Proverbs 29

1 HE WHO, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed--and that without remedy.2 When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.3 Whoever loves skillful and godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.4 The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet.6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.7 The [consistently] righteous man knows and cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. 8 Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.9 If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for and seek [to save] his life. 11 A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it.12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together--the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously.15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.18 Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him].20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him.21 He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward.22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger commits and causes much transgression.23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor. 24 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse [pronounced upon him who knows who the thief is] but discloses nothing.25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.26 Many crave and seek the ruler’s favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord.27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 30

1 THE WORDS of Agur son of Jakeh of Massa: The man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ucal:2 Surely I am too brutish and stupid to be called a man, and I have not the understanding of a man [for all my secular learning is as nothing].3 I have not learned skillful and godly Wisdom, that I should have the knowledge or burden of the Holy One.4 Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, if you know? 5 Every word of God is tried and purified; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him. 6 Add not to His words, lest He reprove you, and you be found a liar.7 Two things have I asked of You [O Lord]; deny them not to me before I die:8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,9 Lest I be full and deny You and say, Who is the Lord? Or lest I be poor and steal, and so profane the name of my God. 10 Do not accuse and hurt a servant before his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty [of adding to the burdens of the lowly].11 There is a class of people who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.12 There is a class of people who are pure in their own eyes, and yet are not washed from their own filth.13 There is a class of people--oh, how lofty are their eyes and their raised eyelids!14 There is a class of people whose teeth are as swords and whose fangs as knives, to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among men.15 The leech has two daughters, crying, Give, give! There are three things that are never satisfied, yes, four that do not say, It is enough:16 Sheol (the place of the dead), the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that says not, It is enough.17 The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother, the ravens of the valley will pick it out, and the young vultures will devour it. 18 There are three things which are too wonderful for me, yes, four which I do not understand:19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent upon a rock, the way of a ship in the midst of the sea, and the way of a man with a maid.20 This is the way of an adulterous woman: she eats and wipes her mouth and says, I have done no wickedness.21 Under three things the earth is disquieted, and under four it cannot bear up:22 Under a servant when he reigns, a [empty-headed] fool when he is filled with food,23 An unloved and repugnant woman when she is married, and a maidservant when she supplants her mistress.24 There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they lay up their food in the summer; 26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet they make their houses in the rocks; 27 The locusts have no king, yet they go forth all of them by bands;28 The lizard you can seize with your hands, yet it is in kings’ palaces.29 There are three things which are stately in step, yes, four which are stately in their stride:30 The lion, which is mightiest among beasts and turns not back before any;31 The war horse [well-knit in the loins], the male goat also, and the king [when his army is with him and] against whom there is no uprising.32 If you have done foolishly in exalting yourself, or if you have thought evil, lay your hand upon your mouth. 33 Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.

Proverbs 31

1 THE WORDS of Lemuel king of Massa, which his mother taught him:2 What, my son? What, son of my womb? What [shall I advise you], son of my vows and dedication to God?3 Give not your strength to [loose] women, nor your ways to those who and that which ruin and destroy kings.4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink, 5 Lest they drink and forget the law and what it decrees, and pervert the justice due any of the afflicted.6 Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, and wine to him in bitter distress of heart.7 Let him drink and forget his poverty and [seriously] remember his want and misery no more.8 Open your mouth for the dumb [those unable to speak for themselves], for the rights of all who are left desolate and defenseless; 9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and administer justice for the poor and needy. 10 A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman--who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so that he has no lack of [honest] gain or need of [dishonest] spoil.12 She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her.13 She seeks out wool and flax and works with willing hands [to develop it].14 She is like the merchant ships loaded with foodstuffs; she brings her household’s food from a far [country].15 She rises while it is yet night and gets [spiritual] food for her household and assigns her maids their tasks. 16 She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.]17 She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong and firm.18 She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust].19 She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.20 She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her filled hands to the needy [whether in body, mind, or spirit].21 She fears not the snow for her family, for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is of linen, pure and fine, and of purple [such as that of which the clothing of the priests and the hallowed cloths of the temple were made]. 23 Her husband is known in the [city’s] gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes fine linen garments and leads others to buy them; she delivers to the merchants girdles [or sashes that free one up for service].25 Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]!26 She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction].27 She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied); and her husband boasts of and praises her, [saying],29 Many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all.30 Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised!31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]!

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