gltv - Proverbs:25-29

gltv@Proverbs:25:1 @ These are the proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out:

gltv@Proverbs:25:2 @ The glory of God is to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

gltv@Proverbs:25:3 @ The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, but the heart of kings is unsearchable.

gltv@Proverbs:25:4 @ Take away the dross from the silver, and a vessel of the refiner's shall appear.

gltv@Proverbs:25:5 @ Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne is established in righteousness.

gltv@Proverbs:25:6 @ Do not honor yourself before a king, and do not stand in the place of the great.

gltv@Proverbs:25:7 @ For it is better he shall say to you, Come up here! than that you should be put lower before a noble whom your eyes have seen.

gltv@Proverbs:25:8 @ Do not go out to fight hastily, lest you know not what to do in the end of it, when your neighbor has put you to shame?

gltv@Proverbs:25:9 @ Contend for your cause with your neighbor, and do not uncover the secret of another,

gltv@Proverbs:25:10 @ lest he who hears put you to shame, and your slander have no end.

gltv@Proverbs:25:11 @ A word rightly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

gltv@Proverbs:25:12 @ As a ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on a hearing ear.

gltv@Proverbs:25:13 @ Like the cold of snow in harvest time, so is a faithful messenger to those sending him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

gltv@Proverbs:25:14 @ A man boasting himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind, but with no rain.

gltv@Proverbs:25:15 @ In being slow to anger, a ruler is persuaded; and a soft tongue shatters the bone.

gltv@Proverbs:25:16 @ Have you found honey? Eat only your fill, lest you be satiated, and vomit it out.

gltv@Proverbs:25:17 @ Make your foot rare from your neighbor's house, lest he be full of you and hate you.

gltv@Proverbs:25:18 @ A man who gives false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword and a sharp arrow.

gltv@Proverbs:25:19 @ Confidence in a treacherous man in time of distress is like a bad tooth and a slipping foot.

gltv@Proverbs:25:20 @ As he who takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar on soda, so is he who sings songs on an evil heart.

gltv@Proverbs:25:21 @ If your hater is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,

gltv@Proverbs:25:22 @ for you shall heap coals of fire on his head, and Jehovah shall reward you.

gltv@Proverbs:25:23 @ The north wind brings rain, so does a secret tongue an angry face.

gltv@Proverbs:25:24 @ It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

gltv@Proverbs:25:25 @ Like cold waters to a weary soul, so is a good report from a far country.

gltv@Proverbs:25:26 @ The righteous falling down before the wicked is like a fouled fountain and a ruined spring.

gltv@Proverbs:25:27 @ It is not good to eat much honey, and to search out their glory is not glory.

gltv@Proverbs:25:28 @ A man to whom there is no control to his spirit is like a broken down city without a wall.

gltv@Proverbs:26:1 @ As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not right for a fool.

gltv@Proverbs:26:2 @ As the wandering bird, as the swallow in its flying, so the causeless curse shall never come.

gltv@Proverbs:26:3 @ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.

gltv@Proverbs:26:4 @ Answer not a fool according to his foolishness, lest you become like him, even you.

gltv@Proverbs:26:5 @ Answer a fool according to his foolishness, that he not be wise in his own eyes.

gltv@Proverbs:26:6 @ He that sends a message by a fool's hand cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

gltv@Proverbs:26:7 @ As the legs of the lame are weak, so a proverb in the mouth of fools.

gltv@Proverbs:26:8 @ As he binding a stone on a sling, so he giving honor to a fool.

gltv@Proverbs:26:9 @ As a thorn goes up into the drunkard's hand, so a proverb in the mouth of fools.

gltv@Proverbs:26:10 @ Great is the Former of all things, but he who hires a fool is like one who hires those passing by.

gltv@Proverbs:26:11 @ As a dog that returns to his own vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.

gltv@Proverbs:26:12 @ Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

gltv@Proverbs:26:13 @ The lazy one says, A lion is in the way, a lion is between the streets!

gltv@Proverbs:26:14 @ As the door turns on its hinge, so the lazy one on his bed.

gltv@Proverbs:26:15 @ The lazy one buries his hand in the dish, he is weary to bring it back to his mouth.

gltv@Proverbs:26:16 @ The lazy one is wiser in his own eyes than seven that return a wise answer.

gltv@Proverbs:26:17 @ The passerby enraging himself over strife that is not his own is like one who grabs a dog's ears,

gltv@Proverbs:26:18 @ like a madman throwing sparks, arrows and death,

gltv@Proverbs:26:19 @ so is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, Am I not joking?

