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11 October 2020

Solomon's Examples

SOLOMON'S EXAMPLES

31 CHAPTERS

Chapter 1

1.	The parables of Solomon the son of David;
2.	Useful for knowledge of wisdom and self-control,
3.	For understanding deep words, for gaining good guidance, for justice, for righteous judgment and impartiality,
4.	In order to give the wise without thought a wise judgment, to the young man knowledge and good thinking.
5.	Remember the wise, and he will increase his knowledge, and the wise will acquire the skill to behave,
6.	Deepening with the mind the profound parables and meanings, the words of the wise, and their impenetrable interpretation.
7.	The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom; the foolish despise wisdom and self-control.
8.	Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.
9.	For they are as a crown on thy head, and as a chain round thy neck.
10.	My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent,
11.	If I say unto you, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us put blood on the righteous,
12.	Let us swallow them up alive as the house of the dead, and whole, as those that go down into the pit.
13.	Let us take possession of all kinds of precious things, let us fill our houses with spoils,
14.	Be part of our community, one bag will be for all! "
15.	My son, do not go with them in the way; turn thy foot from their path;
16.	For their feet run to evil, and they shed blood.
17.	Races in vain are seen in the sight of birds!
18.	For they lay snares for their blood, and they lay snares for their souls.
19.	This is the fate of the greedy for gain; greed brings them loss of life.
20.	Wisdom cried out in the street, and lifted her voice into the skin.
21.	She preaches at the noisy crossroads; in front of the city gates he speaks:
22.	"How long, O fools, will ye love folly? How long will ye love fools? And ye fools, until ye hate science?
2. 3.	Return to my reproach, and behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you, and will declare my words to you.
24.	I called you , but you didn't remember! I stretched out my hand and there was no one to notice!
25.	But you rejected all my advice and did not receive my rebuke.
26.	Therefore I also will laugh at your destruction, and will rejoice when your terror comes.
27.	When trouble will come upon you like a storm and when misfortune like a storm will overwhelm you.
28.	Then they will call me, but I will not answer; at dawn they will look for me and they will not find me,
29.	Because they hated science and feared God, they did not choose it,
30.	Because they ignored my advice and despised my research.
31.	They shall eat the fruit of their own way, and be satisfied with their counsel ;
32.	For stubbornness kills the foolish, and carelessness loses the foolish;
33.	And he that heareth me shall live in peace, and shall not be afraid of evil. "

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Chapter 2

1.	My son, if you will receive my stories and my counsels, you will keep them,
2.	Turning your ear to wisdom and inclining your heart to sound judgment,
3.	If you call foresight and for good thinking, you will direct your voice,
4.	If you search for it just like silver and dig it like a treasure,
5.	Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6.	For the Lord gives wisdom; science and foresight spring from his mouth;
7.	He preserves salvation for the righteous; He is a shield to those who walk in the way of perfection;
8.	He keeps the ways of righteousness, and watches over the path of his godly ones.
9.	Then you will understand justice and good judgment, the right way and all the paths of good.
10.	When wisdom ascends to your heart and science delights your soul,
11.	When good judgment will watch over you and understanding will guard you,
12.	Then shalt thou be delivered from the way of the wicked, and from the man that speaketh lies.
13.	For those who forsake the right way, to walk in the dark ways,
14.	Those who rejoice when they do evil and rejoice when they walk on winding paths ,
15.	Whose paths are crooked and lead astray.
16.	Then you will get rid of the woman who belongs to another, the stranger whose words are alluring,
17.	Who forsakes her companion in her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God,
18.	For she goes with her house to death and her path leads to hell;
19.	None of those who go to her return and none find the paths of life.
20.	Therefore walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
21.	For the righteous will dwell in the land, and the righteous will live in it.
22.	And the lawless shall be cut off from the earth, and the unbelievers shall be cut off from it.

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Chapter 3

1.	My son, do not forget my teaching and your heart to keep my counsel,
2.	For the length of days and years of life and prosperity will be added to it.
3.	Let mercy and truth not forsake you; tie them around your neck, write them on the board of your heart;
4.	Then you will find grace and goodwill before God and men.
5.	Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6.	In all your ways think of Him and He will smooth all your paths.
7.	Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear God and flee from evil;
8.	This will be health for your body and a refreshment for your bones.
9.	Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the fruit of all your fruits.
10.	Then your flocks will be filled with wheat and the must will come out of your presses.
11.	My son, despise not the reproach of the LORD, neither contempt for his reproof.
12.	For the Lord rebukes him whom he loves, and as a parent he punishes his beloved son.
13.	Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14.	For its acquisition is more expensive than silver, and its price is higher than that of the purest gold.
15.	It is more precious than precious stones; no evil can resist her, and she is well known to all who approach her; none of what you want is like her.
16.	Long life is on her right, and on her left, wealth and glory; justice comes out of her mouth; law and mercy on the tongue.
17.	Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are the ways of peace.
18.	The boar's tree is for those who own it, and those who lean on it are happy.
19.	By wisdom the Lord founded the earth, and by understanding he strengthened the heavens.
20.	Through His knowledge He opened the depths and the clouds dripped dew.
21.	My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep wisdom and prudence,
22.	For they are the life of thy soul, and ornament of thy neck.
2. 3.	Then you will walk in your way without fear, and your foot will not stumble.
24.	If you go to bed, you will not be afraid, and if you fall asleep, your sleep will be sweet.
25.	Do not be afraid of the fearless news or of the onslaught of sinners.
26.	That the Lord is your hope and will keep your foot from running.
27.	Do not hesitate to do good to those who need it, when you have the opportunity to help them.
28.	Don't say to your neighbor, "Go and come, I'll give it to you tomorrow!" When you can give it to him now.
29.	Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he lives carelessly near you.
30.	Don't argue with anyone for no reason, since he didn't hurt you.
31.	Do not covet to be like the man of violence, and choose none of his ways;
32.	For he that is of a froward heart hateth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
33.	The Lord curses the house of the lawless and blesses the shelters of the righteous.
34.	He laughs at the mockers, and gives grace to the humble.
35.	The wise shall inherit glory, and the foolish shall be ashamed.

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Chapter 4

1.	Hearken, ye children, unto the instruction of the father, and know the way of knowledge.
2.	For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
3.	For I too was a son to my father, alone, and tenderly loved by my mother
4.	And he taught me, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
5.	Gather wisdom, gain skill! Don't forget them and don't stray from the words of my mouth!
6.	Do not forsake her and she will guard you; love her and she will stay awake.
7.	Here is the beginning of wisdom: Agonize wisdom and at the price of everything you have, gain wisdom.
8.	Appreciate her much and she will exalt you; she will glorify you if you embrace her.
9.	She will put a crown of gifts on your head and adorn you with a diadem of great honor.
10.	Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will multiply.
11.	I will teach you the way of wisdom and lead you in the ways of righteousness.
12.	When you walk, your steps will not hesitate and, even if you run, you will not stumble.
13.	Hold fast to the teaching and do not forsake it, keep it because it is your life.
14.	Do not go in the way of the lawless, and do not go in the way of the wicked.
15.	Avoid it and do not walk on it, pass by it and go on;
16.	For they do not sleep until they do evil, and they do not fall asleep until they make someone fall.
17.	For they feed on bread agonized by iniquity, and drink wine obtained by oppression.
18.	The way of the righteous is as the dawning of the morning, which is continually rising until the great day.
19.	And the path of the lawless is like darkness, and they have no idea why they can stumble.
20.	My son, attend to my words; listen to my stories!
21.	Don't take them out of your eyes, keep them in your heart,
22.	For they are life for those who put them into practice and doctorate for the whole human body.
2. 3.	Guard your heart more than anything, for life springs from it.
24.	Cast away from your mouth any twisted words, drive away cunning from your lips.
25.	Let your eyes look straight ahead and your eyelashes straight ahead.
26.	Be mindful of the path of your feet and let all your paths be well thought out.
27.	Do not turn to the right or to the left, keep your foot away from evil.
28.	For the right paths are the ways of the LORD, and the crooked are the ways.
29.	He will make your paths straight and your walk will make him at peace.

