The Man of Integrity 1 DBY Better is a poor man that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. BSB BSB: Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
2 DBY Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps. BSB BSB: Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
3 DBY The folly of man distorteth his way, and his heart is irritated against Jehovah. BSB BSB: A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4 DBY Wealth addeth many friends; but the poor is separated from his friend. BSB BSB: Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 DBY A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape. BSB BSB: A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
6 DBY Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth. BSB BSB: Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
7 DBY All the brethren of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth them with words, — they are not to be found . 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 DBY He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good. BSB BSB: He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
9 DBY A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish. BSB BSB: A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
10 DBY Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes. BSB BSB: Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
11 DBY The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. BSB BSB: A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
12 DBY The king's displeasure is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as 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 DBY A foolish son is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. BSB BSB: A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
14 DBY House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah. BSB BSB: Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 DBY Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle soul shall suffer hunger. BSB BSB: Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16 DBY He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die. BSB BSB: He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
17 DBY He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him. BSB BSB: Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 DBY Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 DBY A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou deliver him , yet thou must do it again. BSB BSB: A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
20 DBY Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. BSB BSB: Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
21 DBY Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand. BSB BSB: Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 DBY The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar. BSB BSB: The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 DBY The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil. BSB BSB: The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 DBY A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again. BSB BSB: The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 DBY Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge. BSB BSB: Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 DBY He that ruineth his father and chaseth away his mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. BSB BSB: He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 DBY Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge. BSB BSB: If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 DBY A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity. BSB BSB: A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29 DBY Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish. BSB BSB: Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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