ABP - Proverbs

Chapter 1

1:1  The proverbs of Solomon son of David who reigned in Israel,

1:2  to know wisdom and instruction; to comprehend also words of intelligence;

1:3  to receive also the shifting and turning of words, and loosening enigmas; to comprehend also [2righteousness 1true] and [2judgment 1to straighten out],

1:4  that he should give to the guileless astuteness, [3child 1but 2to the young] perception, and also reflection.

1:5  But of the ones for hearing, the wise will be wiser, and the intelligent [2guidance 1shall acquire].

1:6  He shall comprehend also a parable and a dark matter; sayings also of the wise, and enigmas.

1:7  The beginning of wisdom is fear of the lord, [3understanding 1and 2good] to all the ones observing it. And piety to God is the beginning of perception. But wisdom and instruction the impious shall treat with contempt.

1:8  Hear, O son, the laws of your father! and you should not thrust away the rules of your mother;

1:9  [3a crown 1for 4of favors 2you shall receive] for your head, and a collar of gold around your neck.

1:10  O son, you should not have caused [3to wander you 2men 1impious], nor should you consent.

1:11  If they should comfort you, saying, Come with us, partake in blood! for we should hide [4in 5the ground 2man 1the just 3unjustly],

1:12  and we should swallow him as Hades, while living, and lift his remembrance from the earth,

1:13  the [2property 3of his 1very costly] we should overtake, and we should fill [2houses 1our] of spoils.

1:14  and [2your 3lot 1throw] in with us, and [3money bag 2one 1let there become] for us.

1:15  You should not go in the ways with them. Turn aside your foot from their paths!

1:16  For their feet [2to 3evil 1run], and are quick to pour out blood.

1:17  [3are not 1For 5wrongfully 4stretched out 2nets] for feathered birds.

1:18  For they, the ones [2in murder 1partaking], treasure up for themselves evils.

1:19  These [2the 3ways 1are] of all the ones completing the lawless things. For by impiety [2their own 3life 1they remove].

1:20  Wisdom [2in 3the streets 1sings praise]; and in the squares in open places she celebrates.

1:21  [3upon 4the tops 1And 5of the walls 2she proclaims]; and at the gates of the city courageously says,

1:22  As much time as the guileless have of the righteousness, they shall not be ashamed; but the fools [3insolence 1being 2ones who crave], [2impious 1having become], detest good sense,

1:23  and [2accountable 1become] for reproofs. Behold, I will let go to you my breath's saying, and I will teach you by my word.

1:24  Since I called, and you did not obey; and I stretched out words, and you did not take heed;

1:25  but [4void 1you made 2my 3counsels], and [3to my 4reproofs 1you did not 2give heed];

1:26  accordingly I also [2your 3destruction 1laugh at]; and I will rejoice when ever [2comes 3to you 1ruin].

1:27  And when ever [2should arrive 3unto you 4suddenly 1a tumult], and the undoing of yourself like a blast is at hand; or whenever [4should come upon 5you 1affliction 2and 3assault];

1:28  that it will be whenever you should call upon me, even I shall not listen to you. [2shall seek 3me 1Evil men], and will not find me;

1:29  for they detested wisdom, and the fear of the lord they did not prefer;

1:30  nor wanted [2to my 1to take heed] counsels; but they sneered at my reproofs.

1:31  Accordingly they shall eat [3of their own 4way 1the 2fruits], and [2with their own 3impiety 1shall be filled].

1:32  For because they wronged the simple ones, they shall be slaughtered, and an inquisition [2the impious 1shall destroy].

1:33  But the one hearing me shall encamp with hope, and shall be tranquil without fear from all evil.

Chapter 2

2:1  O son, if receiving the saying of my commandment, you shall hide it unto yourself;

2:2  [2shall obey 3wisdom 1your ear], and you shall set aside your heart unto understanding; and you shall set it for admonition to your son.

2:3  For if [2wisdom 1you should call upon], and [3for understanding 1should give 2your voice];

2:4  and [3perception 1you should seek 2great] with your voice; and if you should seek her as silver, and [2as for 3treasures 1should search her out];

2:5  then you shall perceive the fear of the lord, and [2full knowledge 3of God 1you will find].

2:6  For the lord gives wisdom; and from his presence knowledge and understanding.

2:7  And he treasures up [2to the ones 3keeping straight 1deliverance]; and he will shield their goings;

2:8  to guard the way of right actions; and the way of the ones venerating him he will protect.

2:9  Then you shall perceive righteousness and judgment, and you shall set up all courses of action for good things.

2:10  For if [2shall come 1wisdom] into your consideration, and perception [4for your 5soul 3good 2to be 1shall seem];

2:11  [2counsel 1good] shall guard you, [3reflection 1and 2sacred] will keep you,

2:12  that it should rescue you from [2way 1the evil], and from the man speaking nothing trustworthy.

2:13  O the ones abandoning [2ways 1the straight] to go in the ways of darkness.

2:14  O the ones being glad over evils, and rejoicing over [2perverseness 1evil];

2:15  which paths are crooked, and [3curved 2tracks 1their];

2:16  [3to be far 2you 1to cause] from [2way 1the straight], and alien of a righteous design. O son, you should not let [3overtake you 1bad 2counsel],

2:17  which left the instruction of youth, and [3covenant 2the divine 1forgot].

2:18  For she put [2near 3death 1her house], and [2lead by 3Hades 4with 5the 6earthborn 1her courses of action].

2:19  All the ones coming near with her shall not return; nor shall they overtake [2paths 1straight]; for they are not overtaken by years of life.

2:20  For if they went by [2paths 1good], they would have found even the paths of righteousness smooth. [3will be gracious 1The inhabitants 2of the earth], and the guileless will be left behind in her.

2:21  For the upright shall encamp in the land, and the sacred ones will be left behind in it.

2:22  And the ways of the impious [2from 3the earth 1shall be destroyed], and the lawbreakers shall be banished from it.

Chapter 3

3:1  O son, [2my 3laws 1forget not], and [2my sayings 1give heed to] in your heart!

3:2  For the length of existence, and years of life and peace shall be added to you.

3:3  Charity and trust -- do not let them fail to you! but affix them upon your neck! write them upon the tablet of your heart!

3:4  and you shall find favor. And think beforehand on the good things before the lord and men!

3:5  Be yielding with your whole heart upon God, and upon your own wisdom be not encouraged!

3:6  In all your ways make her known! that she should cut straight your ways.

3:7  Be not skilled of yourself, but fear God, and turn aside from all evil!

3:8  Then shall there be healing to your body, and care to your bones.

3:9  Esteem the lord by your just toils, and dedicate to him from your fruits of righteousness!

3:10  that [2should be filled 1your storerooms] with fullness of grain, and wine [2of your wine vats 1should gush out].

3:11  O son, do not have little regard for the instruction of the lord, nor loosen up under his reproving!

3:12  For whom the lord loves he corrects; and he whips every son whom he welcomes.

3:13  Blessed is the man who found wisdom, and the mortal who beholds intelligence.

3:14  For it is better to trade for her, than for gold and silver treasures.

3:15  [3more valuable than 1And 2she is 5stones 4very costly]; and every valuable thing [2not 3equal 5worth 4her 1is].

3:16  For length of existence and years of life are in her right hand; and in her left riches and glory. Out of her mouth goes forth in righteousness; and law and mercy [2upon 3her tongue 1she wears].

3:17  Her ways [2ways 1are good], and all her paths are in peace.

3:18  [2a tree 3of life 1She is] to all the ones holding her; and to the ones leaning upon her [2as 3upon 4the lord 1are safe].

3:19  God in wisdom founded the earth; and he prepared the heavens in intelligence.

3:20  In his perception abysses were torn, and clouds flowed dew.

3:21  O son, you should not let it flow by; but heed my counsel and insight!

3:22  that [2should live 1your soul], and favor should be around your neck; and it will be healing to your flesh, and care to your bones;

3:23  that you should go yielded in peace in all your ways, and the foot of yours in no way should stumble.

3:24  For if you should sit down, you will be without fear; and if you should repose, [2with pleasure 1you shall sleep].

3:25  And you shall not be afraid of terror coming upon, nor the thrusting of the impious coming upon.

3:26  For the lord will be over all your ways, and he shall establish your foot that you should not be shaken.

3:27  You should not be at a distance [2good 1to do] to the one lacking, when you should have your hand to help.

3:28  You should not say, Returning back, come back again! and tomorrow I will give; [2able 5is with you 1while being 4good 3to do]; for you shall not see what shall give birth against you.

3:29  You should not contrive [2against 3your 4friend 1bad things], the one sojourning and relying upon you.

3:30  You should not be fond of quarreling against a man in vain, so that [2not 5against 6you 1he should 3work 4evil].

3:31  You should not acquire evils of men's scorn, nor should you be jealous of their ways.

3:32  [4is unclean 1For 5before 6the lord 2every 3lawbreaker], [4with 1and 5the righteous 2they do not 3sit together].

3:33  The curse of the lord is in the houses of the impious, but the properties of the just are blessed.

3:34  The lord [2the proud 1resists], [4to the humble 1but 2gives 3favor].

3:35  [3glory 1The wise 2shall inherit]; but the impious exalted dishonor.

Chapter 4

4:1  Hear, O children, the instruction of a father, and take heed to know insight!

4:2  [5gift 1For 4a good 2I present 3to you]; [3my 4word 1you should not 2abandon].

4:3  [4a son 1For 2I was 3also 6to a father 5subject], and being loved in the presence of a mother;

4:4  the ones who spoke and taught me, saying, Establish our word in your heart! Keep the commandments! Do not forget!

4:5  Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! You should not forget, nor should you ignore the saying of my mouth; nor should you turn aside from the words of my mouth.

4:6  You should not abandon it, for it shall hold to you. Love it passionately! and it will keep you.

4:7  [2is the beginning 1Wisdom], acquire wisdom! And in all of your possessing acquire understanding!

4:8  Surround her with a rampart! and she shall exalt you. Esteem her! that she should keep you;

4:9  that she should give [3to 4your 5head 1a crown 2of favors], [4with a crown 1and 5of luxury 2should shield 3you].

4:10  Hear, O son, and receive my words! and [3will be multiplied 4to you 1years 2of your life], that to you there should be many ways of life.

4:11  For the ways of wisdom I teach you; [2I put 4on board 1and 3you 6tracks 5straight].

4:12  For when you should go [3will not 4be hemmed in 1your 2footsteps]; and when you should run, you shall not tire.

4:13  Take hold of my instruction! you should not let go; but keep it to yourself, for your life!

4:14  [3ways 2by impious 1You should not come], nor be jealous of the ways of lawbreakers.

4:15  In what ever place they should encamp, you should not come there. Turn aside from them and alter course!

4:16  [3not 1For 2they shall] sleep, unless they should have done evil. [2is removed 1Sleep] from them, and they do not go to bed.

4:17  For thus they feed well on grain of impiety; and by wine of a lawbreaker they are intoxicated.

4:18  But the ways of the just are likened to light -- they radiate. They go before and give light until whenever [3should set up 1the 2day].

4:19  But the ways of the impious are dark; they do not know how they stumble.

4:20  O son, [2to my 3saying 1take heed], and to my words set aside your ear!

4:21  so that [2should not 3fail 4you 1your springs]. Keep them in your heart!

4:22  [3life 1for 2they are] to all the ones finding them, and [2to all 3flesh 1 healing].

4:23  With all guard, give heed to your heart! for from out of these things are the issues of life.

4:24  Remove yourself from a crooked mouth, and [2unjust 3lips 4far 5from 6you 1thrust away]!

4:25  [2your eyes 4straight 1Let 3see], and your eyelids nod assent to the just!

4:26  [2straight 3tracks 1Make] for your feet, and [2your ways 1straighten out]!

4:27  You should not turn aside unto the right nor unto the left; but turn your foot from [2way 1an evil]! For the ways, the ones of the right, [2knows 1God]; but the ones perverting are of the left; but he [3straight 1makes 2your tracks], and [2your goings 3in 4peace 1he shall lead before].

Chapter 5

5:1  O son, [2to my 3wisdom 1take heed], [5to my 1and 6words 2set aside 3your 4ear]!

5:2  that you should guard [2insight 1good]. And perception of my lips I give charge to you. Give no heed to a vile woman!

5:3  For honey drops from the lips [2woman 1of a harlot], which for a time fattens your throat.

