The Man of Integrity 1 CPDV Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise. BSB BSB: Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
2 CPDV Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble. BSB BSB: Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
3 CPDV The foolishness of a man undermines his steps. And then he seethes in his soul against God. BSB BSB: A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4 CPDV Riches add many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated. BSB BSB: Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 CPDV A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape. BSB BSB: A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
6 CPDV Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts. BSB BSB: Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
7 CPDV The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing. BSB BSB: All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.
8 CPDV But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things. BSB BSB: He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
9 CPDV A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish. BSB BSB: A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
10 CPDV Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes. BSB BSB: Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
11 CPDV The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities. BSB BSB: A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
12 CPDV Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass. BSB BSB: A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 CPDV A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking. BSB BSB: A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
14 CPDV A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord. BSB BSB: Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 CPDV Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry. BSB BSB: Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16 CPDV Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die. BSB BSB: He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
17 CPDV Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts. BSB BSB: Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 CPDV Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 CPDV Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another. BSB BSB: A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
20 CPDV Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days. BSB BSB: Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
21 CPDV There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm. BSB BSB: Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 CPDV An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man. BSB BSB: The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 CPDV The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster. BSB BSB: The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 CPDV The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth. BSB BSB: The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 CPDV When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline. BSB BSB: Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 CPDV Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy. BSB BSB: He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 CPDV Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge. BSB BSB: If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 CPDV An unjust witness ridicules judgment. And the mouth of the impious devours iniquity. BSB BSB: A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29 CPDV Judgments are prepared for those who ridicule. And striking hammers are prepared for the bodies of the foolish. BSB BSB: Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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