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\s5
\q1
\v 24 Put crooked speech away from you
\q 2and put corrupt talk far from you.
\q2 and put corrupt talk far from you.
\q1
\v 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead
\q2 and fix your gaze straight before you.
@ -522,7 +522,8 @@
\q2 her steps go all the way to Sheol.
\q1
\v 6 She gives no thought to the path of life.
\q2 Her footsteps wander; she does not know where she is going.
\q2 Her footsteps wander;
\q2 she does not know where she is going.
\b
\s5
@ -555,7 +556,8 @@
\q2 or incline my ear to my instructors.
\q1
\v 14 I was almost completely ruined
\q2 in the midst of the assembly, among the gathering of the people."
\q2 in the midst of the assembly,
\q2 among the gathering of the people."
\b
\s5
@ -607,7 +609,8 @@
\s5
\q1
\v 3 When you are caught by your words, my son, do this and save yourself,
\v 3 When you are caught by your words, my son,
\q2 do this and save yourself,
\q2 since you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor;
\q1 go and humble yourself
\q2 and make your case before your neighbor.
@ -649,12 +652,12 @@
\q1
\v 12 A worthless person—a wicked man—
\q2 lives by the crookedness of his speech,
\q2
\q
\v 13 winking his eyes, making signals with his feet
\q2 and pointing with his fingers.
\s5
\q2
\q
\v 14 He plots evil with perversity in his heart;
\q2 he always stirs up strife.
\q1
@ -745,7 +748,8 @@
\q2 he will show no mercy on the day of vengeance.
\q1
\v 35 He will accept no ransom
\q2 and he cannot be bought off, though you offer him many gifts.
\q2 and he cannot be bought off,
\q2 though you offer him many gifts.
\s5
\c 7
@ -808,7 +812,8 @@
\q2 I fulfilled my vows,
\q1
\v 15 so I came out to meet you,
\q2 to eagerly seek your face, and I have found you.
\q2 to eagerly seek your face,
\q2 and I have found you.
\s5
\q1
@ -879,7 +884,7 @@
\q2 my voice is for the sons of mankind.
\q1
\v 5 You who are naive, learn wisdom;
\q 2and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind.
\q2 and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind.
\s5
\q1
@ -972,17 +977,17 @@
\s5
\q1
\v 28 I was there when he established the clouds above and
\q2 when the springs in the deep became fixed.
\v 28 I was there when he established the clouds above
\q2 and when the springs in the deep became fixed.
\q1
\v 29 I was there when he made his limit for the sea,
\q2 so the waters should not spread beyond his command,
\q1and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land.
\q2 and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land.
\s5
\q2
\q1
\v 30 I was beside him, as a skilled craftsman;
\q1 I was his delight day after day,
\q2 I was his delight day after day,
\q2 always rejoicing before him.
\q1
\v 31 I was rejoicing in his whole world,
@ -1086,16 +1091,13 @@
\p
\v 1 The proverbs of Solomon.
\b
\q1 A wise son makes his father rejoice
\b
\q2 but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
\b
\q1
\v 2 Treasures accumulated by wickedness give no profit,
\q2 but doing what is right delivers from death.
\b
\q1
\v 3 Yahweh does not let the soul of the righteous person go hungry,
\q2 but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked.
@ -1106,7 +1108,6 @@
\v 4 A lazy hand causes a person to be poor,
\q2 but the hand of the diligent person gains riches.
\b
\q1
\v 5 A wise son gathers a crop in the summer,
\q2 but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest.
@ -1117,7 +1118,6 @@
\v 6 Blessings from God are upon the head of the righteous person,
\q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
\b
\q1
\v 7 The righteous person makes those who remember him happy,
\q2 but the name of the wicked will rot away.
@ -1128,7 +1128,6 @@
\v 8 The wise of heart accept commands,
\q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin.
\b
\q1
\v 9 He who walks in integrity walks in safety,
\q2 but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out.
@ -1139,7 +1138,6 @@
\v 10 He who winks the eye causes grief,
\q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin.
\b
\q1
\v 11 The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life,
\q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
@ -1150,7 +1148,6 @@
\v 12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
\q2 but love covers over all transgressions.
\b
\q1
\v 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person,
\q2 but a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense.
@ -1161,7 +1158,6 @@
\v 14 Wise men store up knowledge,
\q2 but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near.
