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27 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty. But a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.
4 Anger is cruel, and wrath raging. But who can stand before envy?
5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6 The wounds of a friend are faithful. But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7 The person that is full rejects a honeycomb. But to the hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
8 As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his own place.
9 As ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, so does the sweetness of hearty counsel by a man’s friend.
10 Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend; nor enter into your brother’s house on the day of your calamity. For better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far off.
11 My son, be wise, and rejoice my heart; so that I may answer him who reproaches me.
12 A prudent man sees the plague and hides himself. But the foolish proceed and are punished.
13 Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger; and a pledge of him for a strange woman.
14 He who praises his friend with a loud voice (rising early in the morning), it shall be counted to him as a curse.
15 A continual dropping on a rainy day, and a contentious woman, are alike.
16 Whoever hides her, hides the wind, and the oil in his right hand calls out.
17 Iron sharpens iron. So does a man sharpen the face of his friend.
18 He who keeps the fig tree, shall eat the fruit thereof. So he who waits upon his master, shall come to honor.
19 As in water, face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects man.
20 Hell and destruction can never be full; so the eyes of man can never be satisfied.
21 As is the refining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold, so is every man according to his praise.
22 Though you should grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle, among wheat, still his foolishness will not depart from him.
23 Be diligent to know the state of your flock. And pay attention to the herds.
24 For riches do not always remain, nor does the crown from generation to generation.
25 The hay presents itself and the grass appears. And the herbs of the mountains are gathered.
26 The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats for the price of the field.
27 And let the milk of the goats be sufficient for your food; for the food of your family and for the sustenance of your maids.
28 The wicked flee when none pursues. But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 Because of the transgression of the land, there are many princes thereof. But by a man of understanding and knowledge, a realm endures long.
3 A poor man, if he oppresses the poor, is like a raging rain that leaves no food.
4 Those who forsake the Law, praise the wicked. But those who keep the Law, set themselves against them.
5 Wicked men do not understand judgment. But those who seek the LORD, understand all things.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness than he who perverts his ways, though he is rich.
7 He who keeps the Law is a child of understanding. But he who feeds the gluttons, shames his father.
8 He who increases his riches by usury and extortion, gathers them for him who will be merciful to the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer shall be abominable.
10 He who causes the righteous to go astray by an evil way, shall fall into his own pit. And the upright shall inherit good things.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes. But the poor who has understanding can search him out.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory. But when the wicked arise, man is disguised.
13 He who hides his sins shall not prosper. But he who confesses and forsakes them, shall have mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent. But he who hardens his heart shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, so is a wicked ruler over poor people.
16 A prince, destitute of understanding, is also a great oppressor. But he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man who does violence to human blood shall flee to the pit. Let no one hold him.
18 He who walks uprightly shall be saved. But he who is perverse in his ways, shall fall all at once.
19 He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread. But he who follows the idle shall be filled with poverty.
20 A faithful man shall abound in blessings. But he who rushes to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; because that man will transgress for a piece of bread.
22 A man with a wicked eye rushes to riches, and does not know that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He who rebukes a man shall find more favor afterward than he who flatters with his tongue.
24 He who robs his father and mother, and says, “It is no transgression”, is the companion of a destroyer.
25 A proud heart stirs up strife. But he who trusts in the LORD shall prosper.
26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. But he who walks in wisdom shall be delivered.
27 He who gives to the poor shall lack nothing. But he who hides his eyes shall have many curses.
28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves. But when they perish, the righteous increase.
29 A man who hardens his neck when he is rebuked shall suddenly be destroyed, and cannot be cured.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked rule, the people sigh.
3 A man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.
4 By judgment, a king maintains the country. But a man who receives gifts destroys it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
6 An evil man is ensnared by his transgression. But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous know the cause of the poor. The wicked do not discern knowledge.
8 Scoffers ensnare a city. But wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he is angry or laughing, there is no rest.
10 Bloody men hate the upright. But the just seek out his soul.
11 A fool pours out his whole mind. But a wise man holds it back.
12 If a prince listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor share this: The LORD lights both their eyes.
14 A king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod and correction give wisdom. But a child left to himself makes his mother ashamed.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increases. But the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct your son and he will give you rest; and will give pleasures to your soul.
18 Where there is no Revelation, the people cast off restraint. But he who keeps the Law is blessed.
19 A servant will not be chastised with words. Though he understands, he will still not answer.
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth, will have him for a son in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him low. But the humble in spirit shall enjoy glory.
24 He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul. He hears cursing and does not declare it.
25 The fear of man brings a snare. But he who trusts in the LORD shall be exalted.
26 Many seek the face of the ruler. But every man’s judgment comes from the LORD.
27 A wicked man is abomination to the just. And he who is upright in his way is abomination to the wicked. THE WORDS OF AGUR, THE SON OF JAKEH.
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