5:4  Afterwards however [2more bitter 3than bile 1you shall find it], and being more sharpened rather than [2sword 1a double-edged].

5:5  For [3of folly 1the 2feet] lead [4down 1the ones 2dealing with 3her 7with 8death 5unto 6Hades]; and her tracks are not established;

5:6  [4the ways 1for 5of life 2she does not 3come by]; [3are slippery 1but 2her tracks], and not well-known.

5:7  Now then, O son, hear me! and you should not [2void works 1do] of my words.

5:8  [4far 1Make 5from 6her 2your 3way]! You should not approach to doors of her houses;

5:9  that you should not let [2go 3to others 1your means of life], and your livelihood to the unmerciful;

5:10  that [2should not 3be filled with 1strangers] your strength, and your toils [2into 3houses 4of strangers 1should enter];

5:11  and you shall be repenting at last when ever [2wears away 1the flesh] from your body.

5:12  And you shall say, O how I detested instruction, and [3reproofs 2turned aside 1my heart]!

5:13  I did not hear the voice of one correcting me and teaching me; nor did I set aside my ear.

5:14  By little I came unto every evil in the midst of the assembly and congregation.

5:15  O son, drink waters from your own receptacles, and [2from 3your own 4wells 1the flow]!

5:16  Let [3overflow 4to you 1the 2waters] from out of your own spring; and into your own squares let [3go along 1your 2waters]!

5:17  Let it be [2to you 3alone 1existing], and let not a stranger partake with you!

5:18  The spring of your water -- let it be to you in particular! and be glad with the wife of your youth!

5:19  Let your hind of friendship, and [2filly 1your] of favors, consort with you! and in particular let her be esteemed by you, and be with you at all time! For in this friendship [2accommodated 3a great deal 1you will be].

5:20  [2not 3much 1Be] with the strange woman, nor hold [4in embraces 1the one 2not 3your own]!

5:21  [5before 1For 4are 6the 8of God 7eyes 2the ways 3of a man], [3unto 1and 4all 5his tracks 2he watches].

5:22  Unlawful deeds [2a man 1ensnare]; [4chains 1and 5of ones own 6sins 2each 3is grasped by].

5:23  This man comes to an end with the uninstructed; and from the abundance of his own sustenance was cast forth, and perished through folly.

Chapter 6

6:1  O son, if you should guarantee a loan for your friend, you shall deliver up your hand to the enemy.

6:2  [6snare 1For 5are a strong 2a man's 3own 4lips], and he is captured by the words of his own mouth.

6:3  Do, O son, what I give charge to you, and preserve yourself! [5you come 1For 6into 7the hands 8of evils 2on account of 3your 4friend]. Be not enfeebled! but you provoke even your friend whom you guaranteed a loan.

6:4  You should not give sleep to your eyes nor slumber to your eyelids,

6:5  so that you should escape as a doe from nooses, and as a fowl from out of a snare.

6:6  Be as the ant, O lazy one, and be jealous beholding his ways; and become as that one -- wiser!

6:7  For to that one there is no farm possession, nor [2one compelling him 1is he having], nor [2under 3a master 1is he being].

6:8  He prepares [3of summer 1the 2nourishment], [3much 1and also 4in 5the 6harvest 2he prepares] for the fete.

6:9  For how long, O lazy one, do you recline? And when [2from out of 3sleep 1will you arise]?

6:10  A little then to sleep, and a little you sit down, and a little you slumber, and a little you fold your arms with hands to the breasts.

6:11  So then [2comes upon 3you 4as 5an evil 6traveler 1poverty]; and lack as a good runner.

6:12  A man, a fool and a lawbreaker, shall go by ways not good.

6:13  And the same beckons with the eyes, and makes signs with the foot, and teaches with the beckoning of his fingers.

6:14  [3being perverted 1And 2a heart] contrives evils; at all time such a one [2disturbances 1concocts] to a city.

6:15  On account of this [3suddenly 2comes 1his destruction]; severance and [2destruction 1irretrievable].

6:16  For he rejoices in all things which [3detests 1the 2 lord]; and he is destroyed because of uncleanness of soul --

6:17  [2eye 1an insulting], [2tongue 1an unjust], hands pouring out [2blood 1righteous],

6:18  and a heart contriving [2devices 1evil], and feet hurrying to do evil.

6:19  [3kindles 4lying 2witness 1An unjust], and brings in addition judicial cases between brethren.

6:20  O son, guard the laws of your father! and you should not thrust away the rules of your mother.

6:21  But affix them upon your soul always, and bind them with a cord around your neck!

6:22  When ever you should walk, bring it, and [2with 3you 1let it be]! And when ever you should sleep, let it guard you! that in arising it should converse together with you.

6:23  For [3is a lamp 1the commandment 2of the law], and a light, and a way of life, and reproof, and instruction;

6:24  to guard you from [2woman 1a married], and from the distraction [2tongue 1of a strange].

6:25  O son, let not [3overcome you 2of beauty 1the desire], nor [3be caught 1your 2eyes] nor seized by her eyelids.

6:26  For the value of a harlot is as much as even one bread loaf; and a woman [4of men 2the precious 3souls 1ensnares].

6:27  Shall anyone tie up fire in his bosom, and his garments not incinerate?

6:28  Or shall anyone walk upon coals of fire, and his feet shall not incinerate.

6:29  So the one entering to [2woman 1a married]; he shall not be acquitted, nor any one touching her.

6:30  It is not a wonder if any be captured stealing; for he steals that he should fill up his soul when hungering;

6:31  but if he should be captured he shall pay seven-fold, and [4all 5his possessions 3by giving 1shall rescue 2himself].

6:32  But the adulterer, through lack of sense, [2destruction 3for his soul 1procures].

6:33  Both griefs and dishonor he suffers, and his scorn shall not be wiped away into the eon.

6:34  [4is full 1For 5of zeal 2the rage 3of her husband]; he will not spare in the day of judgment.

6:35  He will not bargain for any ransom of his hatred, nor part by many gifts.

Chapter 7

7:1  O son, keep my words, and my commandments hide for yourself!

7:2  O son, esteem the lord! and you shall strengthen; and besides him, do not fear another! Keep my commandments! and you shall spend life; and my words as if the pupil of your eyes.

7:3  Put them on your fingers, and inscribe them upon the width of your heart!

7:4  Speak wisdom [2your 3sister 1to be]; and [3intelligence 4as an acquaintance 1procure 2to yourself]!

7:5  that she should keep you from [4woman 1the strange 2and 3wicked], if [2words for you 3for 4favor 1she should put].

7:6  For from the window of her house [2into 3the 4squares 1she leans]

7:7  at whom ever she should behold of the foolish offspring -- a young man lacking of sense,

7:8  passing by the corner in the corridors of her houses, speaking

7:9  in darkness during the evening, when ever all is at rest nightly, or also at dimness.

7:10  And the woman meets with him [2the appearance 1having] of a harlot, which makes [2of young men 3to flutter 1the heart].

7:11  [3inciting 1And 2she is] and carnal, [5in 6her house 1and 3do not 4stay still 2her feet].

7:12  [3time 1For 2at certain 5outside 4she strays], and another time [2in 3the squares 4by 5every 6corner 1she lies in wait].

7:13  Then, taking hold, she fondles him; and with impudent face she says to him,

7:14  [3sacrifice 2a peace 4with me 1There is], today I render my vows.

7:15  Because of this I come forth for meeting you; feeling the absence of your face I have found you.

7:16  In trimming, I have stretched my bed. [2spreads 1I spread] from Egypt.

7:17  I have sprinkled my bed with saffron, and my house with cinnamon.

7:18  Come! for we should enjoy friendship until dawn. Come, for we should wrap up in passion.

7:19  [3is not 1For 4at hand 2my husband] in the house; he has gone [2way 1a long],

7:20  [2a bundle 3of silver 1taking] in his hands; for only after [2days 1many] will he come back again to his house.

7:21  [2she led 4astray 1And 3him] with much companionship, [2with nooses 1and also]. By the things from her lips she led him aground.

7:22  And he followed after her, being easily led on, and as an ox [2unto 3slaughter 1is led], and as a dog to bonds, and as a stag shot with a bow,

7:23  striking into the liver; and he hastens as a fowl into a snare, not seeing that [2for 3his life 1he runs].

7:24  Now then, O son, hear me, and take heed to the sayings of my mouth!

7:25  Do not turn aside to her ways with your heart! and you should not be misled by her short-cuts.

7:26  [3many 1For 4in piercing 2she has thrown down], and innumerable are whom she has murdered.

7:27  [2is the ways 3of Hades 1Her house]; they lead down into the storerooms of death.

Chapter 8

8:1  You [2wisdom 1shall proclaim], that intellect should obey you.

8:2  [3upon 1For 4the 5high 6extremities 2she is], [3in the midst 1and 4of the 5paths 2she stands].

8:3  For by the gates of mighty ones she is occupied; and in the entrances sings, saying,

8:4  You, O men, I comfort; and I let go with my voice to the sons of men.

8:5  Comprehend, O guileless ones, astuteness! and O uninstructed, insert it in heart!

8:6  Listen to me! [3serious things 1for 2I shall speak], and I will offer [2from 3my lips 1straight things]!

8:7  For [3truth 2shall meditate 1my throat]; [4are abhorrent 1and 5before 6me 3lips 2lying].

8:8  [5are with 6righteousness 1All 2the 3sayings 4of my mouth]; nothing in them is crooked nor insidious.

8:9  All is face to face to the ones perceiving; and straight to the ones finding knowledge.

8:10  Receive instruction, and not silver! and knowledge above [2gold 1tried].

8:11  [3is better 1For 2wisdom 5stones 4than very costly]; and every esteemed thing [2not 3worth 4her 1is].

8:12  I wisdom encamped with counsel and knowledge; and [3reflection 1I 2called upon].

8:13  The fear of the lord detests injustice; insolence also, and pride, and the ways of evil ones; [3have detested 1and 2I] the perverting ways of evil men.

8:14  [4are mine 1Counsel 2and 3safety]; [2is mine 1intelligence], [3is mine 1and 2strength].

8:15  By me kings reign, and the mighty ones write righteousness.

8:16  Through me great men become magnified, and sovereigns through me take hold of the earth.

8:17  I [2the ones 4me 3being fond of 1love]; and the ones seeking me shall find favor.

8:18  Wealth and glory exist by me, and [2property 1much] and righteousness.

8:19  Best to gather my fruit than gold and [2stone 1precious]; and my produce is better than [2silver 1choice].

8:20  [2in 3the ways 4of righteousness 1I walk], and [2in the midst 3of paths 4of reason 1I return];

8:21  that I shall portion [2to the ones 3loving me 1substance]; and their treasuries I shall fill up of good things. If I should announce to you the things [2each 3day 1happening], I will remember also [2the things 3of 4the eon 1to count].

8:22  The lord created me the head of his ways for his works.

8:23  Before the eon he founded me in the beginning, before the [2the 3earth 1making];

8:24  and before the [2the 3abysses 1making]; before the coming forth of the springs of waters;

8:25  before [2of the 3mountains 1the seating]; and before all the hills he engenders me.

8:26  The lord made regions, and uninhabited places, and uttermost parts of the inhabitable world under the heavens.

8:27  When he prepared the heaven, I was present with him, and when he separated his throne upon the winds;

8:28  when [5strong 1he made 2the 3upward 4clouds]; and as [5safe 1he made 2the springs 3under 4heaven];

8:29  in the putting [2to the 3sea 1of his restriction]; and the waters shall not go by his mouth; and as [6strong 1he made 2the 3foundations 4of the 5earth],

8:30  I was by him. [3being in accord 1I 2was], in which he rejoiced with. [2each 3day 1And] I was glad in front of him at all time,

8:31  even when he was pleased with the [2the inhabitable world 1completing], and was pleased among the sons of men.

8:32  Now then, O son, hear me! and blessed are the ones [2my ways 1guarding].

8:33  Hear wisdom! and you should be wise, and you should not seal it up. Blessed is the man who shall listen to me, and the man who [2my 3ways 1shall guard];

8:34  being awake at my doors each day, giving heed at the doorposts of my entrances.

8:35  For my issues are the issues of life, and in them [2is prepared 1volition] from the lord.

8:36  But the ones sinning against me are impious unto their own souls; and the ones detesting me love death.

