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1 ItisWisdomcalling,Understandingraisinghervoice.
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2 Shetakesherstandatthetopmostheights,Bythewayside,atthecrossroads,
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3 Nearthegatesatthecityentrance;Attheentryways,sheshouts,
4 Omen,Icalltoyou;Mycryistoallmankind.
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5 Osimpleones,learnshrewdness;Odullards,instructyourminds.
6 Listen,forIspeaknoblethings;Uprightnesscomesfrommylips;
7 Mymouthutterstruth;Wickednessisabhorrenttomylips.
8 Allmywordsarejust,Noneofthemperverseorcrooked;
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12 I,Wisdom,livewithPrudence;Iattainknowledgeandforesight.
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13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, And
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14 Minearecounselandresourcefulness;Iamunderstanding;courageismine.
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15 ThroughmekingsreignAndrulersdecreejustlaws;
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16 Throughmeprincesrule,Greatmenandalltherighteousjudges.
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17 ThosewholovemeIlove,Andthosewhoseekmewillfindme.
18 Richesandhonorbelongtome,Enduringwealthandsuccess.
19 Myfruitisbetterthangold,finegold,Andmyproducebetterthanchoicesilver.
20 Iwalkonthewayofrighteousness,Onthepathsofjustice.
21 Iendowthosewholovemewithsubstance;Iwillfilltheirtreasuries.
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22 TheLORDcreatedmeatthebeginningofHiscourseAsthefirstofHisworksof
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23 InthedistantpastIwasfashioned,Atthebeginning,attheoriginofearth.
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24 TherewasstillnodeepwhenIwasbroughtforth,Nospringsrichinwater;
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25 Before[thefoundationof ]themountainsweresunk,BeforethehillsIwasborn.
26 Hehadnotyetmadeearthandfields,Ortheworldsfirstclumpsofclay.
27 IwastherewhenHesettheheavensintoplace;WhenHefixedthehorizonupon
thedeep;
28 When He made the heavens above firm, And the fountains of the deep gushed
forth;
29 When He assigned the sea its limits, So that its waters never transgress His
command;WhenHefixedthefoundationsoftheearth,
30 IwaswithHimasaconfidant,Asourceofdelighteveryday,RejoicingbeforeHim
atalltimes,
31 RejoicinginHisinhabitedworld,Findingdelightwithmankind.
32 Now,sons,listentome;Happyaretheywhokeepmyways.
33 Heeddisciplineandbecomewise;Donotspurnit.
34 Happyisthemanwholistenstome,Comingearlytomygateseachday,Waiting
outsidemydoors.
35 ForhewhofindsmefindslifeAndobtainsfavorfromtheLORD.
36 Buthewhomissesmedestroyshimself;Allwhohatemelovedeath.
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1 Wisdomhasbuiltherhouse,Shehashewnhersevenpillars.
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2 Shehaspreparedthefeast,Mixedthewine,Andalsosetthetable.
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3 ShehassentouthermaidstoannounceOntheheightsofthetown,
4 Letthesimpleenterhere;Tothosedevoidofsenseshesays,
5 Come,eatmyfoodAnddrinkthewinethatIhavemixed;
6 Giveupsimplenessandlive,Walkinthewayofunderstanding.
7 Tocorrectascoffer,Orrebukeawickedmanforhisblemish,Istocalldownabuse
ononeself.
8 Donotrebukeascoffer,forhewillhateyou;Reproveawiseman,andhewilllove
you.
9 Instructawiseman,andhewillgrowwiser;Teacharighteousman,andhewill
gaininlearning.
10 ThebeginningofwisdomisfearoftheLORD,AndknowledgeoftheHolyOneis
understanding.
11 Forthroughmeyourdayswillincrease,Andyearsbeaddedtoyourlife.
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12 Ifyouarewise,youarewiseforyourself;Ifyouareascoffer,youbearitalone.
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15 CallingtoallthewayfarersWhogoabouttheirownaffairs,
16 Letthesimpleenterhere;Andtothosedevoidofsenseshesays,
17 Stolenwatersaresweet,Andbreadeatenfurtivelyistasty.
18 Hedoesnotknowthattheshadesarethere,Thatherguestsareinthedepthsof
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1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father; A dull son is his
motherssorrow.
2 Ill-gottenwealthisofnoavail,Butrighteousnesssavesfromdeath.
3 TheLORDwillnotlettherighteousgohungry,ButHedeniesthewickedwhat
theycrave.
4 Negligenthandscausepoverty,Butdiligenthandsenrich.
5 He who lays in stores during the summer is a capable son, But he who sleeps
duringtheharvestisanincompetent.
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6 Blessingslightupontheheadoftherighteous,Butlawlessnesscoversthemouthof
thewicked.
7 Thenameoftherighteousisinvokedinblessing,Butthefameofthewickedrots.
8 Hewhoseheartiswiseacceptscommands,Buthewhosespeechisfoolishcomes
togrief.
9 He who lives blamelessly lives safely, But he who walks a crooked path will be
foundout.
10 Hewhowinkshiseyecausessorrow;Hewhosespeechisfoolishcomestogrief.
11 Themouthoftherighteousisafountainoflife,Butlawlessnesscoversthemouth
ofthewicked.
12 Hatredstirsupstrife,Butlovecoversupallfaults.
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14 Thewisestoreupknowledge;Themouthofthefoolisanimminentruin.
15 Thewealthofarichmanishisfortress;Thepovertyofthepoorishisruin.
16 The labor of the righteous man makes for life; The produce of the wicked man
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17 Hewhofollowsdisciplineshowsthewaytolife,Buthewhoignoresreproofleads
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18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips, While he who speaks forth slander is a
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19 Wherethereismuchtalking,thereisnolackoftransgressing,Buthewhocurbs
histongueshowssense.
20 Thetongueofarighteousmanischoicesilver,Butthemindofthewickedisof
littleworth.
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24 Whatthewickedmanplotsovertakeshim;Whattherighteousdesireisgranted.
25 Whenthestormpassesthewickedmanisgone,Buttherighteousisaneverlasting
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26 Likevinegartotheteeth,Likesmoketotheeyes,Isalazymantothosewhosend
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27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, While the years of the wicked will be
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28 Therighteouscanlookforwardtojoy,Butthehopeofthewickedisdoomed.
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29 ThewayoftheLORDisastrongholdfortheblameless,Butaruinforevildoers.
30 Therighteouswillneverbeshaken;Thewickedwillnotinhabittheearth.
31 Themouthoftherighteousproduceswisdom,Butthetreacheroustongueshallbe
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1 FalsescalesareanabominationtotheLORD;AnhonestweightpleasesHim.
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2 When arrogance appears, disgrace follows, But wisdom is with those who are
unassuming.
3 Theintegrityoftheuprightguidesthem;Thedeviousnessofthetreacherousleads
themtoruin.
4 Wealthisofnoavailonthedayofwrath,Butrighteousnesssavesfromdeath.
5 Therighteousnessoftheblamelessmansmoothshisway,Butthewickedmanis
felledbyhiswickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright saves them, But the treacherous are trapped by
theirmalice.
7 Atdeaththehopesofawickedmanaredoomed,Andtheambitionof evil men

comestonothing.
8 TherighteousmanisrescuedfromtroubleAndthewickedmantakeshisplace.
9 The impious man destroys his neighbor through speech, But through their
knowledgetherighteousarerescued.
10 When the righteous prosper the city exults; When the wicked perish there are
shoutsofjoy.
11 Acityisbuiltupbytheblessingoftheupright,Butitistorndownbythespeech
ofthewicked.
12 He who speaks contemptuously of his fellowman is devoid of sense; A prudent