Chapter 5

1.	My son, attend unto my wisdom, and thine ear shall hearken unto my counsel.
2.	So that you can keep your judgment and your lips guard science.
3.	Do not look at the flattering woman, for the stranger's lips are dripping with honey and the roof of her mouth is slippery than oil.
4.	But in the end it is bitterer than wormwood, sharper than a double-edged sword.
5.	Her feet descend to death; her steps lead straight to the realm of death.
6.	She does not take into account the path of life, her steps go unnoticed, nor does she know where.
8.	Keep thy way from her, and from the door of her house;
9.	And now, my son, hearken unto me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
9.	That thou wilt not give thy righteousness to others, and thy years to a merciless one;
10.	That strangers be not satisfied with your own efforts, and that your labors may not pass into another's house;
11.	That ye sow not in the end, when your body and your flesh shall be weak;
12.	And to say, "Why did I hate the burden and why did my heart urge rebuke?
13.	Why did I not listen to the exhortation of my teachers and not listen to those who taught me?
14.	I almost had to not be miserable, in the middle of the assembly and in the middle of the community ".
15.	Drink water from your well and from the streams that flow from your spring.
16.	Let not your fountains be scattered in the streets, nor your brooks in the streets.
18.	Blessed be thy fountain, and be comforted with thy youth.
19.	Beloved deer and gazelle full of charm to be her; her love will always make you drunk and her love will delight you .
20.	Why, my son, should a foreign woman lure you and you embrace the breast of a stranger?
21.	For the paths of man are before the LORD, and he is wise in all his ways.
22.	The lawless is bound in the loins of his iniquity, and bound with the cords of his sins.
2. 3.	He will die in his sins and perish from the multitude of his folly.

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Chapter 6

1.	My son, if thou hast become a friend to thy friend, if thou shalt lay hands on another,
2.	Then you were caught by the promises that came out of your mouth and bound by the words of your mouth.
3.	But, my son, do this: oh, deliver yourself. And because thou hast fallen into the hands of thy neighbor, go and fall at the feet of thy neighbor, and pray for him;
4.	Do not give sleep to your eyes, nor sleep to your eyelashes.
5.	And he redeemeth thee from the hand of the fowler, and from the fowl of the fowl.
6.	Go, lazy, to the ant and see her work and remember!
7.	She, who has no superior over her, neither guide nor counselor,
8.	She has been preparing her food since the summer and is gathering food at harvest. Or go to the bee and see how hard she works and what skillful work she does. Her work is used for health by kings and ordinary people. She is loved and praised by all, although she is weak in strength, but she is wonderful with skill.
9.	How long, lazy man, will you lie down? When will you get up from your sleep?
10.	A little sleep, a little more sleep, a little more lying in bed with my hands folded!
11.	Here comes poverty like a passer-by and need catches you like a robber. But if you are not lazy, then your harvest will come as a spring, and the lack will be far from you.
12.	The man of nothing, the dishonest and cunning man walks with a lie on his lips.
13.	He winks, kicks, gestures with his fingers.
14.	there is cunning in his heart, he always thinks of evil and looks like a quarrel.
15.	For this the destruction will come upon him without news, he will be destroyed suddenly and without a cure.
16.	There are six things that the Lord hates, and even seven that his mind abhorres:
17.	Proud eyes, lying tongue, hands shedding innocent blood,
18.	The heart that deviseth wicked devices, hasty feet to run to evil,
19.	The false witness who tells lies and the one who sows enmity between brothers.
20.	Keep, I pray thee, thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
21.	Tie them to your heart, always hang them around your neck.
22.	They will guide you when you want to go; during sleep they will watch over you, and when you wake up they will talk to you.
2. 3.	That the law is a good candlestick and the law a light, and the exhortations that teach are the way of life.
24.	They will protect you from the cunning woman, the alluring language of the foreign one.
25.	Don't want her beauty in your heart and not hunt you down with her eyelashes.
26.	That the lewd woman goes for a piece of bread, while the woman-wife wants a precious soul.
27.	Can any man kindle a fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
28.	Or will someone walk on coals without burning his feet?
29.	So it is with the one who goes to his neighbor's wife: none of those who touch her will go unpunished.
30.	No one despises a thief because he stole to satisfy his hunger;
31.	But when he was caught, he gives back sevenfold , returns everything is in his house.
32.	But he that committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
33.	He gains nothing but beatings, and his reproach is never blotted out.
34.	The enmity arouses the wrath of the defamed man, and he is merciless on the day of vengeance;
35.	He does not look at any ransom price, and even when you increase his gifts, he still does not tame.

Chapter 7

1.	My son; keep my words, and hide my precepts from you.
2.	Keep my counsel to live, and my ordinances as the light of your eyes.
3.	Tie them on your fingers, write them on the board of your heart!
4.	Say to wisdom, "Thou art my sister!" And call wisdom thy friend,
5.	That she may keep thee from the strange woman, from the woman of another man, whose words are alluring.
6.	Once I was standing at the window of my house and looking through the bars,
7.	And I saw among the foolish, I saw a young man without skill.
8.	He walked down the street to the corner of her house and headed for her house.
9.	It was dusk one evening, when the shadow and darkness of night fell.
10.	And, behold, there met him a woman which had a spirit of adultery, and with a deceitful heart.
11.	Fierce and unstoppable, her feet no longer rested in the house;
12.	Sometimes in the house, sometimes outside, lurking near every corner.
13.	She grabbed him and kissed him and with a naughty look said to him:
14.	"I had to make peace offerings; today I have fulfilled my promises;
15.	That's why I went out to meet you, to look for you, and here I found you.
16.	I made my bed with barley, with flax from Egypt.
17.	I sprinkled my bed with myrrh, myrrh, and myrrh and aloes .
18.	Come, let us be drunk with love until morning, let us be immersed in the delights of love,
19.	That my husband is not home, he went far away,
20.	He took a bag of money with him and will return home at full moon! "
21.	She lured him through the multitude of her words and snatched him away with the alluring words of her lips;
22.	He suddenly began to chase after her, like a bull that is slain, and like a roe deer.
2. 3.	Until an arrow pierces his liver; as a bird rushes to the noose and does not realize that that is the end of its life.
24.	And now, son, listen to me and heed the words of my mouth!
25.	Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
26.	For she has wounded many, and slain many.
27.	Her house is the path of hell, which leads to the chambers of death.

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Chapter 8

1.	Does not wisdom cry out, and skill does not raise its voice?
2.	On the highest peaks, on the way, at the crossroads stands,
3.	Beside the gates, in the vicinity of the city, at the entrance of the gates, he shouted:
4.	"My cry and my voice is to you, O sons of men.
5.	You, the simple ones, learn goodness and you, the crazy ones, become wise !
6.	Hearken, for I will speak great things, and my lips shall be lifted up to the right;
7.	For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips are disgusted with iniquity.
8.	All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing void in them.
9.	All are enlightened to the learned and righteous to those who have learned science.
10.	Take my teaching rather than silver and science rather than the purest gold,
11.	For wisdom is better than precious stones, and even the most precious things have no value.
12.	I, wisdom, live with foresight and master science and prudence.
13.	The fear of God is the scourge of evil. I hate pride and impudence, the way of wickedness and the fierce mouth.
14.	Mine is advice and good judgment, I am skill, mine is strength.
15.	Through me kings reign and principles rule justice.
16.	Through me rule the rulers and the elders are the judges of the earth.
17.	I love those who love me and those who seek me find me.
18.	With me is wealth and greatness, honorable wealth and justice.
19.	My fruit is better than gold and purer gold, and what comes from me is more precious than fine silver.
20.	I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
21.	To give to those who love me riches and to fill their pantries.
22.	The Lord built me in the beginning of His works; before His most ancient works.
2. 3.	I was established from the beginning, even before the earth was made.
24.	It was not deep when I was born, not even springs laden with water.
25.	Before the mountains were laid, and before the valleys I was founded.
26.	When the earth, the plains, and the first dust of the world were not yet made,
27.	When He established the heavens I was there; when He drew the arch of heaven over the face of the deep,
28.	When he strengthened the clouds above and the springs of the deep flowed abundantly,
29.	When he made the boundary of the sea, that the waters should not pass over the sea, and when he laid the foundations of the earth,
30.	Then I was like a little child with Him, rejoicing every day and rejoicing unceasingly before Him;
31.	Caressing me on the round of His earth and finding my pleasure among the sons of men.
32.	And now, sons, listen to me! Blessed are those who keep my ways!
33.	Listen to the teaching so that you may become wise, and do not reject it.
34.	Blessed is the man who obeys me and watches over my gates every day, and the one who watches over my doorstep!
35.	He that findeth me knoweth life, and findeth grace in the Lord.
36.	And he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. All who hate me love death. "