Chapter 9

9:1  Wisdom built to herself a house, and she propped up [2columns 1seven].

9:2  She slew the things for herself which are offered in sacrifices; she mixed into a basin wine for herself, and she prepared a table for herself.

9:3  She sent her own servants, calling together with high proclamation, upon a basin, saying,

9:4  Whosoever is a fool, turn aside to me! And to the ones lacking of sense, she said,

9:5  Come eat of my bread loaves, and drink wine which I mixed for you!

9:6  Cease folly! and you shall live. And seek intelligence! that you should spend life. And keep straight [2by 3knowledge 1understanding]!

9:7  The one correcting evil men shall take on himself dishonor; and in reproving, the impious scoffs at himself.

9:8  Do not reprove evil men! so that they should not detest you. Reprove a wise man! and he shall love you.

9:9  Give to a wise man opportunity! and he will be wiser; make things known to a just man! and he shall proceed to receive more.

9:10  The beginning of wisdom is fear of the lord; and the counsel of holy ones is understanding. For to know the law [3consideration 1is 2of good].

9:11  For in this manner [2a long 1you shall live] time, and [3shall be added 4to you 1years 2of life].

9:12  O son, if [2wise 1you be], [3to yourself 2wise 1you shall be]; and if [2evil 1you should turn out to be], [4alone 1then 2you shall draw 3evils].

9:13  [4woman 1A foolish 2and 3bold 10lacking 11of a morsel 9becomes 5who 6does not 7have knowledge of 8shame].

9:14  She sits at the doors of her own house upon a chair, visibly in the squares,

9:15  calling the ones passing by the way, and the ones going straight on their ways, saying,

9:16  Whoever is most foolish of you, turn aside to me! And to the ones lacking intelligence I rouse, saying,

9:17  Bread loaves of secrets [2with pleasure 1you touch], and water of fraud [2sweet 1you drink]!

9:18  But he does not know that earth-born men [2by 3her 1are destroyed], and [2upon 3the perch 4of Hades 1he meets].

Chapter 10

10:1  [2son 1A wise] gladdens a father, [3son 1but 2a foolish] is distress to a mother.

10:2  [2shall not 3benefit 1Treasures] the lawless; but righteousness shall rescue from out of death.

10:3  [2will not 3famish 1The lord 5soul 4a just]; but the life of the impious he will prostrate.

10:4  Poverty [2a man 1humbles]; but the hands of the vigorous enrich. A son being corrected will be wise; but the foolish [2for a servant 1he will treat].

10:5  [3is preserved 4from 5sweltering heat 2son 1An intelligent]; but destruction by the wind comes at the harvest to a son who is a lawbreaker.

10:6  A blessing of the lord is upon the head of the just; but the mouth of the impious he covers [2mourning 1with untimely].

10:7  Remembrance of the just is with commendation; but the name of the impious is extinguished.

10:8  A wise heart shall receive commandments; but the open-mouthed [3lips 2by crooked 1shall be tripped up].

10:9  The one who goes simply, goes complying; but the one perverting his ways shall be known.

10:10  The beckoning eye with treachery gathers [2for men 1distresses]; but the one reproving with an open manner makes peace.

10:11  The spring of life is in the hand of the just; [4the mouth 1but 5of the impious 3shall cover 2destruction].

10:12  Hatred raises up altercation; [4all 1but 5the ones 6not 7fond of altercations 3shall cover 2friendship].

10:13  The one who [3from 4his lips 1brings forth 2wisdom], [4with a rod 1beats 3man 2the heartless].

10:14  The wise shall hide perception; but the mouth of the precipitous approaches destruction.

10:15  The property of rich men [2city 1is a fortified]; but destruction of impious ones is poverty.

10:16  The works of the just [2life 1produce]; but the fruit of the impious produces sins.

10:17  [3the ways 4of life 2keeps 1Instruction], but instruction unascertained wanders.

10:18  [3cover 4hatred 2lips 1Just]; but the ones bringing forth reviling are most foolish.

10:19  By many words you shall not flee from sin; but in the sparing of your lips you will be intelligent.

10:20  [3is silver 4being purified 1The tongue 2of the just]; but the heart of the impious shall fail.

10:21  The lips of just ones have knowledge of high things; but the fools [2with 3lack 1come to an end].

10:22  The blessing of the lord upon the head of the just -- this enriches, and in no way shall [4be added 5to it 1distress 2in 3heart].

10:23  With laughter a fool commits evils; but wisdom [3to a man 1births 2intelligence].

10:24  By destruction an impious man is carried round about; but the desire of the just is accepted.

10:25  In the coming of the blast [3are obliterated 1the 2impious]; but the just in turning aside escapes into the eon.

10:26  As an unripe grape to the teeth is hurtful, and smoke to the eyes; thus unlawfulness to the ones dealing with it.

10:27  The fear of the lord adds days; but the years of the impious shall be lessened.

10:28  [2lingers 3with the just 1Gladness]; but the hope of the impious shall be destroyed.

10:29  [3is the fortress 4of the sacred 1The fear 2of the lord]; but destruction to the ones working evils.

10:30  The just [3into 4the 5eon 1shall not 2give way]; but the impious shall not live on the earth.

10:31  The mouth of the just drops wisdom; but the tongue of the unjust shall be totally ruined.

10:32  The lips [2men 1of just] drop favors; but the mouth of the impious is perverted.

Chapter 11

11:1  [2yoke balance scales 1Deceitful] are an abomination before the lord; [3weight 1but 2a just] is acceptable to him.

11:2  Where ever [2should enter 1insult], [3there 2is also 1dishonor]; but the mouth of the humble meditates upon wisdom.

11:3  [4in dying 1The just 2forsakes 3regret]; but beforehand [3takes place 4and 5incurs ridicule 2of the impious 1the destruction].

11:4  The soundness of the upright will guide them; and a fall [2the ones disregarding 1will plunder] them. [2will not benefit 1Possessions] in the day of rage; and righteousness shall rescue from death.

11:5  Righteousness unblemished cuts straight ways; but impiety falls among injustice.

11:6  Righteousness [2men 1of upright] shall rescue them; but by thoughtlessness [2are captured 1lawbreakers].

11:7  Of the coming to an end [2man 1of a just] [2is not 3destroyed 1hope]; but the boasting of the impious is destroyed.

11:8  The just [2from out of 3a trap 1are taken]; [2instead 3of him 1and 6is delivered up 4the 5impious one].

11:9  In the mouth of impious men is a snare to fellow-countrymen; but the perception of just men is prosperous.

11:10  By the good things of just men [2is set up 1a city]; and in the destruction of the impious there is a leap for joy.

11:11  By the blessing of the upright [2shall be exalted 1a city]; but by the mouths of impious men it shall be razed.

11:12  [3sneers at 4fellow-countrymen 1A man lacking 2of sense]; [3man 1but 2an intelligent 5restfully 4leads].

11:13  A man being double-tongued uncovers plans in the sanhedrin; but the trustworthy man in breath [2hidden 1keeps matters].

11:14  The ones who do not exist with guidance fall as leaves; but deliverance exists in much counsel.

11:15  The wicked man does evil whenever he mixes with a just man; and he detests the sound of safety.

11:16  [2wife 1A gracious] raises [2to her husband 1glory]; but a throne of dishonor is a wife detesting righteous things. [4of riches 1The lazy 3lacking 2become]; but the vigorous establish riches.

11:17  [5to 6his soul 4good 3does 2man 1A merciful]; [4totally ruins 1but 5his 6body 2the 3unmerciful].

11:18  The impious do [2works 1unjust]; but the seed of the just is a wage of truth.

11:19  [2son 1A just] engenders unto life; but the persecution of the impious is unto death.

11:20  [3are an abomination 4to the lord 1Perverting 2ways]; [6are acceptable 1but 7to him 2all 3unblemished ones 4in 5the way].

11:21  [4against a hand 2hands 1The one putting 3unjustly 6not 8unpunished 5will 7be] of evils; but the one sowing righteousness shall receive [2wage 1a trustworthy].

11:22  As a ring of gold in a nose of a pig; so [3woman 2to an evil-minded 1beauty].

11:23  [2the desire 3of the just 1All] is good; but the hope of the impious shall perish.

11:24  There are the ones [2their own seed 1sowing 4more 3making]; and there are also the ones gathering having less.

11:25  [3soul 4is being blessed 1Every 2sincere]; but a man inclined to rage is not decent.

11:26  [2the one 3hoarding 4grain 1May] leave it to the nations; but a blessing be on the head of the one sharing.

11:27  The one contriving good things seeks [2favor 1good]; but the one seeking evil things, evil shall overtake him.

11:28  The one yielding upon his own riches, this one shall fall; but the one assisting just men shall rise.

11:29  The one not being accommodating to his own house shall inherit the wind; [3will be a slave 1and 2the fool] to the intelligent.

11:30  From out of the fruit of righteousness germinates a tree of life; [4are removed 1but 5at unseasonable times 2the lives 3of lawbreakers].

11:31  If then the just are hardly delivered, the impious one and the sinner, where shall he appear?

Chapter 12

12:1  The one loving instruction loves perception; but the one detesting reproofs is a fool.

12:2  Better the one finding favor from the lord; but a man who is a lawbreaker shall be silenced.

12:3  [2will not 3keep straight 1A man] by a lawless deed; but the roots of the just shall not be lifted away.

12:4  [2wife 1A courageous] is a crown to her husband; but as [2in 3wood 1the worm], so [4her husband 3destroys 2wife 1an evil doing].

12:5  The devices of the just are true judgments; [3devise 1but 2the impious] treachery.

12:6  The words of the impious are deceitful for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall rescue them.

12:7  Of which ever time [3should be over turned 1the 2impious] he vanishes; but the houses of the just remain.

12:8  The mouth of the discerning is lauded by a man; but the dull of heart is sneered at.

12:9  Better a man with dishonor serving himself, than [2value 3on himself 1one putting], and feeling want of bread.

12:10  A just one pities the lives of his cattle; but the feelings of compassion of the impious are unmerciful.

12:11  The one working his own ground shall be filled up with bread loaves; but the ones pursuing vain things are lacking of sense. The one who is pleasure-bent in wine drinking pastimes, [3in 4his own 5fortresses 1shall leave behind 2dishonor].

12:12  The desires of the impious are evil things; but the roots of the pious are in fortresses.

12:13  Through the sin of the lips [2falls 3into 4snares 1a sinner]; [3flees 1but 4from 5them 2the just].

12:14  From fruits of the mouth a soul of a man shall be filled of good things; and a recompense of his lips shall be rendered to him.

12:15  The ways of fools are straight before them; [3listens to 1but 4advice 2the wise].

12:16  A fool daily publishes his anger; [3hides 1but 4his own 5dishonor 2one astute].

12:17  [3by displaying 4trust 2reports 1The just man]; but the witness of the unjust is deceitful.

12:18  There are the ones speaking -- they pierce as a sword; but the tongues of the wise heal.

12:19  [2lips 1True] straighten testimony; [3witness 1but 2a quick 6tongue 4has 5an unjust].

12:20  Treachery is in the heart of the one contriving evils; but the ones wanting peace shall be glad.

12:21  [3shall not please 4the 5just 1Anything 2unjust]; but the impious shall be filled with bad things.

12:22  [3are an abomination 4to the lord 2lips 1Lying]; but the one dealing in trust is accepted by him.

12:23  [2man 1A discerning] is a throne of perception; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

12:24  The hand of chosen men shall prevail easily; but the deceitful will be for plunder.

12:25  A fearful word [2the heart 1disturbs] of a man; [3message 1but 2a good] gladdens him.

12:26  [4arbitrator 3a just 5of himself 1A friend 2will be]; but the ones sinning pursue evil things, and the way of the impious misleads them.

12:27  [2shall not 3succeed in 1A deceitful man] hunting; [5possession 1but 4is an esteemed 3man 2a pure].

12:28  In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of the resentful are unto death.

Chapter 13

13:1  [2son 1An astute] is subject to his father; [3son 1but 2an unhearing] goes unto destruction.

13:2  From fruits of righteousness [2shall eat 1the good]; but the lives of lawbreakers will be destroyed unseasonably.

13:3  The one who guards his own mouth gives heed to his own soul; but the one with precipitous lips shall terrify himself.

13:4  [4with 5desire 3is 1Every 2idle man]; but the hands of the vigorous are caring.

