Holman Christian Standard Bible (192 page)
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20
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21
Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
22
Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.
Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.
23
A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word — how good that is!
A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word — how good that is!
24
For the discerning the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
For the discerning the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25
The
Lord
destroys the house of the proud,
but He protects the widow's territory.
The
Lord
destroys the house of the proud,
but He protects the widow's territory.
26
The
Lord
detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.
The
Lord
detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.
27
The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.
The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.
28
The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
29
The
Lord
is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
The
Lord
is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30
Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens the bones.
Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens the bones.
31
One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.
One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.
32
Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
33
The fear of the
Lord
is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.
The fear of the
Lord
is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs
16
The reflections of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the
Lord
.
The reflections of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the
Lord
.
2
All a man's ways seem right to him,
but the
Lord
evaluates the motives.
All a man's ways seem right to him,
but the
Lord
evaluates the motives.
3
Commit your activities to the
Lord
,
and your plans will be achieved.
Commit your activities to the
Lord
,
and your plans will be achieved.
4
The
Lord
has prepared everything for His purpose —
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
The
Lord
has prepared everything for His purpose —
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5
Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the
Lord
;
be assured, he will not go unpunished.
Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the
Lord
;
be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6
Wickedness is
•atoned
for by loyalty and faithfulness,
and one turns from evil by the
•fear
of the
Lord
.
Wickedness is
•atoned
for by loyalty and faithfulness,
and one turns from evil by the
•fear
of the
Lord
.
7
When a man's ways please the
Lord
,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
When a man's ways please the
Lord
,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.
Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.
9
A man's heart plans his way,
but the
Lord
determines his steps.
A man's heart plans his way,
but the
Lord
determines his steps.
10
God's verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
God's verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
11
Honest balances and scales are the
Lord
's;
all the weights in the bag are His concern.
Honest balances and scales are the
Lord
's;
all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.
13
Righteous lips are a king's delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
Righteous lips are a king's delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14
A king's fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.
A king's fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.
15
When a king's face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
When a king's face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
16
Get wisdom —
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding —
it is preferable to silver.
Get wisdom —
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding —
it is preferable to silver.
17
The highway of the upright avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.
The highway of the upright avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.
18
Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
19
Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble
than to divide plunder with the proud.
Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble
than to divide plunder with the proud.
20
The one who understands a matter finds success,
and the one who trusts in the
Lord
will be happy.
The one who understands a matter finds success,
and the one who trusts in the
Lord
will be happy.
21
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech increases learning.
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech increases learning.
22
Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.
23
A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.
A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.
24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb:
sweet to the taste and health to the body.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb:
sweet to the taste and health to the body.
25
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.
26
A worker's appetite works for him
because his hunger urges him on.
A worker's appetite works for him
because his hunger urges him on.
27
A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.
A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28
A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.
A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.
29
A violent man lures his neighbor,
leading him in a way that is not good.
A violent man lures his neighbor,
leading him in a way that is not good.
30
The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
31
Gray hair is a glorious crown;
it is found in the way of righteousness.
Gray hair is a glorious crown;
it is found in the way of righteousness.
32
Patience is better than power,
and controlling one's temper, than capturing a city.
Patience is better than power,
and controlling one's temper, than capturing a city.
33
The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the
Lord
.
The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the
Lord
.
Proverbs
17
Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.
Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.
2
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.
3
A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,
and the
Lord
is the tester of hearts.
A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,
and the
Lord
is the tester of hearts.
4
A wicked person listens to malicious talk;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
A wicked person listens to malicious talk;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
5
The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.
The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.
6
Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of sons is their fathers.
Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of sons is their fathers.
7
Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool's lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool's lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
8
A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
10
A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11
An evil man seeks only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
An evil man seeks only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12
Better for a man to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than a fool in his foolishness.
Better for a man to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than a fool in his foolishness.
13
If anyone returns evil for good,
evil will never depart from his house.
If anyone returns evil for good,
evil will never depart from his house.
14
To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out.
To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out.
15
Acquitting the
•guilty
and condemning the just —
both are detestable to the
Lord
.
Acquitting the
•guilty
and condemning the just —
both are detestable to the
Lord
.
16
Why does a fool have money in his hand
with no intention of buying wisdom?
Why does a fool have money in his hand
with no intention of buying wisdom?
17
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
18
One without sense enters an agreement
and puts up security for his friend.
One without sense enters an agreement
and puts up security for his friend.
19
One who loves to offend loves strife;
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
One who loves to offend loves strife;
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
20
One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.
One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.
21
A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow;
the father of a fool has no joy.
A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow;
the father of a fool has no joy.
22
A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
23
A wicked man secretly takes a bribe
to subvert the course of justice.
A wicked man secretly takes a bribe
to subvert the course of justice.
24
Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool's eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool's eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
25
A foolish son is grief to his father
and bitterness to the one who bore him.
A foolish son is grief to his father
and bitterness to the one who bore him.
26
It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person
or to beat a noble for his honesty.
It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person
or to beat a noble for his honesty.
27
The intelligent person restrains his words,
and one who keeps a cool head
is a man of understanding.
The intelligent person restrains his words,
and one who keeps a cool head
is a man of understanding.
28
Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.
Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.
Proverbs
18
One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound judgment.
One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound judgment.
2
A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.
A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.
3
When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,
and along with dishonor, disgrace.
When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,
and along with dishonor, disgrace.
4
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters,
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters,
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.
5
It is not good to show partiality to the
•guilty
by perverting the justice due the innocent.
It is not good to show partiality to the
•guilty
by perverting the justice due the innocent.
6
A fool's lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.
A fool's lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.
7
A fool's mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.
A fool's mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.
8
A gossip's words are like choice food
that goes down to one's innermost being.
A gossip's words are like choice food
that goes down to one's innermost being.
9
The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal.
The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal.
10
The name of
•Yahweh
is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are protected.
The name of
•Yahweh
is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are protected.
11
A rich man's wealth is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.
A rich man's wealth is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.
12
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.
13
The one who gives an answer before he listens —
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
The one who gives an answer before he listens —
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
14
A man's spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit?
A man's spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit?
15
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
16
A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
17
The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.
The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.
18
Casting the lot ends quarrels
and separates powerful opponents.
Casting the lot ends quarrels
and separates powerful opponents.
19
An offended brother is harder to reach
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
An offended brother is harder to reach
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
20
From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.
From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.
21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Life and death are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22
A man who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the
Lord
.
A man who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the
Lord
.
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