Proverbs 1

 1. The proverbs <4912 mashal > of Solomon <8010 Sh@lomoh > the son <1121 ben > of David <1732 David >, king <4428 melek > of Israel <3478 Yisra>el >;

 2 To know <3045 yada< > wisdom <2451 chokmah > and instruction <4148 muwcar >; to perceive the words <0561 >emer > of understanding <0998 biynah >;

 3 To receive <3947 laqach > the instruction <4148 muwcar > of wisdom <7919 sakal >, justice <6664 tsedeq >, and judgment <4941 mishpat >, and equity <4339 meyshar >;

 4 To give <5414 nathan > subtilty <6195 <ormah > to the simple <6612 p@thiy >, to the young <5288 na<ar > man knowledge <1847 da<ath > and discretion <4209 m@zimmah >.

 5 A wise <2450 chakam > [man] will hear <8085 shama< >, and will increase <3254 yacaph > learning <3948 leqach >; and a man of understanding <0995 biyn > shall attain <7069 qanah > unto wise counsels <8458 tachbulah >:

 6 To understand <0995 biyn > a proverb <4912 mashal >, and the interpretation <4426 m@liytsah >; the words <1697 dabar > of the wise <2450 chakam >, and their dark <2420 chiydah > sayings <2420 chiydah >.

 7. The fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] the beginning <7225 re>shiyth > of knowledge <1847 da<ath >: [but] fools <0191 >eviyl > despise <0936 buwz > wisdom <2451 chokmah > and instruction <4148 muwcar >.

 8 My son <1121 ben >, hear <8085 shama< > the instruction <4148 muwcar > of thy father <1>, and forsake <5203 natash > not the law <8451 towrah > of thy mother <0517 >em >:

 9 For they [shall be] an ornament <3880 livyah > of grace <2580 chen > unto thy head <7218 ro>sh >, and chains <6060 <anaq > about thy neck <1621 garg@rowth >.

 10. My son <1121 ben >, if <0518 >im > sinners <2400 chatta> > entice <6601 pathah > thee, consent <14> thou not.

 11 If <0518 >im > they say <0559 >amar >, Come <3212 yalak > with us, let us lay wait <0693 >arab > for blood <1818 dam >, let us lurk <6845 tsaphan > privily for the innocent <5355 naqiy > without <2600 chinnam > cause <2600 chinnam >:

 12 Let us swallow <1104 bala< > them up alive <2416 chay > as the grave <7585 sh@>owl >; and whole <8549 tamiym >, as those that go <3381 yarad > down <3381 yarad > into the pit <0953 bowr >:

 13 We shall find <4672 matsa> > all <3605 kol > precious <3368 yaqar > substance <1952 hown >, we shall fill <4390 male> > our houses <1004 bayith > with spoil <7998 shalal >:

 14 Cast <5307 naphal > in thy lot <1486 gowral > among <8432 tavek > us; let us all <3605 kol > have <1961 hayah > one <0259 >echad > purse <3599 kiyc >:

 15 My son <1121 ben >, walk <3212 yalak > not thou in the way <1870 derek > with them; refrain <4513 mana< > thy foot <7272 regel > from their path <5410 nathiyb >:

 16 For their feet <7272 regel > run <7323 ruwts > to evil <7451 ra< >, and make haste <4116 mahar > to shed <8210 shaphak > blood <1818 dam >.

 17 Surely <3588 kiy > in vain <2600 chinnam > the net <7568 resheth > is spread <2219 zarah > in the sight <5869 <ayin > of any <3605 kol > bird.

 18 And they lay wait <0693 >arab > for their [own] blood <1818 dam >; they lurk <6845 tsaphan > privily for their [own] lives <5315 nephesh >.

 19 So <3651 ken > [are] the ways <0734 >orach > of every <3605 kol > one that is greedy <1214 batsa< > of gain <1214 batsa< >; [which] taketh <3947 laqach > away the life <5315 nephesh > of the owners <1167 ba<al > thereof.

 20. Wisdom <2454 chokmowth > crieth <7442 ranan > without <2351 chuwts >; she uttereth <5414 nathan > her voice <6963 qowl > in the streets <7339 r@chob >:

 21 She crieth <7121 qara> > in the chief <7218 ro>sh > place of concourse <1993 hamah >, in the openings <6607 pethach > of the gates <8179 sha<ar >: in the city <5892 <iyr > she uttereth <0559 >amar > her words <0561 >emer >, [saying],

 22 How <5704 <ad > long <5704 <ad >, ye simple <6612 p@thiy > ones, will ye love <0157 >ahab > simplicity <6612 p@thiy >? and the scorners <3887 luwts > delight <2531 chemed > in their scorning <3944 latsown >, and fools <3684 k@ciyl > hate <8130 sane> > knowledge <1847 da<ath >?