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Chapter 9

1.	Wisdom has built her house on seven pillars,
2.	He slaughtered cattle for feasting, prepared wine with spices, and spread out his table.
3.	She sent her maids to cry on the tops of the hills of the city:
4.	"Who is wise to come to me?" And to those who lack wisdom, he says:
5.	"Come and eat of my bread and drink of the wine which I have mixed with the spices.
6.	Quit neînţelepciunea to stay alive and walk on the right path to understanding? "
7.	He that rebuketh a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a scorner getteth to himself shame.
8.	Do not scoff at the one who does not hate you; rebuke the wise, and he will love you.
9.	Give advice to the wise, and he will be even wiser; teach the righteous, and he will increase his knowledge.
10.	The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God, and wisdom is the science of the Holy One.
11.	For by the Lord thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be added unto thee.
12.	If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, and if you are mocking, you will wear the ponos alone.
13.	Madness is a noisy, stupid woman who knows nothing.
14.	She stands at the door of her house, on a high chair, and shouts,
15.	To covet those who pass by and those who walk in their way without turning away:
16.	"Who is wise to come to me?" And to him that lacketh understanding, he saith,
17.	"Stolen water is more pleasant and bread eaten on the sly tastes better."
18.	And man does not know that there are only shadows, and those who crave madness have long been in the depths of the grave (the abode of the dead).

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Chapter 10

1.	Solomon's parables. The wise son cheers up his father, and the foolish man is angry with his mother.
2.	The treasures gained by iniquity are of no use; only justice escapes death.
3.	The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to perish; but he rejects the greed of the lawless.
4.	The hand of the lazy brings poverty, and the hand of the wise gathers wealth.
5.	He who gathers in summer is a prudent man, and he who sleeps in harvest is a reproach.
6.	The blessing of the Lord is upon the righteous, and reproach covereth the face of the wicked.
7.	The remembrance of the righteous is for a blessing, and the name of the wicked will be cursed.
8.	The wise in heart receive counsel, and the fool speaketh foolishness.
9.	He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
10.	The one who blinks will be upset; and he that striveth with a good heart setteth peace.
11.	The fountain of life is the mouth of the righteous, but the mouth of the lawless is a fountain of injustice.
12.	Hate brings strife, and love covers all flaws.
13.	Wisdom is in the lips of the prudent; the staff is for the back of the foolish.
14.	The wise conceal the knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish doeth mischief.
15.	Wealth is for the rich a fortified city; the misery of the poor is their poverty.
16.	The agonizing of the righteous is for life; the fruits of the lawless to sin;
17.	He who keeps the teachings seizes the path of life, and he who renounces the quarrel gets lost.
18.	He that hideth hatred with lying lips; he who spreads slander is a fool.
19.	The multitude of words save not from sin, and he that keepeth his lips is a wise man.
20.	The tongue of the righteous is pure silver, but the heart of the lawless is precious.
21.	The lips of the righteous feed many, and the foolish die for their mischief.
22.	Only the blessing of the Lord enriches, and vain toil does not bring increase.
2. 3.	As a cause of joy it is for a fool to commit a shameful deed; so it is with wisdom for a wise man.
24.	The wicked feareth not the way: but the request of the righteous is granted.
25.	As the storm passes, so the lawless perishes, and the law is as an unshakable foundation.
26.	As the vinegar for the teeth, and the smoke for the eyes, so is the lazy man to those who put him to work.
27.	The fear of God prolongs the days (of man), and the years of the lawless are few.
28.	The hope of the righteous is only joy, and the hope of sinners ends in evil.
29.	The way of the Lord is a strength to the perfect, and a right to the ungodly.
30.	The righteous will never be shaken, and the wicked will not inhabit the earth.
31.	The mouth of the righteous giveth wisdom, and the tongue of wickedness bringeth forth destruction.
32.	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable , but the mouth of sinners is crooked.

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Chapter 11

1.	The crooked balance is wrought by the Lord, and righteous weighing is His pleasure.
2.	If pride comes, shame will come, and wisdom is with the humble.
3.	Righteousness bears the righteous, and perverseness destroys the cunning.
4.	Wealth is useless in the day of wrath; only justice saves death.
5.	Righteousness sets the path of the righteous, and the lawless will fall by his iniquity.
6.	Righteousness delivereth the righteous: but the wicked shall fall by their own lusts.
7.	At the death of the just man there is hope, and at the death of the sinner there is no hope.
8.	The law is delivered out of trouble, and the lawless takes its place.
9.	The wicked is overthrown by his neighbor, and by the knowledge of the righteous he shall be saved.
10.	The city rejoices at the prosperity of the righteous, and when the lawless perish, it rejoices.
11.	Through the blessing of the righteous the city goes forth, and through the mouth of the wicked it becomes ruin.
12.	The inexperienced man hurts his neighbor, and the wise man is silent.
13.	The evildoer reveals secret things, and the man with a restrained spirit keeps them hidden.
14.	Where there is no rule, the people fall; redemption lies in the multitude of counselors.
15.	He who puts himself in the shoes of a stranger is sick; he who does not put himself in a chair is sheltered.
16.	A well-behaved woman agonizes over honor, and a woman who hates honor is a disgrace. It is not the lazy but the hardworking who agonize over wealth.
17.	The merciful man does good to his soul, while the merciless torments his body.
18.	The wicked man gains a deceptive gain, and he who sows righteousness receives a true reward.
19.	He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
20.	The Lord rebukes those with a cunning heart; His pleasure is in the righteous.
21.	Little by little the sinner will not go unpunished, and the nation of the righteous will be saved.
22.	Gold ring in the pig's rat, this is the beautiful and mindless woman.
2. 3.	The desire of the righteous is good; the hope of the lawless is the wrath of God.
24.	One always gives and gets rich, another stumbles out of the way and impoverishes.
25.	He who blesses will be rich, and he who curses will be cursed.
26.	The one who keeps the wheat is cursed by the people, and the blessing (pours) over the head of the one who sells it.
27.	He who seeks good acquires the goodness of the Lord, and he who pursues evil will come upon him.
28.	He that trusteth in his riches shall perish: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
29.	He that troubleth his own house shall reap: and the foolish shall be a servant of the wise.
30.	The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and violence destroys life.
31.	If the righteous is rewarded on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinful!

Chapter 12

1.	He that loveth instruction loveth knowledge: and he that hateth reproof is mad.
2.	The good man obtains grace from the Lord, and the cunning man is condemned by the Lord.
3.	Man is not strengthened in his iniquity; the root of the righteous will never be shaken.
4.	The virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, and the dishonorable woman is a caries in his bones.
5.	The judgments of the righteous are justice, and the conspiracies of the wicked are deceit.
6.	The words of the wicked are deathly wounded, and the mouth of the righteous is delivered out of trouble.
7.	The lawless only when they return and are no more, but the house of the righteous endures forever.
8.	The man is valued according to his skill, and the inexperienced are appalled.
9.	A humble but industrious man is more precious than a proud but breadless man.
10.	The righteous have pity on the cattle, and the heart of the wicked has no mercy.
11.	He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: and he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
12.	The wicked covet the prey of the wicked, but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13.	Through the sin of the lips, the sinner is caught in a snare, and the right (through his justice) escapes the strait.
14.	From the fruit of his mouth man is satisfied with good, and every man is rewarded according to his deeds.
15.	The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16.	The madman immediately shows his anger, and the prudent man hides his reproach.
17.	He that speaketh truth speaketh righteousness, and a false witness deceit.
18.	The foolish are as the words of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19.	The lips that speak the truth will always endure, and the tongue that speaks lies only for a moment.
20.	Deception is in the hearts of those who think evil, and joy for those who give advice of peace.
21.	No misfortune befalls the righteous, while the wicked are overwhelmed with evil.
22.	The lips that speak lies are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
2. 3.	The wise man conceals his knowledge, while the heart of the foolish preaches madness.
24.	The hand of the oppressor shall rule, and the hand of the mighty shall be delivered.
25.	Anger falls on man, but only a good word makes him happy.
26.	The law investigates his friend in detail; the way of the wicked leads astray.
27.	The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; the most precious treasure for man is labor.
28.	On the path of justice is life and the path it signifies; immortality, and the path of madness leads to death.

