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and do not rely on your own understanding;
even when he is old he will not depart from it.
is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
and one man sharpens another.
but one who listens to instruction will be happy.
“Eat and drink,” he says to you,
but his heart is not with you.
in righteousness, justice, and integrity;
and the knowledge of the Holy One
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
in fact, seven are detestable to Him:
knowledge and discretion
will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.
and your plans will be achieved.
but the Lord determines his steps.
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;
the one who guards his way protects his life.
the words of the wise, and their riddles.
And whatever else you get, get understanding.
don’t forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
but let your heart keep my commands;
and He will guide you on the right paths.
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
and right to those who discover knowledge.
and store up my commands within you,
at the beginning of His creation,
before His works of long ago.
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Observe its ways and become wise.
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
and don’t reject your mother’s teaching,
Let’s set an ambush
Let’s attack some innocent person
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
but the Lord’s decree will prevail.
and who acquires understanding,
and obtains favor from the Lord.
He directs it wherever He chooses.
and the borrower is a slave to the lender.
still healthy as they go down to the Pit.
than great treasure with turmoil.
favor is better than silver and gold.
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
listen closely to my sayings.
for the justice of all who are dispossessed.
but one who hates correction is stupid.
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
the rod of discipline will drive it away from him.
or set foot on their path,
turning people away from the snares of death.
shining brighter and brighter until midday.
and we’ll all share our money”
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
she doesn’t know that her ways are unstable.
How long will you mockers
and you fools hate knowledge?
love her,
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
and knowledge rather than pure gold.
and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
then I will pour out my spirit on you
and teach you my words.
and puts up security for his friend.
it takes the lives of those who receive it.
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
by the words of his mouth,
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.
than a fattened ox
extended my hand and no one paid attention,
and strengthening for your bones.
and a king at the head of his army.
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
and brought down its secure fortress.
they will search for me, but won’t find me.
and did not accept my correction,
I will mock when terror strikes you,
When will you get up from your sleep?
but the way of the treacherous never changes.
and years will be added to your life.
is like a muddied spring or a polluted well.
and a generous blessing will come to them.
and be glutted with their own schemes.
and nothing desirable can compare with it.
he is filled with the product of his lips.
he will suffer for it,
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
but violent
Wait on the Lord,
didn’t choose to fear the Lord,
and search for it like hidden treasure,
than to divide plunder with the proud.
as do nobles and all righteous judges.
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.
and whoever rolls a stone—
it will come back on him.
just as a father, the son he delights in.
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
and your calamity comes like a whirlwind,
when trouble and stress overcome you.
keeps himself out of trouble.
the activity of the wicked leads to sin.
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.
but a false witness, deceit.
I have understanding and strength.
and your vats will overflow with new wine.
and discover the knowledge of God.
and a man who schemes is hated.
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
and pleasant speech
and rejected all my correction,
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.
gives a kiss on the lips.
the heart of the wicked is of little value.
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”
will not go unpunished,
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.
and be free from the fear of danger.”
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
but the wicked are full of misery.
but a good word cheers it up.
and twisting a nose draws blood,
and stirring up anger produces strife.
she will give you a crown of beauty.”
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
and all her paths, peaceful.
nothing you desire compares with her.
one will sleep at night
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
but those who promote peace have joy.
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
and your earnings will end up in a foreigner’s house.
but what the righteous desire will be given to them.
and gesturing with his fingers.
but another path leads to death.
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but fools die for lack of sense.
but laziness will lead to forced labor.
lasting wealth and righteousness.
and you will live many years.
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
in her left, riches and honor.
she lurks at every corner.
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
but the rich one answers roughly.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
but a man slow to anger
I am guiding you on straight paths.
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
Guard it, for it is your life.
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
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To the one who lacks sense, she says,
and bread eaten secretly is tasty!”
and a timely word—how good that is!
dressed like a prostitute,
having a hidden agenda.
and those who hold on to her are happy.
and dishonest scales
and humility comes before honor.
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but good rewards the righteous.
and knowledge will delight your heart.
and increases learning with its speech.
he will be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.
He is a shield for those who live with integrity
she lures with her flattering
and your years to someone cruel;
and his children have a refuge.
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense.
and protect the way of His loyal followers.
and entangle yourself in a snare.
it is found in the way of righteousness.
and understanding will guard you,
but endless talk
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
or to seek glory after glory.
and drives the threshing wheel
many days, a full life,
or the ruin of the wicked when it comes,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
but a fool’s eyes
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
he doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth.
or entered into an agreement with
but a foolish man despises his mother.
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
and whose ways are devious.
but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.
from a stranger
and one who keeps a cool head
is a man of understanding.
but victory comes from the Lord.
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but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
don’t proceed in the way of evil ones.
discerning when he seals his lips.
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but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.
and will keep your foot from a snare.
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.
when your physical body has been consumed,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
but destruction awaits the malicious.
the wicked are no more,
but the righteous are secure forever.
will inherit the wind,
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
weeds covered the ground,
and the stone wall was ruined.
the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.
and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
on a seat at the highest point of the city,
you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
from the beginning, before the earth began.
and adornment
but without justice, it is swept away.
but righteousness rescues from death.
and her ways to the land of the departed spirits.
but righteousness rescues from death.
and let your eyes observe my ways.
but the path of the upright is a highway.
I’ll repay the man for what he has done.”
afterward, build your house.
turning people away from the snares of death.
when you run, you will not stumble.
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
but the one who hates bribes will live.
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
but pleasant words are pure.
and bitterness to the one who bore him.
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.
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but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
he stirs up trouble.
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
but He condemns a man who schemes.
but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
to walk in ways of darkness,
or to beat a noble for his honesty.
his expectation comes to nothing,
and hope placed in wealth
hands that shed innocent blood,
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
when He laid out the horizon on the surface of the ocean,
and celebrate perversion,
and forgets the covenant of her God;
or if you’ve been scheming,
put your hand over your mouth.
but He denies the wicked what they crave.
and the treacherous uprooted from it.
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
I’ll give it tomorrow”—when it is there with you.
but gives grace to the humble.
when there were no watery depths
and no springs filled with water.
acts with excessive pride.
so how can anyone understand his own way?
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
feet eager to run to evil,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
and filling their treasuries.
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Turn away from it, and pass it by.
none reach the paths of life.
or let her captivate you with her eyelashes.
and how my heart despised correction.
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.
the father of a fool has no joy.
but the root of the righteous is immovable.
unless they have done what is evil;
they are robbed of sleep
unless they make someone stumble.
develop common sense, you who are foolish.
or lying down on the top of a ship’s mast.
and keep to the paths of the righteous.
and her words are
from the flattering
but a twisted mind is despised.
“Your heart must hold on to my words.
Keep my commands and live.
but the house of the righteous will stand.
and don’t let your lips talk deviously.
they don’t know what makes them stumble.
he is entangled in the ropes of his own sin.
I was His
always rejoicing before Him.
and all your ways will be established.
than to act important but have no food.
and health to one’s whole body.
let her breasts always satisfy you;
be lost in her love forever.
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
tender and precious to my mother,
but there are many who love the rich.
and a stranger is a narrow well;
and drink the wine of violence.
ensnared by the words of your mouth.
that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
when you lie down, they will watch over you;
when you wake up, they will talk to you.
for you have put yourself in your neighbor’s power:
Go, humble yourself, and plead with your neighbor.
but an adulteress
the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
keep them within your heart.
so that the waters would not violate His command,
when He laid out the foundations of the earth.
to satisfy himself when he is hungry.
when the fountains of the ocean gushed out,
and be lost because of his great stupidity.
like a bird from a fowler’s trap.
Let’s feast on each other’s love!
streams of water in the public squares?
Don’t deceive with your lips.
because his hands refuse to work.
keep your feet away from evil.
like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer bounding toward a trap
her steps head straight for Sheol.
with a forbidden woman
or embrace the breast of a stranger?
but to turn from evil
is an abomination to fools.
protect my teachings
as the pupil of your eye.
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.
another man’s wife;
no one who touches her will go unpunished.
descending to the chambers of death.
teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.
when it gleams in the cup
and goes down smoothly.
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
but He blesses the home of the righteous;
and a gold chain around your neck.
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
and perverse speech.
and He will give a reward to the lender.
will be at home among the wise.
but love covers all offenses.
like a bird darting into a snare
he doesn’t know it will cost him his life.
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
and later to reconsider his vows.
if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
but with many counselors there is deliverance.
the righteous run to it and are protected.
and a gossip separates close friends.
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
I noticed among the youths,
a young man lacking sense.
he went on a long journey.
pursue the way of understanding.
but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
write them on the tablet of your heart.
and do not loathe His discipline;
for you don’t know what a day might bring.
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
an oracle
but the Lord evaluates the motives.
He
but violence
but only wants to show off his opinions.
stop giving your attention to it.
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
she calls out from the highest points of the city:
and drink the wine I have mixed.
but its end is the way to death.
he rebels against all sound judgment.
his children
but with many advisers they succeed.
and increases those among men who are unfaithful.
don’t withhold good
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
than to share a house with a nagging wife.
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
but an accurate weight is His delight.