13:5  [4word 3an unjust 2detest 1The just]; but the impious man is ashamed, and shall not have an open manner.

13:6  Righteousness guards the guileless in the way; but the [2impious ones 1vile] produce sin.

13:7  There are the ones enriching themselves, [2nothing 1having]; and there are the ones abasing themselves with many riches.

13:8  [4is the ransom 1A man's 5of his life 2own 3riches]; but the poor does not stand at intimidation.

13:9  Light to the just is always; light for the impious is extinguished.

13:10  An evil man [3with 4insult 1practices 2evil]; but the [3themselves 2are arbitrating 1wise].

13:11  Substance being hastily obtained with lawlessness [2less 1becomes]; but the one gathering for himself with piety shall be multiplied. The just pities and lends.

13:12  Better is the one commencing help in heart, than the one promising, and [2to 3hope 1leads another]; [4is a tree 1for 5of life 3desire 2a good].

13:13  The one who disdains a matter, shall be disdained by it; but the one fearing a commandment, this one is in health. [2son 1To a deceitful] nothing will be good; [3servant 1but 2a wise 5prosperous 4will be] in actions, and [2shall prosper 1his way].

13:14  The law for the wise is a spring of life; but the mindless man [2by 3a snare 1shall die].

13:15  [2understanding 1Good] gives favor; but to know the law [3consideration 1is 2of good]; but the ways of the disdaining end in destruction.

13:16  Every astute man acts with knowledge; but the fool spreads forth [2for himself 1evil].

13:17  [2king 1A rash] falls into evils; [3messenger 1but 2a wise] shall rescue him.

13:18  Poverty and dishonor are removed by instruction; and the one guarding reproofs shall be extolled.

13:19  The desires of the impious delight the soul; but the works of the impious are far from knowledge.

13:20  The one going with wise men, will be wise; but the one going with fools shall be known.

13:21  [3ones sinning 2shall pursue 1Evils]; but [3the just 2shall overtake 1good things].

13:22  A good man shall inherit sons of sons; [4are treasured up 1and 5for the just 2the riches 3of the impious].

13:23  The just shall spend [3in 4wealth 2years 1many]; but the unjust shall perish suddenly.

13:24  The one who spares the staff detests his son; but the one loving carefully corrects.

13:25  The just in eating fills up his soul; but souls of the impious go lacking.

Chapter 14

14:1  Wise women build houses; but the foolish razes her house by her hands.

14:2  The one going rightly fears the lord; but the crooked one [2in 3his ways 1shall be dishonored].

14:3  From out of the mouth of fools is a staff of insult; but the lips of the wise keep them.

14:4  Where there are no oxen, the stables are clean; and where there is much produce, [3is apparent 2of the ox 1the strength].

14:5  [2witness 1A trustworthy] does not lie; [4kindles 1but 2a lying 3witness] unjust acts.

14:6  You shall seek wisdom with bad men, and you shall not find it; but good sense from the intelligent is easily managed.

14:7  All things are adverse [2man 1to a foolish]; [4are shields 1but 5for good sense 3lips 2wise].

14:8  The wisdom of the astute will realize their ways; but the thoughtlessness of fools leads unto delusion.

14:9  The houses of lawbreakers shall owe cleansing; but the houses of the just are acceptable.

14:10  The heart of a man is sensitive [2distress 1of his soul's]; but whenever he should be glad, he shall not intermix insult.

14:11  The houses of the impious shall be obliterated; but the tents of the ones keeping straight shall stand.

14:12  There is a way which seems to be straight by men, but the finalities of it come into the lower branch of Hades.

14:13  [4with 5gladness 2does not 3mingle 1Distress]; and the finality of joy [2into 3mourning 1comes].

14:14  [3his own 4ways 2shall be filled with 1The bold-hearted]; [4with 1and 5his thoughts 3man 2a good].

14:15  The guileless believe every word; but the astute one comes to repentance.

14:16  A wise man, fearing, turns aside from evil; but the fool, yielding to himself, mixes in with the lawless one.

14:17  A man quick to rage acts with thoughtlessness; [3man 1but 2an intelligent 5many things 4endures].

14:18  [2shall portion 1Fools] evil; but the astute shall hold to good sense.

14:19  [2shall slip 1Evil men] before good men; and the impious will attend the doors of the just.

14:20  Friends shall detest [2friends 1poor]; but friends of the rich are many.

14:21  The one dishonoring the needy sins; but the one showing mercy on the poor is most blessed.

14:22  The ones wandering contrive evils; but mercy and truth are contrived by the good. [3do not 4have knowledge of 5mercy 6and 7trust 1The fabricators 2of evils]; but charity and trust are by [2fabricators 1good].

14:23  With every one having concern there is extra; but the pleasure-bent and unfeeling [2with 3lack 1will be].

14:24  The crown of the wise is their riches; but the pastime of fools is evil.

14:25  [3shall rescue 5from evils 4a soul 2witness 1A trustworthy]; [3kindles 1but 4lying 2a deceitful man].

14:26  In the fear of the lord hope is strength; and to his children he leaves a support.

14:27  The order of the lord is a spring of life, and it causes one to turn aside from the snare of death.

14:28  [3is in 4an abundant 5nation 1Glory 2of a king]; but in a wanting people there is destruction of a mighty one.

14:29  A lenient man is abundant in intelligence; but the faint-hearted is strongly foolish.

14:30  A gentle-minded man [2of the heart 1is a healer]; [4is a moth 1but 5for the bones 3heart 2a sensitive].

14:31  The one extorting the needy provokes the one making him; but the one esteeming him shows mercy on the poor.

14:32  [3in 4his evil 2shall be thrust away 1The impious]; the one complying in his own sacredness is just.

14:33  [3in 4the heart 5of a good 6man 2rests 1Wisdom]; but in the heart of fools it is not determined.

14:34  Righteousness raises up high a nation; [3lessen 1but 4tribes 2sins].

14:35  [3is acceptable 4to a king 2officer 1An intelligent]; and by his own versatility he removes dishonor.

Chapter 15

15:1  Anger destroys even the intelligent; but the answer of a penitent man returns rage; [3word 1but 2a distressing] raises up angers.

15:2  The tongue of the wise [2of good 1has knowledge]; but the mouth of fools announces evils.

15:3  In every place the eyes of the lord watch [2bad 1both] and good.

15:4  The healing tongue is a tree of life, and the one preserving it shall be filled of spirit.

15:5  A fool sneers at the instruction of his father; but the one keeping his commandments is more astute. In superabundant righteousness [2strength 1is abundant]; but the impious entirely rooted from the earth shall be destroyed.

15:6  In the houses of the just [2strength 1is much]; but the fruits of the impious shall be destroyed.

15:7  The lips of the wise are bound by good sense; but the hearts of fools are not safe.

15:8  The sacrifices of the impious are an abomination to the lord; but the vows of the ones going straight are accepted by him.

15:9  [3are an abomination 4to the lord 1The ways 2of the impious]; [2the ones pursuing 3righteousness 1he loves].

15:10  The instruction of the guileless is made known by the ones passing by; but the ones detesting reproofs come to an end disgracefully.

15:11  Hades and destruction are made apparent by the lord; how not also the hearts of men?

15:12  [2shall not 3love 1The uninstructed] the ones reproving him; and with the wise he shall not consort.

15:13  With the heart being glad the face flourishes; [3in 1but 4distresses 2being] it looks downcast.

15:14  [2heart 1An upright] seeks perception; but the mouth of the uninstructed shall know evils.

15:15  All the time the eyes of evil ones favorably receive evil things; but the good [2tranquil 1are always].

15:16  Better a small portion with the fear of the lord; than [2treasures 1great] with fearlessness.

15:17  Better hospitality of vegetables with friendship and favor, than a fete of calves with hatred.

15:18  A man inclined to rage makes preparations for battle; but a lenient man [2even 3the 4one about to go to battle 1soothes]. The lenient man shall extinguish litigations; but the impious raises them rather.

15:19  The ways of the idle make a bed in thorn-bushes; but the ways of the vigorous are very busy.

15:20  [2son 1A wise] gladdens a father; [3son 1but 2a foolish] sneers at his mother.

15:21  [2of an unthinking man 1The roads] are lacking of sense; [3man 1but 2an intelligent 5in a straightened way 4goes].

15:22  [5procrastinate 6by devices 1The ones 2not 3honoring 4the sanhedrins]; but in the hearts of ones counseling abides counsel;

15:23  for in no way shall [2obey 1an evil man] it; nor shall he say [2timely 1anything], even for [3good 1the 2common].

15:24  [3are ways 4of life 1The thoughts 2of the discerning]; that turning aside from Hades he should be delivered.

15:25  [3the houses 4of the arrogant 2tears down 1The lord]; and he supports the boundary of the widow.

15:26  [3is an abomination 4to the lord 1The devise 2of the unjust]; [3of the pure 1but 2the sayings] are serious.

15:27  [3totally ruins 4himself 1The 2one receiving bribes]; but the one detesting [2of bribes 1the receipts] is delivered. Charity and trust clear away sins; and the fear of the lord turns aside every one from evil.

15:28  The hearts of the just meditate trust; but the mouth of the impious answers evil things. [4are acceptable 5with 6the lord 1The ways 3men 2of just]; and through them even enemies [2friends 1become].

15:29  [2is far 3at a distance 1God] from the impious; but vows of just ones he heeds. Better are few receipts with righteousness, than abundant produce with injustice.

15:30  [2viewing 1The eye] good gladdens the heart; [3reputation 1and 2a good] fattens the bones.

15:31  The one hearing reproofs of life [2in 3the midst 4of the wise 1shall lodge].

15:32  The one who thrusts away instruction detests himself; but the one giving heed to reproofs loves his life.

15:33  The fear of the lord is instruction and wisdom; and the sum of glory shall be the response for it. [3go before 1But 2the humble] glory;

Chapter 16

16:1  Let the heart of a man consider just things, that [3by 4God 2should set right 1his footsteps]. All the works of the humble are apparent by God; but the impious [2in 4day 3an evil 1shall be destroyed].

16:5  [3is unclean 4with 5God 1Every 2proud heart]; [3a hand 1and 4against hands 2a man putting] unjustly shall not be acquitted. The beginning [2way 1of a good] is to do just things; and it is more acceptable by God rather than to sacrifice sacrifices. The one seeking the lord shall find knowledge with righteousness; and the ones rightly seeking him shall find peace. All the works of the lord are with righteousness; [4is kept 1and 2the 3impious] for [2day 1the evil].

16:10  An oracle is upon the lips of a king; but in judgment, in no way should [2be misled 1his mouth].

16:11  The crux of the yoke balance scale is righteousness with God; and [2works 1his 4weights 3are just].

16:12  [4is an abomination 5to a king 1The one 2doing 3evils]; for with righteousness [3is prepared 1the throne 2of sovereignty].

16:13  [3are acceptable 4to the king 2lips 1Just]; [6words 1and 5straight 4loves 2the 3 lord].

16:14  The rage of a king is a messenger of death; [3man 1but 2a wise] will appease him.

16:15  [3is in 4the light 5of life 1The son 2of a king]; and the ones acceptable to him are as a cloud of late rain.

16:16  Nests of wisdom are more preferred than gold; and nests of intelligence more preferred than silver.

16:17  The paths of life turn aside from evils; [4are length 1and 5of existence 2the ways 3of righteousness]. The one receiving instruction [2among 3good things 1will be]; and the one keeping reproofs shall be made wise. The one who guards his own ways gives heed to his own soul; and the one loving his life shall spare his mouth.

16:18  [3before 4destruction 2takes the lead 1Insolence]; and before a calamitous downfall evil thinking.

16:19  Better a gentle-minded one with a low estate, than one who divides spoils with the arrogant.

16:20  The one discerning in matters is an inventor of good things; and the one yielding upon God is most blessed.

16:21  [2the 3wise 4and 5discerning 6vile 1Men call]; but the ones sweet in words [2much 1shall be heard].

16:22  The spring of life is insight to the ones acquiring; but the instruction of fools is evil.

16:23  The heart of the wise shall comprehend the things from his own mouth; and upon lips he shall wear knowledge.

16:24  [3are honeycombs 4of honey 2words 1Good]; and the sweetness of them is healing for the soul.

16:25  There are ways that seem to be straight to a man, however the finalities of them look into the lower branch of Hades.

16:26  A man in toils toils for himself, and expels [2from him 1destruction].