\b
\q1
\v 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city;
\q2 the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
@ -1172,7 +1168,6 @@
\v 16 The wage of the righteous person leads to life;
\q2 the income of the wicked leads them to sin.
\b
\q1
\v 17 There is a path to life for the one who follows discipline,
\q2 but the one who rejects correction is led astray.
@ -1183,7 +1178,6 @@
\v 18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips,
\q2 and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
\b
\q1
\v 19 When there are many words, transgression is not lacking,
\q2 but he who is careful in what he says is wise.
@ -1194,7 +1188,6 @@
\v 20 The tongue of the righteous person is pure silver;
\q2 there is little value in the heart of the wicked.
\b
\q1
\v 21 The lips of the righteous person nourish many,
\q2 but fools die because of their lack of sense.
@ -1205,7 +1198,6 @@
\v 22 The blessings of Yahweh bring wealth
\q2 and he adds no pain to it.
\b
\q1
\v 23 Wickedness is a game a fool plays,
\q2 but wisdom is a pleasure to a man of understanding.
@ -1216,7 +1208,6 @@
\v 24 The fear of the wicked person will overtake him,
\q2 but the desire of righteous people will be granted.
\b
\q1
\v 25 The wicked are like the storm that passes by, and they are no more,
\q2 but the righteous person is a foundation that lasts forever.
@ -1227,7 +1218,6 @@
\v 26 Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes,
\q2 so is the lazy person to those who send him.
\b
\q1
\v 27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs life,
\q2 but the years of the wicked will be short.
@ -1238,7 +1228,6 @@
\v 28 The hope of righteous people is their joy,
\q2 but the hope of wicked people will perish.
\b
\q1
\v 29 The way of Yahweh is a stronghold for those who have integrity,
\q2 but it is destruction for those who behave wickedly.
@ -1254,7 +1243,6 @@
\v 31 Out of the mouth of the righteous person comes the fruit of wisdom,
\q2 but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
\b
\q1
\v 32 The lips of the righteous person know what gains favor,
\q2 but the mouth of the wicked, they know what is perverse.
@ -1263,9 +1251,8 @@
\c 11
\q1
\v 1 False scales are an abomination to Yahweh,
\q2but he delights in a precise weight.
\q2 but he delights in a precise weight.
\b
\q1
\v 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
\q2 but with humility comes wisdom.
@ -1276,7 +1263,6 @@
\v 3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
\q2 but the crooked ways of the treacherous destroy them.
\b
\q1
\v 4 Wealth is worthless on the day of wrath,
\q2 but doing right delivers you from death.
@ -1287,7 +1273,6 @@
\v 5 The right conduct of a blameless person makes his way straight,
\q2 but the wicked will fall because of their own wickedness.
\b
\q1
\v 6 The right conduct of the upright keeps them safe,
\q2 but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings.
@ -1298,7 +1283,6 @@
\v 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes
\q2 and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing.
\b
\q1
\v 8 The righteous person is delivered from trouble
\q2 and it comes upon the wicked instead.
@ -1309,12 +1293,10 @@
\v 9 With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor,
\q2 but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe.
\b
\q1
\v 10 When righteous people prosper, a city rejoices;
\q2 when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
\b
\q1
\v 11 Through the blessings of the upright the city is exalted;
\q2 by the mouth of the wicked the city is thrown down.
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\v 12 The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense,
\q2 but a man of understanding keeps quiet.
\b
\q1
\v 13 Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets,
\q2 but the trustworthy in spirit keeps a matter covered.
@ -1342,7 +1323,6 @@
\v 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm,
\q2 but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe.
\b
\q1
\v 16 A gracious woman gets honor,
\q2 but violent people grasp for wealth.
@ -1353,7 +1333,6 @@
\v 17 A merciful person benefits himself,
\q2 but one who is cruel hurts himself.
\b
\q1
\v 18 The wicked person lies to get his wages,
\q2 but one who sows what is right reaps the wages of truth.
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\v 19 An honest person who does what is right will live,
\q2 but the one who pursues evil will die.
\b
\q1
\v 20 Those whose hearts are perverse are an abomination to Yahweh,
\q2 but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
@ -1375,7 +1353,6 @@
\v 21 Be sure of this—the wicked person will not go unpunished,
\q2 but the descendants of righteous people will be kept safe.
