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web@Proverbs:10:1 @ The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
web@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
web@Proverbs:10:3 @ Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
web@Proverbs:10:4 @ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
web@Proverbs:10:5 @ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
web@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
web@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
web@Proverbs:10:8 @ The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
web@Proverbs:10:9 @ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
web@Proverbs:10:10 @ One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
web@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
web@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
web@Proverbs:10:13 @ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
web@Proverbs:10:14 @ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
web@Proverbs:10:15 @ The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
web@Proverbs:10:16 @ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
web@Proverbs:10:17 @ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
web@Proverbs:10:18 @ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
web@Proverbs:10:19 @ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
web@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
web@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
web@Proverbs:10:22 @ Yahweh's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
web@Proverbs:10:23 @ It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
web@Proverbs:10:24 @ What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
web@Proverbs:10:25 @ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.
web@Proverbs:10:26 @ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
web@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
web@Proverbs:10:28 @ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
web@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
web@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
web@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
web@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
web@Proverbs:11:1 @ A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.
web@Proverbs:11:2 @ When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
web@Proverbs:11:3 @ The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
web@Proverbs:11:4 @ Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
web@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
web@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
web@Proverbs:11:7 @ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
web@Proverbs:11:8 @ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
web@Proverbs:11:9 @ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
web@Proverbs:11:10 @ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
web@Proverbs:11:11 @ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
web@Proverbs:11:12 @ One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
web@Proverbs:11:13 @ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
web@Proverbs:11:14 @ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
web@Proverbs:11:15 @ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
web@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
web@Proverbs:11:17 @ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
web@Proverbs:11:18 @ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
web@Proverbs:11:19 @ He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
web@Proverbs:11:20 @ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
web@Proverbs:11:21 @ Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
web@Proverbs:11:22 @ Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
web@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
web@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
web@Proverbs:11:25 @ The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
web@Proverbs:11:26 @ People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
web@Proverbs:11:27 @ He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
web@Proverbs:11:28 @ He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
web@Proverbs:11:29 @ He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
web@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.
web@Proverbs:11:31 @ Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!
web@Proverbs:12:1 @ Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
web@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
web@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
web@Proverbs:12:4 @ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
web@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
web@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
web@Proverbs:12:7 @ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
web@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
web@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
web@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
web@Proverbs:12:11 @ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
web@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
web@Proverbs:12:13 @ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
web@Proverbs:12:14 @ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
web@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
web@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
web@Proverbs:12:17 @ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
web@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
web@Proverbs:12:19 @ Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
web@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
web@Proverbs:12:21 @ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
web@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
web@Proverbs:12:23 @ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
web@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
web@Proverbs:12:25 @ Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
web@Proverbs:12:26 @ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
web@Proverbs:12:27 @ The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
web@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
web@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
web@Proverbs:13:2 @ By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
web@Proverbs:13:3 @ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
web@Proverbs:13:4 @ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
web@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
web@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
web@Proverbs:13:7 @ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
web@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
web@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
web@Proverbs:13:10 @ Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
web@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
web@Proverbs:13:12 @ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
web@Proverbs:13:13 @ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
web@Proverbs:13:14 @ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
web@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
web@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
web@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
web@Proverbs:13:18 @ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
web@Proverbs:13:19 @ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
web@Proverbs:13:20 @ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
web@Proverbs:13:21 @ Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
web@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
web@Proverbs:13:23 @ An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
web@Proverbs:13:24 @ One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
web@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
web@Proverbs:14:1 @ Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
web@Proverbs:14:2 @ He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
web@Proverbs:14:3 @ The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
web@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
web@Proverbs:14:5 @ A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
web@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
web@Proverbs:14:7 @ Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.
web@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
web@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
web@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
web@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
web@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
web@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.
web@Proverbs:14:14 @ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
web@Proverbs:14:15 @ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
web@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
web@Proverbs:14:17 @ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
web@Proverbs:14:18 @ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
web@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
web@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
web@Proverbs:14:21 @ He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
web@Proverbs:14:22 @ Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
web@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
web@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
web@Proverbs:14:25 @ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
web@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
web@Proverbs:14:27 @ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
web@Proverbs:14:28 @ In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
web@Proverbs:14:29 @ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
web@Proverbs:14:30 @ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
web@Proverbs:14:31 @ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
web@Proverbs:14:32 @ The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
web@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
web@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
web@Proverbs:14:35 @ The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
web@Proverbs:15:1 @ A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
web@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
web@Proverbs:15:3 @ Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
web@Proverbs:15:4 @ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
web@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
web@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
web@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
web@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
web@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
web@Proverbs:15:10 @ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.
web@Proverbs:15:11 @ Sheol {Sheol is the place of the dead.} and Abaddon are before Yahweh-- how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
web@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
web@Proverbs:15:13 @ A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
web@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
web@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
web@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
web@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
web@Proverbs:15:18 @ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
web@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
web@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
web@Proverbs:15:21 @ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
web@Proverbs:15:22 @ Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
web@Proverbs:15:23 @ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
web@Proverbs:15:24 @ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol {Sheol is the place of the dead.}.
web@Proverbs:15:25 @ Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact.
web@Proverbs:15:26 @ Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
web@Proverbs:15:27 @ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
web@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
web@Proverbs:15:29 @ Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
web@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
web@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
web@Proverbs:15:32 @ He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
web@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
web@Proverbs:16:1 @ The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
web@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.
web@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
web@Proverbs:16:4 @ Yahweh has made everything for its own end-- yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
web@Proverbs:16:5 @ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
web@Proverbs:16:6 @ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
web@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
web@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
web@Proverbs:16:9 @ A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
web@Proverbs:16:10 @ Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
web@Proverbs:16:11 @ Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
web@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
web@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
web@Proverbs:16:14 @ The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
web@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
web@Proverbs:16:16 @ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
web@Proverbs:16:17 @ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
web@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
web@Proverbs:16:19 @ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
web@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
web@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
web@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
web@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
web@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
web@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
web@Proverbs:16:26 @ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.
web@Proverbs:16:27 @ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
web@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
web@Proverbs:16:29 @ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
web@Proverbs:16:30 @ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
web@Proverbs:16:31 @ Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
web@Proverbs:16:32 @ One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
web@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
web@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
web@Proverbs:17:2 @ A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
web@Proverbs:17:3 @ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
web@Proverbs:17:4 @ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
web@Proverbs:17:5 @ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
web@Proverbs:17:6 @ Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
web@Proverbs:17:7 @ Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
web@Proverbs:17:8 @ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
web@Proverbs:17:9 @ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
web@Proverbs:17:10 @ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
web@Proverbs:17:11 @ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
web@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
web@Proverbs:17:13 @ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
web@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
web@Proverbs:17:15 @ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
web@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
web@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
web@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
web@Proverbs:17:19 @ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
web@Proverbs:17:20 @ One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
web@Proverbs:17:21 @ He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
web@Proverbs:17:22 @ A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
web@Proverbs:17:23 @ A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
web@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
web@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
web@Proverbs:17:26 @ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
web@Proverbs:17:27 @ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
web@Proverbs:17:28 @ Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
web@Proverbs:18:1 @ An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
web@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
web@Proverbs:18:3 @ When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
web@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
web@Proverbs:18:5 @ To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
web@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
web@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
web@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.