Proverbs 27
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1Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.1Don't boast about tomorrow, for you don't know what a day might bring.
2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth-- a stranger, and not your own lips.
3A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.3A stone is heavy and sand, a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
4Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?4Fury is cruel, and anger a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
5Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.5Better an open reprimand than concealed love.
6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.6The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
7The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.7A person who is full tramples on a honeycomb, but to a hungry person, any bitter thing is sweet.
8Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.8A man wandering from his home is like a bird wandering from its nest.
9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
10Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.10Don't abandon your friend or your father's friend, and don't go to your brother's house in your time of calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.11Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy, so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.
12The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.12A sensible person sees danger and takes cover; the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
13Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.13Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
14If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.14If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse to him.
15A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—15An endless dripping on a rainy day and a nagging wife are alike.
16restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.16The one who controls her controls the wind and grasps oil with his right hand.
17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.17Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
18Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.18Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
19As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.19As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.
20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and people's eyes are never satisfied.
21A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.21A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and a man for the words of his praise.
22Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.22Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, you will not separate his foolishness from him.
23Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;23Know well the condition of your flock, and pay attention to your herds,
24for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.24for wealth is not forever; not even a crown lasts for all time.
25When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered,25When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered in,
26the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.26lambs will provide your clothing, and goats, the price of a field;
27You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you—food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.27there will be enough goat's milk for your food-- food for your household and nourishment for your female servants.
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Proverbs 26
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