16:27  However the crooked man [3upon 4his own 5mouth 1wears 2destruction]. [2man 1A foolish] digs [2for himself 1evils]; and upon his own lips treasures up fire.

16:28  [2man 1A crooked] spreads evils, and by the torch of treachery lights a fire for evils, and he parts friends.

16:29  A man who is a lawbreaker puts [2to test 1his friends], and takes them ways not good.

16:30  Fixing firmly his eyes, he devises perverted things; and he confirms with his lips all the evils; this man is a furnace of evil.

16:31  The crown of boasting is old age; [3in 1and 4the ways 5of righteousness 2it is found].

16:32  Better [2man 1a lenient] than a strong man; and a man of intelligence than one having [2farm 1a great]; and the one holding his anger is better than one overtaking a city.

16:33  Into enfolded arms come all things to the unjust; [4are from 1but 5the lord 2all 3just things].

Chapter 17

17:1  Better a morsel with satisfaction in peace, than a house full of many good things, and unjust things offered for sacrifices with battles.

17:2  [2servant 1An intelligent] shall prevail over [2masters 1foolish]; and among brethren he shall divide portions.

17:3  As [4tried 5in 6a furnace 1silver 2and 3gold]; so choice hearts by the lord.

17:4  A bad man obeys the tongue of lawbreakers; and an unjust man heeds [2lips 1lying].

17:5  The one ridiculing the poor provokes the one making him. And the one rejoicing at one being destroyed shall not be acquitted; but the one showing compassion shall be shown mercy.

17:6  [3are the crown 4of the aged 1Children's 2children]; [3are the boasting 1and 2children] of their fathers. [4is of the 5trustworthy 1The entire 2world 3of things]; but for the unbelieving not an obolus.

17:7  [3shall not 4suit 5a fool 2lips 1Trustworthy], nor [3to the just 2lips 1lying].

17:8  [5wage 4is a favorable 1Instruction 2to the 3ones employing it]; and where ever it shall turn, the way shall be prosperous.

17:9  The one who hides offences seeks friendship; but the one who detests hiding it sets apart friends and family members.

17:10  [2breaks down 1Intimidation] the heart of the intelligent; but a fool being whipped does not perceive.

17:11  Disputes arise with every evil man; but the lord [3angel 2an unmerciful 1shall send forth] against him.

17:12  [2shall fall unto 1Anxiety 4man 3an intelligent]; but the fools shall argue evil things.

17:13  The one who repays evil things for good things, [2shall not 3be moved 1evil things] from out of his house.

17:14  [4authority 3shall give 5to words 1The sovereignty 2of righteousness]; [5lead 1but 6to lack 2faction 3and 4fighting].

17:15  The one who [4as just 1judges 2the 3unjust], [4as unjust 1or 2the 3just], is unclean and abominable before God.

17:16  Why did [2exist 1riches] to the fool? [5to acquire 1for 6wisdom 2the heartless 3will not 4be able]. The one who [4high 1makes 2his own 3house] seeks destruction; and the one being crooked to learn shall fall into evils.

17:17  For all time [2the 3friend 1let] exist to you! [2the brethren 5in 6distresses 4profitable 1let 3be]! for this favor they were born.

17:18  [2man 1A foolish] claps and rejoices over himself, as also the one guaranteeing a loan by surety for his own friend.

17:19  The one fond of sinning rejoices in fights;

17:20  and the hard-hearted one does not meet with good things. A man with a changeable tongue will fall into evils;

17:21  and the heart of a fool is grief to its possessor. [2is not 3glad 1A father] over [2son 1an uninstructed]; [3son 1but 2an intelligent] gladdens his mother.

17:22  A heart being glad [2to be in good health 1makes]; [3man 1but 2a distressed] dries the bones.

17:23  One receiving gifts in enfolded arms unjustly does not greatly prosper in the ways; and an impious man turns aside the ways of righteousness.

17:24  The countenance [3is discerning 2man 1of a wise]; but the eyes of the fool are unto the uttermost parts of the earth.

17:25  [3is anger 4to a father 2son 1A foolish], and grief to the one birthing him.

17:26  To penalize [2man 1a just] is not good; nor is it sacred to plot against [2monarchs 1just].

17:27  The one sparing [3word 1to let go 2a hard] is an arbitrator; and a lenient man is intelligent.

17:28  To an unthinking man asking, wisdom shall be imputed; [3dumb man 1and 2any 5for himself 4doing] shall seem to be intelligent.

Chapter 18

18:1  [7excuses 6seeks 1A man 2wanting 3to separate 4from 5friends]; [2at 3all 1but] time he will be reviled.

18:2  [4no 5need 3has 6for wisdom 1One lacking 2of sense]; for rather he is led by folly.

18:3  Whenever [2should come 1the impious] into a depth of evils, he pays no attention, and there comes upon him dishonor and scorn.

18:4  [6water 5is deep 1A word 2in 3the heart 4of a man]; and a river [4jump up 1and 2a spring 3of life].

18:5  To admire the face of the impious is not good; nor is it sacred to turn aside the just in a judgment.

18:6  Lips of a fool lead him into evils; and [3mouth 1his 2bold 5death 4calls unto].

18:7  The mouth of a fool is destruction to him; and his lips are a snare for his soul.

18:8  The lazy are thrown down by fear; and the souls of effeminate ones shall hunger.

18:9  The one not repairing himself by his works is brother of the one laying himself waste.

18:10  [3is of 4great 5strength 1The name 2of the lord]; [5to it 1and 4running up 2the just 3are raised up high].

18:11  The substance of a rich man [2city 1is a fortified]; and its glory [2greatly 1overshadows].

18:12  Before destruction [3is raised up high 1the heart 2of a man], and before glory it is humbled.

18:13  The one who answers a word before hearing the matter, [2folly 5to him 1it is 3and 4scorn].

18:14  [4the rage 5of a man 3calms 2attendant 1An intelligent]; but a faint hearted man, who can endure.

18:15  The heart of an intelligent man acquires perception; and ears of the wise seek insight.

18:16  A gift of a man widens him; and [3by 4monarchs 1sits 2him].

18:17  A just man, [2of himself 1is an accuser] at the beginning of speaking; but when ever [3demands attention 1the 2opponent] he is reproved.

18:18  [3disputes 2ceases 1The lot], and among the monarchs it defines the bounds.

18:19  A brother [2by 3a brother 1being helped] is as [4city 3fortified 2and 1a high]; and is strong as a well founded palace.

18:20  From fruits of the mouth a man fills his belly; and from fruits of his lips he shall be filled up.

18:21  Death and life are in the handle of the tongue; and the ones holding it shall eat of its fruits.

18:22  The one who found [2wife 1a good], found favors; and he received [2from 3the lord 1happiness]. The one who casts out [2woman 1a good], casts out good things; but the one holding on to an adulteress is foolish and impious.

18:23  [3of supplications 2utter sounds 1The needy]; but the rich man responds harsh.

18:24  A man having friends is for friendship; and there is a friend cleaving to over a brother.

Chapter 19

19:1  Better is one poor going in his simplicity, than one crooked of his lips, and he is unthinking.

19:2  And even [2without 3higher knowledge 1a soul] is not good; and the one hastening with the feet sins.

19:3  The folly of a man lays waste his ways; and [2God 1he blames] in his heart.

19:4  Riches add [2friends 1many]; but the poor one [2even 3by 4the 6that exists 5friend 1is forsaken].

19:5  [2witness 1A lying 4not 6unpunished 3shall 5be]; and the one accusing unjustly shall not escape.

19:6  Many attend to the persons of a king; but every evil man becomes scorn to men.

19:7  Every one who [3brother 2a poor 1detests] [2also 5from friendship 4far 1will 3be]. [2insight 1Good 4to the ones 5perceiving 6it 3approaches]; [3man 1and 2an intelligent] will find it. The many doing evil perfect a work of evil; and the one who aggravates by words shall not be delivered.

19:8  The one acquiring intelligence loves himself; and the one guarding intelligence shall find good.

19:9  [2witness 1A lying 4not 6unpunished 3shall 5be]; and who ever shall kindle evil shall perish by it.

19:10  [2is not 3advantageous 4to a fool 1Luxury], nor is it seemly if a servant should begin [2by 3insult 1to be in power].

19:11  A merciful man is lenient, and his boasting comes upon lawbreakers.

19:12  [2of a king 1The intimidation] is likened to [2gnashing 1a lion's]; but as dew upon the grass so is his making one happy.

19:13  [3is shame 4to a father 2son 1A foolish]; and [5are not 6pure 1vows paid out 2from 3the hire 4of a mistress].

19:14  A house and substance is portioned by fathers to children; but by the lord [2is accorded 1a wife] to a man.

19:15  Dread holds down an effeminate man; and the soul of the idle hungers.

19:16  The one who keeps the commandment gives heed to his own soul; but the one disdaining his own ways shall perish.

19:17  [4lends 5to God 1The one 2showing mercy 3on the poor]; and according to his gift he shall make recompense to him.

19:18  Correct your son! for thus he will be confident; [6to 1but 7insult 2do not 3lift up 4the 5soul]!

19:19  An evil-minded man [2much 1shall be penalized]; and if there should be injury, [2even 3his life 1he shall add].

19:20  Hear, O son, the instruction of your father! that [2wise 1you should become] unto your last days.

19:21  Many devices are in the heart of a man; but the counsel of the lord [2into 3the 4eon 1abides].

19:22  [2is a fruit 3to a man 1Charity]; but better a poor just man, than a rich liar.

19:23  Fear of the lord is life to a man; but the one without fear shall lodge in places where [2is not 3overseen 1knowledge].

19:24  The man hiding [4in 5his enfolded arm 1his 3hands 2unjust], not even [4to his mouth 1will he in any way 2bring 3them].

19:25  [3of his mischievousness 2being whipped 1A fool 5more clever 4will be]; but if you should reprove [2man 1an intelligent] he shall comprehend for good sense.

19:26  The one dishonoring his father, and thrusting away his mother, [2disgraced 3and 4reviled 1he will be].

19:27  A son ceasing to guard the instruction of a father shall meditate upon [2sayings 1evil].

19:28  The one guaranteeing a loan [2child 1of a foolish] insults the ordinance; and the mouth of the impious shall swallow down judgments.

19:29  [2are prepared 3for the unrestrained 1The whips]; and punishments in like manner for fools.

Chapter 20

20:1  Unrestrained wine and outrageous intoxication, and all being laid waste shall not be wise.

20:2  [3differs not 1The intimidation 2of a king] from the rage of a lion; and the one provoking him even is intermixing sins against his own soul.

20:3  It is glory for man to turn from reviling; but every fool [2in such matters 1is closely joined].

20:4  Berating a lazy one does not shame him, likewise also the one borrowing grain in harvest.

20:5  [3water 2is deep 1Counsel] for the heart of a man; [3man 1and 2an intelligent] shall draw it out.

20:6  A great man, and [3is precious 2man 1a merciful]; [5man 1but 4a trustworthy 2it is work 3to find].

20:7  The one who behaves unblemished in righteousness, [3blessed 2his children 1shall leave].

20:8  Whenever [2king 1a just] shall sit upon a throne, not [3withstands 4before 5his eyes 1any 2evil].

20:9  Who shall boast [2a pure 1to have] heart? or who shall speak openly to be clean from sins?

20:10  An untrue weight, great and small, and [2measures 1untrue double] are unclean before the lord -- even both; even the one making them.

20:11  [5in 6his practices 4will be bound hand and foot 1The young man 2with 3a sacred man], and [2will be straight 1his way].

20:12  The ear hears, and the eye sees; [4of the lord 3are the works 1and 2both].

20:13  Do not love to speak ill! that you should not be lifted away; but open wide your eyes, and be filled up with bread loaves!

20:14  Bad, bad says the one buying, but when he should depart then he shall boast.

20:15  There is gold and multitude [2stones 1of very costly], and [2vessel 1the valued] -- lips of understanding.

20:16  Remove the garment of the one guaranteeing a loan for a stranger, and [5for 6a strange woman 1take 2security 3from 4him]!

20:17  [3agreeable 4to man 1Bread 2of falsehood], and thereupon [2shall be filled up 1his mouth] of gravel.

20:18  A device with counsel solidifies, and [4with guidance 1let 3be 2war]!

20:19  The one uncovering counsel in a sanhedrin goes double-tongued; and [2with 3the one widening 4the things 5of his own 1be not mixed] lips!