gltv@Proverbs:26:20 @ The fire goes out where there is no wood, so the strife ceases where there is no whisperer.

gltv@Proverbs:26:21 @ As coal to burning embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

gltv@Proverbs:26:22 @ The words of a whisperer are as delicacies, and they go down into the chambers of the heart.

gltv@Proverbs:26:23 @ As with silver dross spread over an earthen vessel, so are burning lips and a wicked heart.

gltv@Proverbs:26:24 @ He who hates dissembles with his lips, for he lays up deceit in his inner being,

gltv@Proverbs:26:25 @ when his voice is gracious, do not believe him, for he has seven hateful things in his heart.

gltv@Proverbs:26:26 @ Though his hatred is covered by guile, his evil shall be revealed in the assembly.

gltv@Proverbs:26:27 @ He who digs a pit shall fall into it, and he who rolls a stone shall have it turn back on him.

gltv@Proverbs:26:28 @ A lying tongue hates the ones it crushes, and a flattering mouth works stumbling.

gltv@Proverbs:27:1 @ Do not boast in the day of tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

gltv@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; let it be a stranger, and not your own lips.

gltv@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but a fool's anger is heavier than both.

gltv@Proverbs:27:4 @ Fury is fierce, and anger overflows, but who can stand before jealousy?

gltv@Proverbs:27:5 @ Better is revealed reproof than secret love.

gltv@Proverbs:27:6 @ Faithful are the wounds of a lover, and the kisses of a hated one are plentiful.

gltv@Proverbs:27:7 @ One who is full tramples a honeycomb, but to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

gltv@Proverbs:27:8 @ A man wandering from his place is like a bird that wanders from the nest.

gltv@Proverbs:27:9 @ Ointment and perfume give joy to the heart, and one's friend is sweet from the counsel of the soul.

gltv@Proverbs:27:10 @ Do not forsake your friend, nor your father's friend, and do not go into your brother's house in the day of your calamity, for a near neighbor is better than a brother far away.

gltv@Proverbs:27:11 @ My son, become wise and give joy to my heart, so that I may return a word to him that taunts me.

gltv@Proverbs:27:12 @ A sensible man sees the evil and hides himself; the simple go on and are punished.

gltv@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge who is surety for a strange woman.

gltv@Proverbs:27:14 @ He who rises early in the morning and blesses his friend with a loud voice, it is counted as cursing to him.

gltv@Proverbs:27:15 @ Drops that never cease on a rainy day, and a contentious woman are alike;

gltv@Proverbs:27:16 @ he who hides her hides the wind, and his right hand encounters slippery oil.

gltv@Proverbs:27:17 @ Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens his friend's face.

gltv@Proverbs:27:18 @ The keeper of the fig tree eats its fruit, so he keeping his master is honored.

gltv@Proverbs:27:19 @ As face reflects face in the water, so the heart of man reflects a man.

gltv@Proverbs:27:20 @ Sheol and destruction are never satisfied, so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

gltv@Proverbs:27:21 @ The refining pot tries silver, and the furnace tries gold, but a man is tried by the mouth of his praise.

gltv@Proverbs:27:22 @ If you pound a fool in the mortar with a pestle amidst grain, his foolishness will not turn away from him.

gltv@Proverbs:27:23 @ Know well the face of your flock; set your heart on your herds,

gltv@Proverbs:27:24 @ for wealth is not forever, nor the crown from generation to generation.

gltv@Proverbs:27:25 @ When the hay is removed, and the tender grass is seen, and the mountain plants are taken up,

gltv@Proverbs:27:26 @ The lambs will be for your clothing, and the he goats the price for a field,

gltv@Proverbs:27:27 @ and there will be goat's milk enough for your food, for the food of your household, and for the life of your maidens.

gltv@Proverbs:28:1 @ The wicked flee though no one is pursuing, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

gltv@Proverbs:28:2 @ Because of transgression in a land, many are its rulers, but it is prolonged by a man who has understanding, who knows right.

gltv@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poor man that oppresses the weak is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.

gltv@Proverbs:28:4 @ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive with them.

gltv@Proverbs:28:5 @ Evil men do not understand justice, but those seeking Jehovah understand all.

gltv@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is the poor walking in his integrity than the perverse of two ways, even if he is rich.

gltv@Proverbs:28:7 @ He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a feeder of gluttons shames his father.

gltv@Proverbs:28:8 @ He who multiplies his wealth by interest and usury, he shall gather it for him who pities the weak.

