Holman Christian Standard Bible (190 page)
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32
And now, my sons, listen to me;
those who keep my ways are happy.
33
Listen to instruction and be wise;
don't ignore it.
34
Anyone who listens to me is happy,
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.
35
For the one who finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the
Lord
,
36
but the one who misses me harms himself;
all who hate me love death.”
And now, my sons, listen to me;
those who keep my ways are happy.
33
Listen to instruction and be wise;
don't ignore it.
34
Anyone who listens to me is happy,
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.
35
For the one who finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the
Lord
,
36
but the one who misses me harms himself;
all who hate me love death.”
Proverbs
Wisdom versus Foolishness
9
Wisdom has built her house;
she has carved out her seven pillars.
2
She has prepared her meat; she has mixed her wine;
she has also set her table.
3
She has sent out her female servants;
she calls out from the highest points of the city:
4
“Whoever is inexperienced, enter here! ”
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
5
“Come, eat my bread,
and drink the wine I have mixed.
6
Leave inexperience behind, and you will live;
pursue the way of understanding.
7
The one who corrects a mocker
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.
8
Don't rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.
Wisdom has built her house;
she has carved out her seven pillars.
2
She has prepared her meat; she has mixed her wine;
she has also set her table.
3
She has sent out her female servants;
she calls out from the highest points of the city:
4
“Whoever is inexperienced, enter here! ”
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
5
“Come, eat my bread,
and drink the wine I have mixed.
6
Leave inexperience behind, and you will live;
pursue the way of understanding.
7
The one who corrects a mocker
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.
8
Don't rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.
10
“The
•fear
of the
Lord
is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11
For by Wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
12
If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”
13
The woman Folly is rowdy;
she is gullible and knows nothing.
14
She sits by the doorway of her house,
on a seat at the highest point of the city,
15
calling to those who pass by,
who go straight ahead on their paths:
16
“Whoever is inexperienced, enter here! ”
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
17
“Stolen water is sweet,
and bread eaten secretly is tasty! ”
18
But he doesn't know that the departed spirits are there,
that her guests are in the depths of
•Sheol
.
“The
•fear
of the
Lord
is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11
For by Wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
12
If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”
13
The woman Folly is rowdy;
she is gullible and knows nothing.
14
She sits by the doorway of her house,
on a seat at the highest point of the city,
15
calling to those who pass by,
who go straight ahead on their paths:
16
“Whoever is inexperienced, enter here! ”
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
17
“Stolen water is sweet,
and bread eaten secretly is tasty! ”
18
But he doesn't know that the departed spirits are there,
that her guests are in the depths of
•Sheol
.
Proverbs
A Collection of Solomon's Proverbs
10
Solomon's proverbs:
Solomon's proverbs:
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
2
Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,
but righteousness rescues from death.
Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,
but righteousness rescues from death.
3
The
Lord
will not let the righteous go hungry,
but He denies the wicked what they crave.
The
Lord
will not let the righteous go hungry,
but He denies the wicked what they crave.
4
Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.
Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.
5
The son who gathers during summer is prudent;
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
The son who gathers during summer is prudent;
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
6
Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7
The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8
A wise heart accepts commands,
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
A wise heart accepts commands,
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
9
The one who lives with integrity lives securely,
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.
The one who lives with integrity lives securely,
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.
10
A sly wink of the eye causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.
A sly wink of the eye causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.
11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12
Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.
Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.
13
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
14
The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.
The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.
15
A rich man's wealth is his fortified city;
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
A rich man's wealth is his fortified city;
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
16
The labor of the righteous leads to life;
the activity of the wicked leads to sin.
The labor of the righteous leads to life;
the activity of the wicked leads to sin.
17
The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.
The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.
18
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
20
The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.
The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21
The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
22
The
Lord
's blessing enriches,
and struggle adds nothing to it.
The
Lord
's blessing enriches,
and struggle adds nothing to it.
23
As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
24
What the wicked dreads will come to him,
but what the righteous desire will be given to them.
What the wicked dreads will come to him,
but what the righteous desire will be given to them.
25
When the whirlwind passes,
the wicked are no more,
but the righteous are secure forever.
When the whirlwind passes,
the wicked are no more,
but the righteous are secure forever.
26
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
27
The
•fear
of the
Lord
prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
The
•fear
of the
Lord
prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
28
The hope of the righteous is joy,
but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
The hope of the righteous is joy,
but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
29
The way of the
Lord
is a stronghold for the honorable,
but destruction awaits the malicious.
The way of the
Lord
is a stronghold for the honorable,
but destruction awaits the malicious.
30
The righteous will never be shaken,
but the wicked will not remain on the earth.
The righteous will never be shaken,
but the wicked will not remain on the earth.
31
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
32
The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
Proverbs
11
Dishonest scales are detestable to the
Lord
,
but an accurate weight is His delight.
Dishonest scales are detestable to the
Lord
,
but an accurate weight is His delight.
2
When pride comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.
When pride comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.
3
The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.
The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.
4
Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death.
Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death.
5
The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
6
The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.
The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.
7
When the wicked man dies,
his expectation comes to nothing,
and hope placed in wealth vanishes.
When the wicked man dies,
his expectation comes to nothing,
and hope placed in wealth vanishes.
8
The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
in his place, the wicked one goes in.
The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
in his place, the wicked one goes in.
9
With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
10
When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices,
and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices,
and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
11
A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
12
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
13
A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14
Without guidance, people fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.
Without guidance, people fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.
15
If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
16
A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent men gain only riches.
A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent men gain only riches.
17
A kind man benefits himself,
but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
A kind man benefits himself,
but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
18
The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
19
Genuine righteousness leads to life,
but pursuing evil leads to death.
Genuine righteousness leads to life,
but pursuing evil leads to death.
20
Those with twisted minds are detestable to the
Lord
,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
Those with twisted minds are detestable to the
Lord
,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
21
Be assured that the wicked
will not go unpunished,
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
Be assured that the wicked
will not go unpunished,
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
22
A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.
A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.
23
The desire of the righteous turns out well,
but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.
The desire of the righteous turns out well,
but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.
24
One person gives freely,
yet gains more;
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.
One person gives freely,
yet gains more;
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.
25
A generous person will be enriched,
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.
A generous person will be enriched,
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.
26
People will curse anyone who hoards grain,
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.
People will curse anyone who hoards grain,
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.
27
The one who searches for what is good finds favor,
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
The one who searches for what is good finds favor,
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.
28
Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.
Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.
29
The one who brings ruin on his household
will inherit the wind,
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
The one who brings ruin on his household
will inherit the wind,
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
but violence takes lives.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
but violence takes lives.
31
If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and sinful.
If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and sinful.
Proverbs
12
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.
2
The good person obtains favor from the
Lord
,
but He condemns a man who schemes.
The good person obtains favor from the
Lord
,
but He condemns a man who schemes.
3
Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.
Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.
4
A capable wife is her husband's crown,
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.
A capable wife is her husband's crown,
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
6
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7
The wicked are overthrown and perish,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
The wicked are overthrown and perish,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
8
A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
9
Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.
Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.
10
A righteous man cares about his animal's health,
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man cares about his animal's health,
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
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