◄ Proverbs 24 ►
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1Don't envy the evil or desire to be with them,
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2for their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding;
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6for you should wage war with sound guidance--victory comes with many counselors.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool; he does not open his mouth at the city gate.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8The one who plots evil will be called a schemer.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to people.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10If you do nothing in a difficult time, your strength is limited.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11Rescue those being taken off to death, and save those stumbling toward slaughter.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12If you say, "But we didn't know about this," won't he who weighs hearts consider it? Won't he who protects your life know? Won't he repay a person according to his work?
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate;
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14realize that wisdom is the same for you. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will never fade.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15Don't set an ambush, you wicked one, at the camp of the righteous man; don't destroy his dwelling.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16Though a righteous person falls seven times, he will get up, but the wicked will stumble into ruin.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17Don't gloat when your enemy falls, and don't let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18or the LORD will see, be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19Don't be agitated by evildoers, and don't envy the wicked.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20For the evil have no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21My son, fear the LORD, as well as the king, and don't associate with rebels,
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22for destruction will come suddenly from them; who knows what distress these two can bring?
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24Whoever says to the guilty, "You are innocent"--peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a generous blessing will come to them.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field; afterward, build your house.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28Don't testify against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips.
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29Don't say, "I'll do to him what he did to me; I'll repay the man for what he has done."
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of one lacking sense.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31Thistles had come up everywhere, weeds covered the ground, and the stone wall was ruined.
32[an error occurred while processing this directive]32I saw, and took it to heart; I looked, and received instruction:
33[an error occurred while processing this directive]33a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest,
34[an error occurred while processing this directive]34and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need, like a bandit.
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