Holman Christian Standard Bible (191 page)
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11
The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
12
The wicked desire what evil men have,
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
The wicked desire what evil men have,
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
13
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
14
A man will be satisfied with good
by the words of his mouth,
and the work of a man's hands will reward him.
A man will be satisfied with good
by the words of his mouth,
and the work of a man's hands will reward him.
15
A fool's way is right in his own eyes,
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
A fool's way is right in his own eyes,
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16
A fool's displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
A fool's displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
17
Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.
Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.
18
There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.
20
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.
21
No disaster overcomes the righteous,
but the wicked are full of misery.
No disaster overcomes the righteous,
but the wicked are full of misery.
22
Lying lips are detestable to the
Lord
,
but faithful people are His delight.
Lying lips are detestable to the
Lord
,
but faithful people are His delight.
23
A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
24
The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.
The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.
25
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.
26
A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27
A lazy man doesn't roast his game,
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.
A lazy man doesn't roast his game,
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.
28
There is life in the path of righteousness,
but another path leads to death.
There is life in the path of righteousness,
but another path leads to death.
Proverbs
13
A wise son responds to his father's discipline,
but a mocker doesn't listen to rebuke.
A wise son responds to his father's discipline,
but a mocker doesn't listen to rebuke.
2
From the words of his mouth,
a man will enjoy good things,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
From the words of his mouth,
a man will enjoy good things,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
4
The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
5
The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.
The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.
6
Righteousness guards people of integrity,
but wickedness undermines the sinner.
Righteousness guards people of integrity,
but wickedness undermines the sinner.
7
One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
8
Riches are a ransom for a man's life,
but a poor man hears no threat.
Riches are a ransom for a man's life,
but a poor man hears no threat.
9
The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.
The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.
10
Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
11
Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,
but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.
Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,
but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.
12
Delayed hope makes the heart sick,
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.
Delayed hope makes the heart sick,
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.
13
The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
14
A wise man's instruction is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.
A wise man's instruction is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.
15
Good sense wins favor,
but the way of the treacherous never changes.
Good sense wins favor,
but the way of the treacherous never changes.
16
Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.
Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.
17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.
18
Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
19
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil
is an abomination to fools.
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil
is an abomination to fools.
20
The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
21
Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.
Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.
22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23
The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
24
The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
25
A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.
A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.
Proverbs
14
Every wise woman builds her house,
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Every wise woman builds her house,
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2
Whoever lives with integrity
•fears
the
Lord
,
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Whoever lives with integrity
•fears
the
Lord
,
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
4
Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.
Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.
5
An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.
An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.
6
A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
7
Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
8
The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
9
Fools mock at making restitution,
but there is goodwill among the upright.
Fools mock at making restitution,
but there is goodwill among the upright.
10
The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no outsider shares in its joy.
The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no outsider shares in its joy.
11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will stand.
The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will stand.
12
There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.
There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.
13
Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief.
Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief.
14
The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good man, what his deeds deserve.
The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good man, what his deeds deserve.
15
The inexperienced one believes anything,
but the sensible one watches his steps.
The inexperienced one believes anything,
but the sensible one watches his steps.
16
A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
17
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.
18
The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
19
The evil bow before those who are good,
the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
The evil bow before those who are good,
the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
20
A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
but there are many who love the rich.
A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
but there are many who love the rich.
21
The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
22
Don't those who plan evil go astray?
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Don't those who plan evil go astray?
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
23
There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk leads only to poverty.
There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk leads only to poverty.
24
The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
25
A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.
A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26
In the fear of the
Lord
one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.
In the fear of the
Lord
one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.
27
The fear of the
Lord
is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.
The fear of the
Lord
is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.
28
A large population is a king's splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation.
A large population is a king's splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation.
29
A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
30
A tranquil heart is life to the body,
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
A tranquil heart is life to the body,
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
31
The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
32
The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.
The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.
33
Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.
Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.
34
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35
A king favors a wise servant,
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
A king favors a wise servant,
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
Proverbs
15
A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
2
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
3
The eyes of the
Lord
are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.
The eyes of the
Lord
are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.
4
The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
5
A fool despises his father's discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
A fool despises his father's discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
6
The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
7
The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the
Lord
,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the
Lord
,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9
The
Lord
detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
The
Lord
detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
10
Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
12
A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him;
he will not consult the wise.
A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him;
he will not consult the wise.
13
A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
14
A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15
All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16
Better a little with the
•fear
of the
Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.
Better a little with the
•fear
of the
Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.
17
Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox with hatred.
Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox with hatred.
18
A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,
but a man slow to anger calms strife.
A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,
but a man slow to anger calms strife.
19
A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge,
but the path of the upright is a highway.
A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge,
but the path of the upright is a highway.
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