\b
\q1
\v 22 Like a gold ring in a pig's nose
\q2 is a beautiful woman without discretion.
@ -1386,7 +1363,6 @@
\v 23 The desires of righteous people result in good,
\q2 but wicked people can only hope for wrath.
\b
\q1
\v 24 There is one who scatters—he will accumulate even more;
\q2 another withholds what is just—he comes to poverty.
@ -1397,7 +1373,6 @@
\v 25 The generous person will prosper
\q2 and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself.
\b
\q1
\v 26 People curse the man who refuses to sell grain,
\q2 but good gifts crown the head of him who sells it.
@ -1408,7 +1383,6 @@
\v 27 The one who diligently seeks good is also seeking favor,
\q2 but the one who searches for evil will find it.
\b
\q1
\v 28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,
\q2 but like the leaf, righteous people will flourish.
@ -1425,7 +1399,6 @@
\v 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
\q2 but violence takes away lives.
\b
\q1
\v 31 Behold! The righteous person is rewarded on earth;
\q2 how much more the wicked and the sinner!
@ -1436,7 +1409,6 @@
\v 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
\q2 but the one who hates correction is stupid.
\b
\q1
\v 2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man,
\q2 but he condemns a man who makes evil plans.
@ -1447,7 +1419,6 @@
\v 3 A person cannot be established by wickedness,
\q2 but righteous people cannot be uprooted.
\b
\q1
\v 4 A worthy wife is her husband's crown,
\q2 but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones.
@ -1458,7 +1429,6 @@
\v 5 The plans of the righteous are just,
\q2 but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
\b
\q1
\v 6 The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for bloodshed,
\q2 but the words of the upright keep them safe.
@ -1469,7 +1439,6 @@
\v 7 Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone,
\q2 but the house of the righteous person will stand.
\b
\q1
\v 8 A man is praised for prudent lips,
\q2 but the perverse heart is despised.
@ -1480,7 +1449,6 @@
\v 9 Better the person of low position who has a servant
\q2 than the one who honors himself but has no food.
\b
\q1
\v 10 The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal,
\q2 but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
@ -1491,7 +1459,6 @@
\v 11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
\q2 but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense.
\b
\q1
\v 12 The evil person desires the plunder of the wicked,
\q2 but the righteous root endures.
@ -1502,7 +1469,6 @@
\v 13 An evil person is trapped by the transgression of his lips,
\q2 but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
\b
\q1
\v 14 From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things,
\q2 just as the work of his hands rewards him.
@ -1513,7 +1479,6 @@
\v 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
\q2 but a wise man listens to advice.
\b
\q1
\v 16 A fool shows his anger at once,
\q2 but one who ignores an insult is prudent.
@ -1524,7 +1489,6 @@
\v 17 The one who speaks the truth says what is right,
\q2 but a false witness, deceit.
\b
\q1
\v 18 The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword,
\q2 but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
@ -1535,7 +1499,6 @@
\v 19 Truthful lips last forever,
\q2 but a lying tongue is only for a moment.
\b
\q1
\v 20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil,
\q2 but joy comes to the advisors of peace.
@ -1546,7 +1509,6 @@
\v 21 No ill comes upon the righteous,
\q2 but the wicked are filled with distress.
\b
\q1
\v 22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
\q2 but those who live faithfully are his delight.
@ -1557,7 +1519,6 @@
\v 23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
\q2 but the heart of fools shouts out folly.
\b
\q1
\v 24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
\q2 but lazy people will be put to forced labor.
@ -1568,7 +1529,6 @@
\v 25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down,
\q2 but a good word makes him glad.
\b
\q1
\v 26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend,
\q2 but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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\v 27 Lazy people would not roast their own game,
\q2 but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth.
\b
\q1
\v 28 Those who walk in the right way find life
\q2 and in its path there is no death.
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\v 1 A wise son hears his father's instruction,
\q2 but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.
\b
\q1
\v 2 From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things,
\q2 but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
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\v 3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life,
\q2 but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
\b
\q1
\v 4 The appetite of the lazy person craves but gets nothing,
\q2 but the appetite of the diligent person will be richly satisfied.
@ -1612,7 +1569,6 @@
\v 5 The righteous person hates deceptive words,
\q2 but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
\b
\q1
\v 6 Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path,
\q2 but wickedness ruins those who commit sin.