20:20  One speaking evil of father or mother, [2shall be extinguished 1his torch]; and the pupils of his eyes shall see darkness.

20:21  A portion being hastily gotten at first, in the finalities shall not be blessed.

20:22  You should not say, I will pay back the enemy; but wait on the lord that he should help you.

20:23  [3is an abomination 4to the lord 1A double 2weight]; and [2yoke balance scale 1a deceitful] is not good before him.

20:24  [5by 6the lord 4are straightened 1The 2footsteps 3of a man]; but a mortal, how can he comprehend his ways?

20:25  It is a snare to a man quickly [2anything 3of his own 1to sanctify]; for after vowing it, changing of the mind happens.

20:26  [3is a winnower 4of the impious 2king 1A wise]; and he puts [2to them 1the wheel].

20:27  The light of the lord is the breath of men, which searches the storerooms of the bellies.

20:28  Charity and truth are a guard to a king, and they will surround [2in 3righteousness 1his throne].

20:29  An ornament to young men is wisdom; and the glory of older men is gray hair.

20:30  Bruises and breaks meet with bad men; and calamities shall come to the storerooms of their bellies.

Chapter 21

21:1  As a rush of water, so is the heart of a king in the hand of God; where ever wishing he should nod, there he leans it.

21:2  Every man appears [2to himself 1just]; [3straightens out 1but 4the heart 2the lord].

21:3  To do just things and to be truthful are more pleasing to God rather, than a sacrifice of blood.

21:4  A high-minded man [2in 3his insolence 1is bold-hearted]; and the torch of the impious is sin.

21:5  The thoughts of the vigorous are in plenty; and every one hastening is unto less.

21:6  The one producing treasures [2tongue 1by a lying] [2vanity 1pursues], and comes unto the snare of death.

21:7  The ruin of the impious is welcomed as a guest; for they do not prefer to do the just things.

21:8  To the crooked ones, [3crooked 4ways 2sends 1God]; [3are pure 1for 4and 5straight 2his works].

21:9  Better to live upon a corner of the housetop in the open air, than houses being whitewashed with injustice, and in [2house 1a profane].

21:10  The soul of the impious desires evils; it shall not be shown mercy by anyone of men.

21:11  With the penalizing of an unrestrained man, [4more clever 3becomes 1the 2guileless man]; but by perceiving, a wise man will receive knowledge.

21:12  [2perceives 1A just man] the hearts of the impious; and he treats [2as worthless 1the impious] in their evils.

21:13  The one who shuts up his ears to not heed the weak, even himself shall call out, and there will not be one listening.

21:14  [2present 1A private] prostrates angers; [4gifts 1but 2the one 3sparing 7rage 5shall raise up 6strong].

21:15  It is with gladness for the just to have equity; but a sacred man is unclean by evildoers.

21:16  A man wandering from the way of righteousness [2in 3the gathering 4of giants 1shall rest].

21:17  A man lacking, loves gladness, being fond of wine and oil in wealth;

21:18  and the rubbish of the just is a lawless man, and for upright ones a lawbreaker.

21:19  Better to live in the wilderness than with a wife being combative and talkative and prone to anger.

21:20  [2treasure 1A desirable] shall rest upon the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it.

21:21  The way of righteousness and charity shall find life and glory.

21:22  [4cities 3fortified 2mounts against 1A wise man], and demolishes the fortress upon which [3relied upon 1the 2impious].

21:23  The one who guards his mouth and the tongue carefully keeps [2from 3affliction 1his soul].

21:24  A bold and self-willed and ostentatious man [2pestilent 1is called]; and the man who resents is a lawbreaker.

21:25  Desires [2the lazy 1kill], [4to not 1for 3resolve 2his hands] do anything.

21:26  An impious man lusts [3the whole 4day 2lusts 1evil]; but the just one desires mercy, and he pities unsparingly.

21:27  Sacrifices of the impious are an abomination to the lord; for even [3unlawfully 1they bring 2them].

21:28  [2witness 1A lying] shall perish; a man who is subject [2guardedly 1will speak].

21:29  An impious man impudently stands in front; but the upright man himself perceives his ways.

21:30  There is no wisdom, there is no courage, there is no counsel to the impious.

21:31  A horse is prepared for a day of battle; [3is by 1but 4the lord 2help].

Chapter 22

22:1  [3is more preferred 2name 1A good] than [2riches 1many]; [4over 1and 5silver 6and 7gold 3favor 2good].

22:2  Rich and poor meet with one another; [5both 1but 2the 3 lord 4made].

22:3  A clever man seeing the wicked [2being punished 1forcefully] is himself corrected; but the fools passing by are penalized.

22:4  [3is the generation 4of wisdom 1The fear 2of the lord], and riches, and glory, and life.

22:5  Thistles and snares are in [2ways 1crooked]; but the one guarding his own soul is at a distance from them.

22:6  Dedicate the child according to his way; and indeed if he should grow old, he will not depart from it.

22:7  The rich [2the poor 1shall control], and servants [2to their own 3masters 1will lend].

22:8  The one sowing heedlessly harvests bad things; and the calamity of his works he shall complete. [2man 1A happy] and a giver God loves; and the folly of his works he shall end.

22:9  The one showing mercy on the poor [2himself 1nourishes]; for of his own bread loaves he gives to the poor. [5victory 6and 7honor 4procures 1The one 3gifts 2giving]; however [2the life 1it removes] of the ones possessing.

22:10  Cast out from the sanhedrin the mischievous one! and [2shall go out together 3with him 1altercation]. For whenever he sits in the sanhedrin [2all 1he dishonors].

22:11  The lord loves sacred hearts; [4are acceptable 1and 5to him 2all 3unblemished ones] in their ways. [3with his lips 2tends 1A king].

22:12  But the eyes of the lord carefully keep good sense; but he treats as worthless the words of a lawbreaker.

22:13  [2makes an excuse 3and 4says 1The lazy one], There is a lion in the streets, and in the squares are murderers.

22:14  [4cesspool 3is a deep 1The mouth 2of a lawbreaker]; and the one being detested by the lord shall fall into it.

22:15  Thoughtlessness lights up the heart of a young person; but the rod and instruction will drive it far from him.

22:16  The one extorting the needy [2many 1produces 4for himself 3evils]; and he gives to the rich to make it less.

22:17  [3to the words 4of the wise 1Set aside 2your ear], and hear my words! and [2your 3heart 1set] that you should know!

22:18  for they are good, and if you put them in your heart, they shall gladden you at the same time upon your lips;

22:19  that your [2should be 3upon 4the lord 1hope], and he shall make known to you his way;

22:20  but also you register them to yourself, even thrice for counsel and knowledge!

22:21  I teach you then a true word, and knowledge good to hearken to; for you to answer words of truth to the ones propounding things to you.

22:22  Do not repel the needy! [3poor 1for 2he is]. And you shall not dishonor the weak at the gates;

22:23  for the lord will arbitrate his cause, and you shall rescue your [2against reprisal 1soul].

22:24  Be not a companion to a man inclined to rage! and a friend prone to anger do not lodge with!

22:25  lest at any time you should learn of his ways, and should receive nooses for your soul.

22:26  Do not give yourself for surety! shaming the face,

22:27  for if you should not have from any place to pay, they shall take the bedding under your sides.

22:28  Do not remove [2boundaries 1the everlasting]! which [2set 1your fathers].

22:29  An observant man, and one sharp in his works [3kings 1must 2stand beside], and should not stand beside [2men 1dull].

Chapter 23

23:1  If you should sit to have supper at the table of a monarch, intelligibly comprehend the things being placed near you!

23:2  And give attention to your hand! beholding that [4for such things 2for you 1it is a must 3to make preparations]; but if you are insatiable,

23:3  do not desire his food; for these have [2life 1a false].

23:4  Do not reach forth, [2needy 1being], to the rich! but in your insight be at a distance!

23:5  If you set your eye upon him, he shall not at all appear; for there are carefully prepared for him wings as of an eagle, and he returns to the house being set for him.

23:6  Do not dine with [2man 1a bewitching], nor desire his foods;

23:7  [2in which 3manner 1for] as if any may swallow down a hair, thus he eats and drinks; nor [3to 4yourself 1should you bring 2him], nor you should eat your morsel with him,

23:8  for he will vomit it, and lay waste [3words 1your 2good].

23:9  [3into 4the ears 5of a fool 1Do not 2speak]! lest at any time he sneer at discerning your words.

23:10  You should not transpose [2boundaries 1the everlasting]; and to the possession of orphans you should not enter to take;

23:11  for the one ransoming them is the lord; he is strong, and he arbitrates their case with you.

23:12  Give [3for 4instruction 2heart 1your]! and [2your ears 1prepare] for words of good sense!

23:13  You should not be at a distance [2the simple 1to correct]; for if you strike him with a rod in no way should he die.

23:14  Forasmuch as you struck him with a rod, then [2his soul 3from 4death 1you rescued].

23:15  O son, if [4wise 1you should make 2your 3heart], you shall gladden also my heart;

23:16  and [4shall spend time 1the words 2of your 3lips] with my lips, if they should be straight.

23:17  Let not [2be jealous 1your heart] of sinners, but [2in 3the fear 4of the lord 1be] the whole day!

23:18  For if you should give heed to these things there will be a progeny for you, and your hope will not leave.

23:19  Hear, O son, and [2wise 1be], and straighten out the reflections of your heart!

23:20  Do not be a winebibber, nor stretch out couplings, [3of meats 1nor 2purchasings]!

23:21  For every intoxicated one and whoremonger shall be poor; and [3shall put on 4torn 5and 6ragged garments 1every 2sleepy one].

23:22  Hear, O son, the father engendering you, and do not disdain that [3has grown old 1your 2mother]!

23:23  [2truth 1Acquire]! and you should not thrust away wisdom and instruction and understanding.

23:24  [4well 3nourishes 2father 1A just]; [4by 1and 6son 5a wise 3is gladdened 2his soul].

23:25  Let your [4be glad 1father 2and 3mother] over you, and let [4rejoice 1the 2one who gave birth to 3you]!

23:26  Give to me, O son, your heart, and let your eyes [2my 3ways 1give heed to]!

23:27  [5a cask 1For 6having been drilled 4is 2a strange 3house]; and [2well 3is narrow 1a strange].

23:28  For this one suddenly shall perish, and every lawbreaker shall be consumed.

23:29  To whom is there woe? to whom a tumult? to whom litigations? to whom rancor and intrigue? to whom breaks without cause? to whom dark colored eyes?

23:30  is it not the ones lingering in wines? is it not the ones prowling where parties happen? Do not be intoxicated by wine, but consort [2men 1with just], and consort in the promenades!

23:31  For if in the bowls and the cups you should give your eyes, afterwards you shall walk more naked than a pestle.

23:32  But at last it will be as if [2by 3a serpent 1being struck] he stretches out, and as if by a horned serpent [3diffuses 4throughout him 1the 2poison].

23:33  [3eyes 2your 1Whenever] behold the strange woman, your mouth then speaks perverse things;

23:34  and you shall recline as if in the heart of the sea; and as a navigator in a great swell;

23:35  and you shall say, They beat me, and I did not have pain; and, They mocked me, but I did not know. When will it be dawn that coming I shall seek after one who shall go together with me to drink?

Chapter 24

24:1  O son, you should not be jealous of evil men, nor should you desire to be with them.

24:2  [4lying 1For 3meditates on 2their heart], and [3of miseries 1their lips 2speak].

24:3  [3with 4wisdom 2is built 1A house], and [2with 3skillfulness 1is erected].

24:4  With good sense [3are filled up 1the 2storerooms] of all [4wealth 1valuable 2and 3good].

24:5  [2is better 1A wise man] than a strong man; a man of intelligence than one having [2farm 1a great].

24:6  [3with 4guidance 2takes place 1War], but help comes with the heart of a counselor.

24:7  Wisdom and [2insight 1good] are in the gates of the wise. The wise do not turn aside from the law of the lord, but consider things in the sanhedrins; but the uninstructed ones meet with death,

24:9  [3dies 1but 2the fool] in sins. Uncleanness [2man 1to a pestilent] --

24:10  he shall be contaminated in [2day 1the evil], and in the day of affliction, until whenever he should cease.

24:11  Rescue the ones being led unto death, and buy off the ones for slaying! You should not spare.