mankeepshispeace.
13 Abasefellowgivesawaysecrets,Butatrustworthysoulkeepsaconfidence.
14 Forwantofstrategyanarmyfalls,Butvictorycomeswithmuchplanning.
15 Harmawaitshimwhostandssuretyforanother;Hewhospurnspledgingshallbe
secure.
16 Agracefulwomanobtainshonor;Ruthlessmenobtainwealth.
17 Akindlymanbenefitshimself;Acruelmanmakestroubleforhimself.
18 The wicked man earns illusory wages, But he who sows righteousness has a true
reward.
19 Righteousnessisapropoflife,Buttopursueevilleadstodeath.
20 MenofcrookedmindareanabominationtotheLORD,Butthosewhosewayis
blamelesspleaseHim.
21 Assuredly,theevilmanwillnotescape,Buttheoffspringoftherighteouswillbe
safe.
22 LikeagoldringinthesnoutofapigIsabeautifulwomanbereftofsense.
23 What the righteous desire can only be good; What the wicked hope for [stirs]
wrath.
24 Onemangivesgenerouslyandendswithmore;Anotherstintsondoingtheright
thingandincursaloss.
25 Agenerouspersonenjoysprosperity;Hewhosatisfiesothersshallhimselfbesated.
26 He who withholds grain earns the curses of the people, But blessings are on the
headoftheonewhodispensesit.
27 Hewhoearnestlyseekswhatisgoodpursueswhatispleasing;Hewhoisbenton
evil,uponhimitshallcome.
28 Hewhotrustsinhiswealthshallfall,Buttherighteousshallflourishlikefoliage.
29 Hewhomakestroubleforhishouseholdshallinheritthewind;Afoolisaslaveto
thewise-hearted.
30 Thefruitoftherighteousisatreeoflife;Awisemancaptivatespeople.
31 Iftherighteousonearthgettheirdeserts,Howmuchmorethewickedmanand
thesinner.
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1 Hewholovesdisciplinelovesknowledge;Hewhospurnsreproofisabrutishman.
2 AgoodmanearnsthefavoroftheLORD,Amanofintrigues,Hiscondemnation.
3 Amancannotbeestablishedinwickedness,Buttherootoftherighteouswillnot
beshakenloose.
4 Acapablewifeisacrownforherhusband,Butanincompetentoneislikerotin
hisbones.
5 Thepurposesoftherighteousarejustice,Theschemesofthewickedaredeceit.
6 Thewordsofthewickedareadeadlyambush,Butthespeechoftheuprightsaves
them.
7 Overturn the wicked and they are gone, But the house of the righteous will
endure.
8 Amaniscommendedaccordingtohisintelligence;Atwistedmindisheldupto
contempt.
9 BettertobelightlyesteemedandhaveaservantThantoputonairsandhaveno
food.
10 Arighteousmanknowstheneedsofhisbeast,Butthecompassionofthewickedis
cruelty.
11 He who tills his land shall have food in plenty, But he who pursues vanities is
devoidofsense.
12 Thewickedcovetthecatchofevilmen;Therootoftherighteousyields[fruit].
13 Sinfulspeechisatrapfortheevilman,Buttherighteousescapesfromtrouble.
14 Amangetshisfillofgoodfromthefruitofhisspeech;Oneisrepaidinkindfor
onesdeeds.
15 Thewayofafoolisrightinhisowneyes;Butthewisemanacceptsadvice.
16 Afoolsvexationisknownatonce,Butaclevermanconcealshishumiliation.
17 Hewhotestifiesfaithfullytellsthetruth,Butafalsewitness,deceit.
18 Thereisblunttalklikesword-thrusts,Butthespeechofthewiseishealing.
19 Truthfulspeechabidesforever,Alyingtongueforbutamoment.
20 Deceitisinthemindsofthosewhoplotevil;Forthosewhoplangoodthereisjoy.
21 Noharmbefallstherighteous,Butthewickedhavetheirfillofmisfortune.
22 LyingspeechisanabominationtotheLORD,Butthosewhoactfaithfullyplease
Him.
23 Aclevermanconcealswhatheknows,Butthemindofadullardcriesoutfolly.
24 Thehandofthediligentwieldsauthority;Thenegligentareheldinsubjection.
25 If there is anxiety in a mans mind let him quash it, And turn it into joy with a
goodword.
26 Arighteousmangiveshisfrienddirection,Butthewayofthewickedleadsastray.
27 Anegligentmanneverhasgametoroast;Adiligentmanhaspreciouswealth.
28 Theroadofrighteousnessleadstolife;Bywayofitspaththereisnodeath.
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1 A wise sonit is through the discipline of his father; A scofferhe never heard
reproof.
2 A man enjoys good from the fruit of his speech; But out of the throat of the
treacherouscomeslawlessness.
3 Hewhoguardshistonguepreserveshislife;Hewhoopenswidehislips,itishis
ruin.
4 Alazymancraves,buthasnothing;Thediligentshallfeastonrichfare.
5 Arighteousmanhateslies;Thewickedmanisvileanddisgraceful.
6 Righteousness protects him whose way is blameless; Wickedness subverts the