Chapter 13

1.	The wise son obeys his father's teaching, and the mocking one does not rebuke.
2.	From the fruit of his mouth man eats the good; the lust of the crafty is violence.
3.	He who guards his mouth guards his soul; he who opens his lips too much does so to his destruction.
4.	The soul of the lazy lusts, but in vain. Only the soul of the diligent is sufficient.
5.	The law hates false words; the bastard brings only shame and reproach.
6.	Justice guards the way of the righteous, and iniquity is the cause of the ruin of the sinner.
7.	Some consider themselves rich and have nothing, others pass for the poor, although they have many riches.
8.	One's wealth serves to redeem him; the poor are not even afraid of the threat.
9.	The light of the righteous shines, while the candlestick of the lawless is extinguished.
10.	Pride gives occasion only to quarrel, wisdom is found only in those who receive counsel.
11.	The wealth accumulated in a hurry decreases, only the one who gathers it slowly multiplies it.
12.	Waiting too long makes the heart sick, and the desire fulfilled is the tree of life.
13.	He who disregards the word (of God) is given to perdition, and he who fears his commandment is rewarded.
14.	The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death.
15.	Good understanding brings grace; the way of the crafty is to perish.
16.	Every wise man worketh wisely: but a fool worketh his own foolishness.
17.	A wicked messenger falls into misery, and a faithful one brings relief.
18.	Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
19.	Fulfilled desire satisfies the soul, and departing from evil is an abomination to the foolish.
20.	He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21.	Misfortune pursues sinners, and happiness rewards the righteous.
22.	The good man leaves his inheritance to his grandchildren, and the sinner's fortune is destined for the righteous.
2. 3.	The plowing of celery, made by the poor, gives plenty of food, but wealth is lost because of injustice.
24.	He who spares his rod hates his child, and he who loves him scolds him in time.
25.	The law eats and enriches its soul, and the belly of the lawless lacks.

Chapter 14

1.	The wise build the house, and the foolish take it down with their own hands.
2.	He that walketh uprightly feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3.	In the mouth of the foolish is the rod of his pride. the lips of the wise guard it.
4.	Where there are no oxen, the stable is empty, but the power of the oxen is very useful.
5.	The witness who speaks the truth does not lie, and the false witness tells only lies.
6.	The scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7.	Flee from the foolish man, for you know that there is no science on his lips.
8.	The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way; and the folly of fools is deceit.
9.	The fool mocks the sacrifice of sin, but there is good understanding among the righteous .
10.	The heart knows its bitterness, and a stranger cannot share its joys.
11.	The house of the lawless will be destroyed, and the tabernacle of the righteous will flourish.
12.	Some ways seem right in the eyes of man, but their end is the ways of death.
13.	Even when we laugh, the heart becomes sad; joy ends in lamentation.
14.	The wicked shall be satisfied with his ways, and the good man with his fruit.
15.	The simple man believes all words; the wise man watches over his steps.
16.	The wise man fears and avoids evil, and the foolish one goes out of his way and feels safe.
17.	He that is slow to wrath committeth folly, and he that is of a contrite spirit is subdued.
18.	The unskilled are mad, while the wise are crowned with knowledge.
19.	The wicked bow down before the good, and the wicked are at the gates of the righteous.
20.	The poor man is despised even by his friend, while the rich man's friends are innumerable.
21.	He who disregards his friend commits a sin; and he that endureth to the poor is happy.
22.	Those who devise iniquity do indeed err, and those who meditate on good things receive mercy and truth.
2. 3.	Every effort leads to abundance, and useless words to want.
24.	Wealth is a crown to the wise; and the mad crown is madness.
25.	The right witness escapes souls, and the cunning one tells only lies.
26.	In the fear of God is the hope of the mighty; his sons will find (there) a harbor.
27.	The fear of God is a source of life so that we can escape the snares of death.
28.	The splendor of a king rests upon the multitude of the people, and the want of the subjects is the destruction of the prince.
29.	He that is slow to anger is rich in wisdom, and he that is slow to anger is far off.
30.	A heart without passion is the life of the body, while the passionate start is like a caries in the bones.
31.	He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth the poor reproacheth him.
32.	The lawless is overthrown by his iniquity, and the righteous is delivered out of his righteousness.
33.	Wisdom dwells in the heart of the wise, and is not shown in the heart of the foolish.
34.	Righteousness exalts a people, while sin is the reproach of the nations.
35.	The king's favor is to the wise servant, and his wrath to him that putteth it to shame.

Chapter 15

1.	A gentle answer calms the anger, and a harsh word stirs up the anger.
2.	The tongue of the wise drieth knowledge: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3.	The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the good and the bad.
4.	Sweet tongue is the tree of life, and cunning tongue breaks the heart.
5.	The madman disregards his father's teaching, and he who benefits from quarreling becomes wiser.
6.	In the house of the righteous are treasures without number; in the gain of the lawless is disorder.
7.	The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8.	The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, and the prayer of the righteous is his delight.
9.	The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10.	A harsh quarrel ensues, he who leaves the path; he that uttereth reproof shall die.
11.	Hell and the depth are known to the Lord, how much more the hearts of the children of men.
12.	The mocker does not like reproach; therefore he does not turn to the wise.
13.	A happy heart brightens the face, and when the heart is sad and the spirit is without courage.
14.	The heart of the wise seeks knowledge, and the mouth of the foolish is satisfied with madness.
15.	All the days of the poor are bad, but a happy heart is a continual feast.
16.	Better is a little with the fear of God than great treasure and trouble.
17.	He makes a meal of greens and love more than a fat ox with hatred.
18.	The angry man quarrels, while the gentle one calms the ignition.
19.	The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns, and the way of the slothful is smooth.
20.	The wise son rejoices over his father, and the foolish son ignores his mother.
21.	Madness is a joy to the foolish man, and the wise walk in righteousness.
22.	The arrangements are not made where thought is lacking, but they come into being with many counselors.
2. 3.	The man rejoices for a good answer that came out of his mouth and how kindly said in its place!
24.	The sage walks on the path of life that goes up, to avoid the path of hell that goes down.
25.	The Lord destroys the house of the proud and strengthens the widow's border.
26.	Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord, and good words are pure (in His eyes).
27.	He that followeth after righteousness shall overthrow his own house; and he that hateth bribes shall live.
28.	The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29.	The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30.	A benevolent look cheers the heart, and good news strengthens the bones.
31.	The ear that hears a rebuke useful to life has its place among the wise.
32.	He that rejecteth reproof getteth his own soul; and he that regardeth reproof getteth wisdom.
33.	The fear of God is teaching and wisdom, and humility precedes magnification.

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Chapter 16

1.	It is up to man to make plans in the heart, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
2.	All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but the Lord is the only one who searches the spirit.
3.	Present your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will succeed.
4.	The Lord hath made every one of them for his own purpose, and every one his iniquity for the day of disaster.
5.	The whole heart is an abomination to the Lord; she will not go unpunished.
6.	Through love and faith sin is atoned for, and through the fear of God you areware of evil.
7.	When a man's ways are pleasing in the sight of the Lord, he makes his enemies to be at peace.
8.	Rather a little and rightly, than a lot of crooked agony.
9.	A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10.	Divine decisions are on the lips of the king; in deciding not to deceive his mouth!
11.	The scales and the scales are the Lord's; all weights are weighed by His work.
12.	Wicked are the kings who commit iniquity, for the throne is established only in righteousness.
13.	Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love the righteous.
14.	The king's rebuke is like the herald of death, but the wise man calms it down.
15.	The serenity of the king's face gives life, and his benevolence is like a cloud of spring rain.
16.	Gaining wisdom is better than gold, and gaining skill is more valuable than silver.
17.	The way of the righteous is to avoid evil; only he who remembers his course guards his soul.
18.	Pride and pride go before the fall.
19.	It is better to be humble with the humble than to share the spoil with the proud.
20.	He who keeps his word finds happiness, and he who trusts in the Lord is happy.
21.	He who is wise is called wise; the sweetness of the words on his lips multiplies science.
22.	Wisdom is a source of life for those who have it; the punishment of the madman is madness.
2. 3.	The heart of the wise teacheth wisdom, and addeth learning to his lips.
24.	Beautiful words are a honeycomb, sweetness for the soul and healing for the bones.
25.	Many paths seem good to man, but at the end of them the paths of death begin.
26.	Hunger urges the worker to work, because his mouth forces him.
27.	The cunning man prepareth calamity, and is like a burning fire on his lips .
28.	The evil-minded man quarrels, and the slanderer separates his friends.
29.	The oppressive man deceives his friend and leads him on a path that is not good.
30.	He who closes his eyes weaves cunning; whoever bites his lips has done evil.
31.	Old age is a shining crown; she is on the path of piety.
32.	He that is slow to anger is better than a mighty man, and he that is wise in heart is better than a conqueror of a city.
33.	Fate is thrown into the hem of the garment, but the whole decision comes from the Lord.

