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even when he is old he will not depart from it.
is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.
but one who listens to instruction will be happy.
“Eat and drink,” he says to you,
but his heart is not with you.
and the knowledge of the Holy One
knowledge and discretion
will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
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.
don’t forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
and right to those who discover knowledge.
and store up my commands within you,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
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.
He directs it wherever He chooses.
favor is better than silver and gold.
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
listen closely to my sayings.
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
the rod of discipline will drive it away from him.
turning people away from the snares of death.
shining brighter and brighter until midday.
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 one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
then I will pour out my spirit on you
and teach you my words.
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.
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.
is like a muddied spring or a polluted well.
and a generous blessing will come to them.
he is filled with the product of his lips.
he will suffer for it,
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
than to divide plunder with the proud.
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.
the activity of the wicked leads to sin.
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.
and your vats will overflow with new wine.
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
and pleasant speech
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
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.
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.
and be free from the fear of danger.”
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
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.
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.
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.
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.
but the discipline of fools is folly.
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
and those who hold on to her are happy.
he will be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.
He is a shield for those who live with integrity
and your years to someone cruel;
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
and protect the way of His loyal followers.
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
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 whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
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 one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
discerning when he seals his lips.
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but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.
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 without justice, it is swept away.
and her ways to the land of the departed spirits.
I’ll repay the man for what he has done.”
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 the stomach of the wicked is empty.
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but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
or to beat a noble for his honesty.
his expectation comes to nothing,
and hope placed in wealth
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
when He laid out the horizon on the surface of the ocean,
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 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.
when there were no watery depths
and no springs filled with water.
so how can anyone understand his own way?
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
and filling their treasuries.
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
or let her captivate you with her eyelashes.
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.
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 her words are
from the flattering
“Your heart must hold on to my words.
Keep my commands and live.
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.
than to act important but have no food.
let her breasts always satisfy you;
be lost in her love forever.
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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.
and be lost because of his great stupidity.
Let’s feast on each other’s love!
like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer bounding toward a trap
with a forbidden woman
or embrace the breast of a stranger?
but to turn from evil
is an abomination to fools.
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.
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.
like a bird darting into a snare
he doesn’t know it will cost him his life.
and later to reconsider his vows.
if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
I noticed among the youths,
a young man lacking sense.
but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
He
but only wants to show off his opinions.
she calls out from the highest points of the city:
and drink the wine I have mixed.
he rebels against all sound judgment.
his children
and increases those among men who are unfaithful.
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
but an accurate weight is His delight.
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
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!
and controlling one’s temper,
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
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?
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.
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.
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
but when the wicked rule, people groan.
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.
Who has conflicts? Who has complaints?
Who has wounds for no reason?
Who has red eyes?
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
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 inexperienced keep going and are punished.
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
or with those who gorge themselves on meat.
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
he will get up,
but the wicked will stumble into ruin.
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.
will himself also call out and not be answered.
be assured,
and don’t stand in the place of the great;
which the men of Hezekiah,
and a discerning man will obtain guidance—
and don’t crush the oppressed
is a disgraceful and shameful son.
but the name of the wicked will rot.
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished.
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
a stranger, and not your own lips.
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.
and corrective discipline is the way to life.
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.
but a foolish man consumes them.
and don’t despise your mother when
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.
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.
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.
it is not for kings
or for rulers to desire beer.
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
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,
Three things
four never say, “Enough!”:
for it makes wings for itself
and flies like an eagle to the sky.
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
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.
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 a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
and grogginess will clothe them in rags.
than one who flatters
an undeserved curse goes nowhere.
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.
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.
at harvest time he looks,
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
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.
is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.
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.
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.
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
one who disregards
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.
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
but the lips of the wise protect them.
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.
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
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.
but those who keep the law battle against them.
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.
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.
but the tent of the upright will stand.
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 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.
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
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.
but to a hungry person, any bitter thing is sweet.
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.
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
and deny You,
or I might have nothing and steal,
profaning
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.
but the righteous will see their downfall.
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.
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,
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
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
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?
food for your household
and nourishment for your female servants.
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his evil will be revealed in the assembly.
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish.
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than to demote you in plain view of a noble.