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
and take pleasure in the wife of your youth.
to subvert the course of justice.
but a youth left to himself
is a disgrace to his mother.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!
than a house full of feasting with strife.
and controlling one’s temper,
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.
but with humility comes wisdom.
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.
Who has gathered the wind in His hands?
Who has bound 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—
if you know?
will prevail against the Lord.
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
or desire to be with them,
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.
and don’t reject your mother’s teaching.
yet gains more;
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.
but whoever earns it through labor
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
Solomon’s proverbs:
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
but diligent hands bring riches.
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
how much more the wicked and sinful.
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and those who search for me find me.
but when the wicked rule, people groan.
so a fool repeats his foolishness.
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
for understanding insightful sayings;
Give me neither poverty nor wealth;
feed me with the food I need.
don’t be intent on killing him.
observing the wicked and the good.
fix your gaze
and it is established by understanding;
searching the innermost parts.
but the one who listens will speak successfully.
Who has conflicts? Who has complaints?
Who has wounds for no reason?
Who has red eyes?
along with wealth, honor, and life.
so the heart reflects the person.
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
is like a city whose wall is broken down.
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but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
and established the heavens by understanding.
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered man,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.
and loving instruction
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
and the one who acts hastily
good news strengthens
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
that your fathers set up.
and wine to one whose life is bitter.
water flowing from your own well.
and save those stumbling toward slaughter.
wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
or with those who gorge themselves on meat.
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
if his behavior is pure and upright.
and his mouth provokes a beating.
and he will not lack anything good.
I am cleansed from my sin”?
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
he will get up,
but the wicked will stumble into ruin.
and she can laugh at the time to come.
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
yet his heart rages against the Lord.
and a good man, what his deeds deserve.
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
and the pride of sons is their fathers.
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
even his prayer is detestable.
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.
until another comes and cross-examines him.
but a sensible wife is from the Lord.
but its every decision is from the Lord.
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will himself also call out and not be answered.
be assured,
don’t be persuaded.
and don’t stand in the place of the great;
which the men of Hezekiah,
his lamp will go out in deep darkness.
Her husband also praises her:
and a discerning man will obtain guidance—
and don’t crush the oppressed
leading him in a way that is not good.
sweet to the taste
is a disgraceful and shameful son.
but the name of the wicked will rot.
or you’ll be like him yourself.
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished.
both are detestable to the Lord.
than concealed love.
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
or He will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
a stranger, and not your own lips.
and is never idle.
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
the Lord made them both.
he does not open his mouth at the gate.
and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
but a devious tongue
and a hot-tempered man
but a humble spirit will gain honor.
and corrective discipline is the way to life.
whoever does so destroys himself.
but faithful people are His delight.
in the sight of God and man.
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.
but a foolish man consumes them.
and his speech is like a scorching fire.
and don’t despise your mother when
but a wise man holds it in check.
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.
so that you may be wise later in life.
your strength is limited.
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.
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and apply your mind to my knowledge.
without a gossip, conflict dies down.
for he shares his food with the poor.
and a nagging wife are alike.
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
then quarreling and dishonor will cease.
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
and pay attention to your herds,
it is not for kings
or for rulers to desire beer.
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
avoid someone with a big mouth.
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.
and don’t let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
but humility comes before honor.
honor is inappropriate for a fool.
and let her works praise her at the city gates.
Three things
four never say, “Enough!”:
is like cold water to a parched throat.
but a man of understanding draws it out.
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
is brother to a vandal.
for it makes wings for itself
and flies like an eagle to the sky.
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
and a wife’s nagging is an endless dripping.
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
all the days of her life.
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.
a man will enjoy good things,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
and people’s eyes are never satisfied.
and brings him before the great.
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
and despises obedience to a mother,
may ravens of the valley pluck it out
and young vultures eat it.
but He protects the widow’s territory.
those who keep my ways are happy.
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
instead, always fear the Lord.
but a dishonest witness utters lies.
all who hate me love death.”
and listen to words of knowledge.
but who can survive a broken spirit?
is a vanishing mist,
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
how much more, human hearts.
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
stop the dispute before it breaks out.
and she extends her hands to the needy.
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
but there is goodwill among the upright.
he will not consult the wise.
and grogginess will clothe them in rags.
if you have a big
and beatings for the backs of fools.
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and obtains favor from the Lord,
than one who flatters
an undeserved curse goes nowhere.
than great income with injustice.
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
but He is a friend
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.
but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
all the weights in the bag
where he sits among the elders of the land.
a man cursed by the Lord will fall into it.
haughty eyes and an arrogant heart
a little folding of the arms to rest,
at harvest time he looks,
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.
I’ll be killed in the public square!”
and joy may end in grief.