Chapter 17

1.	Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2.	A wise servant is above a shameful son; he shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.
3.	The silver is refined in the furnace, and the gold in the furnace: but the LORD seeketh the hearts.
4.	The evildoer pays attention to unrighteous lips, the liar listens to the evil tongue.
5.	He that mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; he who enjoys misery will not go unpunished.
6.	The crown of the elders are the grandchildren, and the raising of the sons is their parents.
7.	The fool's words are not dear to the fool, much less the false words to a man of note.
8.	The precious stone is a gift in the eyes of him who has it. wherever he returns (everything) goes well for him.
9.	He who covers a sin seeks friendship, and he who reveals a (forgotten) thing separates friends.
10.	The quarrel deepens the wise man more than a hundred blows on the fool.
11.	The wicked stir up strife; for this a fierce messenger will be sent against him.
12.	It's better to meet a bear without her cubs than a madman in his madness.
13.	He who rewards with evil for good will not see misfortune depart from his house.
14.	The beginning of an argument is like releasing water (from a pond); before it lights up, step aside!
15.	He who acquits the guilty and condemns the righteous is both an abomination to the Lord.
16.	What good is money in a fool's hand? He could gain wisdom, but he has no skill.
17.	The friend loves at all times, and in misery he is like a brother.
18.	The incompetent man is caught by the generosity of his hand; he puts himself in charge of his neighbor.
19.	He who loves strife loves sin; he who raises his voice loves ruin.
20.	He who has a cunning heart does not find happiness, and he who has a cunning tongue overcomes trouble.
21.	The one who gives birth to a madman will be very upset, and the father has no joy for a foolish son.
22.	A happy heart is a wonderful cure, while a spirit without courage dries up the bones.
2. 3.	The wicked receive gifts (secretly) from the bosom, to turn aside the paths of righteousness.
24.	The wise man has wisdom before his eyes, and the eyes of the foolish look on the ends of the earth.
25.	The mad boy is trouble for his father and bitterness for his mother.
26.	It is not right to reward the righteous, nor to condemn the innocent because he is righteous.
27.	He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28.	Even the fool, when he is silent, passes as wise; when he closes his mouth he is like a good man.

Chapter 18

1.	He who stands aside seeks to please his passionate start; against any wise counsel he goes.
2.	The madman does not like wisdom, but the revelation of his thoughts.
3.	When the wicked cometh, then cometh slander, and with shame and scorn.
4.	The words (out) of man's mouth are bottomless waters; the fountain of wisdom is a stream that flows over the banks.
5.	It is not good to look on the face of the lawless and not to do justice to the righteous.
6.	The lips of a fool utter his voice, and his mouth calleth for reproach.
7.	The fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8.	The words of the slanderer are like the dishes which are chosen; they descend into the chambers of the womb.
9.	The man who gives up his job is a brother to the one who demolishes.
10.	A strong tower is the name of the Lord; the one who is right with him finds his escape and is safe.
11.	The wealth of the rich is a strong city for him, and in his imagination as a high wall.
12.	Before the fall comes the pride of the heart, and before the magnification comes humility.
13.	He who answers the word before he hears it is mad and confused.
14.	Man's courage strengthens him in times of suffering, and who will raise a man without manhood?
15.	A wise heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise pursues skill.
16.	The gift brought by a man widens them (his way) and carries him before the great ones.
17.	The defendant seems to be right in his case, and when the defendant comes, he is investigated.
18.	Fate puts an end to the denial and decides between the strong.
19.	Brother helped by brother is like a strong and high city and has power like a well-founded kingdom.
20.	From the fruit of man's mouth his belly is saturated; from what he gives his lips are enough.
21.	In the power of the tongue is life and death, and those who love it eat of it.
22.	He who finds a good woman finds a precious thing and obtains a gift from God.
2. 3.	The poor man speaks pleadingly, and the rich man answers boldly.
24.	They are friends who bring misfortune; but he is also a closer friend than a brother.

Chapter 19

1.	Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2.	The ignorance of the soul is not good and the one who walks fast fails.
3.	The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4.	Wealth makes countless friends, and the poor man separates himself from his friend.
5.	A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6.	Many flatter a generous person, and all are friends of the giver.
7.	All the brethren of the poor hate him; how far his friends are from him! He looks for words (comforting), but does not find them.
8.	He who acquires wisdom loves his soul, and he who holds fast to knowledge finds happiness.
9.	A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10.	It is not good for the foolish to live in delight, much less for a servant to rule over the princes.
11.	Wisdom calms a man's anger, and his fame is forgiveness of sins.
12.	A king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, and his goodness is like dew on the grass.
13.	A disobedient son is the misfortune of his father, and the quarrels of a woman a trough that flows constantly.
13.	Laziness makes you fall asleep; the lazy soul will be hungry.
14.	A house and a fortune are inherited from parents, and a wise woman is a gift from God.
16.	He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul, and he that despiseth the word (of the Lord) shall die.
17.	He who has mercy on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward his good deed.
18.	Punish your son as much as there is hope (of correction), but don't get there to kill him.
19.	A man of fierce wrath shall be punished; if you spare him once, you have to start again.
20.	Listen to the counsel and receive the teaching, that you may be wise all your life.
21.	Many schemes trouble the heart of man, but only the counsel of the Lord is fulfilled.
22.	Man is made pleasing by his generosity; a poor man is better than a liar.
2. 3.	The fear of God leads to life and we are rich without being hit by misfortune.
24.	The lazy man puts his hand in the jar and has no strength to put it in his mouth.
25.	Hit the mocker, and the fool will become wise; rebuke the wise and he will understand science.
26.	He who misbehaves with his father and drives away (from the house) his mother, is a son of reproach and shame.
27.	Cease, my son, to obey the lure, and to depart from the wise teachings.
28.	The witness of nothing makes fun of justice, and the mouth of the lawless swallows iniquity.
29.	To mockers are ready rods; the blows are on the backs of the insane.

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Chapter 20

1.	A slanderer is wine, a drunkard is a drunkard, and he who is seduced is not wise.
2.	The terror that the king breathes is like the roar of a lion; he who hardens it sins against himself.
3.	It is a great trait for a man to control himself from quarrels, and all the madman grows stronger.
4.	In the autumn the lazy man does not work, and when he comes to reap the fruit, he finds nothing.
5.	Deep water is advice in the heart of man, and the wise man knows how to draw it out.
6.	Many people boast of generosity, but who finds a true friend?
7.	The righteous man walketh in his integrity; happy are the children who come after him!
8.	A king who sits on the throne distinguishes with his own eyes every evil deed.
9.	Who can say, I have cleansed my heart? am i clean from sin
10.	Two kinds of weight to weigh and measure are abomination to the Lord.
11.	The child is exposed in his works, if his conduct is blameless and just.
12.	The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath built them both.
13.	Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; keep your eyes open, that's the only way you'll be full of bread.
14.	"Bad, bad!" Says the buyer, and after he leaves he brags.
15.	Even if you have gold and precious stones, but an unparalleled adornment are thoughtful lips.
16.	Take his coat, and since he has put himself in the place of another in place of strangers, take him away.
17.	The agonized bread tastes deceptively good, but after that the mouth is filled with pebbles.
18.	Plans are strengthened by advice; fight with mindfulness.
19.	He who betrays the mystery walks like a slanderer and does not associate with the one who always has his lips open.
20.	He who curses his father or mother candlestick off in the darkness.
21.	An inheritance quickly gained from the beginning will eventually be without blessing.
22.	Don't say, "I want to reward you badly!" Hope in the Lord and He will come to your aid.
2. 3.	Unjust weights for weighing are an abomination to the Lord, and deceptive scales are but a bad thing.
24.	The steps of man are determined by the Lord: for how can a man understand his own way?
25.	A trap is for man to show something to the Lord in a hurry and after he has promised to be sorry.
26.	A wise king senses the lawless and lets the wheel pass over them.
27.	The human soul is a candlestick from the Lord; he examines all the chambers of the body.
28.	Love and faith guard the king, and by love he upholds his throne.
29.	The fame of the young is their strength and the adornment of the old their gray hair.
30.	Bloody wounds are a cure for the wicked and blows that penetrate to the inside of the body.