 23 Turn <7725 shuwb > you at my reproof <8433 towkechah >: behold <2009 hinneh >, I will pour <5042 naba< > out my spirit <7307 ruwach > unto you, I will make known <3045 yada< > my words <1697 dabar > unto you.

 24 Because <3282 ya<an > I have called <7121 qara> >, and ye refused <3985 ma>en >; I have stretched <5186 natah > out my hand <3027 yad >, and no <0369 >ayin > man regarded <7181 qashab >;

 25 But ye have set at <6544 para< > nought <6544 para< > all <3605 kol > my counsel <6098 <etsah >, and would <14> none <3808 lo> > of my reproof <8433 towkechah >:

 26 I also <1571 gam > will laugh <7832 sachaq > at your calamity <0343 >eyd >; I will mock <3932 la<ag > when your fear <6343 pachad > cometh <0935 bow> >;

 27 When your fear <6343 pachad > cometh <0935 bow> > as desolation <7584 sha>avah >, and your destruction <0343 >eyd > cometh <0857 >athah > as a whirlwind <5492 cuwphah >; when distress <6869 tsarah > and anguish <6695 tsowq > cometh <0935 bow> > upon you.

 28 Then <0227 >az > shall they call <7121 qara> > upon me, but I will not answer <6030 <anah >; they shall seek <7836 shachar > me early <7836 shachar >, but they shall not find <4672 matsa> > me:

 29 For that they hated <8130 sane> > knowledge <1847 da<ath >, and did not choose <0977 bachar > the fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >:

 30 They would <14> none <3808 lo> > of my counsel <6098 <etsah >: they despised <5006 na>ats > all <3605 kol > my reproof <8433 towkechah >.

 31 Therefore shall they eat <0398 >akal > of the fruit <6529 p@riy > of their own way <1870 derek >, and be filled <7646 saba< > with their own devices <4156 mow<etsah >.

 32 For the turning <4878 m@shuwbah > away of the simple <6612 p@thiy > shall slay <2026 harag > them, and the prosperity <7962 shalvah > of fools <3684 k@ciyl > shall destroy <6> them.

 33 But whoso hearkeneth <8085 shama< > unto me shall dwell <7931 shakan > safely <0983 betach >, and shall be quiet <7599 sha>an > from fear <6343 pachad > of evil <7451 ra< >.

Proverbs 2

 1. My son <1121 ben >, if <0518 >im > thou wilt receive <3947 laqach > my words <0561 >emer >, and hide <6845 tsaphan > my commandments <4687 mitsvah > with thee;

 2 So that thou incline <7181 qashab > thine ear <0241 >ozen > unto wisdom <2451 chokmah >, [and] apply <5186 natah > thine heart <3820 leb > to understanding <8394 tabuwn >;

 3 Yea <3588 kiy >, if <0518 >im > thou criest <7121 qara> > after knowledge <0998 biynah >, [and] liftest <5414 nathan > up thy voice <6963 qowl > for understanding <8394 tabuwn >;

 4 If <0518 >im > thou seekest <1245 baqash > her as silver <3701 keceph >, and searchest <2664 chaphas > for her as [for] hid <4301 matmown > treasures <4301 matmown >;

 5 Then <0227 >az > shalt thou understand <0995 biyn > the fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, and find <4672 matsa> > the knowledge <1847 da<ath > of God <0430 >elohiym >.

 6 For the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > giveth <5414 nathan > wisdom <2451 chokmah >: out of his mouth <6310 peh > [cometh] knowledge <1847 da<ath > and understanding <8394 tabuwn >.

 7 He layeth <6845 tsaphan > up sound <8454 tuwshiyah > wisdom <8454 tuwshiyah > for the righteous <3477 yashar >: [he is] a buckler <4043 magen > to them that walk <1980 halak > uprightly <8537 tom >.

 8 He keepeth <5341 natsar > the paths <0734 >orach > of judgment <4941 mishpat >, and preserveth <8104 shamar > the way <1870 derek > of his saints <2623 chaciyd >.