sinner.
7 Onemanpretendstoberichandhasnothing;Anotherprofessestobepoorand
hasmuchwealth.
8 Richesareransomforamanslife,Thepoorneverheardareproof.
9 Thelightoftherighteousisradiant;Thelampofthewickedisextinguished.
10 Arroganceyieldsnothingbutstrife;Wisdombelongstothosewhoseekadvice.
11 Wealth may dwindle to less than nothing, But he who gathers little by little
increasesit.
12 Hopedeferredsickenstheheart,Butdesirerealizedisatreeoflife.
13 Hewhodisdainsapreceptwillbeinjuredthereby;Hewhorespectsacommand
willberewarded.
14 Theinstructionofawisemanisafountainoflife,Enablingonetoavoiddeadly
snares.
15 Goodsensewinsfavor;Thewayoftreacherousmenisunchanging.
16 Everyclevermanactsknowledgeably,Butadullardexposeshisstupidity.
17 Harmbefallsawickedmessenger;Afaithfulcourierbringshealing.
18 Poverty and humiliation are for him who spurns discipline; But he who takes
reprooftoheartgetshonor.
19 Desire realized is sweet to the soul; To turn away from evil is abhorrent to the
stupid.
20 He who keeps company with the wise becomes wise, But he who consorts with
dullardscomestogrief.
21 Misfortunepursuessinners,Buttherighteousarewellrewarded.
22 Agoodmanhaswhattobequeathtohisgrandchildren,Forthewealthofsinners
isstoredupfortherighteous.
23 Thetillageofthepooryieldsmuchfood;Butsubstanceissweptawayforlackof
moderation.
24 Hewhosparestherodhateshisson,Buthewholoveshimdisciplineshimearly.
25 Therighteousmaneatstohisheartscontent,Butthebellyofthewickedisempty.
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1 Thewisestofwomenbuildsherhouse,Butfollytearsitdownwithitsownhands.
2 He who maintains his integrity fears the LORD; A man of devious ways scorns
Him.
3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of haughtiness, But the lips of the wise protect
them.
4 Iftherearenooxenthecribisclean,Butarichharvestcomesthroughthestrength
oftheox.
5 Anhonestwitnesswillnotlie;Afalsewitnesstestifieslies.
6 Ascofferseekswisdominvain,Butknowledgecomeseasilytotheintelligentman.
7 Keepyourdistancefromadullard,Foryouwillnotlearnwisespeech.
8 Itisthewisdomofaclevermantounderstandhiscourse;Butthestupidityofthe
dullardisdelusion.
9 Reparationsmediatebetweenfools,Betweentheupright,goodwill.
10 Theheartaloneknowsitsbitterness,Andnooutsidercanshareinitsjoy.
11 The house of the wicked will be demolished, But the tent of the upright will
flourish.
12 Aroadmayseemrighttoaman,Butintheenditisaroadtodeath.
13 Theheartmayacheeveninlaughter,Andjoymayendingrief.
14 Anunprincipledmanreapsthefruitsofhisways;Agoodman,ofhisdeeds.
15 Asimplepersonbelievesanything;Aclevermanpondershiscourse.
16 Awisemanisdiffidentandshunsevil,Butadullardrushesinconfidently.
17 Animpatientmancommitsfolly;Amanofintrigueswillbehated.
18 Follyisthelotofthesimple,Butclevermengloryinknowledge.
19 Evil men are brought low before the good, So are the wicked at the gates of the
righteous.
20 Apauperisdespisedevenbyhispeers,Butarichmanhasmanyfriends.
21 Hewhodespiseshisfellowiswrong;Hewhoshowspityforthelowlyishappy.
22 Surely those who plan evil go astray, While those who plan good earn steadfast
love.
23 Fromalltoilthereissomegain,Butidlechatterispureloss.
24 Theornamentofthewiseistheirwealth;Thestupidityofdullardsisstupidity.
25 Atruthfulwitnesssaveslives;Hewhotestifieslies[spreads]deceit.
26 FearoftheLORDisastronghold,Arefugeforamanschildren.
27 FearoftheLORDisafountainoflife,Enablingonetoavoiddeadlysnares.
28 Anumerouspeopleisthegloryofaking;Withoutanationarulerisruined.
29 Patienceresultsinmuchunderstanding;Impatiencegetsfollyasitsportion.
30 Acalmdispositiongivesbodilyhealth;Passionisrottothebones.
31 HewhowithholdswhatisduetothepooraffrontshisMaker;Hewhoshowspity
fortheneedyhonorsHim.
32 Thewickedmanisfelledbyhisownevil;Therighteousmanfindssecurityinhis
death.
33 Wisdomrestsquietlyinthemindofaprudentman,Butamongdullardsitmakes
itselfknown.
34 Righteousnessexaltsanation;Sinisareproachtoanypeople.
35 Thekingfavorsacapableservant;Heragesatanincompetentone.
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1 Agentleresponseallayswrath;Aharshwordprovokesanger.
2 The tongue of the wise produces much knowledge, But the mouth of dullards
poursoutfolly.
3 TheeyesoftheLORDareeverywhere,Observingthebadandthegood.
4 Ahealingtongueisatreeoflife,Butadeviousonemakesforabrokenspirit.
5 A fool spurns the discipline of his father, But one who heeds reproof becomes
clever.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the harvest of the
wickedthereistrouble.
7 Thelipsofthewisedisseminateknowledge;Notsothemindsofdullards.
8 ThesacrificeofthewickedisanabominationtotheLORD,Buttheprayerofthe
uprightpleasesHim.
9 ThewayofthewickedisanabominationtotheLORD,ButHeloveshimwho
pursuesrighteousness.
10 Discipline seems bad to him who forsakes the way; He who spurns reproof will
die.
11 SheolandAbaddonlieexposedtotheLORD,Howmuchmorethemindsofmen!
12 Thescofferdislikesbeingreproved;Hewillnotresorttothewise.
13 Ajoyfulheartmakesacheerfulface;Asadheartmakesadespondentmood.
14 Themindofaprudentmanseeksknowledge;Themouthofthedullardpursues
folly.
15 Allthedaysofapoormanarewretched,Butcontentmentisafeastwithoutend.
16 BetteralittlewithfearoftheLORDThangreatwealthwithconfusion.
17 BetteramealofvegetableswherethereisloveThanafattenedoxwherethereis
hate.
18 Ahot-temperedmanprovokesaquarrel;Apatientmancalmsstrife.
19 The way of a lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is
paved.
20 Awisesonmakeshisfatherhappy;Afoolofamanhumiliateshismother.
21 Follyisjoytoonedevoidofsense;Aprudentmanwalksastraightpath.
22 Plansarefoiledforwantofcounsel,Buttheysucceedthroughmanyadvisers.
23 Areadyresponseisajoytoaman,Andhowgoodisawordrightlytimed!
24 Foranintelligentmanthepathoflifeleadsupward,InordertoavoidSheolbelow.
25 The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the
homesteadofthewidow.
26 EvilthoughtsareanabominationtotheLORD,Butpleasantwordsarepure.
27 Hewhopursuesill-gottengainmakestroubleforhishousehold;Hewhospurns
giftswilllivelong.
28 Theheartoftherighteousmanrehearseshisanswer,Butthemouthofthewicked
blurtsoutevilthings.
29 TheLORDisfarfromthewicked,ButHehearstheprayeroftherighteous.
30 Whatbrightenstheeyegladdenstheheart;Goodnewsputsfatonthebones.
31 HewhoseearheedsthedisciplineoflifeLodgesamongthewise.
32 He who spurns discipline hates himself; He who heeds reproof gains

understanding.
33 ThefearoftheLORDisthedisciplineofwisdom;Humilityprecedeshonor.
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1 Amanmayarrangehisthoughts,ButwhathesaysdependsontheLORD.
2 Allthewaysofamanseemrighttohim,ButtheLORDprobesmotives.
3 EntrustyouraffairstotheLORD,Andyourplanswillsucceed.
4 TheLORDmadeeverythingforapurpose,Eventhewickedforanevilday.
5 EveryhaughtypersonisanabominationtotheLORD;Assuredly,hewillnotgo
unpunished.
6 Iniquityisexpiatedbyloyaltyandfaithfulness,Andevilisavoidedthroughfearof
theLORD.
7 WhentheLORDispleasedwithamansconduct,Hemayturnevenhisenemies
intoallies.
8 BetteralittlewithrighteousnessThanalargeincomewithinjustice.
9 Amanmayplotouthiscourse,ButitistheLORDwhodirectshissteps.
10 Thereismagiconthelipsoftheking;Hecannoterrinjudgment.
11 Honest scales and balances are the LORDs; All the weights in the bag are His
work.
12 Wicked deeds are an abomination to kings, For the throne is established by

righteousness.
13 Truthfulspeechwinsthefavorofkings;Theylovethosewhospeakhonestly.
14 Thekingswrathisamessengerofdeath,Butawisemancanappeaseit.
15 Thekingssmilemeanslife;Hisfavorislikearaincloudinspring.
16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold; To acquire understanding is

preferabletosilver.
17 Thehighwayoftheuprightavoidsevil;Hewhowouldpreservehislifewatcheshis
way.
18 Pridegoesbeforeruin,Arrogance,beforefailure.
19 BettertobehumbleandamongthelowlyThantosharespoilswiththeproud.
20 He who is adept in a matter will attain success; Happy is he who trusts in the
LORD.
21 Thewise-heartediscalleddiscerning;Onewhosespeechispleasinggainswisdom.
22 Goodsenseisafountainoflifetothosewhohaveit,Andfollyisthepunishment
offools.
23 ThemindofthewisemanmakeshisspeecheffectiveAndincreasesthewisdomon
hislips.
24 Pleasantwordsarelikeahoneycomb,Sweettothepalateandacureforthebody.
25 Aroadmayseemrighttoaman,Butintheenditisaroadtodeath.
26 Theappetiteofalaborerlaborsforhim,Becausehishungerforceshimon.
27 Ascoundrelplotsevil;Whatisonhislipsislikeascorchingfire.
28 Ashiftymanstirsupstrife,Andaquerulousonealienateshisfriend.
29 Alawlessmanmisleadshisfriend,Makinghimtakethewrongway.
30 He closes his eyes while meditating deception; He purses his lips while deciding
uponevil.
31 Grayhairisacrownofglory;Itisattainedbythewayofrighteousness.
32 Bettertobeforbearingthanmighty,Tohaveself-controlthantoconqueracity.
33 Lotsarecastintothelap;ThedecisiondependsontheLORD.
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1 BetteradrycrustwithpeaceThanahousefulloffeastingwithstrife.
2 A capable servant will dominate an incompetent son And share the inheritance
withthebrothers.
3 Forsilverthecrucible;Forgoldthefurnace,AndtheLORDteststhemind.
4 Anevildoerlistenstomischievoustalk;Aliargiveseartomaliciouswords.
5 He who mocks the poor affronts his Maker; He who rejoices over anothers
misfortunewillnotgounpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of their elders, And the glory of children is their
parents.
7 Loftywordsarenotfittingforavillain;Muchlesslyingwordsforagreatman.
8 Abribeseemslikeacharmtohimwhousesit;Hesucceedsateveryturn.
9 He who seeks love overlooks faults, But he who harps on a matter alienates his
friend.
10 ArebukeworksonanintelligentmanMorethanonehundredblowsonafool.
11 Anevilmanseeksonlytorebel;Aruthlessmessengerwillbesentagainsthim.
12 Soonermeetabereavedshe-bearThanafoolwithhisnonsense.
13 EvilwillneverdepartfromthehouseOfhimwhorepaysgoodwithevil.
14 Tostartaquarrelistoopenasluice;Beforeadisputeflaresup,dropit.
15 ToacquittheguiltyandconvicttheinnocentBothareanabominationtothe
LORD.
16 WhatgoodismoneyinthehandofafoolTopurchasewisdom,whenhehasno
mind?
17 Afriendisdevotedatalltimes;Abrotherisborntoshareadversity.
18 DevoidofsenseishewhogiveshishandTostandsuretyforhisfellow.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife; He who builds a high threshold invites
brokenbones.
20 Manofcrookedmindcomestonogood,Andhewhospeaksduplicityfallsinto
trouble.
21 Onebegetsadullardtoonesowngrief;Thefatherofavillainhasnojoy.
22 Ajoyfulheartmakesforgoodhealth;Despondencydriesupthebones.
23 ThewickedmandrawsabribeoutofhisbosomTopervertthecourseofjustice.
24 Wisdomliesbeforetheintelligentman;Theeyesofthedullardrangetotheends
oftheearth.
25 AstupidsonisvexationforhisfatherAndaheartacheforthewomanwhobore
him.
26 To punish the innocent is surely not right, Or to flog the great for their
uprightness.
27 A knowledgeable man is sparing with his words; A man of understanding is

