father or mother, their lamp will be put out in blackness of darkness. |
| 20:22 |
Dont say, I will pay back evil. Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you. |
Dont say, I will pay back evil. Wait for YHWH, and he will save you. |
| 20:23 |
Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing. |
YHWH detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing. |
| 20:24 |
A mans steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way? |
A persons steps are from YHWH. How then can anyone understand their way? |
| 20:25 |
It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. |
It is a snare for a person to blurt out, Holy!, then later to consider their vows. |
| 20:27 |
The spirit of man is Yahwehs lamp, searching all his innermost parts. |
The human spirit is YHWHs lamp, searching all their innermost parts. |
| 21:1 |
The kings heart is in Yahwehs hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. |
The kings heart is in YHWHs hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. |
| 21:2 |
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. |
Every way of a person is right in their own eyes, but YHWH weighs the hearts. |
| 21:3 |
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. |
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to YHWH than sacrifice. |
| 21:13 |
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard. |
Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor, will also cry out, but not be heard. |
| 21:16 |
The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. |
The person who wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the departed spirits. |
| 21:17 |
He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil wont be rich. |
The one who loves pleasure will be poor. The one who loves wine and oil will not be rich. |
| 21:20 |
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up. |
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows it up. |
| 21:22 |
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence. |
A wise person can ascend the city of the mighty, and bring down the strength of its confidence. |
| 21:24 |
The proud and arrogant man—Scoffer is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride. |
The proud and arrogant person—named Scoffer— works in the arrogance of pride. |
| 21:28 |
A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity. |
A false witness will perish. A person who listens speaks to eternity. |
| 21:29 |
A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways. |
A wicked person hardens their face; but the upright discerns their way. |
| 21:30 |
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh. |
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against YHWH. |
| 21:31 |
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh. |
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with YHWH. |
| 22:2 |
The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all. |
The rich and the poor have this in common: YHWH is the maker of them all. |
| 22:3 |
A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. |
The prudent sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple keep going and suffer for it. |
| 22:4 |
The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life. |
The result of humility and the fear of YHWH is wealth, honor, and life. |
| 22:5 |
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays far from them. |
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them. |
| 22:12 |
Yahwehs eyes watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. |
YHWHs eyes watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. |
| 22:14 |
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under Yahwehs wrath will fall into it. |
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under YHWHs wrath will fall into it. |
| 22:19 |
I teach you today, even you, so that your trust may be in Yahweh. |
I teach you today, even you, so that your trust may be in YHWH. |
| 22:23 |
for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them. |
for YHWH will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them. |
| 22:24 |
Dont befriend a hot tempered man. Dont associate with one who harbors anger, |
Dont befriend a hot tempered person. Dont associate with the easily angered, |
| 22:29 |
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He wont serve obscure men. |
Do you see someone skilled in their work? That one will serve kings, not stand before obscure people. |
| 23:2 |
put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite. |
put a knife to your throat if you are a person given to appetite. |
| 23:17 |
Dont let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear Yahweh all day long. |
Dont let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear YHWH all day long. |
| 23:21 |
for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags. |
for the drunkard and the glutton will become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags. |
| 24:5 |
A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength, |
A wise person has great power. A knowledgeable person increases strength, |
| 24:11 |
Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! |
Rescue those who are being led away to death! Hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! |
| 24:12 |
If you say, Behold, we didnt know this, doesnt he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesnt he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work? |
If you say, But we didnt know this, doesnt ʜᴇ who weighs the hearts consider it? Doesnt ʜᴇ who keeps your soul know it? Will ʜᴇ not repay each person according to their work? |
| 24:14 |
so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul. If you have found it, then there will be a reward: Your hope will not be cut off. |
Likewise, realize that wisdom is that for your soul. If you have found it, then there will be a reward: Your hope will not be cut off. |
| 24:15 |
Dont lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Dont destroy his resting place; |
Dont lay in wait, O wicked one, against the dwelling of the righteous. Dont destroy their resting place; |
| 24:16 |
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. |
for a righteous person falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. |
| 24:18 |
lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. |
lest YHWH see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. |
| 24:20 |
for there will be no reward to the evil man. The lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out. |
for there will be no reward to the evil one. The lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out. |
| 24:21 |
My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Dont join those who are rebellious, |
My son, fear YHWH and the king. Dont join those who are rebellious, |
| 24:29 |
Dont say, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work. |
Dont say, I will do to them as they did to me; I will repay them according to their deeds. |
| 24:30 |
I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding. |
I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of someone void of understanding. |
| 24:31 |
Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. |
Look! It was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. |
| 25:18 |
A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow. |
A person who gives false testimony against their neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow. |
| 25:22 |
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you. |
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and YHWH will reward you. |
| 25:26 |
Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. |
Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, is a righteous person who yields to the wicked. |
| 25:28 |
Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint. |
Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a person whose spirit is without restraint. |
| 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 who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. |