 9 Then <0227 >az > shalt thou understand <0995 biyn > righteousness <6664 tsedeq >, and judgment <4941 mishpat >, and equity <4339 meyshar >; [yea], every <3605 kol > good <2896 towb > path <4570 ma<gal >.

 10. When <3588 kiy > wisdom <2451 chokmah > entereth <0935 bow> > into thine heart <3820 leb >, and knowledge <1847 da<ath > is pleasant <5276 na<em > unto thy soul <5315 nephesh >;

 11 Discretion <4209 m@zimmah > shall preserve <8104 shamar > thee, understanding <8394 tabuwn > shall keep <5341 natsar > thee:

 12 To deliver <5337 natsal > thee from the way <1870 derek > of the evil <7451 ra< > [man], from the man <0376 >iysh > that speaketh <1696 dabar > froward <8419 tahpukah > things;

 13 Who leave <5800 <azab > the paths <0734 >orach > of uprightness <3476 yosher >, to walk <3212 yalak > in the ways <1870 derek > of darkness <2822 choshek >;

 14 Who rejoice <8056 sameach > to do <6213 <asah > evil <7451 ra< >, [and] delight <1523 giyl > in the frowardness <8419 tahpukah > of the wicked <7451 ra< >;

 15 Whose <0834 >aher > ways <0734 >orach > [are] crooked <6141 <iqqesh >, and [they] froward <3868 luwz > in their paths <4570 ma<gal >:

 16 To deliver <5337 natsal > thee from the strange <2114 zuwr > woman <0802 >ishshah >, [even] from the stranger <5237 nokriy > [which] flattereth <2505 chalaq > with her words <0561 >emer >;

 17 Which forsaketh <5800 <azab > the guide <0441 >alluwph > of her youth <5271 na<uwr >, and forgetteth <7913 shakeach > the covenant <1285 b@riyth > of her God <0430 >elohiym >.

 18 For her house <1004 bayith > inclineth <7743 shuwach > unto death <4194 maveth >, and her paths <4570 ma<gal > unto the dead <7496 rapha> >.

 19 None <3808 lo> > that go <0935 bow> > unto her return <7725 shuwb > again <7725 shuwb >, neither take <5381 nasag > they hold <5381 nasag > of the paths <0734 >orach > of life <2416 chay >.

 20 That thou mayest walk <3212 yalak > in the way <1870 derek > of good <2896 towb > [men], and keep <8104 shamar > the paths <0734 >orach > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq >.

 21 For the upright <3477 yashar > shall dwell <7931 shakan > in the land <0776 >erets >, and the perfect <8549 tamiym > shall remain <3498 yathar > in it.

 22 But the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall be cut <3772 karath > off from the earth <0776 >erets >, and the transgressors <0898 bagad > shall be rooted <5255 nacach > out of it.

Proverbs 3

 1. My son <1121 ben >, forget <7911 shakach > not my law <8451 towrah >; but let thine heart <3820 leb > keep <5341 natsar > my commandments <4687 mitsvah >:

 2 For length <0753 >orek > of days <3117 yowm >, and long <0753 >orek > life <2416 chay >, and peace <7965 shalowm >, shall they add <3254 yacaph > to thee.

 3 Let not mercy <2617 checed > and truth <0571 >emeth > forsake <5800 <azab > thee: bind <7194 qashar > them about <5921 <al > thy neck <1621 garg@rowth >; write <3789 kathab > them upon the table <3871 luwach > of thine heart <3820 leb >:

 4 So shalt thou find <4672 matsa> > favour <2580 chen > and good <2896 towb > understanding <7922 sekel > in the sight <5869 <ayin > of God <0430 >elohiym > and man <0120 >adam >.

 5 Trust <0982 batach > in the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > with all <3605 kol > thine heart <3820 leb >; and lean <8172 sha<an > not unto thine own understanding <0998 biynah >.

 6 In all <3605 kol > thy ways <1870 derek > acknowledge <3045 yada< > him, and he shall direct <3474 yashar > thy paths <0734 >orach >.

 7. Be not wise <2450 chakam > in thine own eyes <5869 <ayin >: fear <3372 yare> > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, and depart <5493 cuwr > from evil <7451 ra< >.

 8 It shall be health <7500 riph>uwth > to thy navel <8270 shor >, and marrow <8250 shiqquwy > to thy bones <6106 <etsem >.

