The Man of Integrity 1 WBS Better is the poor 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 WBS Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. BSB BSB: Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
3 WBS The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. BSB BSB: A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4 WBS Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor. BSB BSB: Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 WBS A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. BSB BSB: A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
6 WBS Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. BSB BSB: Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
7 WBS All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him . 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 WBS He that getteth wisdom 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 WBS A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. BSB BSB: A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
10 WBS Delight is not seemly for a fool; 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 WBS The discretion of a man deferreth his 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 WBS The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor 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 WBS 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 WBS House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. BSB BSB: Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 WBS Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. BSB BSB: Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16 WBS He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth 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 WBS He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. BSB BSB: Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 WBS Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.BSB BSB: Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 WBS The desire 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 WBS The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. BSB BSB: The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 WBS A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as 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 WBS Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, 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 WBS He that wasteth 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 WBS Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. BSB BSB: If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 WBS An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. BSB BSB: A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29 WBS Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. BSB BSB: Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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