reticent.
28 Evenafool,ifhekeepssilent,isdeemedwise;Intelligent,ifhesealshislips.
18
1 Hewhoisolateshimselfpursueshisdesires;Hedisdainsallcompetence.
2 Thefooldoesnotdesireunderstanding,Butonlytoairhisthoughts.
3 Comesthewickedmancomesderision,Andwiththerogue,contempt.
4 Thewordsamanspeaksaredeepwaters,Aflowingstream,afountainofwisdom.
5 ItisnotrighttobepartialtotheguiltyAndsubverttheinnocentinjudgment.
6 Thewordsofafoolleadtostrife;Hisspeechinvitesblows.
7 Thefoolsspeechishisruin;Hiswordsareatrapforhim.
8 Thewordsofaquerulousmanarebruising;Theypenetrateonesinmostparts.
9 OnewhoisslackinhisworkIsabrothertoavandal.
10 ThenameoftheLORDisatowerofstrengthTowhichtherighteousmanruns
andissafe.
11 Thewealthofarichmanishisfortress;Inhisfancyitisaprotectivewall.
12 Beforeruinamansheartisproud;Humilitygoesbeforehonor.
13 ToansweramanbeforehearinghimoutIsfoolishanddisgraceful.
14 A mans spirit can sustain him through illness; But low spiritswho can bear
them?
15 Themindofanintelligentmanacquiresknowledge;Theearsofthewiseseekout
knowledge.
16 AmansgifteaseshiswayAndgiveshimaccesstothegreat.
17 ThefirsttopleadhiscaseseemsrightTilltheotherpartyexamineshim.
18 ThelotputsanendtostrifeAndseparatesthoselockedindispute.
19 A brother offended is more formidable than a stronghold; Such strife is like the
barsofafortress.
20 Amansbellyisfilledbythefruitofhismouth;Hewillbefilledbytheproduceof
hislips.
21 Deathandlifeareinthepowerofthetongue;Thosewholoveitwilleatitsfruit.
22 HewhofindsawifehasfoundhappinessAndhaswonthefavoroftheLORD.
23 Thepoormanspeaksbeseechingly;Therichmansanswerisharsh.
24 Therearecompanionstokeeponecompany,Andthereisafriendmoredevoted
thanabrother.
19
1 BetterapoormanwholivesblamelesslyThanonewhospeaksperverselyandisa
dullard.
2 A person without knowledge is surely not good; He who moves hurriedly

blunders.
3 Amansfollysubvertshisway,AndhisheartragesagainsttheLORD.
4 Wealthmakesmanyfriends,Butapoormanloseshislastfriend.
5 Afalsewitnesswillnotgounpunished;Hewhotestifieslieswillnotescape.
6 Manycourtthefavorofagreatman,Andallarethefriendsofadispenserofgifts.
7 Allthebrothersofapoormandespisehim;Howmuchmoreisheshunnedbyhis
friends!Hewhopursueswordstheyareofnoavail.
8 Hewhoacquireswisdomishisownbestfriend;Hepreservesunderstandingand
attainshappiness.
9 Afalsewitnesswillnotgounpunished;Hewhotestifiesfalselyisdoomed.
10 Luxuryisnotfittingforadullard,Muchlessthataservantruleoverprinces.
11 Amanshowsintelligencebyhisforebearance;Itishisglorywhenheoverlooksan
offense.
12 Therageofakingisliketheroarofalion;Hisfavorislikedewuponthegrass.
13 Astupidsonisacalamitytohisfather;Thenaggingofawifeisliketheendless
drippingofwater.
14 Property and riches are bequeathed by fathers, But an efficient wife comes from
theLORD.
15 Lazinessinducessleep,Andanegligentpersonwillgohungry.
16 Hewhohasregardforhislifepaysregardtocommandments;Hewhoisheedless
ofhiswayswilldie.
17 HewhoisgeneroustothepoormakesaloantotheLORD;Hewillrepayhimhis
due.
18 Discipline your son while there is still hope, And do not set your heart on his
destruction.
19 Ahot-temperedmanincurspunishment;Ifyoutrytosavehimyouwillonlymake
itworse.
20 ListentoadviceandacceptdisciplineInorderthatyoumaybewiseintheend.
21 Manydesignsareinamansmind,ButitistheLORDsplanthatisaccomplished.
22 Greedisareproachtoaman;Betterbepoorthanaliar.
23 He who fears the LORD earns life; He shall abide in contentment, Free from
misfortune.
24 Thelazymanburieshishandinthebowl;Hewillnotevenbringittohismouth.
25 Beatthescofferandthesimplewillbecomeclever;Reproveanintelligentmanand
hegainsknowledge.
26 AsonwhocausesshameanddisgracePlundershisfather,putshismothertoflight.
27 Myson,ceasetostrayfromwordsofknowledgeAndreceivediscipline.
28 A malicious witness scoffs at justice, And the speech of the wicked conceals
mischief.
29 PunishmentsareinstoreforscoffersAndblowsforthebacksofdullards.
20
1 Wine is a scoffer, strong drink a roisterer; He who is muddled by them will not
growwise.
2 Theterrorofakingisliketheroarofalion;Hewhoprovokeshisangerriskshis
life.
3 Itishonorableforamantodesistfromstrife,Buteveryfoolbecomesembroiled.
4 Inwinterthelazymandoesnotplow;Atharvesttimeheseeks,andfindsnothing.
5 The designs in a mans mind are deep waters, But a man of understanding can
drawthemout.
6 Hecallsmanyamanhisloyalfriend,Butwhocanfindafaithfulman?
7 Therighteousmanlivesblamelessly;Happyarehischildrenwhocomeafterhim.
8 ThekingseatedonthethroneofjudgmentCanwinnowoutallevilbyhisglance.
9 Whocansay,Ihavecleansedmyheart,Iampurgedofmysin?
10 Falseweightsandfalsemeasures,BothareanabominationtotheLORD.
11 AchildmaybedissemblinginhisbehaviorEventhoughhisactionsareblameless
andproper.
12 Theearthathears,theeyethatseesTheLORDmadethemboth.
13 Donotlovesleeplestyoubeimpoverished;Keepyoureyesopenandyouwillhave
plentyoffood.
14 Bad,bad,saysthebuyer,Buthavingmovedoff,hecongratulateshimself.
15 Goldisplentiful,jewelsabundant,Butwisespeechisapreciousobject.
16 Seizehisgarment,forhestoodsuretyforanother;Takeitasapledge,[forhestood
surety]foranunfamiliarwoman.
17 Bread gained by fraud may be tasty to a man, But later his mouth will be filled
withgravel.
18 Planslaidincouncilwillsucceed;Wagewarwithstratagems.
19 Hewhogivesawaysecretsisabasefellow;Donottakeupwithagarrulousman.
20 Onewhorevileshisfatherormother,Lightwillfailhimwhendarknesscomes.
21 AnestateacquiredinhasteattheoutsetWillnotbeblessedintheend.
22 Donotsay,Iwillrequiteevil;PutyourhopeintheLORDandHewilldeliver
you.
23 FalseweightsareanabominationtotheLORD;Dishonestscalesarenotright.
24 AmansstepsaredecidedbytheLORD;Whatdoesamanknowabouthisown
way?
25 ItisasnareforamantopledgeasacredgiftrashlyAndtogivethoughttohisvows
onlyaftertheyhavebeenmade.
26 Awisekingwinnowsoutthewicked,Andturnsthewheeluponthem.
27 ThelifebreathofmanisthelampoftheLORDRevealingallhisinmostparts.
28 Faithfulnessandloyaltyprotecttheking;Hemaintainshisthronebyfaithfulness.
29 Thegloryofyouthsistheirstrength;Themajestyofoldmenistheirgrayhair.
30 Bruisesandwoundsarerepaymentforevil,Strikingatonesinmostparts.
21
1 LikechanneledwateristhemindofthekingintheLORDshand;Hedirectsitto
whateverHewishes.
2 Allthewaysofamanseemrighttohim,ButtheLORDprobesthemind.
3 TodowhatisrightandjustIsmoredesiredbytheLORDthansacrifice.
4 Haughtylooks,aproudheartThetillageofthewickedissinful.
5 Theplansofthediligentmakeonlyforgain;Allrashhastemakesonlyforloss.
6 TreasuresacquiredbyalyingtongueArelikedrivenvapor,headingforextinction.
7 Theviolenceofthewickedsweepsthemaway,Fortheyrefusetoactjustly.
8 Thewayofamanmaybetortuousandstrange,Thoughhisactionsareblameless
andproper.
9 Dwelling in the corner of a roof is better Than a contentious wife in a spacious