Chapter 21

1.	Like a stream is the heart of the king in the hand of the Lord, which he directeth whithersoever he will.
2.	The whole way of man is right in his own eyes, but only the Lord weighs the hearts.
3.	The doing of justice and judgment is more precious to the Lord than the bloody sacrifice.
4.	The haughty eyes and the haughty heart are the candlestick of sinners. This is just a sin.
5.	The thought of the diligent man leads only to gain, and he who dawns comes to harm.
6.	The treasures acquired with false tongues are fleeting vanity and the snares of death.
7.	The violence of the lawless is after them, for they do not want to do justice.
8.	The way of the wicked is twisted; the innocent work right.
9.	It would be better to live in a corner on the roof than with a quarrelsome woman and in a big house.
10.	The soul of the wicked desireth evil: and his neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
11.	When the mocker is punished, the foolish man is wise, and when the wise man is rebuked, he gains in science.
12.	The law remembers the house of the wicked. God collapses the lawless into misery.
13.	Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor and he, when he shouts, will not be answered.
14.	A gift made in secret calms anger and a plocon out of the breast, a strong anger.
15.	The law trembles with joy when it can do justice, and fear is for those who commit iniquity.
16.	A man who strays from the path of wisdom will soon rest in the assembly of the dead.
17.	He who loves joy will miss; he who loves wine and smells does not get rich.
18.	The wicked serve as a ransom for the righteous, and the wicked for the righteous.
19.	Better to live in the wilderness than with a quarrelsome and angry woman.
20.	Precious treasures and oil (found) in the house of the wise, but the foolish man scattereth them.
21.	He who walks in the way of righteousness and mercy finds life, justice, and greatness.
22.	The sage takes the city of the brave in a fierce battle and overthrows the fortifications in which they put their hope.
2. 3.	He who guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from danger.
24.	He who is haughty and haughty is mocked; he behaves in excess of pride.
25.	The lazy man's appetite kills him, for his hands do not want to work.
26.	The lawless man always lusts, and the righteous give and do not stingy.
27.	The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, especially when it comes to a shameful deed.
28.	The false witness will perish, and the man who listens will always be able to speak.
29.	The evildoer has a shameless look, and the righteous man remembers his conduct.
30.	There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel in the sight of the Lord.
31.	The horse is ready for the day of war, but victory comes from the Lord.

Chapter 22

1.	A (good) name is more precious than wealth; honor is more precious than silver and gold.
2.	The rich and the poor meet each other; but he that made them is the Lord.
3.	The wise see misfortune and hide, the simple pass on and suffer.
4.	The fruit of humility and the fear of God are: wealth, magnification, and life.
5.	Thorns and snares are in the way of the cunning; let him that keepeth his soul depart from them.
6.	It accustoms the young man to the behavior he must have; even when he grows old he will not deviate from it.
7.	The rich man ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is the servant of him from whom he borrows.
8.	He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail him.
9.	The meek man shall be blessed: for he giveth bread to the poor.
10.	Drive out the mocker and the quarrel will end and the cause and slander will cease.
11.	He who loves purity of heart and whose lips are (full) of chosen words has as his friend the leader.
12.	The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge, and break down the words of the lawless.
13.	The lazy man gives reasons and says, "There's a lion outside, I could be strangled in the middle of the streets."
14.	A bottomless pit is the mouth of foreign women; he who is struck by the wrath of the Lord falls into it.
15.	If madness seeps into the young man's heart, only the line of strife will remove it from him.
16.	If you pile up a poor man, you multiply your wealth, if you give to a rich man you impoverish.
17.	Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and direct thine heart unto my knowledge.
18.	It's nice if you keep them inside you. Oh, if it were all on your lips!
19.	To put your trust in the Lord, I want to teach you today.
20.	Have I not written to you many counsels and teachings,
21.	To make known to you the faithfulness of the true words, and to answer in good faith those who ask you?
22.	Do not rob the poor, for he is poor and do not oppress the wretched at the gate (city),
2. 3.	For the LORD will plead their cause, and take up their carcases.
24.	Do not mingle with the angry man and with the hot man of anger.
25.	So that you don't get in his way and set a trap for your life .
26.	Don't be one of those who shake hands, who gets into trouble.
27.	If you have nothing to pay, why do you agree to have your bed taken from you?
28.	Don't move the ancient boundary that your parents meant.
29.	Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before the rulers and not before the common people.

Chapter 23

1.	When you sit at the table with a ruler, consider who you are before you;
2.	Put a knife to your neck if you're greedy.
3.	Do not crave his dishes, for they are deceptive foods.
4.	Don't bother to get rich; don't put your skill in it.
5.	Do you want to see with her eyes how she dissipates? For wealth makes wings like an eagle soaring into the sky.
6.	Eat not the bread of him that looketh on evil, and eat not his flesh:
7.	For he counts the pieces in your mouth. "Eat and drink!" He will tell you, but his heart is not for you.
8.	You will throw the piece you ate out of yourself, and you have (vainly) squandered your chosen words.
9.	Speak not in the ears of the fool, for he will not consider the skill of your words.
10.	Do not move the border of the widow, nor the field of the fatherless;
11.	For their Protector is strong and He will defend their cause against you.
12.	Force your heart and your ear to the right words.
13.	Do not spare your son as punishment; even if you hit him with a string, he doesn't die.
14.	You beat him with the staff, but deliver his soul from the kingdom of death.
15.	My son, if your heart is full of wisdom and my heart rejoices.
16.	My cheeks will tremble with joy, when your lips will speak what is right.
17.	Let not your heart be grieved for sinners, but let your fear of the LORD endure forever.
18.	For if you guard it, you also have a future and your hope will not be lost.
19.	Hearken, O my son, and make thy heart wise, and direct thy heart in the right way.
20.	Be not drunk with wine, and be not troubled with strong drink;
21.	For drunkenness and fornication are impoverished, and sleep always makes you rags.
22.	Listen to your father who gave birth to you and do not despise your mother when she grows old.
2. 3.	Gather truth and do not sell it, wisdom and teaching and good thought.
24.	The father of the righteous rejoiceth, and the father of the wise rejoiceth.
25.	Let your father and mother rejoice, and let the one who gave birth to you rejoice.
26.	Give me, my son, your heart, and let your eyes be glad for my ways.
27.	For a prostitute is a deep pit, and a strange woman is a narrow pit .
28.	For this she lurks like a thief and increases the number of those deceived by her among men.
29.	For whom are the sighs, for whom are the cries, for whom are the quarrels, for whom are the cries, for whom are the wounds without cause, for whom are the eyes sad?
30.	For those who linger over wine, for those who come to taste spicy drinks.
31.	Don't look at the wine as it is red, as it sparkles in the cup and slips down its throat,
32.	For in the end he bites like a serpent and like a viper sprinkles venom.
33.	If thine eyes look upon strange women, and thy lips utter crafty words;
34.	You will be like one who lies in the middle of the sea, like one who has fallen asleep on the top of a mast.
35.	"They hit me ... It didn't hurt! They beat me ... I don't know anything! When I wake up, I'll ask for wine again."