 9 Honour <3513 kabad > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > with thy substance <1952 hown >, and with the firstfruits <7225 re>shiyth > of all <3605 kol > thine increase <8393 t@buw>ah >:

 10 So shall thy barns <0618 >acam > be filled <4390 male> > with plenty <7647 saba< >, and thy presses <3342 yeqeb > shall burst <6555 parats > out with new <8492 tiyrowsh > wine <8492 tiyrowsh >.

 11 My son <1121 ben >, despise <3988 ma>ac > not the chastening <4148 muwcar > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >; neither <0408 >al > be weary <6973 quwts > of his correction <8433 towkechah >:

 12 For whom the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > loveth <0157 >ahab > he correcteth <3198 yakach >; even as a father <1> the son <1121 ben > [in whom] he delighteth <7521 ratsah >.

 13. Happy <0835 >esher > [is] the man <0120 >adam > [that] findeth <4672 matsa> > wisdom <2451 chokmah >, and the man <0120 >adam > [that] getteth <6329 puwq > understanding <8394 tabuwn >.

 14 For the merchandise <5504 cachar > of it [is] better <2896 towb > than the merchandise <5505 cachar > of silver <3701 keceph >, and the gain <8393 t@buw>ah > thereof than fine gold <2742 charuwts >.

 15 She [is] more precious <3368 yaqar > than rubies <6443 paniyn >: and all <3605 kol > the things thou canst desire <2656 chephets > are not to be compared <7737 shavah > unto her.

 16 Length <0753 >orek > of days <3117 yowm > [is] in her right <3225 yamiyn > hand <3225 yamiyn >; [and] in her left <8040 s@mo>wl > hand <8040 s@mo>wl > riches <6239 <osher > and honour <3519 kabowd >.

 17 Her ways <1870 derek > [are] ways <1870 derek > of pleasantness <5278 no<am >, and all <3605 kol > her paths <5410 nathiyb > [are] peace <7965 shalowm >.

 18 She [is] a tree <6086 <ets > of life <2416 chay > to them that lay hold <2388 chazaq > upon her: and happy <0835 >esher > [is every one] that retaineth <8551 tamak > her.

 19 The LORD <3068 Y@hovah > by wisdom <2451 chokmah > hath founded <3245 yacad > the earth <0776 >erets >; by understanding <8394 tabuwn > hath he established <3559 kuwn > the heavens <8064 shamayim >.

 20 By his knowledge <1847 da<ath > the depths <8415 t@howm > are broken <1234 baqa< > up, and the clouds <7834 shachaq > drop <7491 ra<aph > down <7491 ra<aph > the dew <2919 tal >.

 21. My son <1121 ben >, let not them depart <3868 luwz > from thine eyes <5869 <ayin >: keep <5341 natsar > sound <8454 tuwshiyah > wisdom <8454 tuwshiyah > and discretion <4209 m@zimmah >:

 22 So shall they be life <2416 chay > unto thy soul <5315 nephesh >, and grace <2580 chen > to thy neck <1621 garg@rowth >.

 23 Then <0227 >az > shalt thou walk <3212 yalak > in thy way <1870 derek > safely <0983 betach >, and thy foot <7272 regel > shall not stumble <5062 nagaph >.

 24 When <0518 >im > thou liest <7901 shakab > down <7901 shakab >, thou shalt not be afraid <6342 pachad >: yea, thou shalt lie <7901 shakab > down <7901 shakab >, and thy sleep <8142 shehah > shall be sweet <6148 <arab >.

 25 Be not afraid <3372 yare> > of sudden <6597 pith>owm > fear <6343 pachad >, neither of the desolation <7722 show> > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >, when <3588 kiy > it cometh <0935 bow> >.

 26 For the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > shall be thy confidence <3689 kecel >, and shall keep <8104 shamar > thy foot <7272 regel > from being taken <3921 leked >.

 27. Withhold <4513 mana< > not good <2896 towb > from them to whom it is due <1167 ba<al >, when it is in the power <0410 >el > of thine hand <3027 yad > to do <6213 <asah > [it].

 28 Say <0559 >amar > not unto thy neighbour <7453 rea< >, Go <3212 yalak >, and come <7725 shuwb > again <7725 shuwb >, and to morrow <4279 machar > I will give <5414 nathan >; when thou hast <3426 yesh > it by thee.

 29 Devise <2790 charash > not evil <7451 ra< > against <5921 <al > thy neighbour <7453 rea< >, seeing <7200 ra>ah > he dwelleth <3427 yashab > securely <0983 betach > by thee.

