The Selfishness of the Unfriendly 1 UEB One who isolates himself seeks his own desire and he quarrels with all sound judgment. BSB BSB: He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2 UEB A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but only in revealing what is in his own heart. BSB BSB: A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
3 UEB When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him— along with shame and reproach. BSB BSB: With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
4 UEB The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream. BSB BSB: The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5 UEB It is not good to be partial to the wicked person, nor to deny justice to the righteous person. BSB BSB: Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6 UEB A fool's lips bring him conflict and his mouth invites a beating. BSB BSB: A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
7 UEB A fool's mouth is his ruin and he ensnares himself with his lips. BSB BSB: A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 UEB The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels and they go down into the inner parts of the body. BSB BSB: The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
9 UEB Also, one who is slack in his work is a brother to the one who destroys the most. BSB BSB: Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10 UEB The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous person runs 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 UEB The wealth of the rich is his fortified city and in his imagination it is like a high wall. BSB BSB: A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12 UEB Before his downfall a person's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. BSB BSB: Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 UEB One who answers before listening— it is his folly and shame. BSB BSB: He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 UEB A person's spirit will survive sickness, but a broken spirit who can bear it? BSB BSB: The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 UEB The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge and the hearing of the wise seeks it out. BSB BSB: The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 UEB A man's gift may open the way and bring him before an important person. BSB BSB: A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 UEB The first to plead his case seems right until his opponent comes and questions him. BSB BSB: The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18 UEB Casting the lot settles disputes and separates strong opponents. BSB BSB: Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19 UEB An offended brother is harder to be won than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle. BSB BSB: An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20 UEB From the fruit of his mouth one's stomach is filled; with the harvest of his lips he is 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 UEB Death and life are controlled by the tongue, and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit. BSB BSB: Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 UEB He who finds a wife finds a good thing and receives favor from Yahweh. BSB BSB: He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
23 UEB A poor person pleads for mercy, but a rich person answers harshly. BSB BSB: The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
24 UEB The one who claims many friends is brought to ruin by them, but there is a friend who comes 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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