house.
10 Thedesireofthewickedissetuponevil;Hisfellowmanfindsnofavorinhiseyes.
11 Whenascofferispunished,thesimplemanisedified;Whenawisemanistaught,
hegainsinsight.
12 TheRighteousOneobservesthehouseofthewickedman;Hesubvertsthewicked
totheirruin.
13 Who stops his ears at the cry of the wretched, He too will call and not be
answered.
14 Agiftinsecretsubduesanger,Apresentinprivate,fiercerage.
15 Justicedoneisajoytotherighteous,Toevildoers,ruination.
16 AmanwhostraysfromthepathofprudenceWillrestinthecompanyofghosts.
17 Hewholovespleasurecomestowant;Hewholoveswineandoildoesnotgrow
rich.
18 The wicked are the ransom of the righteous; The traitor comes in place of the
upright.
19 ItisbettertoliveinthedesertThanwithacontentious,vexatiouswife.
20 Precioustreasureandoilareinthehouseofthewiseman,Andafoolofamanwill
runthroughthem.
21 HewhostrivestodogoodandkinddeedsAttainslife,success,andhonor.
22 One wise man prevailed over a city of warriors And brought down its mighty
stronghold.
23 HewhoguardshismouthandtongueGuardshimselffromtrouble.
24 Theproud,insolentman,scofferishisname,Actsinafrenzyofinsolence.
25 Thecravingofalazymankillshim,Forhishandsrefusetowork.
26 AlldaylongheisseizedwithcravingWhiletherighteousmangiveswithoutstint.
27 Thesacrificeofthewickedmanisanabomination,Themoresoasheoffersitin
depravity.
28 Afalsewitnessisdoomed,Butonewhoreallyheardwilltestifywithsuccess.
29 Thewickedmanisbrazen-faced;Theuprightmandiscernshiscourse.
30 Nowisdom,noprudence,andnocounselCanprevailagainsttheLORD.
31 Thehorseisreadiedforthedayofbattle,ButvictorycomesfromtheLORD.
22
1 Reputeispreferabletogreatwealth,Graceisbetterthansilverandgold.
2 Richmanandpoormanmeet;TheLORDmadethemboth.
3 Theshrewdmansawtroubleandtookcover;Thesimplekeptgoingandpaidthe
penalty.
4 TheeffectofhumilityisfearoftheLORD,Wealth,honor,andlife.
5 Thornsandsnaresareinthepathofthecrooked;Hewhovalueshislifewillkeep
farfromthem.
6 Trainaladinthewayheoughttogo;Hewillnotswervefromiteveninoldage.
7 Therichrulethepoor,Andtheborrowerisaslavetothelender.
8 Hewhosowsinjusticeshallreapmisfortune;Hisrodofwrathshallfail.
9 Thegenerousmanisblessed,Forhegivesofhisbreadtothepoor.
10 Expelthescofferandcontentiondeparts,Quarrelandcontumelycease.
11 Apure-heartedfriend,Hisspeechisgracious;Hehasthekingforhiscompanion.
12 The eyes of the LORD watch the wise man; He subverts the words of the
treacherous.
13 Thelazymansays,Theresalioninthestreet;IshallbekilledifIstepoutside.
14 Themouthofaforbiddenwomanisadeeppit;HewhoisdoomedbytheLORD
fallsintoit.
15 Iffollysettlesintheheartofalad,Therodofdisciplinewillremoveit.
16 ToprofitbywithholdingwhatisduetothepoorIslikemakinggiftstotherich
pureloss.
17 Inclineyourearandlistentothewordsofthesages;Payattentiontomywisdom.
18 Itisgoodthatyoustoretheminsideyou,Andthatallofthembeconstantlyon
yourlips,
19 ThatyoumayputyourtrustintheLORD.Iletyouknowtodayyes,you
20 Indeed,Iwrotedownforyouathreefoldlore,Wisecounsel,
21 To let you know truly reliable words, That you may give a faithful reply to him
whosentyou.
22 Donotrobthewretchedbecauseheiswretched;Donotcrushthepoormanin
thegate;
23 FortheLORDwilltakeuptheircauseAnddespoilthosewhodespoilthemoflife.
24 Do not associate with an irascible man, Or go about with one who is hot-
tempered,
25 LestyoulearnhiswaysAndfindyourselfensnared.
26 Donotbeoneofthosewhogivetheirhand,Whostandsuretyfordebts,
27 LestyourbedbetakenfromunderyouWhenyouhavenomoneytopay.
28 DonotremovetheancientboundarystoneThatyourancestorssetup.
29 SeeamanskilledathisworkHeshallattenduponkings;Heshallnotattend
uponobscuremen.
23
1 Whenyousitdowntodinewitharuler,Considerwellwhoisbeforeyou.
2 ThrustaknifeintoyourgulletIfyouhavealargeappetite.
3 Donotcraveforhisdainties,Fortheyarecounterfeitfood.
4 Donottoiltogainwealth;Havethesensetodesist.
5 Youseeit,thenitisgone;Itgrowswingsandfliesaway,Likeaneagle,heavenward.
6 Donoteatofastingymansfood;Donotcraveforhisdainties;
7 Heislikeonekeepingaccounts;Eatanddrink,hesaystoyou,Buthedoesnot
reallymeanit.
8 Themorselyoueatyouwillvomit;Youwillwasteyourcourteouswords.
9 Donotspeaktoadullard,Forhewilldisdainyoursensiblewords.
10 Do not remove ancient boundary stones; Do not encroach upon the field of
orphans,
11 FortheyhaveamightyKinsman,AndHewillsurelytakeuptheircausewithyou.
12 ApplyyourmindtodisciplineAndyourearstowisesayings.
13 Donotwithholddisciplinefromachild;Ifyoubeathimwitharodhewillnot
die.
14 BeathimwitharodAndyouwillsavehimfromthegrave.
15 Myson,ifyourmindgetswisdom,Mymind,too,willbegladdened.
16 IshallrejoicewithallmyheartWhenyourlipsspeakrightthings.
17 Donotenvysinnersinyourheart,ButonlyGod-fearingmen,atalltimes,
18 Forthenyouwillhaveafuture,Andyourhopewillneverfail.
19 Listen,myson,andgetwisdom;Leadyourmindina[proper]path.
20 Donotbeofthosewhoguzzlewine,Orglutthemselvesonmeat;
21 For guzzlers and gluttons will be impoverished, Anddrowsing will clothe you in
tatters.
22 Listentoyourfatherwhobegotyou;Donotdisdainyourmotherwhensheisold.
23 Buytruthandneversellit,Andwisdom,discipline,andunderstanding.
24 Thefatherofarighteousmanwillexult;Hewhobegetsawisesonwillrejoicein
him.
