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1A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. | 1A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. |
2Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. | 2Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. |
3The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. | 3The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. |
4Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. | 4Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. |
5In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them. | 5In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them. |
6Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. | 6Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. |
7The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. | 7The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. |
8Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken. | 8Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken. |
9The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. | 9The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. |
10Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. | 10Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. |
11One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. | 11One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. |
12The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. | 12The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. |
13The sluggard says, "There's a lion outside! I'll be killed in the public square!" | 13The sluggard says, "There's a lion outside! I'll be killed in the public square!" |
14The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the LORD's wrath falls into it. | 14The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the LORD's wrath falls into it. |
15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away. | 15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away. |
16One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty. | 16One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty. |
17Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, | 17Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, |
18for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. | 18for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. |
19So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you. | 19So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you. |
20Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge, | 20Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge, |
21teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve? | 21teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve? |
22Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, | 22Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, |
23for the LORD will take up their case and will exact life for life. | 23for the LORD will take up their case and will exact life for life. |
24Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, | 24Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, |
25or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. | 25or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. |
26Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; | 26Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; |
27if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you. | 27if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you. |
28Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors. | 28Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors. |
29Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank. | 29Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank. |
New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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