Chapter 24

1.	Do not covet the wicked and do not want to be in their company.
2.	For their heart worketh violence, and their lips speak deceit.
3.	Through wisdom a house is built, through good judgment it is strengthened
4.	And science fills her pantries with all sorts of expensive and pleasant wealth.
5.	Stronger is a wise man than a mighty man, and a wise man is stronger than a mighty man.
6.	No matter how cleverly you go to war, victory is gained with many counselors.
7.	Wisdom is too high for a fool; when he stands at the gate (of the city) he does not open his mouth.
8.	The one who intends to do evil is called a great evildoer.
9.	The thought of the fool is nothing but sin; the mocker is the plague of men.
10.	If you look weak on the day of trouble, your strength is nothing but weakness.
11.	Deliver those who are dragged to death and those who go staggering to the slaughter, deliver them!
12.	If you say, "Behold, I knew nothing!" Does not He who weighs hearts penetrate with his eyes, and He who watches over your soul does not know and will not reward man according to his deeds?
13.	My son, eat honey, for it is good, and a honeycomb is sweet to your mouth.
14.	Know that wisdom is the same for your soul; if you acquire it, you have a future, and your hope is not lost.
15.	Don't hide the house of the righteous from the wicked, and do not disturb his dwelling place.
16.	For if the righteous fall sevenfold, and arise, the wicked shall fall into mischief.
17.	Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
18.	Lest the Lord see it, and be displeased with his eyes, and turn away his wrath from him (to you).
19.	Do not be angry with the wicked and do not be zealous against the lawless.
20.	For he that doeth evil hateth not, and the candlestick of the wicked shall be put out.
21.	My son, fear the Lord and the king, and be not rebellious with them:
22.	That misfortune will come without news, and who can know their impending end?
2. 3.	And these (proverbs) are of the wise: It is not good to look at men in judgment.
24.	Whoever says to the lawless "You are right!", People who curse and damn the nations;
25.	But to those who quarrel properly, blessing and happiness come upon them.
26.	The lips kiss those who give the right answers.
27.	Arrange your work outside and carry it out in your field, then you will build a house.
28.	Do not be a false witness against your friend and do not be the cause (of an unjust decision) with your lips.
29.	He does not say, "As he did to me, so will I do to him; I will repay to man according to his deeds."
30.	I passed through the field of the slothful, and into the vineyard of a foolish man.
31.	And, behold, the thorns grew up, and the thorns sprang up with it, and it sprang up.
32.	Then I looked And I stirred in my heart, I looked attentively and I learned a lesson:
33.	A little more sleep, a little more drowsiness, a little more to sit with my hands on my chest to sleep ...
34.	And poverty will come upon you like a traveler and want like an armed man.

Chapter 25

1.	And these are the parables of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah gathered together .
2.	The glory of God is to hide things, and the greatness of kings is to examine them in detail.
3.	As the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth are impenetrable, so are the hearts of kings.
4.	Clean the silver slag and the caster will make it a chosen vessel.
5.	Set aside the lawless before the elder, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6.	Do not boast before the ruler, and do not stand in the place of the great,
7.	For it is better for you to be told, "Come up here!" than to humble you before your master. What your eyes saw,
8.	Do not rush to the dispute, for what will you do after that when your neighbor will put you to shame?
9.	Quarrel with your neighbor, but do not reveal the secret of another,
10.	Lest he that heareth it should rebuke thee, and not overthrow thee for ever.
11.	Like golden apples on silver shelves , so is the word spoken in its place.
12.	Gold ring and precious gold jewelry is the wise ruler to the obedient ear.
13.	As is the coolness of the snow in the time of harvest, so is the faithful soil for those who send it; he rejoices the soul of his master.
14.	As the clouds and the wind without rain, so is the man who boasts of the gift he never gives.
15.	An impatient man can be persuaded by patience, and a sweet tongue softens bones.
16.	If you find honey, eat as much as you need, so that you don't get tired and spill it.
17.	Rarely set foot in your friend's house so that he won't get tired of you and hate you.
18.	A hammer, a sword, and a sharp arrow are the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
19.	A bad tooth and a hesitant foot is the one without faith in times of need.
20.	As when you take off your coat in cold weather, or pour vinegar on the silo, so is the song for a sorrowful heart.
21.	If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, I will water him.
22.	That is the only way to pile up burning coals on his head and the Lord will reward you.
2. 3.	The north wind brings rain and the slanderous tongue brings a sorrowful face.
24.	Better to live in a corner of the roof than to live with a quarrelsome woman in a big house.
25.	As cold water is for a thirsty soul, so is the good news from a distant land.
26.	As a troubled and broken spring, so is the right that wavereth before the wicked.
27.	Just as one who eats a lot of honey does not do well, so does one who is overwhelmed by words of praise.
28.	Like a city with a crack and no wall, this is the man who lacks self-control.

Chapter 26

1.	As the snow in the summer and the rain in the harvest, so the fool does not like honor.
2.	As the sparrow flies and the swallow rises in the air, so the unreasonable curse does not strike.
3.	The whip is good for the horse, the bridle for the donkey, and the rope for the backs of the insane.
4.	Don't answer the fool for his folly, lest you be like him.
5.	Answer the fool according to his folly, that he may not be wise in his own eyes.
6.	He who entrusts the message to the madman cuts off his feet and drinks injustice.
7.	Just as the skinny can use his feet, so can the foolish use his wise words.
8.	As if you put a stone in the sling, so is the one who pays homage to a madman.
9.	As a thorn goeth into the hand of a drunkard, so are the words of wisdom in the mouth of sinners.
10.	As an archer that woundeth all, so is he that layeth up for the fool, and for the wicked.
11.	Like a dog that returns to where it shed, so is the mad man who returns to his madness.
12.	If you see a man who thinks he is wise in his eyes, hope more from a madman than from him.
13.	The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
14.	Just as the door twists in the doorway, so does the lazy man in his bed.
15.	The lazy man puts his hand in the jar, but carries it with great difficulty to his mouth.
16.	The lazy man thinks himself wise in his eyes, more than seven wise counselors.
17.	As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that layeth hold on a strife.
18.	Like one who throws burning arrows, spears, arrows and death,
19.	Such is the man who deceives his friend and says, "Yes, I was joking!"
20.	When there is no more wood, the fire is extinguished and if there is no slander, the quarrel subsides.
21.	Coals are used for heat, wood for fire, and a quarrelsome man for quarreling.
22.	The words of the slanderer are like savory dishes; they go into the depths of the bowels.
2. 3.	The silver lining that covers a clay vessel, such are honeyed lips and an evil heart.
24.	He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
25.	When he changes his voice, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26.	Someone may hide his hatred by pretense, but in the congregation his wickedness is revealed.
27.	He who digs a pit (another's) falls into it alone, and he who rolls a stone falls upon it.
28.	False tongues hate the truth, and the mouth of the flatterers causes them to stumble.

Chapter 27

1.	Don't brag about tomorrow, because you don't know what it can do.
2.	Let another praise thee, and not thy mouth, a stranger, and not thy lips.
3.	The stone is heavy and the sand difficult to lift; but the madman's wrath is heavier than both.
4.	Hardening is cruel and anger is fierce, but who can endure the power of envy?
5.	He values a rebuke on the face more than a hidden love.
6.	In good faith are the wounds caused by a friend, and the kisses of the one who hates you are cunning.
7.	The satiated tramples the honey on his feet, and to the hungry all that is bitter (seems to him) sweet.
8.	Like a bird chased from its nest, this is the man driven out of his house.
9.	Oil and fragrances cheer up the heart, but just as sweet are the advice of a friend who starts from the heart.
10.	Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend; do not enter your brother's house on the day of your distress. A neighbor near you is better than a brother far away.
11.	Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may answer him who slanders me.
12.	The wise man sees misfortune and hides, the fools come upon it and endure trouble.
13.	Take his coat because he has been put in charge of another and ask him for a pledge because of strangers.
14.	He who blesses his friend loudly early in the morning is considered a curse.
15.	A gutter that flows in rainy weather and a grumpy woman are the same;
16.	He who wants to stop it stops the wind and his right hand seems to hold oil in it.
17.	Iron with iron sharpens and one man sharpens the wrath of another man.
18.	He that keepeth the fig tree shall eat of it: and he that keepeth his master shall be rewarded with honor.
19.	Just as they do not resemble each other, so does the heart of one man and the heart of another.
20.	Hell and the deep cannot be satiated, so the heart of man is insatiable.
21.	In the smelter the silver is refined, and in the furnace the gold; and the man is esteemed by his good name.
22.	Even if you grind the madman in the nut, just like the grains, you will still not separate him from his madness.
2. 3.	Strive to know your sheep, and take heed to your flock,
24.	That well-being does not last forever, nor wealth from generation to generation.
25.	And it came to pass, when the grass was gone, and the pasture was gone, and the hills were gathered together,
26.	Thou hast lambs for thy clothing, and she goeth for the pasture;
27.	And you have enough goat's milk for the food of the house, and snacks for your maids.

