5
The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(E)
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(E)
11
When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.(K)
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.(K)
16
The man who strays from the way of wisdom
will come to rest
in the assembly of the departed spirits.(O)
will come to rest
in the assembly of the departed spirits.(O)
20
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a foolish man consumes them.(i)(S)
but a foolish man consumes them.(i)(S)
Footnotes:
a.
Proverbs 21:2: Lit Lord weighs the hearts
b.
Proverbs 21:4: Some Hb mss, ancient versions read tillage
c.
Proverbs 21:6: Or a breath blown away
d.
Proverbs 21:6: Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg read a snare of death
e.
Proverbs 21:6: Lit is vanity, ones seeking death
f.
Proverbs 21:10: Or favor
g.
Proverbs 21:14: Lit a bribe in the bosom
h.
Proverbs 21:18: Or in place of
i.
Proverbs 21:20: Lit it
j.
Proverbs 21:26: Lit He craves a craving