@ -1623,7 +1579,6 @@
\v 7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all,
\q2 and there is someone who gives everything away, yet has much wealth.
\b
\q1
\v 8 The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth,
\q2 but a poor person does not hear a threat.
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\v 9 The light of righteous people rejoices,
\q2 but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
\b
\q1
\v 10 Pride only breeds conflict,
\q2 but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
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\s5
\q1
\v 11 Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity,
\q2 but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.
\q2 but the one who makes money by working with his hand
\q2 will make his money grow.
\b
\q1
\v 12 When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart,
\q2 but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
@ -1656,7 +1610,6 @@
\v 13 Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself,
\q2 but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
\b
\q1
\v 14 The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life,
\q2 turning you away from the snares of death.
@ -1667,7 +1620,6 @@
\v 15 Good insight wins favor,
\q2 but the way of the treacherous is disaster. \f + \ft The ULB is following the ancient Greek translation because the Hebrew is difficult to understand. The Hebrew has: \fqa the way of the treacherous is unending. \fqa* \f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision,
\q2 but a fool parades his folly.
@ -1678,7 +1630,6 @@
\v 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
\q2 but a faithful envoy brings healing.
\b
\q1
\v 18 The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame,
\q2 but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
@ -1689,7 +1640,6 @@
\v 19 A longing realized is sweet to the appetite,
\q2 but turning away from evil is an abomination to fools.
\b
\q1
\v 20 Walk with wise people and you will be wise,
\q2 but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
@ -1700,7 +1650,6 @@
\v 21 Disaster runs after sinners,
\q2 but righteous people are rewarded with good.
\b
\q1
\v 22 A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren,
\q2 but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
@ -1711,7 +1660,6 @@
\v 23 An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food,
\q2 but it is swept away by injustice.
\b
\q1
\v 24 The one who does not use his rod hates his son,
\q2 but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
@ -1728,7 +1676,6 @@
\v 1 The wise woman builds her house,
\q2 but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
\b
\q1
\v 2 The one who walks uprightly fears Yahweh,
\q2 but the one who is dishonest in his ways despises him.
@ -1739,7 +1686,6 @@
\v 3 From the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back,
\q2 but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
\b
\q1
\v 4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is clean,
\q2 but an abundant crop comes from the strength of an ox.
@ -1750,7 +1696,6 @@
\v 5 A faithful witness does not lie,
\q2 but a false witness breathes out lies.
\b
\q1
\v 6 A mocker seeks wisdom and there is none,
\q2 but knowledge comes easily to the one who is discerning.
@ -1761,7 +1706,6 @@
\v 7 Walk away from a foolish person,
\q2 for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
\b
\q1
\v 8 The wisdom of the prudent person is to understand his own way,
\q2 but the folly of fools is deception.
@ -1772,7 +1716,6 @@
\v 9 Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed,
\q2 but among the upright favor is shared.
\b
\q1
\v 10 The heart knows its own bitterness
\q2 and no stranger shares its joy.
@ -1783,7 +1726,6 @@
\v 11 The house of wicked people will be destroyed,
\q2 but the tent of the upright will flourish.
\b
\q1
\v 12 There is a way that seems right to a man,
\q2 but its end only leads to death.
@ -1794,7 +1736,6 @@
\v 13 A heart can laugh but still be in pain
\q2 and joy may end up being grief.
\b
\q1
\v 14 The faithless in heart will get what his ways deserve,
\q2 but a good person will get what is his.
@ -1804,7 +1745,6 @@
\q1
\v 15 The one who is naive believes everything,
\b
\q1
\v 16 A wise man fears and turns away from evil,
\q2 but the fool confidently dismisses a warning.
@ -1815,7 +1755,6 @@
\v 17 One who is quick to become angry does foolish things,
\q2 and a person who makes evil schemes is hated.
\b
\q1
\v 18 The naive inherit foolishness,
\q2 but prudent people are crowned with knowledge.
@ -1826,7 +1765,6 @@
\v 19 Evil people will bow down before those who are good
\q2 and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous person.
\b
\q1
\v 20 The poor person is hated even by his own companions,
\q2 but the rich people have many friends.
@ -1842,13 +1780,11 @@
\v 22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?
\q2 But those who plan to do good will receive steadfast love and faithfulness.