25 Yourfatherandmotherwillrejoice;Shewhoboreyouwillexult.
26 Giveyourmindtome,myson;Letyoureyeswatchmyways.
27 Aharlotisadeeppit;Aforbiddenwomanisanarrowwell.
28 Shetooliesinwaitasifforprey,Anddestroystheunfaithfulamongmen.
29 Who cries, Woe! who, Alas!; Who has quarrels, who complaints; Who has
woundswithoutcause;Whohasblearyeyes?
30 Thosewhomwinekeepstillthesmallhours,Thosewhogathertodrainthecups.
31 DonotoglethatredwineAsitlendsitscolortothecup,Asitflowsonsmoothly;
32 Intheend,itbiteslikeasnake;Itspitslikeabasilisk.
33 Youreyeswillseestrangesights;Yourheartwillspeakdistortedthings.
34 Youwillbelikeonelyinginbedonhighseas,Likeonelyingontopoftherigging.
35 Theystruckme,butIfeltnohurt;Theybeatme,butIwasunaware;Asoftenas
Iwake,Igoafteritagain.
24
1 Donotenvyevilmen;Donotdesiretobewiththem;
2 Fortheirheartstalkviolence,Andtheirlipsspeakmischief.
3 Ahouseisbuiltbywisdom,Andisestablishedbyunderstanding;
4 ByknowledgeareitsroomsfilledWithallpreciousandbeautifulthings.
5 Awisemanisstrength;Aknowledgeablemanexertspower;
6 Forbystratagemsyouwagewar,Andvictorycomeswithmuchplanning.
7 Wisdomistooloftyforafool;Hedoesnotopenhismouthinthegate.
8 HewholaysplanstodoharmIscalledbymenaschemer.
9 Theschemesoffollyaresin,Andascofferisanabominationtomen.
10 Ifyoushowedyourselfslackintimeoftrouble,Wantinginpower,
11 If you refrained from rescuing those taken off to death, Those condemned to
slaughter
12 If you say, We knew nothing of it, Surely He who fathoms hearts will discern
[thetruth],Hewhowatchesoveryourlifewillknowit,AndHewillpayeachman
ashedeserves.
13 Myson,eathoney,foritisgood;Letitssweetdropsbeonyourpalate.
14 Know:suchiswisdomforyoursoul;Ifyouattainit,thereisafuture;Yourhope
willnotbecutoff.
15 Wickedman!Donotlurkbythehomeoftherighteousman;Donoviolenceto
hisdwelling.
16 Seventimestherighteousmanfallsandgetsup,Whilethewickedaretrippedby
onemisfortune.
17 Ifyourenemyfalls,donotexult;Ifhetrips,letyourheartnotrejoice,
18 LesttheLORDseeitandbedispleased,AndavertHiswrathfromhim.
19 Donotbevexedbyevildoers;Donotbeincensedbythewicked;
20 Forthereisnofuturefortheevilman;Thelampofthewickedgoesout.
21 FeartheLORD,myson,andtheking,Anddonotmixwithdissenters,
22 For disaster comes from them suddenly; The doom both decree who can
foreknow?
23 Thesealsoarebythesages:Itisnotrighttobepartialinjudgment.
24 Hewhosaystotheguilty,Youareinnocent,Shallbecursedbypeoples,Damned
bynations;
25 Butitshallgowellwiththemwhodecidejustly;Blessingsofgoodthingswilllight
uponthem.
26 GivingastraightforwardreplyIslikegivingakiss.
27 Putyourexternalaffairsinorder,Getreadywhatyouhaveinthefield,Thenbuild
yourselfahome.
28 Donotbeawitnessagainstyourfellowwithoutgoodcause;Wouldyoumislead
withyourspeech?
29 Do not say, I will do to him what he did to me; I will pay the man what he
deserves.
30 Ipassedbythefieldofalazyman,Bythevineyardofamanlackingsense.
31 Itwasallovergrownwiththorns;Itssurfacewascoveredwithchickweed,Andits
stonefencelayinruins.
32 Iobservedandtookittoheart;Isawitandlearnedalesson.
33 Abitmoresleep,abitmoreslumber,Abitmorehuggingyourselfinbed,
34 Andpovertywillcomecallinguponyou,Andwant,likeamanwithashield.
25
1 These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah
copied:
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, And the glory of a king to plumb a
matter.
3 Liketheheavensintheirheight,liketheearthinitsdepth,Isthemindofkings
unfathomable.
4 Thedrosshavingbeenseparatedfromthesilver,Avesselemergedforthesmith.
5 Removethewickedfromthekingspresence,Andhisthronewillbeestablishedin
justice.
6 Donotexaltyourselfinthekingspresence;Donotstandintheplaceofnobles.
7 Foritisbettertobetold,Stepuphere,Thantobedegradedinthepresenceof
thegreat.Donotletwhatyoureyeshaveseen
8 Beventedrashlyinaquarrel;Thinkofwhatitwilleffectintheend,Whenyour
fellowputsyoutoshame.
9 Defendyourrightagainstyourfellow,Butdonotgiveawaythesecretsofanother,
10 Lesthewhohearsitreproachyou,Andyourbadreputeneverend.
11 LikegoldenapplesinsilvershowpiecesIsaphrasewellturned.
12 Likearingofgold,agoldenornament,Isawisemansreproofinareceptiveear.
13 LikethecoldnessofsnowatharvesttimeIsatrustymessengertothosewhosend
him;Heliftshismastersspirits.
14 Likeclouds,windbutnorainIsonewhoboastsofgiftsnotgiven.
15 Throughforbearancearulermaybewonover;Agentletonguecanbreakbones.
16 Ifyoufindhoney,eatonlywhatyouneed,Lest,surfeitingyourself,youthrowit
up.
17 Visityourneighborsparingly,Lesthehavehissurfeitofyouandloatheyou.
18 Likeaclub,asword,asharpenedarrow,Isamanwhotestifiesfalselyagainsthis
fellow.
19 Likealoosetoothandanunsteadyleg,Isatreacheroussupportintimeoftrouble.
20 Disrobing on a chilly day, Like vinegar on natron, Is one who sings songs to a
sorrowfulsoul.
21 Ifyourenemyishungry,givehimbreadtoeat;Ifheisthirsty,givehimwaterto
drink.
22 Youwillbeheapinglivecoalsonhishead,AndtheLORDwillrewardyou.
23 Anorthwindproducesrain,Andwhisperedwords,agloweringface.
24 DwellinginthecornerofaroofisbetterThanacontentiouswomaninaspacious
house.
25 LikecoldwatertoaparchedthroatIsgoodnewsfromadistantland.
26 Like a muddied spring, a ruined fountain, Is a righteous man fallen before a

