1Wine is a mocker, Gn 9:21; Pr 23:29-30; Is 28:7; Hs 4:11 beer is a brawler,
and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
2A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself. Nm 16:38; Est 4:11; Pr 8:36; 19:12; 28:15; Hab 2:10
3It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, Pr 17:14
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel. Pr 15:18; 18:6; 22:10
4The slacker does not plow during planting season; Lit plow in winter
at harvest time he looks, Lit inquires and there is nothing. Pr 24:27,30-34
5Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water; Pr 18:4
but a man of understanding draws it out.
6Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man? Ps 53:2-3; Pr 28:20; Ec 7:28; Lk 18:8
7The one who lives with integrity is righteous; Pr 2:7,20-21; 10:9; 13:6
his children Lit sons who come after him will be happy. Ps 37:26; 112:2
8A king sitting on a throne to judge
sifts out all evil with his eyes. Pr 20:26; 25:5; Mt 25:32
9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;
I am cleansed from my sin”? 1Kg 8:46; Jb 15:15-16; Ps 14:2-3; Ec 7:20; Rm 3:9-12; 1Jn 1:8
10Differing weights and varying measures Lit Stone and stone, measure and measure —
both are detestable to the Lord. Dt 25:14-15; Pr 11:1; 20:23; Mc 6:10-11
11Even a young man is known by his actions —
if his behavior is pure and upright. Pr 21:8; Mt 7:16
12The hearing ear and the seeing eye —
the Lord made them both. Ex 4:11; Ps 94:9; Pr 22:2; 29:13
13Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat. Pr 6:10-11; 19:15; 24:33-34
14“It’s worthless, it’s worthless! ” the buyer says,
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure. Pr 3:15; 8:11
16Take his garment, A debtor’s outer garment was held as collateral.
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners. Dt 24:12-13; Pr 6:1-5; 11:15; 27:13
17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, Pr 9:17
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
18Finalize plans with counsel, Pr 11:14; 15:22
and wage war with sound guidance. Pr 24:6; Lk 14:31
19The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; Lv 19:16; Pr 11:13
avoid someone with a big mouth. Pr 13:3
20Whoever curses his father or mother Ex 21:17; Pr 24:20; 30:11 —
his lamp will go out in deep darkness. Jb 18:5
21An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately. Pr 21:5; 23:5; 28:22; Lk 15:11-13
22Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil! ” Pr 24:29; Mt 5:39; Rm 12:17,19; 1Th 5:15; 1Pt 3:9
Wait on the Lord, Ps 27:14 and He will rescue you. Ps 37:7-9
and dishonest scales Pr 11:1 are unfair.
so how can anyone understand his own way?
25It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows. Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21; Ec 5:4-6
26A wise king separates out the wicked Pr 20:8
and drives the threshing wheel Is 28:27 over them.
searching the innermost parts. Lit the chambers of the belly Ps 139:23; Pr 20:30; 1Co 2:11
28Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
29The glory of young men is their strength,
and the splendor of old men is gray hair. Lv 19:32; Pr 16:31
30Lashes and wounds purge away evil, Is 53:5
and beatings cleanse the innermost parts. Lit beatings the chambers of the belly
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