nkjv Proverbs:27-29
nkjv@Proverbs:27:1 @ Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool's wrath is heavier than both of them.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:4 @ Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, But who is able to stand before jealousy?
nkjv@Proverbs:27:5 @ Open rebuke is better Than love carefully concealed.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:6 @ Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:7 @ A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:8 @ Like a bird that wanders from its nest Is a man who wanders from his place.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:9 @ Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man's friend gives delight by hearty counsel.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:10 @ Do not forsake your own friend or your father's friend, Nor go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:11 @ My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him who reproaches me.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:12 @ A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger, And hold it in pledge when he is surety for a seductress.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:14 @ He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It will be counted a curse to him.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:15 @ A continual dripping on a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike;
nkjv@Proverbs:27:16 @ Whoever restrains her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:17 @ As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:18 @ Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:19 @ As in water face reflects face, So a man's heart reveals the man.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:20 @ Hell and Destruction are never full; So the eyes of man are never satisfied.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:21 @ The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, And a man is valued by what others say of him.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:22 @ Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:23 @ Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, And attend to your herds;
nkjv@Proverbs:27:24 @ For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
nkjv@Proverbs:27:25 @ When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,
nkjv@Proverbs:27:26 @ The lambs will provide your clothing, And the goats the price of a field;
nkjv@Proverbs:27:27 @ You shall have enough goats' milk for your food, For the food of your household, And the nourishment of your maidservants.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:1 @ The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:2 @ Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:4 @ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:5 @ Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:7 @ Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:8 @ One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:9 @ One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:10 @ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:12 @ When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:13 @ He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:14 @ Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:15 @ Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:16 @ A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:17 @ A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:18 @ Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:19 @ He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
nkjv@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:21 @ To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:22 @ A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:23 @ He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:24 @ Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, "It is no transgression," The same is companion to a destroyer.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:25 @ He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:26 @ He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:27 @ He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
nkjv@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:1 @ He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:3 @ Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:4 @ The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:5 @ A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:6 @ By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:7 @ The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:8 @ Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:9 @ If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:10 @ The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:11 @ A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:12 @ If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:13 @ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:14 @ The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:15 @ The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:17 @ Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:18 @ Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:19 @ A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:20 @ Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:21 @ He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:22 @ An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:23 @ A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:24 @ Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:25 @ The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
nkjv@Proverbs:29:27 @ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
nkjv@Proverbs:30:1 @ The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel--to Ithiel and Ucal: