The Selfishness of the Unfriendly 1 DBY He that separateth himself seeketh his pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom. BSB BSB: He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2 DBY A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself. BSB BSB: A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
3 DBY When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. BSB BSB: With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
4 DBY The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook. BSB BSB: The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5 DBY It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment. BSB BSB: Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6 DBY A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes. BSB BSB: A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
7 DBY A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul. BSB BSB: A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 DBY The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. BSB BSB: The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
9 DBY He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer. BSB BSB: Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10 DBY The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. BSB BSB: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 DBY The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination. BSB BSB: A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12 DBY Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility. BSB BSB: Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 DBY He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him. BSB BSB: He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 DBY The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear? BSB BSB: The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 DBY The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. BSB BSB: The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 DBY A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. BSB BSB: A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 DBY He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. BSB BSB: The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18 DBY The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. BSB BSB: Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19 DBY A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace. BSB BSB: An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20 DBY A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied. BSB BSB: From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 DBY Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. BSB BSB: Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 DBY Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah. BSB BSB: He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
23 DBY He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly. BSB BSB: The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
24 DBY A man of many friends will come to ruin but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. BSB BSB: A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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