Chapter 28

1.	The wicked flee without anyone pursuing him, and the lawless man stands like a lion cub without care.
2.	Because of the mistakes of a violent man, quarrels arise, and the skilled man extinguishes them.
3.	A rich man, who oppresses the poor, is like the rain that falls on the ground, and the bread is not made.
4.	Those who forsake the law glorify sinners, and those who keep it ignite against them.
5.	Evil men understand nothing of what is right, and those who seek the Lord understand everything.
6.	Better is a poor man that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7.	He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of the slanderers is ashamed of his father.
8.	He who increases his wealth by interest and usury gathers for him who has mercy on the poor.
9.	He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10.	He who strays the righteous in an evil way will fall into the pit (which he has dug); the righteous will be happy.
11.	The rich man is wise in his own eyes: but the poor and prudent prove him with his mind.
12.	When the righteous win, it is a great feast, and when the lawless come to light, the people hide.
13.	He who hides his sins does not prosper, and he who confesses and abandons them will be shown mercy.
14.	Blessed is the man that feareth alway; and he that turneth his heart to anger shall fall into mischief.
15.	The roaring lion and the hungry bear are the evil ones that rule over a poor people.
16.	The low-income ruler is a great oppressor; he who hates (unjust) gain will live long.
17.	A man who is burdened by the blood of a murderer runs to the grave; let no one stop him!
18.	He that walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that perverteth his ways shall fall into a pit.
19.	He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: and he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20.	The faithful man will be burdened with blessings, and he who desires to become rich will not go unpunished.
21.	It is not good to look at a person's face, because for a piece of bread one can be wrong.
22.	The greedy man hurries to get rich, but does not think that the lack will come upon him.
2. 3.	He who quarrels with a man will have more contentment than he who flatters him.
24.	Whoever strips his father and mother and says, "It is not a sin!" he is a companion of the evildoer.
25.	A greedy man stirreth up strife, and he that trusteth in the LORD shall be satisfied.
26.	He that trusteth in his heart is a fool: and he that walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27.	He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; and he that covereth his eyes shall be cursed.
28.	When iniquity is revealed, men hide themselves, and when they perish, the righteous multiply.

Chapter 29

1.

A man punished long and hard on the cervix will in a moment be crushed and without healing.

2.

When the righteous reign, the people rejoice, and when the wicked rule, they sigh.

3.

He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4.

A righteous ruler makes the land prosper, and he who gives heavy gifts ruins it.

5.

The man who flatters his friend runs his steps.

6.

A snare is laid in the way of the evil one, but the right must flee and leap for joy.

7.

The righteous man takes care of the poor; the lawless does not care about them.

8.

Mockers stir up the city, and the wise quench their anger.

9.

When a wise man quarrels with a fool, whether he is angry or laughing, he does not lose his temper.

10.

Bloodthirsty people hate the innocent, and the righteous protect his life.

11.

The madman causes his passionate start to break out, and the wise man restrains his anger.

12.

When a leader listens to false words, all his servants are evil.

13.

The poor and the oppressor meet the poor; It is the Lord who enlightens the eyes of both.

14.

A leader who justly judges the poor strengthens his seat forever.

15.

Struck and strife bring wisdom, and the young man who is left (in the grip of his grip) shames his mother.

16.

When the wicked rule, wickedness multiplies, and the righteous will see (with joy) their downfall.

17.

Rebuke your son, and he will be your rest and your soul's delight.

18.

Without the vision of a prophet, the people are without a master, but blessed is he who keeps the law!

19.

The servant does not go only with stories, because, although he understands, he does not listen.

20.

If you see a man at dawn talking, then there is more hope for a madman than for him.

21.

If (any master) caresses his servant from childhood, he ends up believing himself to be a son.

22.

An angry man quarrels, and a fierce man commits many sins.

2. 3.

Pride humiliates man, and the humble have honor.

24.

The one who shares with the thief hates his soul, because he hears the curse, but says nothing.

25.

The fear of men leads to fall into the trap, but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.

26.

Many seek the ruler's countenance, but the righteousness of man cometh from the Lord.

27.

The unrighteous man is an abomination to the righteous, and the righteous is an abomination to the wicked.

Chapter 30

1.	The words of Agur , son of Iache of Massa . This man said, "I am weary, O God; I am weary, O Lord, I am weary.
2.	For I am very foolish, so that I can count myself as a man, and I have no skill (which might be worthy) of a man.
3.	I have neither learned wisdom nor know the science of the saints.
4.	Who ascended into heaven, and descended again, who gathered the wind into his hand? Who tied the waters in his coat? Who strengthened all the edges of the earth? What is his name and what is his son's name? Say if you know!
5.	All the words of God are made clear, He is a shield to those who seek refuge in Him.
6.	Do not add anything to His words, lest you be held accountable and be found lying!
7.	Two things I ask of You, do not reject me before I die:
8.	Remove false pretenses and lying words from me; do not give me poverty and riches, but give me the bread I need,
9.	Lest, when I am weary, I should deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Lest, when I am impoverished, I may take and steal the name of my God.
10.	Do not speak ill of your servant to his master, lest he curse you and compel you to ask forgiveness.
11.	There is a nation of people who curse their father and do not bless their mother;
12.	A nation that seems to him to be blameless in its own eyes, and that is not cleansed from its uncleanness;
13.	A nation ... Oh, how he raises his eyes and how high his eyelashes rise!
14.	A nation whose teeth are as swords, and their teeth as knives, to eat the poor of the earth, and the poor of men.
15.	The leech has two daughters who say, "Give it to me, give it to me!" Three things can't get enough, even the fourth that never says, "Enough!" namely:
16.	The abode of the dead, the barren womb, the earth that is not full of water and the fire that never says, "Enough!"
17.	The eye that mocks its father and does not take into account the obedience (which is due) of its mother, to take out the crows that live near a stream, and the eagle chicks to eat it.
18.	Three things seem wonderful to me, even four, that I can't understand:
19.	The way of the eagle in the sky, the trail of the serpent on the rock, the way of the ship in the middle of the sea and the way of the man to a virgin.
20.	This is the manner of a prostitute: she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wrong.
21.	For three things the earth shakes, and even for four it cannot bear:
22.	For the servant who becomes king, for the fool who is full of bread,
2. 3.	For a woman despised when she marries, and for a servant who inherits her mistress.
24.	Four are the smallest animals on earth and the wisest:
25.	Ants, a powerless nation, agonizing over their food in the summer;
26.	Ferrets, a weak nation, who build their dwelling in rocks;
27.	Locusts that have no king and yet all come out in flocks;
28.	The hand-caught lizard that enters the palaces of kings.
29.	Three beings have a beautiful appearance, four of them have a great gait:
30.	The lion, the brave one among the beasts, who does not back down in front of anyone;
31.	The sharp rooster, the goat and the king that no one can stand against.
32.	If you're crazy enough to get angry, slap your hand over your mouth.
33.	The beating of milk gives butter, the blow on the nose makes the blood gush, and the hardening of anger leads to quarrel.

Chapter 31

1.	The words of Lemuel king of Massah , with whom his mother taught him:
2.	My son, the fruit of my womb, the son of my promises, what can I urge you to do?
3.	Do not give your power to women and cut off those who lose kings.
4.	It is not for kings, O Lemuel , it is not for kings to drink wine, and for rulers to be drunk,
5.	Lest I forget to forget the law and judge all the poor crookedly.
6.	Give drink to him that is ready to perish, and come to him that is bitter in heart.
7.	To drink and forget his poverty and not remember his torment.
8.	Open your mouth for the dumb and for the cause of all the forsaken.
9.	Open your mouth, judge righteously and do justice to the poor and afflicted.
10.	Who can find a virtuous woman? Its price exceeds the bead.
11.	But she trusts her husband's heart, and she will never miss the win .
12.	It does him good and not bad all his life:
13.	She looks for wool and hemp and works cheerfully with her hand.
14.	She resembles the ship of a merchant who brings her food from afar.
15.	She gets up early in the morning and distributes food in her house and gives orders to the maids.
16.	He thinks of buying a land and acquires it; from the labor of his palms he planteth vineyards.
17.	She tightens her thighs and strengthens her arms.
18.	She feels that her gain is good; her candlestick does not go out at night either.
19.	She puts her hand on the fork and grabs the spindle with her fingers.
20.	She extends her hand to the poor and her arm to the afflicted.
21.	He is not afraid for those of his house in winter, because everyone in the house is dressed in scarlet clothes.
22.	She barks; her clothes are of mink and porphyry.
2. 3.	Honest is her husband at the gates of the city, when he consults with the elders of the land.
24.	She makes shirts and sells them, and gives belts to merchants.
25.	Strength and charm is her coat and she laughs tomorrow.
26.	She opens her mouth wisely and loving advice is on her tongue.
27.	She watches over the prosperity of her house and bread, without working; she does not eat.
28.	Her sons come and make her happy, and her husband praises her:
29.	"Many girls have been hardworking, but you've beaten them all!"
30.	The charm is deceitful and the beauty is vain; the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised!
31.	Let her be glad in the fruit of her hands, and let her diligence be set forth in the gates of the city.

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