24:12  But if you should say, I do not know this; know that the lord [2the heart 3of all 1knows]; even the one shaping the breath in all, he knows all things. He is the one who renders to each according to his works.

24:13  Eat honey, O son, [3is good 1for 2the honeycomb]! that [3should be sweetened 1your 2throat].

24:14  For thus you shall perceive wisdom in your soul; for if you should find it, [2will be 3good 1your decease], and hope [3you 1shall not 2forsake].

24:15  You should not lead the impious to the pasture of the just; nor should you be deceived in filling the belly.

24:16  For seven times [3shall fall 1the 2just], and rise up; but the impious will weaken in evils.

24:17  If [2should fall 1your enemy], you should not rejoice over him; and in his fall be not lifted up!

24:18  For the lord shall see it, and it will not please him; and he will return his rage upon him.

24:19  Do not rejoice over ones doing evil, nor be jealous of sinners!

24:20  For in no way shall there be a progeny of wicked ones; and the torch of the impious shall be extinguished.

24:21  Fear God, O son, and the king! and to neither one of them should you resist persuasion.

24:22  For suddenly they will pay the impious; and the punishment of both, who shall know?

24:23  But these things I say to you, to the wise, to realize that to stand in awe of a person in a judgment is not good.

24:24  The one having said, The impious is just, [2accursed 3among the peoples 1will be], and detested among the nations.

24:25  But the ones reproving [2the best 1shall appear], [5upon 6them 1and 4shall come 3blessing 2a good];

24:26  but lips shall kiss the ones answering [2words 1with good].

24:27  Prepare [2for 3the 4departure 1your works], and make preparations for the field, and go after me! and you shall rebuild your house.

24:28  Do not be a lying witness against your fellow-countryman, nor open wide with your lips!

24:29  You should not say, In which manner he treated me, I shall treat him; and I shall pay him who wronged me.

24:30  [3is as 4a farm 2man 1A foolish], and [4is as 5a vineyard 1a man 2lacking 3of sense];

24:31  if you should let it go barren, then it shall become [2overgrown 1entirely]; and [2takes place 1failing]; and [2fences 3of stones 1his] shall be razed.

24:32  Afterwards I changed my mind; I looked to choose instruction.

24:33  [2a little 1I slumber]; [3a little 1and 2I sleep soundly], [5a little 1and 2I fold 3my hands 4to my breasts].

24:34  But if you should do this, [2shall come 3before 1poverty] you, and lack as a good runner.

Chapter 25

25:1  These are the [2parables 3of Solomon 1impartial], which [7wrote out 1the 2friends 3of Hezekiah 4the 5king 6of Judea].

25:2  The glory of God hides a matter; but the glory of a king esteems things.

25:3  Heaven is high, and the earth is deep; but the heart of a king is unascertained.

25:4  Beat unproven silver! and it shall be cleansed clean all together.

25:5  Slay the impious from the presence of the king! and you shall set up [2in 3righteousness 1his throne].

25:6  Do not act ostentatiously in the presence of the king, nor [2in 3places 4of mighty ones 1stand]!

25:7  For better the saying to you, Ascend to me! than to humble you in the presence of a mighty one. What you beheld with your eyes, speak!

25:8  Do not fall into a fight quickly! lest you should change your mind at the last. When ever [2should berate you 1a friend],

25:9  withdraw to the rear, do not disdain him!

25:10  lest [4should berate you 1indeed 2the 3friend]; and your fight and hatred do not go away, but will be to you equal of death! Favor and friendship frees, which you give heed to yourself! that [2not 4reviled 1you should 3be]. But keep your ways conciliatory!

25:11  [2apple 1As a golden] in a pendant of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.

25:12  In an ear-ring of gold [2sardius 1a very costly] is bound; so a [2word 1wise] to a heedful ear.

25:13  As a delivery of snow in the harvest for sweltering heat, [4benefits 1so 3messenger 2a trustworthy] the ones sending him; for the souls of the ones dealing with him derive benefit.

25:14  As winds, and clouds, and rains are apparent, so the men boasting over [2portions 1false].

25:15  [3by 4long-suffering 1Success 2comes to kings]; [3tongue 1and 2a soft] breaks the bones.

25:16  [2honey 1In finding], eat what is enough! lest at any time being overfilled, you should vomit forth.

25:17  Sparingly bring your foot to your own friend! lest at any time he be filled of you, and should detest you.

25:18  As a club, and a sword, and [2bow 1a pointed], so also the man bearing [4friend 3against his 2witness 1false].

25:19  [2way 1An evil] and the foot of a lawbreaker shall be destroyed in [2day 1an evil].

25:20  As vinegar draws hurtful; so [2falling 1passion] on a body [2the heart 1distresses]. As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so distress of a man hurts the heart.

25:21  If [3hungers 2enemy 1your] nourish him, if he thirsts give him to drink!

25:22  [3this 1For 2doing 5coals 6of fire 4you shall heap] upon his head; and the lord will recompense to you good things.

25:23  [2wind 1The north] arouses clouds, and the face of an impudent tongue aggravates.

25:24  Better to live upon the corner of a roof, than with [2wife 1a reviling] in [2house 1a common].

25:25  As [2water 1cold 5soul 4to a thirsting 3is kind], so [2message 1a good] from a land far off.

25:26  As if any one [2a spring 1may shut up], and [3of water 2an exiting 1lay waste]; so it is unbecoming for a just man to fall before the impious.

25:27  To eat [2honey 1much] is not good; [3to esteem 1but 2it behooves 5words 4honorable].

25:28  As a city with walls having been thrown down and unwalled, so a man who [2with no 3counsel 4in anything 1acts].

Chapter 26

26:1  As dew in harvest, and as rain in summer, so [3not 2is 4seemly for a fool 1honor].

26:2  As birds [3spread out to fly 1and 2sparrows], so [2oath 1a vain] shall not come unto one thing.

26:3  As a whip to a horse, and a spur to a donkey, so a rod [2nation 1to a lawbreaking].

26:4  Do not give an answer to a fool according to that one's folly, lest [2likened 1you should become] to him!

26:5  But answer a fool to the folly of that one! lest he should appear wise of himself.

26:6  [9by 10his own ways 8scorn 7shall cause 1The 2one sending 4through 6messenger 5a foolish 3a word].

26:7  Remove the goings of legs, and proverbs from out of the mouth of fools.

26:8  The one who binds up a stone in a sling, is likened to the one giving a fool glory.

26:9  Thorn-bushes germinate in the hand of the intoxicated; and servitude in the hand of fools.

26:10  [5much 4is tossed 6by a storm 1All 2the flesh 3of fools]; [3is destroyed 1for 2their ecstasy].

26:11  As a dog whenever it comes upon its own vomit, and [2detested 1becomes]; so a fool [2to 3his own 3evil 1returning], unto his own sin.

26:12  I beheld a man seeming [3of 4himself 2wise 1to be], [4more hope 1however 3had 5rather than 2a fool] he.

26:13  [2says 1The lazy one] when being sent into the way, A lion is in the ways, and in the squares are murderers.

26:14  As a door turns upon the hinge, so the lazy one upon his bed.

26:15  [2hiding 1The lazy one] the hand in his bosom shall not be able to bring it unto the mouth.

26:16  [3wiser 4to himself 1The lazy one 2appears] in fulfilling transmitting a message.

26:17  As the one holding the tail of a dog; so the one setting himself over a stranger's case.

26:18  As the ones needing healing propounds words unto men, and the [2one meeting 3the 4word 1first] shall be tripped up.

26:19  Thus are all the ones lying in wait for their own friends; and whenever they should be caught in the act, they say that, In playing I acted.

26:20  With much wood [2flourishes 1fire]; but where there is no man at variance with others [2is stilled 1a fight].

26:21  A grate for coals, and wood for a fire; [3man 1and 2a reviling] for a disturbance to a fight.

26:22  Words of mischievous men are soft; but these beat into the inner chambers of the intestines.

26:23  Silver given with treachery, is as a potsherd esteemed. [2lips 1Smooth 5heart 3cover 4a distressed].

26:24  [5with his lips 4all things 3assents to 2weeping 1An enemy]; but in the heart he contrives treachery.

26:25  If [3should beseech you 1the 2enemy] with a great voice, do not yield to him; [3seven 1for 2there are] wickednesses in his heart.

26:26  The one hiding hatred stands together with treachery, and he conceals the things of his own [2sins 1well-known] in the sanhedrin.

26:27  The one digging a pit for his neighbor shall fall into it; and the one rolling a stone, [2upon 3himself 1rolls it].

26:28  [2tongue 1A lying] detests truth; [3mouth 1and 2an open-mouthed] makes commotion.

Chapter 27

27:1  Do not boast concerning the things for tomorrow! for you do not know what [3shall give birth 1the 2coming day].

27:2  Let [3laud 4you 1the 2one near]! and not your mouth; a stranger, and not your lips.

27:3  [2is heavy 1A stone], and [2hard to bear 1sand]; but the anger of a fool is heavier than both.

27:4  [2is unmerciful 1Rage], and [2is sharp 1anger], but no one stands before jealousy.

27:5  [3is better than 2reproofs 1Revealing] hiding friendship.

27:6  More worthy of trust are wounds of a friend, than voluntary kisses of an enemy.

27:7  A soul [2in 3fullness 1being 5honeycombs 4mocks]; but to a soul lacking, even the bitter things [2sweet 1appear].

27:8  As a bird whenever it flies down from out of its own nest; so a man is enslaved whenever he estranges himself from out of his own places.

27:9  Perfumes, and wines, and incenses make [2happy 1the heart]; [3breaks down 1but 4by 5adverse incidents 2the soul].

27:10  [2friend 1Your] or [2friend 1paternal] you should not abandon; but to the house of your brother you should not enter in adversity; better a friend near, than a brother [2far 1living].

27:11  [2wise 1Become], O son! that [3should gladden 4me 1the 2heart]. And turn [3from 4you 1reviling 2words]!

27:12  A clever man, of evils coming along, conceals himself; but fools coming along, [2a penalty 1shall pay].

27:13  Remove his garment! [3passed by 1for 2an insulting man], the one who [2a stranger's goods 1lays waste].

27:14  Who ever shall bless a friend in the morning with a great voice, [4from one cursing 1shall not 3to differ 2seem].

27:15  Drops of rain [4shall cast 5a man 1on 2a day 3of winter] from out of his house; likewise also [2wife 1a reviling] drives a man from out of his own house.

27:16  The north [2is hard 1wind], [3by name 1but 4fittingly 2is called].

27:17  Iron [2iron 1sharpens]; and a man sharpens the face of his companion.

27:18  The one who plants a fig-tree shall eat the fruits of it; and the one who guards his own master shall be esteemed.

27:19  As [2are not 3likened 1faces] to other faces, so not even are the hearts [2to other men's 1likened].

27:20  Hades and destruction are not filled up; likewise also the eyes of the [2man 1insatiable]. [3is an abomination 4to the lord 1One fixing 2the eye], and the uninstructed ones are immoderate in tongue.

27:21  Proving silver and gold is through burning by fire; but a man is tried by the mouth of ones lauding him.

27:22  If you whip a fool in the midst of a sanhedrin, dishonoring him, in no way shall [2be removed 1his folly].

27:23  Knowingly, you shall recognize things concerning the lives of your flock, and you shall set [2over 1your heart] your herds.

27:24  For [5are not 6into 7the 8eon 4to a man 1might 2and 3strength]; nor does he deliver it up from generation to generation.

27:25  Care for the [2in 3the 4field 1green things]! and you shall shear the herbage; and gather together grass of the mountainous area!

27:26  that you should have sheep's wool for clothes. Esteem the field! that there might be lambs for you.

27:27  O son, [4from 5me 1you have 3sayings 2strong] for your life, and for the life of your attendants.

Chapter 28

28:1  [2flees 1An impious man] with no one pursuing; but the just man [2as 3a lion 1is secure].

28:2  Because of the sins of the impious, litigations arise; [3man 1but 2a clever] extinguishes them.

28:3  A vigorous man with impious deeds extorts the poor as [4rain 1a fierce 2and 3unprofitable].

28:4  Thus the ones abandoning the law laud impiety; but the ones loving the law put [2around 3themselves 1a wall].

28:5  [2men 1Evil] do not comprehend equity; but the ones seeking the lord perceive in all.

28:6  Better a poor man going in truth, than a rich liar.

