Oct.
18
Proverbs
27-29
Pro
27:1 Don't boast about tomorrow; for you don't know what a day may
bring forth.
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27:2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger,
and not your own lips.
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27:3 A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's
provocation is heavier than both.
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27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to
stand before jealousy?
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27:5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
Pro
27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an
enemy are profuse.
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27:7 A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every
bitter thing is sweet.
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27:8 As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders
from his home.
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27:9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest
counsel from a man's friend.
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27:10 Don't forsake your friend and your father's friend. Don't go
to your brother's house in the day of your disaster: better is a
neighbor who is near than a distant brother.
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27:11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer
my tormentor.
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27:12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple
pass on, and suffer for it.
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27:13 Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger.
Hold it for a wayward woman!
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27:14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the
morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.
Pro
27:15 A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are
alike:
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27:16 restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping
oil in his right hand.
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27:17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's
countenance.
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27:18 Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks
after his master shall be honored.
Pro
27:19 As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.
Pro
27:20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man's eyes are
never satisfied.
Pro
27:21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man
is refined by his praise.
Pro
27:22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with
grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
Pro
27:23 Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your
herds:
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27:24 for riches are not forever, nor does even the crown endure to
all generations.
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27:25 The hay is removed, and the new growth appears, the grasses of
the hills are gathered in.
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27:26 The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price
of a field.
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27:27 There will be plenty of goats' milk for your food, for your
family's food, and for the nourishment of your servant girls.
Pro
28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as
bold as a lion.
Pro
28:2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained
by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Pro
28:3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which
leaves no crops.
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28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep
the law contend with them.
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28:5 Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh
understand it fully.
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28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is
perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
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28:7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion
of gluttons shames his father.
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28:8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it
for one who has pity on the poor.
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28:9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
is an abomination.
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28:10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he
will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
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28:11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has
understanding sees through him.
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28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the
wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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28:13 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever
confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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28:14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his
heart falls into trouble.
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28:15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler
over helpless people.
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28:16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten
gain will have long days.
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28:17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until
death; no one will support him.
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28:18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse
ways will fall suddenly.
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28:19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one
who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
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28:20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to
be rich will not go unpunished.
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28:21 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a
piece of bread.
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28:22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that
poverty waits for him.
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28:23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one
who flatters with the tongue.
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28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's
not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
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28:25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in
Yahweh will prosper.
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28:26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in
wisdom is kept safe.
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28:27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his
eyes will have many curses.
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28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they
perish, the righteous thrive.
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29:1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed
suddenly, with no remedy.
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29:2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the
wicked rule, the people groan.
Pro
29:3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion
of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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29:4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes
bribes tears it down.
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29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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29:6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing
and be glad.
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29:7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked
aren't concerned about knowledge.
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29:8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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29:9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages
or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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29:10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the
life of the upright.
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29:11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself
under control.
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29:12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
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29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh
gives sight to the eyes of both.
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29:14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be
established forever.
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29:15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to
himself causes shame to his mother.
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29:16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous
will see their downfall.
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29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will
bring delight to your soul.
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29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
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29:19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands,
yet he will not respond.
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29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope
for a fool than for him.
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29:21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a
son in the end.
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29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in
sin.
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29:23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains
honor.
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29:24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own
soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
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29:25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his
trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
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29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from
Yahweh.
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29:27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in
their ways detest the wicked.