32 One who commits adultery with a woman is (A)lacking [a]sense;
He who would (B)destroy [b]himself commits it.
33 He will find wounds and disgrace,
And his shame will not be removed.

Read full chapter

Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 6:32 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 6:32 Lit his soul

32 But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool,
    for he destroys himself.
33 He will be wounded and disgraced.
    His shame will never be erased.

Read full chapter

One who (A)corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And one who rebukes a wicked person gets [a]insults for himself.

Read full chapter

Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit a blemish

Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return.
    Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt.

Read full chapter

The (A)mentioning of the righteous is a blessing,
But (B)the name of the wicked will rot.

Read full chapter

We have happy memories of the godly,
    but the name of a wicked person rots away.

Read full chapter

11 It is by his deeds that a boy [a](A)distinguishes himself,
If his conduct is pure and right.

Read full chapter

Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 20:11 Or makes himself known

11 Even children are known by the way they act,
    whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.

Read full chapter

On Life and Conduct

22 A (A)good name is to be more desired than great wealth;
Favor is better than silver and gold.

Read full chapter

22 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
    being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.

Read full chapter

14 (A)One who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be considered a curse to him.

Read full chapter

14 A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning
    will be taken as a curse!

Read full chapter

21 The (A)crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And each (B)is tested by the praise accorded him.

Read full chapter

21 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
    but a person is tested by being praised.[a]

Read full chapter

Notas al pie

  1. 27:21 Or by flattery.