gltv@Proverbs:28:9 @ Whoever turns aside his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

gltv@Proverbs:28:10 @ He who causes the upright to go astray in an evil way shall fall into his own pit, and the blameless shall inherit good.

gltv@Proverbs:28:11 @ A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the discerning poor searches him out.

gltv@Proverbs:28:12 @ When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise, a man will be sought for.

gltv@Proverbs:28:13 @ He who covers his sins never prospers, but he who confesses and forsakes them shall have pity.

gltv@Proverbs:28:14 @ Oh the happiness of a man who is awed by God constantly! But he who hardens his heart falls into evil.

gltv@Proverbs:28:15 @ The wicked ruler is a roaring lion and a ranging bear over a helpless people.

gltv@Proverbs:28:16 @ The ruler that lacks understanding even adds oppressions, but he who hates unjust gain prolongs his days.

gltv@Proverbs:28:17 @ Any man oppressed with the blood of a soul shall flee to the pit; let them not uphold him.

gltv@Proverbs:28:18 @ He who walks uprightly shall be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

gltv@Proverbs:28:19 @ He who cultivates his ground shall have plenty of bread, but one pursuing vanities shall have much poverty.

gltv@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faithful man shall be full of blessings, but he rushing to be rich shall not be innocent.

gltv@Proverbs:28:21 @ To respect faces is not good, yea, for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.

gltv@Proverbs:28:22 @ A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth, but he does not know that poverty will come on him.

gltv@Proverbs:28:23 @ He who reproves a man afterwards finds grace, more than he who flatters with the tongue.

gltv@Proverbs:28:24 @ He who robs his father or his mother, and says, It is not a transgression, he shall be a companion to a destroyer.

gltv@Proverbs:28:25 @ The proud in soul stirs up strife, but he who is trusting on Jehovah shall be abundantly satisfied.

gltv@Proverbs:28:26 @ He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom shall be delivered.

gltv@Proverbs:28:27 @ He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have plenty of curses.

gltv@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked rise, a man hides himself; but when they perish, the righteous multiply.

gltv@Proverbs:29:1 @ A man who hardens his neck when reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.

gltv@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people sigh.

gltv@Proverbs:29:3 @ He who loves wisdom gladdens his father, but a feeder of harlots wastes wealth.

gltv@Proverbs:29:4 @ A king establishes a land by justice, but he taking bribes tears it down.

gltv@Proverbs:29:5 @ A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

gltv@Proverbs:29:6 @ A snare is in the transgression of an evil man, but the righteous sing and rejoice.

gltv@Proverbs:29:7 @ The righteous attends to the cause of the weak; the wicked does not discern knowledge.

gltv@Proverbs:29:8 @ Scornful men puff against a city, but the wise turn away anger.

gltv@Proverbs:29:9 @ If a wise man disputes with a foolish man, either he shakes, or laughs, and there is no rest.

gltv@Proverbs:29:10 @ Men of blood hate the blameless, but the upright seek his soul.

gltv@Proverbs:29:11 @ A fool brings out all of his spirit, but holding back, the wise quiets it.

gltv@Proverbs:29:12 @ To a ruler who listens to lying words, all his ministers are wicked.

gltv@Proverbs:29:13 @ The poor and the injurious man meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of both.

gltv@Proverbs:29:14 @ A king that truly judges the weak shall have his throne established forever.

gltv@Proverbs:29:15 @ The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a boy sent off causes shame to his mother.

gltv@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.

gltv@Proverbs:29:17 @ Correct your son, and you will get rest, and it will give delight to your soul.

gltv@Proverbs:29:18 @ Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained. But blessed is he, the keeper of the law.

gltv@Proverbs:29:19 @ A servant is not corrected by words; though he discerns, there is no answer.

gltv@Proverbs:29:20 @ Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than of him.

gltv@Proverbs:29:21 @ He pampering his servant from youth, even afterwards in his days he shall be his successor.

gltv@Proverbs:29:22 @ An angry man stirs up contention, and a furious one abounds in transgression.

gltv@Proverbs:29:23 @ The pride of man brings him low, but the humble of spirit takes hold of honor.

gltv@Proverbs:29:24 @ He who shares with a thief hates his soul; he hears an oath, but does not tell it.

gltv@Proverbs:29:25 @ The fear of man brings a snare, but he trusting Jehovah is set on high.

gltv@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the face of the ruler, but the judgment of each man is from Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:29:27 @ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and the upright of way are an abomination to the wicked.

gltv@Proverbs:30:1 @ The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the burden: The man spoke to Ithiel, even to Ithiel and Ucal, saying,