| 26:18 |
Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death, |
Like a maniac who shoots firebrands, arrows, and death, |
| 26:19 |
is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, Am I not joking? |
is the person who deceives their neighbor and says, I was only joking! |
| 26:21 |
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife. |
Like charcoal to embers, and wood to fire, is a contentious person to kindling strife. |
| 26:24 |
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. |
A hateful person disguises it with their lips, but they harbor evil in their heart. |
| 26:27 |
Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him. |
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on them. |
| 27:2 |
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. |
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. |
| 27:8 |
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home. |
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a person who wanders from his home. |
| 27:9 |
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a mans friend. |
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a friend. |
| 27:12 |
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. |
A prudent person sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple keep going and suffer for it. |
| 27:17 |
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friends countenance. |
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens their friend. |
| 27:18 |
Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored. |
Whoever tends the fig tree will eat its fruit. The one who looks after their master will be honored. |
| 27:19 |
Like water reflects a face, so a mans heart reflects the man. |
Like water reflects a face, so a persons heart reflects the person. |
| 27:20 |
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a mans eyes are never satisfied. |
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so a persons eyes are never satisfied. |
| 27:21 |
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise. |
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; so a person is refined by their praise. |
| 28:2 |
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. |
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a person of understanding and knowledge. |
| 28:3 |
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. |
A poor ruler who oppresses the lowly is like a driving rain that leaves no crops. |
| 28:5 |
Evil men dont understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. |
Evil men dont understand justice; but those who seek YHWH understand it fully. |
| 28:11 |
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
The rich person is wise in their own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through it. |
| 28:14 |
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
Blessed is the one who always fears; but one who hardens their heart falls into trouble. |
| 28:17 |
A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him. |
A person who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support them. |
| 28:20 |
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
A faithful person is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be 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 hurries after riches, and doesnt know that poverty waits for him. |
A person with an evil eye hurries after riches, and doesnt know that poverty waits for them. |
| 28:23 |
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. |
One who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. |
| 28:25 |
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. |
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in YHWH will prosper. |
| 29:5 |
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
A person who flatters their neighbor spreads a net for their feet. |
| 29:6 |
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. |
An evil person is snared by their sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. |
| 29:9 |
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. |
If a wise person goes to court with a foolish one, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 29:10 |
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. |
The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. |
| 29:11 |
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. |
A fool lets out all their rage, but a wise person holds it back. |
| 29:13 |
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. |
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: YHWH gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 29:14 |
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. |
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 29:20 |
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
Do you see a person who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for them. |
| 29:22 |
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin. |
An angry person stirs up strife, and a wrathful person commits many sins. |
| 29:23 |
A mans pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. |
A persons pride brings them low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. |
| 29:25 |
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. |
The fear of people becomes a trap, but whoever puts his trust in YHWH is kept safe. |
| 29:26 |
Many seek the rulers favor, but a mans justice comes from Yahweh. |
Many seek the rulers favor, but a person receives justice from YHWH. |
| 29:27 |
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked. |
A dishonest person detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked. |
| 30:2 |
Surely I am the most ignorant man, and dont have a mans understanding. |
Surely I am the most ignorant person, and dont have human understanding. |
| 30:9 |
lest I be full, deny you, and say, Who is Yahweh? or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. |
lest I be full, deny you, and say, Who is YHWH? or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. |
| 30:17 |
The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. |
The eye that mocks a father, and despises obedience to a mother, the ravens of the valley will pick it out, the young eagles will eat it. |
| 30:19 |
The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden. |
The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a young woman. |
| 30:26 |
The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. |
The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet they make their houses in the rocks. |
| 31:4 |
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink? |
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or rulers to crave beer. |
| 31:5 |
lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted. |
Otherwise they will drink and forget the law, and pervert justice for all the oppressed. |
| 31:6 |
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul. |
Yall are to give beer to the one who is dying, and wine to the bitter in soul. |
| 31:7 |
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. |
Let them drink and forget their poverty, and remember their misery no more. |
| 31:10 |
Who can find a worthy woman? For her value is far above rubies. |
Who can find a strong wife? For her value is far above rubies. |
| 31:11 |
The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. |
The heart of her husband trusts in her. He will have no lack of gain. |
| 31:16 |
She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. |
She considers a field and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. |
| 31:29 |
Many women do noble things, but you excel them all. |
Many daughters do strong things, but you excel them all. |
| 31:30 |
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. |
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears YHWH will be praised. |
| 31:31 |
Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates! |
Yall give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates! |