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1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment. Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh <i>and</i> intermeddleth with all wisdom. One who separates himself seeks <i>his own</i> desire; He quarrels against all sound wisdom. An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
3 With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace. When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. When the wicked cometh, <i>then</i> cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor <i>comes</i> taunting. When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. The words of a man's mouth <i>are as</i> deep waters, <i>and</i> the wellspring of wisdom <i>as</i> a flowing brook. The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice. It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice. <i>It is</i> not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. To show partiality to the wicked is not good, <i>Nor</i> to suppress the righteous in judgment. It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice.
6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.
7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. A fool's mouth <i>is</i> his destruction, and his lips <i>are</i> the snare of his soul. A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives.
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being. The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. The words of a talebearer <i>are</i> as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.
9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys. Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. He also who is lax in his work Is a brother to him who destroys. One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. The name of the LORD <i>is</i> a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination. A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. The rich man's wealth <i>is</i> his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. A rich person’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour <i>is</i> humility. Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But humility <i>goes</i> before honor. Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him. If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. He that answereth a matter before he heareth <i>it</i>, it <i>is</i> folly and shame unto him. One who gives an answer before he hears, It is foolishness and shame to him. To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit? A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? The spirit of a person can endure his sickness, But <i>as for</i> a broken spirit, who can endure it? The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. <i>He that is</i> first in his own cause <i>seemeth</i> just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. The first to plead his case <i>seems</i> right, <i>Until</i> another comes and examines him. In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents. The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders. The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. The <i>cast</i> lot puts an end to quarrels, And decides between the mighty ones. Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle. A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle. A brother offended <i>is harder to be won</i> than a strong city: and <i>their</i> contentions <i>are</i> like the bars of a castle. A brother who is offended <i>is harder to be won</i> than a strong city, And quarrels are like the bars of a citadel. A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; <i>and</i> with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. With the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied <i>with</i> the product of his lips. From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Death and life <i>are</i> in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. <i>Whoso</i> findeth a wife findeth a good <i>thing</i>, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD. He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
23 The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly. The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly. The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. A poor person utters pleadings, But a rich person answers defiantly. The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. A man <i>that hath</i> friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend <i>that</i> sticketh closer than a brother. A person of <i>too many</i> friends <i>comes</i> to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks <i>closer</i> than a brother. One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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