\b
\s5
\q1
\v 23 With all hard work comes a profit,
\q2 but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty.
\b
\q1
\v 24 The crown of wise people is their wealth,
\q2 but the folly of fools brings them only more folly.
@ -1865,7 +1801,6 @@
\v 26 In the fear of Yahweh is strong confidence;
\q2 it will be a refuge for his children.
\b
\q1
\v 27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
\q2 so that a person may turn away from the snares of death.
@ -1876,7 +1811,6 @@
\v 28 The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people,
\q2 but without people the prince is ruined.
\b
\q1
\v 29 A patient person has great understanding,
\q2 but the quick-tempered person exalts folly.
@ -1887,7 +1821,6 @@
\v 30 A tranquil heart is life for the body,
\q2 but envy rots the bones.
\b
\q1
\v 31 The one who oppresses the poor insults his Maker,
\q2 but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him.
@ -1898,7 +1831,6 @@
\v 32 The wicked person is brought down by his evil actions,
\q2 but the righteous person has a refuge even in death.
\b
\q1
\v 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning,
\q2 but even among fools she lets herself be known.
@ -1909,7 +1841,6 @@
\v 34 Doing what is right exalts a nation,
\q2 but sin is a disgrace to any people.
\b
\q1
\v 35 The favor of the king is with the servant who acts prudently,
\q2 but his anger is for the one who acts shamefully.
@ -1920,7 +1851,6 @@
\v 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
\q2 but a harsh word stirs up anger.
\b
\q1
\v 2 The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge,
\q2 but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
@ -1931,7 +1861,6 @@
\v 3 The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere,
\q2 keeping watch over the evil and the good.
\b
\q1
\v 4 A healing tongue is a tree of life,
\q2 but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
@ -1942,7 +1871,6 @@
\v 5 A fool has contempt for his father's instruction,
\q2 but he who learns from correction is prudent.
\b
\q1
\v 6 In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure,
\q2 but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.
@ -1953,7 +1881,6 @@
\v 7 The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about,
\q2 but not so the hearts of fools.
\b
\q1
\v 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
\q2 but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
@ -1964,7 +1891,6 @@
\v 9 The way of wicked people is an abomination to Yahweh,
\q2 but he loves the one who pursues what is right.
\b
\q1
\v 10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who abandons the way
\q2 and he who hates correction will die.
@ -1975,7 +1901,6 @@
\v 11 Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh;
\q2 how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind?
\b
\q1
\v 12 The mocker does not love the one who corrects him;
\q2 he will not go to the wise.
@ -1986,7 +1911,6 @@
\v 13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful,
\q2 but by an injured heart the spirit is broken.
\b
\q1
\v 14 The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge,
\q2 but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
@ -1997,7 +1921,6 @@
\v 15 All the days of the afflicted are miserable,
\q2 but a cheerful heart has an unending feast.
\b
\q1
\v 16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh
\q2 than great treasure with tumult.
@ -2008,7 +1931,6 @@
\v 17 Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love
\q2 than a fattened calf served with hatred.
\b
\q1
\v 18 An angry man stirs up strife,
\q2 but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.
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\v 19 The path of the lazy person is like a place with a hedge of thorns,
\q2 but the path of the upright is a built-up highway.
\b
\q1
\v 20 A wise son brings joy to his father,
\q2 but a foolish person despises his mother.
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\v 21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense,
\q2 but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
\b
\q1
\v 22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice,
\q2 but with numerous advisors they succeed.
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\v 23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply;
\q2 how good is a timely word!
\b
\q1
\v 24 The path of life leads upward for prudent people,
\q2 that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.
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\v 25 Yahweh tears down the house of the proud,
\q2 but he protects the property of the widow.
\b
\q1
\v 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Yahweh,
\q2 but pleasant words are pure.
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\v 27 The person who profits from unjust gain brings trouble to his family,
\q2 but the one who hates bribes will live.
\b
\q1
\v 28 The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers,
\q2 but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.
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\v 29 Yahweh is far away from wicked people,
\q2 but he hears the prayer of righteous people.
\b
\q1
\v 30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart
\q2 and good news is health to the body.
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\v 31 The ear that listens to life-giving rebuke
\q2 will dwell among wise people.
\b
\q1
\v 32 The one who rejects discipline despises himself,
\q2 but he who listens to correction gains understanding.