of gluttons shames his father.
028:008 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it
for one who has pity on the poor.
028:009 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
is an abomination.
028:010 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will
fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
028:011 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has
understanding sees through him.
028:012 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when
the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
028:013 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses
and renounces them finds mercy.
028:014 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his
heart falls into trouble.
028:015 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler
over helpless people.
028:016 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten
gain will have long days.
028:017 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
no one will support him.
028:018 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse
ways will fall suddenly.
028:019 One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
028:020 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager
to be rich will not go unpunished.
028:021 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong
for a piece of bread.
028:022 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty
waits for him.
028:023 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one
who flatters with the tongue.
028:024 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong."
He is a partner with a destroyer.
028:025 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in
Yahweh will prosper.
028:026 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom
is kept safe.
028:027 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes
his eyes will have many curses.
028:028 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish,
the righteous thrive.
029:001 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be
destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
029:002 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when
the wicked rule, the people groan.
029:003 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion
of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
029:004 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes
bribes tears it down.
029:005 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
029:006 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing
and be glad.
029:007 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked
aren't concerned about knowledge.
029:008 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
029:009 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages
or scoffs, and there is no peace.
029:010 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life
of the upright.
029:011 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings
himself under control.
029:012 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
029:013 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
029:014 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall
be established forever.
029:015 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself
causes shame to his mother.
029:016 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous
will see their downfall.
029:017 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring
delight to your soul.
029:018 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
029:019 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands,
yet he will not respond.
029:020 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope
for a fool than for him.
029:021 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become
a son in the end.
029:022 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
029:023 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
029:024 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
029:025 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust
in Yahweh is kept safe.
029:026 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
029:027 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their
ways detest the wicked.
030:001 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle:
the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
030:002 "Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have
a man's understanding.
030:003 I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge
of the Holy One.
030:004 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has
gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters
in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know?
030:005 "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take
refuge in him.
030:006 Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you
be found a liar.
030:007 "Two things I have asked of you; don't deny me before I die:
030:008 Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty
nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;
030:009 lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest
I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
030:010 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you,
and you be held guilty.
030:011 There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't
bless their mother.
030:012 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes,
yet are not washed from their filthiness.
030:013 There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes!
Their eyelids are lifted up.
030:014 There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their
jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth,
and the needy from among men.
030:015 "The leach has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three
things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough:'
030:016 Sheol, the barren womb; the earth that is not satisfied with water;
and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough.'
030:017 "The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience
to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out,
the young eagles shall eat it.
030:018 "There are three things which are too amazing for me,
four which I don't understand:
030:019 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent on a rock;
the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man
with a maiden.
030:020 "So is the way of an adulterous woman: she eats and wipes
her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.'
030:021 "For three things the earth tremble, and under four,
it can't bear up:
030:022 For a servant when he is king; a fool when he is filled with food;
030:023 for an unloved woman when she is married; and a handmaid
who is heir to her mistress.
030:024 "There are four things which are little on the earth,
but they are exceedingly wise:
030:025 the ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food
in the summer.
030:026 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses
in the rocks.
030:027 The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks.
030:028 You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces.
030:029 "There are three things which are stately in their march,
four which are stately in going:
030:030 The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn
away for any;
030:031 the greyhound, the male goat also; and the king against whom
there is no rising up.
030:032 "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you
have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.
030:033 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing
of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath
brings forth strife."
031:001 The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
031:002 "Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows!
031:003 Don't give your strength to women, nor your ways to that
which destroys kings.
031:004 It is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine;
nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
031:005 lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice
due to anyone who is afflicted.
031:006 Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine
to the bitter in soul:
031:007 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his
misery no more.
031:008 Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who
are left desolate.
031:009 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to
the poor and needy."
031:010 {Proverbs 31:10-31 form an acrostic, with each verse starting
with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, in order.}Who can
find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
031:011 The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no
lack of gain.
031:012 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.
031:013 She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.
031:014 She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
031:015 She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household,
and portions for her servant girls.
031:016 She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands,
she plants a vineyard.
031:017 She girds her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.
031:018 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
031:019 She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
031:020 She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands
to the needy.
031:021 She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her
household are clothed with scarlet.
031:022 She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing
is fine linen and purple.
031:023 Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among
the elders of the land.
031:024 She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes
to the merchant.
031:025 Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at
the time to come.
031:026 She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is
on her tongue.
031:027 She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat
the bread of idleness.
031:028 Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband
also praises her:
031:029 "Many women do noble things, but you excel them all."
031:030 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh,
she shall be praised.
031:031 Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise
her in the gates!