wickedone.
27 Itisnotgoodtoeatmuchhoney,Norisithonorabletosearchforhonor.
28 LikeanopencitywithoutwallsIsamanwhosetemperisuncurbed.
26
1 Like snow in summer and rain at harvest-time, So honor is not fitting for a
dullard.
2 Asasparrowmustflitandaswallowfly,Soagratuitouscursemustbackfire.
3 Awhipforahorseandabridleforadonkey,Andarodforthebackofdullards.
4 Donotansweradullardinaccordwithhisfolly,Elseyouwillbecomelikehim.
5 Answeradullardinaccordwithhisfolly,Elsehewillthinkhimselfwise.
6 He who sends a message by a dullard Will wear out legs and must put up with
lawlessness.
7 Aslegshanglimponacripple,Soisaproverbinthemouthofdullards.
8 Likeapebbleinasling,Soispayinghonortoadullard.
9 As a thorn comes to the hand of a drunkard, So a proverb to the mouth of a

dullard.
10 A master can produce anything, But he who hires a dullard is as one who hires
transients.
11 Asadogreturnstohisvomit,Soadullardrepeatshisfolly.
12 Ifyouseeamanwhothinkshimselfwise,Thereismorehopeforadullardthan
forhim.
13 Alazymansays,Theresacubontheroad,alioninthesquares.
14 Thedoorturnsonitshinge,Andthelazymanonhisbed.
15 Thelazymanburieshishandinthebowl;Hewillnotevenbringittohismouth.
16 ThelazymanthinkshimselfwiserThansevenmenwhogivegoodadvice.
17 ApasserbywhogetsembroiledinsomeoneelsesquarrelIslikeone who seizes a

dogbyitsears.
18 Likeamadmanscatteringdeadlyfirebrands,arrows,
19 Isonewhocheatshisfellowandsays,Iwasonlyjoking.
20 For lack of wood a fire goes out, And without a querulous man contention is
stilled.
21 CharcoalforembersandwoodforafireAndacontentiousmanforkindlingstrife.
22 Thewordsofaquerulousmanarebruising;Theypenetrateonesinmostparts.
23 BasesilverlaidoverearthenwareAreardentlipswithanevilmind.
24 Anenemydissembleswithhisspeech,Inwardlyheharborsdeceit.
25 Though he be fair-spoken do not trust him, For seven abominations are in his
mind.
26 His hatred may be concealed by dissimulation, But his evil will be exposed to
publicview.
27 Hewhodigsapitwillfallinit,Andwhoeverrollsastone,itwillrollbackonhim.
28 Alyingtonguehatesthosecrushedbyit;Smoothspeechthrowsonedown.
27
1 Donotboastoftomorrow,Foryoudonotknowwhatthedaywillbring.
2 Letthemouthofanotherpraiseyou,notyours,The lips of a stranger, not your

own.
3 Astonehasweight,sandisheavy,Butafoolsvexationoutweighsthemboth.
4 There is the cruelty of fury, the overflowing of anger, But who can withstand
jealousy?
5 Openreproofisbetterthanconcealedlove.
6 Woundsbyalovedonearelonglasting;Thekissesofanenemyareprofuse.
7 Asatedpersondisdainshoney,Buttoahungrymananythingbitterseemssweet.
8 LikeasparrowwanderingfromitsnestIsamanwhowandersfromhishome.
9 Oil and incense gladden the heart, And the sweetness of a friend is better than
onesowncounsel.
10 Do not desert your friend and your fathers friend; Do not enter your brothers
houseinyourtimeofmisfortune;Acloseneighborisbetterthanadistantbrother.
11 Get wisdom, my son, and gladden my heart, That I may have what to answer
thosewhotauntme.
12 Theshrewdmansawtroubleandtookcover;Thesimplekeptgoingandpaidthe
penalty.
13 Seizehisgarment,forhestoodsuretyforanother;Takeitasapledge,[forhestood
surety]foranunfamiliarwoman.
14 HewhogreetshisfellowloudlyearlyinthemorningShallhaveitreckonedtohim
asacurse.
15 AnendlessdrippingonarainydayAndacontentiouswifearealike;
16 Assoonrepressherasrepressthewind,Ordeclareonesrighthandtobeoil.
17 AsironsharpensironSoamansharpensthewitofhisfriend.
18 Hewhotendsafigtreewillenjoyitsfruit,Andhewhocaresforhismasterwillbe
honored.
19 Asfaceanswerstofaceinwater,Sodoesonemanshearttoanother.
20 SheolandAbaddoncannotbesatisfied,Norcantheeyesofmanbesatisfied.
21 Forsilverthecrucible,forgoldthefurnace,Andamanistestedbyhispraise.
22 EvenifyoupoundthefoolinamortarWithapestlealongwithgrain,Hisfolly
willnotleavehim.
23 Mindwellthelooksofyourflock;Payattentiontoyourherds;
24 Forpropertydoesnotlastforever,Oracrownforallgenerations.
25 Grassvanishes,newgrassappears,Andtheherbageofthehillsisgatheredin.
26 Thelambswillprovideyouwithclothing,Thehe-goats,thepriceofafield.
27 Thegoatsmilkwillsufficeforyourfood,Thefoodofyourhousehold,And the
maintenanceofyourmaids.
28
1 Thewickedfleethoughnoonegiveschase,Buttherighteousareasconfidentasa
lion.
2 Whenthereisrebellionintheland,manyareitsrulers;Butwithamanwhohas
understandingandknowledge,stabilitywilllast.
3 ApoormanwhowithholdswhatisduetothewretchedIslikeadestructiverain
thatleavesnofood.
4 Thosewhoforsakeinstructionpraisethewicked,Butthosewhoheedinstruction
fightthem.
5 Evil men cannot discern judgment, But those who seek the LORD discern all
things.
6 Better is a poor man who lives blamelessly Than a rich man whose ways are
crooked.
7 An intelligent son heeds instruction, But he who keeps company with gluttons
disgraceshisfather.
8 He who increases his wealth by loans at discount or interest Amasses it for one
whoisgeneroustothepoor.
9 HewhoturnsadeafeartoinstructionHisprayerisanabomination.
10 HewhomisleadstheuprightintoanevilcourseWillfallintohisownpit,Butthe
blamelesswillprosper.
11 Arichmaniscleverinhisowneyes,Butaperceptivepoormancanseethrough
him.
12 When the righteous exult there is great glory, But when the wicked rise up men
makethemselvesscarce.
13 Hewhocoversuphisfaultswillnotsucceed;Hewhoconfessesandgivesthemup
willfindmercy.
14 Happyisthemanwhoisanxiousalways,Buthewhohardenshisheartfallsinto
misfortune.
15 AroaringlionandaprowlingbearIsawickedmanrulingahelplesspeople.
16 A prince who lacks understanding is very oppressive; He who spurns ill-gotten

