rsv - Proverbs:29-31

rsv@Proverbs:29:1 @ He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

rsv@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

rsv@Proverbs:29:3 @ He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance.

rsv@Proverbs:29:4 @ By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.

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

rsv@Proverbs:29:6 @ An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

rsv@Proverbs:29:7 @ A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

rsv@Proverbs:29:8 @ Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath.

rsv@Proverbs:29:9 @ If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

rsv@Proverbs:29:10 @ Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life.

rsv@Proverbs:29:11 @ A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

rsv@Proverbs:29:12 @ If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

rsv@Proverbs:29:13 @ The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

rsv@Proverbs:29:14 @ If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever.

rsv@Proverbs:29:15 @ The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

rsv@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

rsv@Proverbs:29:17 @ Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

rsv@Proverbs:29:18 @ Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

rsv@Proverbs:29:19 @ By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed.

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

rsv@Proverbs:29:21 @ He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir.

rsv@Proverbs:29:22 @ A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression.

rsv@Proverbs:29:23 @ A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

rsv@Proverbs:29:24 @ The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

rsv@Proverbs:29:25 @ The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.

rsv@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the LORD a man gets justice.

rsv@Proverbs:29:27 @ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

rsv@Proverbs:30:1 @ The words of Agur son of Jakeh of Massa. The man says to Ith'i-el, to Ith'i-el and Ucal:

rsv@Proverbs:30:2 @ Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.

rsv@Proverbs:30:3 @ I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.

rsv@Proverbs:30:4 @ Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? Surely you know!

rsv@Proverbs:30:5 @ Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

rsv@Proverbs:30:6 @ Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you, and you be found a liar.

rsv@Proverbs:30:7 @ Two things I ask of thee; deny them not to me before I die:

rsv@Proverbs:30:8 @ Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,

rsv@Proverbs:30:9 @ lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, "Who is the LORD?" or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God.

rsv@Proverbs:30:10 @ Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.

rsv@Proverbs:30:11 @ There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

rsv@Proverbs:30:12 @ There are those who are pure in their own eyes but are not cleansed of their filth.

rsv@Proverbs:30:13 @ There are those--how lofty are their eyes, how high their eyelids lift!

rsv@Proverbs:30:14 @ There are those whose teeth are swords, whose teeth are knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, the needy from among men.

rsv@Proverbs:30:15 @ The leech has two daughters; "Give, give," they cry. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, "Enough":

rsv@Proverbs:30:16 @ Sheol, the barren womb, the earth ever thirsty for water, and the fire which never says, "Enough."

rsv@Proverbs:30:17 @ The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.

rsv@Proverbs:30:18 @ Three things are too wonderful for me; four I do not understand:

rsv@Proverbs:30:19 @ the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a maiden.

rsv@Proverbs:30:20 @ This is the way of an adulteress: she eats, and wipes her mouth, and says, "I have done no wrong."

rsv@Proverbs:30:21 @ Under three things the earth trembles; under four it cannot bear up:

rsv@Proverbs:30:22 @ a slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is filled with food;

rsv@Proverbs:30:23 @ an unloved woman when she gets a husband, and a maid when she succeeds her mistress.

rsv@Proverbs:30:24 @ Four things on earth are small, but they are exceedingly wise:

rsv@Proverbs:30:25 @ the ants are a people not strong, yet they provide their food in the summer;

rsv@Proverbs:30:26 @ the badgers are a people not mighty, yet they make their homes in the rocks;

rsv@Proverbs:30:27 @ the locusts have no king, yet all of them march in rank;

rsv@Proverbs:30:28 @ the lizard you can take in your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces.

rsv@Proverbs:30:29 @ Three things are stately in their tread; four are stately in their stride:

rsv@Proverbs:30:30 @ the lion, which is mightiest among beasts and does not turn back before any;

rsv@Proverbs:30:31 @ the strutting cock, the he-goat, and a king striding before his people.

rsv@Proverbs:30:32 @ If you have been foolish, exalting yourself, or if you have been devising evil, put your hand on your mouth.

rsv@Proverbs:30:33 @ For pressing milk produces curds, pressing the nose produces blood, and pressing anger produces strife.

rsv@Proverbs:31:1 @ The words of Lemuel, king of Massa, which his mother taught him:

rsv@Proverbs:31:2 @ What, my son? What, son of my womb? What, son of my vows?

rsv@Proverbs:31:3 @ Give not your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings.

rsv@Proverbs:31:4 @ It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink;

rsv@Proverbs:31:5 @ lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.

rsv@Proverbs:31:6 @ Give strong drink to him who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress;

rsv@Proverbs:31:7 @ let them drink and forget their poverty, and remember their misery no more.

rsv@Proverbs:31:8 @ Open your mouth for the dumb, for the rights of all who are left desolate.

rsv@Proverbs:31:9 @ Open your mouth, judge righteously, maintain the rights of the poor and needy.

rsv@Proverbs:31:10 @ A good wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.

rsv@Proverbs:31:11 @ The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.

rsv@Proverbs:31:12 @ She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.

rsv@Proverbs:31:13 @ She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands.

rsv@Proverbs:31:14 @ She is like the ships of the merchant, she brings her food from afar.

rsv@Proverbs:31:15 @ She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and tasks for her maidens.

rsv@Proverbs:31:16 @ She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.

rsv@Proverbs:31:17 @ She girds her loins with strength and makes her arms strong.

rsv@Proverbs:31:18 @ She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night.

rsv@Proverbs:31:19 @ She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.

rsv@Proverbs:31:20 @ She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy.

rsv@Proverbs:31:21 @ She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet.

rsv@Proverbs:31:22 @ She makes herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

rsv@Proverbs:31:23 @ Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.

rsv@Proverbs:31:24 @ She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers girdles to the merchant.

rsv@Proverbs:31:25 @ Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.

rsv@Proverbs:31:26 @ She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

rsv@Proverbs:31:27 @ She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.

rsv@Proverbs:31:28 @ Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

rsv@Proverbs:31:29 @ "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all."

rsv@Proverbs:31:30 @ Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

rsv@Proverbs:31:31 @ Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.