rsv Proverbs:26-31
rsv@Proverbs:26:1 @ Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.
rsv@Proverbs:26:2 @ Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight.
rsv@Proverbs:26:3 @ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.
rsv@Proverbs:26:4 @ Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.
rsv@Proverbs:26:5 @ Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
rsv@Proverbs:26:6 @ He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
rsv@Proverbs:26:7 @ Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
rsv@Proverbs:26:8 @ Like one who binds the stone in the sling is he who gives honor to a fool.
rsv@Proverbs:26:9 @ Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
rsv@Proverbs:26:10 @ Like an archer who wounds everybody is he who hires a passing fool or drunkard.
rsv@Proverbs:26:11 @ Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool that repeats his folly.
rsv@Proverbs:26:12 @ Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
rsv@Proverbs:26:13 @ The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! There is a lion in the streets!"
rsv@Proverbs:26:14 @ As a door turns on its hinges, so does a sluggard on his bed.
rsv@Proverbs:26:15 @ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.
rsv@Proverbs:26:16 @ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer discreetly.
rsv@Proverbs:26:17 @ He who meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.
rsv@Proverbs:26:18 @ Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
rsv@Proverbs:26:19 @ is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I am only joking!"
rsv@Proverbs:26:20 @ For lack of wood the fire goes out; and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.
rsv@Proverbs:26:21 @ As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
rsv@Proverbs:26:22 @ The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
rsv@Proverbs:26:23 @ Like the glaze covering an earthen vessel are smooth lips with an evil heart.
rsv@Proverbs:26:24 @ He who hates, dissembles with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart;
rsv@Proverbs:26:25 @ when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart;
rsv@Proverbs:26:26 @ though his hatred be covered with guile, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
rsv@Proverbs:26:27 @ He who digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back upon him who starts it rolling.
rsv@Proverbs:26:28 @ A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
rsv@Proverbs:27:1 @ Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
rsv@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
rsv@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
rsv@Proverbs:27:4 @ Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming; but who can stand before jealousy?
rsv@Proverbs:27:5 @ Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
rsv@Proverbs:27:6 @ Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
rsv@Proverbs:27:7 @ He who is sated loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.
rsv@Proverbs:27:8 @ Like a bird that strays from its nest, is a man who strays from his home.
rsv@Proverbs:27:9 @ Oil and perfume make the heart glad, but the soul is torn by trouble.
rsv@Proverbs:27:10 @ Your friend, and your father's friend, do not forsake; and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away.
rsv@Proverbs:27:11 @ Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
rsv@Proverbs:27:12 @ A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple go on, and suffer for it.
rsv@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take a man's garment when he has given surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge when he gives surety for foreigners.
rsv@Proverbs:27:14 @ He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, will be counted as cursing.
rsv@Proverbs:27:15 @ A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike;
rsv@Proverbs:27:16 @ to restrain her is to restrain the wind or to grasp oil in his right hand.
rsv@Proverbs:27:17 @ Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
rsv@Proverbs:27:18 @ He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored.
rsv@Proverbs:27:19 @ As in water face answers to face, so the mind of man reflects the man.
rsv@Proverbs:27:20 @ Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and never satisfied are the eyes of man.
rsv@Proverbs:27:21 @ The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is judged by his praise.
rsv@Proverbs:27:22 @ Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, yet his folly will not depart from him.
rsv@Proverbs:27:23 @ Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds;
rsv@Proverbs:27:24 @ for riches do not last for ever; and does a crown endure to all generations?
rsv@Proverbs:27:25 @ When the grass is gone, and the new growth appears, and the herbage of the mountains is gathered,
rsv@Proverbs:27:26 @ the lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field;
rsv@Proverbs:27:27 @ there will be enough goats' milk for your food, for the food of your household and maintenance for your maidens.
rsv@Proverbs:28:1 @ The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
rsv@Proverbs:28:2 @ When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.
rsv@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.
rsv@Proverbs:28:4 @ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.
rsv@Proverbs:28:5 @ Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.
rsv@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is perverse in his ways.
rsv@Proverbs:28:7 @ He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
rsv@Proverbs:28:8 @ He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
rsv@Proverbs:28:9 @ If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
rsv@Proverbs:28:10 @ He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
rsv@Proverbs:28:11 @ A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
rsv@Proverbs:28:12 @ When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
rsv@Proverbs:28:13 @ He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
rsv@Proverbs:28:14 @ Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
rsv@Proverbs:28:15 @ Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
rsv@Proverbs:28:16 @ A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
rsv@Proverbs:28:17 @ If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
rsv@Proverbs:28:18 @ He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.
rsv@Proverbs:28:19 @ He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
rsv@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
rsv@Proverbs:28:21 @ To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
rsv@Proverbs:28:22 @ A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him.
rsv@Proverbs:28:23 @ He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.
rsv@Proverbs:28:24 @ He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys.
rsv@Proverbs:28:25 @ A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.
rsv@Proverbs:28:26 @ He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
rsv@Proverbs:28:27 @ He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
rsv@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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.