gainswilllivelong.
17 Amanoppressedbybloodguiltwillfleetoapit;Letnonegivehimsupport.
18 Hewholivesblamelesslywillbedelivered,Buthewhoiscrookedinhiswayswill
fallallatonce.
19 He who tills his land will have food in plenty, But he who pursues vanities will
havepovertyinplenty.
20 Adependablemanwillreceivemanyblessings,Butoneinahurrytogetrichwill
notgounpunished.
21 Tobepartialisnotright;Amanmaydowrongforapieceofbread.
22 Amiserlymanrunsafterwealth;Hedoesnotrealizethatlosswillovertakeit.
23 HewhoreprovesamanwillintheendFindmorefavorthanhewhoflattershim.
24 Hewhorobshisfatherandmotherandsays,Itisnooffense,Isacompanionto
vandals.
25 A greedy man provokes quarrels, But he who trusts the LORD shall enjoy
prosperity.
26 He who trusts his own instinct is a dullard, But he who lives by wisdom shall
escape.
27 Hewhogivestothepoorwillnotbeinwant,Buthewhoshutshiseyeswillbe
roundlycursed.
28 Whenthewickedriseup,mengointohiding,Butwhentheyperishtherighteous
increase.
29
1 Oneoftreprovedmaybecomestiffnecked,Buthewillbesuddenlybrokenbeyond
repair.
2 When the righteous become great the people rejoice, But when the wicked
dominatethepeoplegroan.
3 Amanwholoveswisdombringsjoytohisfather,Buthewhokeepscompanywith
harlotswilllosehiswealth.
4 Byjusticeakingsustainstheland,Butafraudulentmantearsitdown.
5 AmanwhoflattershisfellowSpreadsanetforhisfeet.
6 Anevilmansoffensesareatrapforhimself,Buttherighteoussingoutjoyously.
7 A righteous man is concerned with the cause of the wretched; A wicked man
cannotunderstandsuchconcern.
8 Scoffersinflameacity,Butthewiseallayanger.
9 WhenawisemanentersintolitigationwithafoolThereisrantingandridicule,
butnosatisfaction.
10 Bloodthirstymendetesttheblameless,Buttheuprightseekthemout.
11 Adullardventsallhisrage,Butawisemancalmsitdown.
12 Arulerwholistenstolies,Allhisministerswillbewicked.
13 A poor man and a fraudulent man meet; The LORD gives luster to the eyes of
both.
14 Akingwhojudgesthewretchedhonestly,Histhronewillbeestablishedforever.
15 Rod and reproof produce wisdom, But a lad out of control is a disgrace to his
mother.
16 When the wicked increase, offenses increase, But the righteous will see their
downfall.
17 Disciplineyoursonandhewillgiveyoupeace;Hewillgratifyyouwithdainties.
18 Forlackofvisionapeopleloserestraint,Buthappyishewhoheedsinstruction.
19 Aslavecannotbedisciplinedbywords;Thoughhemaycomprehend,hedoesnot
respond.
20 Ifyouseeamanhastyinspeech,Thereismorehopeforafoolthanforhim.
21 AslavepamperedfromyouthWillcometoabadend.
22 Anangrymanprovokesaquarrel;Ahot-temperedmancommitsmanyoffenses.
23 Amanspridewillhumiliatehim,Butahumblemanwillobtainhonor.
24 Hewhoshareswithathiefishisownenemy;Hehearstheimprecationanddoes
nottell.
25 A mans fears become a trap for him, But he who trusts in the LORD shall be
safeguarded.
26 Manyseekaudiencewitharuler,ButitisfromtheLORDthatamangetsjustice.
27 Theunjustmanisanabominationtotherighteous,Andhewhosewayisstraight
isanabominationtothewicked.
30
1 ThewordsofAgursonofJakeh,[manof ]Massa;ThespeechofthemantoIthiel,
toIthielandUcal:
2 Iambrutish,lessthanaman;Ilackcommonsense.
3 Ihavenotlearnedwisdom,NordoIpossessknowledgeoftheHolyOne.
4 Whohasascendedheavenandcomedown?Whohasgatheredupthewindinthe
hollow of his hand? Who has wrapped the waters in his garment? Who has
establishedalltheextremitiesoftheearth?Whatishisnameorhissonsname,if
youknowit?
5 EverywordofGodispure,AshieldtothosewhotakerefugeinHim.
6 DonotaddtoHiswords,LestHeindictyouandyoubeprovedaliar.
7 TwothingsIaskofyou;donotdenythemtomebeforeIdie:
8 Keep lies and false words far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches, But
providemewithmydailybread,
9 Lest, being sated, I renounce, saying, Who is the LORD? Or, being
impoverished,ItaketotheftAndprofanethenameofmyGod.
10 Donotinformonaslavetohismaster,Lesthecurseyouandyouincurguilt.
11 ThereisabreedofmenthatbringsacurseonitsfathersAndbringsnoblessingto
itsmothers,
12 Abreedthatthinksitselfpure,Thoughitisnotwashedofitsfilth;
13 Abreedsohaughtyofbearing,sosupercilious;
14 Abreedwhoseteethareswords,Whosejawsareknives,Readytodevourthepoor
oftheland,Theneedyamongmen.
15 Theleechhastwodaughters,Give!andGive!Threethingsareinsatiable;Four
neversay,Enough!:
16 Sheol,abarrenwomb,Earththatcannotgetenoughwater,Andfirewhichnever
says,Enough!
17 TheeyethatmocksafatherAnddisdainsthehomagedueamotherTheravens
ofthebrookwillgougeitout,Youngeagleswilldevourit.
18 Threethingsarebeyondme;FourIcannotfathom:
19 Howaneaglemakesitswayoverthesky;Howasnakemakesitswayoverarock;
Howashipmakesitswaythroughthehighseas;Howamanhashiswaywitha
maiden.
20 Suchisthewayofanadulteress:Sheeats,wipeshermouth,Andsays,Ihavedone
nowrong.
21 Theearthshuddersatthreethings,Atfourwhichitcannotbear:
22 Aslavewhobecomesking;Ascoundrelsatedwithfood;
23 Aloathsomewomanwhogetsmarried;Aslave-girlwhosupplantshermistress.
24 Fourareamongthetiniestonearth,Yettheyarethewisestofthewise:
25 Antsareafolkwithoutpower,Yettheypreparefoodforthemselvesinsummer;
26 Thebadgerisafolkwithoutstrength,Yetitmakesitshomeintherock;
27 Thelocustshavenoking,Yettheyallmarchforthinformation;
28 Youcancatchthelizardinyourhand,Yetitisfoundinroyalpalaces.
29 Therearethreethatarestatelyofstride,Fourthatcarrythemselveswell:
30 Thelionismightiestamongthebeasts,Andrecoilsbeforenone;
31 Thegreyhound,thehe-goat,Thekingwhomnonedaresresist.
32 If you have been scandalously arrogant, If you have been a schemer, Then clap
yourhandtoyourmouth.
33 As milk under pressure produces butter, And a nose under pressure produces
blood,Sopatienceunderpressureproducesstrife.
31
1 ThewordsofLemuel,kingofMassa,withwhichhismotheradmonishedhim:
2 No,myson!No,Osonofmywomb!No,Osonofmyvows!
3 Donotgiveyourstrengthtowomen,Yourvigor,tothosewhodestroykings.
4 Wineisnotforkings,OLemuel;Notforkingstodrink,Noranystrongdrinkfor
princes,
5 Lesttheydrinkandforgetwhathasbeenordained,Andinfringeontherightsof
thepoor.
6 GivestrongdrinktothehaplessAndwinetotheembittered.
7 Letthemdrinkandforgettheirpoverty,Andputtheirtroublesoutofmind.
8 Speakupforthedumb,Fortherightsofalltheunfortunate.
9 Speakup,judgerighteously,Championthepoorandtheneedy.
10 Whatararefindisacapablewife!Herworthisfarbeyondthatofrubies.
11 Herhusbandputshisconfidenceinher,Andlacksnogoodthing.
12 Sheisgoodtohim,neverbad,Allthedaysofherlife.
13 Shelooksforwoolandflax,Andsetsherhandtothemwithawill.
14 Sheislikeamerchantfleet,Bringingherfoodfromafar.
15 She rises while it is still night, And supplies provisions for her household, The
dailyfareofhermaids.
16 Shesetshermindonanestateandacquiresit;Sheplantsavineyardbyherown
labors.
17 Shegirdsherselfwithstrength,Andperformshertaskswithvigor.
18 Sheseesthatherbusinessthrives;Herlampnevergoesoutatnight.
19 Shesetsherhandtothedistaff;Herfingersworkthespindle.
20 Shegivesgenerouslytothepoor;Herhandsarestretchedouttotheneedy.
21 Sheisnotworriedforherhouseholdbecauseofsnow,Forherwholehouseholdis
dressedincrimson.
22 Shemakescoversforherself;Herclothingislinenandpurple.
23 Herhusbandisprominentinthegates,Ashesitsamongtheeldersoftheland.
24 Shemakesclothandsellsit,Andoffersagirdletothemerchant.
25 Sheisclothedwithstrengthandsplendor;Shelookstothefuturecheerfully.
26 Hermouthisfullofwisdom,Hertonguewithkindlyteaching.
27 SheoverseestheactivitiesofherhouseholdAndnevereatsthebreadofidleness.
28 Herchildrendeclareherhappy;Herhusbandpraisesher,
29 Manywomenhavedonewell,Butyousurpassthemall.
30 Graceisdeceptive,Beautyisillusory;ItisforherfearoftheLORDThatawoman
istobepraised.
31 Extolherforthefruitofherhand,Andletherworkspraiseherinthegates.

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7 Atdeaththehopesofawickedmanaredoomed,Andtheambitionof evil men

12 He who speaks contemptuously of his fellowman is devoid of sense; A prudent

6 Righteousness protects him whose way is blameless; Wickedness subverts the

32 He who spurns discipline hates himself; He who heeds reproof gains

12 Wicked deeds are an abomination to kings, For the throne is established by

16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold; To acquire understanding is

27 A knowledgeable man is sparing with his words; A man of understanding is

2 A person without knowledge is surely not good; He who moves hurriedly

9 Dwelling in the corner of a roof is better Than a contentious wife in a spacious

26 Like a muddied spring, a ruined fountain, Is a righteous man fallen before a

9 As a thorn comes to the hand of a drunkard, So a proverb to the mouth of a

17 ApasserbywhogetsembroiledinsomeoneelsesquarrelIslikeone who seizes a

2 Letthemouthofanotherpraiseyou,notyours,The lips of a stranger, not your

16 A prince who lacks understanding is very oppressive; He who spurns ill-gotten

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