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
and don’t desire his choice food,
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
and a lazy person will go hungry.
and you will rescue his life from Sheol.
and don’t associate with rebels,
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.
the Lord made them both.
is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.
and wage war with sound guidance.
and no outsider shares in its joy.
victory comes with many counselors.
They beat me, but I didn’t know it!
When will I wake up?
I’ll look for another drink.”
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but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
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but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
with a loud voice early in the morning,
it will be counted as a curse to him.
and give you delight.
won’t He who weighs hearts
Won’t He who protects your life
Won’t He repay a person according to his work?
the one who guards himself stays far from them.
but He holds up fools to dishonor.
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
one who disregards
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
since a throne is established through righteousness.
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
the one who hates correction will die.
she plants a vineyard with her earnings.
and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate;
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.
are like glaze on an earthen vessel.
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
but the lips of the wise protect them.
but you surpass them all!”
and does not bless its mother.
and don’t encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
or he will curse you,
will come to rest
in the assembly of the departed spirits.
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
and a rod for the backs of fools.
is like clouds and wind without rain.
for all in her household are doubly clothed.
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.
and provides food for her household
and portions
or your efforts on those who destroy kings.
and reveals that her arms are strong.
by perverting the justice due the innocent.
and don’t go to your brother’s house
in your time of calamity;
better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
in his imagination it is like a high wall.
one who safeguards understanding finds success.
than a fool in his foolishness.
and share an inheritance among brothers.
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
but wickedness undermines the sinner.
don’t ignore it.
but those who keep the law battle against them.
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.
but a poor man is separated from his friend.
and her hands hold the spindle.
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
if your opponent
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
yet they store up their food in the summer;
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
but the tent of the upright will stand.
both are detestable to the Lord.
for he will despise the insight of your words.
is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
but a terror to those who practice iniquity.
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
or like pouring vinegar on soda.
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
and a man for the words of his praise.
yet is not washed from its filth.
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
he refreshes the life of his masters.
how much less for a slave to rule over princes!
but one who distorts right and wrong
will suddenly fall.
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
my heart will indeed rejoice.
and a mocker is detestable to people.
a lion in the public square!”
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
and her lamp never goes out at night.
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
is like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot.
he hears the curse but will not testify.
and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.
but to a hungry person, any bitter thing is sweet.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
and doesn’t retreat before anything,
and their words stir up trouble.
otherwise, he’ll get sick of you and hate you.
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
than to share a house with a nagging wife.
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
the way of a snake on a rock,
the way of a ship at sea,
and the way of a man with a young woman.
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
evil will never depart from his house.
she eats and wipes her mouth
and says, “I’ve done nothing wrong.”
people will curse him,
If you find it, you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade.
will be a fugitive until death.
Let no one help him.
that goes down to one’s innermost being.
and the treacherous, for
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.
in a mortar with a pestle along with grain,
you will not separate his foolishness from him.
he must give up all the wealth in his house.
is like an archer who wounds everyone.
will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless will inherit what is good.
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
and a vessel will be produced
but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
at the camp of the righteous man;
don’t destroy his dwelling.
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
and his lips are a trap for his life.
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.
your need, like a bandit.
whose fangs are knives,
devouring the oppressed from the land
and the needy from among mankind.
but He overthrows the words of the treacherous.
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.
He brings the wicked to ruin.
yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.
his throne will be established forever.
and your hope will never fade.
is like a bird wandering from its nest.
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
and deny You,
or I might have nothing and steal,
profaning
not even a crown lasts for all time.
how much more do his friends
keep their distance from him!
He may pursue them with words,
but they are not there.
and says, “That’s no sin,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.
without revealing another’s secret;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
yet they make their homes in the cliffs;
and the Lord will reward you.
there is great rejoicing,
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide themselves.
he is too weary to bring it to his mouth.
cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.
when your lips say what is right.
earth, which is never satisfied with water;
and fire, which never says, “Enough!”
so that you may give a dependable report
to those who sent you?
and the grain from the hills is gathered in,
with every precious and beautiful treasure.
yet it lives in kings’ palaces.
is like binding a stone in a sling.
forget what is decreed,
and pervert justice for all the oppressed.
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.
and if
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by
but a man receives justice from the Lord.
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
yet all of them march in ranks;
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
for there are seven abominations in his heart.
who knows what distress these two can bring?
and goats, the price of a field;
and his disgrace will never be removed.
and says, “I was only joking!”
food for your household
and nourishment for your female servants.
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his evil will be revealed in the assembly.
and remember his trouble no more.
a fool when he is stuffed with food,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish.
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than to demote you in plain view of a noble.
and pretentious its looks.