28:7  [3keeps 4the law 2son 1A discerning]; but the one who tends carnality dishonors his father.

28:8  The one multiplying his wealth with interest and usury, [3for one showing mercy 4on the poor 1gathers 2it].

28:9  The one turning aside his ear to not hear the law, even he [2his own prayer 1abhors].

28:10  The one who wanders upright men in [2way 1an evil], [4into 5corruption 2himself 1shall 3fall]; and the lawless ones shall go through good things, and they shall not enter to them.

28:11  [3is wise 4to 5himself 2man 1A rich]; [3needy man 1but 2an intelligent] shall condemn him.

28:12  Through the help of the just ones much [2comes to pass 1glory]; but in the places of the impious [2are being captured 1men].

28:13  The one covering over his impiety, [2not 1his way shall] be prospered; but the one describing and reproving shall be loved.

28:14  Blessed is a man who is struck with awe of all things through veneration; but the hard of heart shall fall into evils.

28:15  A lion hungering, and a wolf thirsting is the one who is sovereign [4poor 3being 2nation 1of a destitute].

28:16  A king lacking revenue is a great extortioner; but the one detesting injustice [2a long 3time 1shall live].

28:17  [3of a man 4under 5accusation 6of murder 1The one 2guaranteeing a loan 8an exile 7will be], and not in safety.

28:18  The one going justly is helped; but the one [2crooked 3ways 1going by] shall be entangled.

28:19  The one working his own land shall be filled with bread loaves; but the one pursuing ease shall be filled with poverty.

28:20  A man worthy of trust in many things shall be blessed; but the evil one shall not be unpunished.

28:21  The one who does not feel respect for persons of the just, is not good; such a one [3for a morsel 4of bread 1will deliver over 2a man].

28:22  [3hastens 4to be rich 2man 1A bewitching], and does not know that a merciful man will prevail over him.

28:23  The one reproving a man's ways [2favors 1shall have], rather than the flatterer with the tongue.

28:24  The one who throws off his father or mother, and assumes he does not sin; this one is partner [2man 1of an impious].

28:25  An insatiable man judges in vain; but the one yielding upon the lord [2in 3care 1will be].

28:26  The one who yields to a rash heart, such a one is a fool; but the one who goes in wisdom shall be delivered.

28:27  The one who gives to the poor shall not be in want; but the one who turns his eye [2in 3much 4perplexity 1will be].

28:28  In the places of the impious [2moan 1the just]; but in the destruction of those [2shall be multiplied 1the just].

Chapter 29

29:1  Better a man of reproofs, than a man hard-necked; for suddenly [3blazing up 4for him 1there is no 2healing].

29:2  In the lauding of the just [2will be glad 1peoples]; [4the rule 1but 5of the impious 3moan over 2men].

29:3  A man fond of wisdom gladdens his father; but the one tending harlots destroys wealth.

29:4  [2king 1A just] establishes regions; [3man 1but 2a lawbreaking] razes them.

29:5  The one who makes preparations [2against 3the person 4of his own 5friend 1with a net] puts it around his own feet.

29:6  [4sinning 3against a man 1A great 2snare is set]; but the just [2in 3joy 4and 5in 6gladness 1will be].

29:7  [2has knowledge 1A just man] to judge for the destitute; but the impious do not comprehend knowledge; and to the poor there does not exist the mind of an arbitrator.

29:8  [2men 1Mischievous] burn away a city; but wise men turn away anger.

29:9  [2man 1A wise] judges nations; [3man 1but 2a heedless], in provoking to anger, ridicules and is not struck with awe.

29:10  Men [2in blood 1being partners] shall detest the sacred; but the upright will seek after his soul.

29:11  [5entire 6rage 4his 3brings forth 1The 2fool]; but the wise stores his up in part.

29:12  A king hearkening [2matter 1in an unjust] makes all the ones under him lawbreakers.

29:13  A money-lender and debtor, when one another come together [4to oversee 3commits 5both 1the 2 lord].

29:14  A king [3in 4truth 1judging 2the poor], his throne [2for 3a good testimony 1shall be established].

29:15  Strokes and reproofs give wisdom; but a child wandering shames his parents.

29:16  [2of many 1With the being] impious, many [2take place 1sins]; but with the just, at the falling of those, fear takes place.

29:17  Correct your son, and he will cause you rest, and he will give a decoration to your soul.

29:18  In no way should there exist an expositor [2nation 1to a lawbreaking]; but the one keeping the law is most blessed.

29:19  [5by words 3will not be 4corrected 2domestic servant 1A recalcitrant]; for even if he comprehends he will not obey.

29:20  If you should behold a man hasty in words, know that [4hope 3has 5rather than 1the 2fool] he!

29:21  The one who lives wastefully from child hood will be a domestic servant; and at the end will grieve over himself.

29:22  A man inclined to rage digs up altercation; and a man prone to anger gouges up sin.

29:23  Insolence [2a man 1abases]; but the [3the humble-minded 2establishes 4in glory 1 lord].

29:24  The one who shares with a thief detests his own soul. And if an oath having been set before ones hearing, but they should not announce it,

29:25  they, fearing and shaming men, shall be tripped up; but the one yielding upon the lord shall be glad. Impiety in man makes a man trip; but the one yielding unto the master shall be preserved.

29:26  Many attend to the persons of leaders; but by the lord [2happens 1justice] to a man.

29:27  [3is an abomination 1A just 2man 5man 4to an unjust]; and an abomination to the lawless one is a straight way.

Chapter 30

30:1  Thus speaks the man to the ones trusting in God. And now I will cease.

30:2  [4most foolish 1For 2I am 3all together] of men, and the intelligence of man is not in me.

30:3  God has taught me wisdom, and [2the knowledge 3of the holies 1I know].

30:4  Who ascended into the heaven, and came down? Who brought together the winds in his bosom? Who bundled up waters in his cloak? Who holds all the extremities of the earth? What name is given to him? or what name to his children that you should know?

30:5  For all the words of God are purified. [3shields 1And 2he himself] the ones venerating him.

30:6  You should not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and [2a liar 1you should become].

30:7  Two things I ask from you; you should not remove [2from me 1favor] before my dying;

30:8  [2the vain 5word 3and 4false 6far 7from me 1appoint]; and riches and poverty you should not give to me; but order up for me the things necessary and the things to be self-sufficient;

30:9  that [2not 5in being filled up 4false 1I should 3become], and should say, Who sees me? Or to be in need that I shall steal, and I shall swear an oath by the name of God.

30:10  You should not deliver a bondservant into the hands of a master, lest at any time he should curse you, and you should be obliterated.

30:11  [2progeny 1A bad 4a father 3curses], [4the 1and 5mother 2he does not 3bless].

30:12  [2progeny 1A bad 5as just 4himself 3judges], and [3his going out 2not 1washes].

30:13  [2progeny 1A bad 4lofty 5eyes 3has], and with his eyelids he lifts himself up.

30:14  [2progeny 1A bad 4swords 5for teeth 3has], and the molars as pruning knives, so as to consume the weak from the earth, and the needy of them from among men.

30:15  [4to the 5leech 2three 3daughters 1There were 7in affection 6being loved], these three did not fulfill her, and to the fourth it was not sufficient to say, Enough --

30:16  Hades, and passion of a woman, and earth not filled with water; and water and fire in no way shall say, It sufficies.

30:17  The eye ridiculing a father, and dishonoring the old age of a mother -- [5cut it out 1let the crows 2from 3the 4ravines], and may [3devour 4it 1the young 2of the eagles].

30:18  [3three things 1And 2there are] impossible for me to comprehend, and the fourth I do not know --

30:19  the traces [2eagle 1of a flying], and the ways of a serpent upon a rock, and the paths of a ship passing through the sea, and the ways of a man in youth.

30:20  Such is the way [2woman 1of an adulterous], whenever she should act in washing herself, [2not 1she says] to have acted out of place.

30:21  By three things [3is shaken 1the 2earth], and the fourth it is not able to bear --

30:22  if a domestic servant should reign, and a fool should be filled with food,

30:23  and a female domestic servant, if she is cast out by her own lady, and a hateful wife if she should attain [2man 1a good].

30:24  [3four 1And 2there are] lesser things upon the earth, and these are wiser than the wise --

30:25  the ants in whom there is no strength, and they prepare [2in summer 1nourishment].

30:26  And the rabbits -- a nation not being strong, the ones making [3in 4the rocks 1their own 2houses].

30:27  [4independent 3is 1The 2locust], but she marches [2from 3one 4word of command 1orderly].

30:28  And the newt, with its hands sticking, and [2easily caught 1being], it dwells in the fortresses of kings.

30:29  [3three 1And 2there are] which [2prosperously 1go], and the fourth which [2well 1passes over] --

30:30  [2cub 1a lion] is stronger than the beasts, which does not turn away, nor is struck with awe of any beast,

30:31  and a rooster walking about among females confidently, and a he-goat taking the lead of a flock of goats, and a king delivering a public address to a nation.

30:32  If you should let go of yourself in gladness, and should stretch out your hand for a fight you shall be dishonored.

30:33  Extract milk, and there will be butter; but if you should pressure the nostrils there shall come forth blood; and if you should drag out words, there shall come forth litigations and fights.

Chapter 31

31:1  My words have been spoken by God; [2by a king 1the divine answer], whom [2instructed 1his mother].

31:2  What, O child, will you give heed to? What sayings of God, O first-born, to you I speak, O son? What, O child of my belly? What, O child of my vows?

31:3  You should not give [3to women 1your 2wealth], nor your mind and livelihood for an afterthought. [3with 4counsel 2all things 1Do]! [2with 3counsel 1Drink wine]!

31:4  The mighty ones are inclined to rage; [3wine 1let them not 2drink]!

31:5  lest drinking they should forget wisdom, and [3rightly 4to judge 1in no way 2are able] the weak.

31:6  Give intoxicating drink to the ones in distresses, and wine to drink to the ones in griefs!

31:7  that they should forget their poverty, and their miseries should not be remembered any longer.

31:8  O Son, open your mouth with the word of God, and judge all fairly!

31:9  Open your mouth, and judge justly, and litigate for the needy and weak!

31:10  [4wife 3a vigorous 1Who 2shall find]? [4more esteemed than 1For 3is 6stones 5very costly 2such].

31:11  [4takes courage 5over 6her 1The 2heart 3of her husband]. Such a one [3of good 4spoils 1will not 2be distressed by the lack].

31:12  For she exacts energy to her husband for good, and not bad for all the livelihood.

31:13  [4furling 5wool 6and 7flax 1She makes 3useful 2her hands].

31:14  She became as a ship trading far off. She gathers together her wealth,

31:15  and she rises up at nights, and appoints foods to the household, and works to the female attendants.

31:16  In viewing a farm, she buys; and from the fruits of her hands she plants a possession.

31:17  Girding up [2strongly 1her loin], she establishes her arms for work.

31:18  She tastes that it is good to work; and [2is not 3extinguished 1her lamp] all the night.

31:19  [2her cubits 1She stretches out] unto the things being advantageous; and the things of her hands she sticks to the spindle.

31:20  [4hands 1And 3her 2she opens wide] to the needy, and her wrist she stretches out to the poor.

31:21  [2does not 3take thought 4of the things 5in 6the house 1Her husband] whenever [2somewhere 1he passes time]; for all the ones of hers are being clothed.

31:22  A double goat's hair coat she made for her husband; and from out of linen and purple material garments for herself.

31:23  [4admired 1And 3is 2her husband] at the gate when ever he should sit in the sanhedrin with the aged of the land.

31:24  [2fine linen 1She makes], and gives back loincloths to the Canaanites.

31:25  [2strength 3and 4beauty 1She puts on], and is glad in [2days 1the last].

31:26  [3mouth 1And 2of her] she opens wisely and lawfully; and her charity is in her tongue.

31:27  [3are roofed 1The pastimes 2to her house], and the grain of laziness she does not eat.

31:28  She raises up her children, and they grow rich; and her husband praises her.

31:29  Many daughters acquired riches; many acted with ability; but you have precedence -- you are elevated above all.

31:30  [2is false 1Allurement], and [2vain 1beauty] it is not in you. [3woman 1For 2a discerning] is blessed; [4the fear 1and 5of the lord 2let her 3praise]!

31:31  Give to her from the fruits of her lips! and let [2be praised 3at 4the gates 1her husband]!