 30 Strive <7378 riyb > not with a man <0120 >adam > without <2600 chinnam > cause <2600 chinnam >, if <0518 >im > he have done <1580 gamal > thee no <3808 lo> > harm <7451 ra< >.

 31 Envy <7065 qana> > thou not the oppressor, and choose <0977 bachar > none <0408 >al > of his ways <1870 derek >.

 32 For the froward <3868 luwz > [is] abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but his secret <5475 cowd > [is] with the righteous <3477 yashar >.

 33 The curse <3994 m@erah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] in the house <1004 bayith > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >: but he blesseth <1288 barak > the habitation <5116 naveh > of the just <6662 tsaddiyq >.

 34 Surely <0518 >im > he scorneth <3887 luwts > the scorners <3887 luwts >: but he giveth <5414 nathan > grace <2580 chen > unto the lowly <6041 <aniy >.

 35 The wise <2450 chakam > shall inherit <5157 nachal > glory <3519 kabowd >: but shame <7036 qalown > shall be the promotion <7311 ruwm > of fools <3684 k@ciyl >.

Proverbs 4

 1. Hear <8085 shama< >, ye children <1121 ben >, the instruction <4148 muwcar > of a father <1>, and attend <7181 qashab > to know <3045 yada< > understanding <0998 biynah >.

 2 For I give <5414 nathan > you good <2896 towb > doctrine <3948 leqach >, forsake <5800 <azab > ye not my law <8451 towrah >.

 3 For I was my father's <1> son <1121 ben >, tender <7390 rak > and only <3173 yachiyd > [beloved] in the sight <6440 paniym > of my mother <0517 >em >.

 4 He taught <3384 yarah > me also, and said <0559 >amar > unto me, Let thine heart <3820 leb > retain <8551 tamak > my words <1697 dabar >: keep <8104 shamar > my commandments <4687 mitsvah >, and live <2421 chayah >.

 5 Get <7069 qanah > wisdom <2451 chokmah >, get <7069 qanah > understanding <0998 biynah >: forget <7911 shakach > [it] not; neither <0408 >al > decline <5186 natah > from the words <0561 >emer > of my mouth <6310 peh >.

 6 Forsake <5800 <azab > her not, and she shall preserve <8104 shamar > thee: love <0157 >ahab > her, and she shall keep <5341 natsar > thee.

 7 Wisdom <2451 chokmah > [is] the principal <7225 re>shiyth > thing; [therefore] get <7069 qanah > wisdom <2451 chokmah >: and with all <3605 kol > thy getting <7069 qanah > get <7069 qanah > understanding <0998 biynah >.

 8 Exalt <5549 calal > her, and she shall promote <7311 ruwm > thee: she shall bring <3513 kabad > thee to honour <3513 kabad >, when <3588 kiy > thou dost embrace <2263 chabaq > her.

 9 She shall give <5414 nathan > to thine head <7218 ro>sh > an ornament <3880 livyah > of grace <2580 chen >: a crown <5850 <atarah > of glory <8597 tiph>arah > shall she deliver <4042 magan > to thee.

 10 Hear <8085 shama< >, O my son <1121 ben >, and receive <3947 laqach > my sayings <0561 >emer >; and the years <8141 shaneh > of thy life <2416 chay > shall be many <7235 rabah >.

 11 I have taught <3384 yarah > thee in the way <1870 derek > of wisdom <2451 chokmah >; I have led <1869 darak > thee in right <3476 yosher > paths <4570 ma<gal >.

 12 When thou goest <3212 yalak >, thy steps <6806 tsa<ad > shall not be straitened <3334 yatsar >; and when <0518 >im > thou runnest <7323 ruwts >, thou shalt not stumble <3782 kashal >.

 13 Take <2388 chazaq > fast hold <2388 chazaq > of instruction <4148 muwcar >; let [her] not go <7503 raphah >: keep <5341 natsar > her; for she [is] thy life <2416 chay >.

 14. Enter <0935 bow> > not into the path <0734 >orach > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >, and go <0833 >ashar > not in the way <1870 derek > of evil <7451 ra< > [men].

 15 Avoid <6544 para< > it, pass <5674 <abar > not by it, turn <7847 satah > from it, and pass <5674 <abar > away.

 16 For they sleep <3462 yashen > not, except they have done mischief <7489 ra<a< >; and their sleep <8142 shehah > is taken <1497 gazal > away <1497 gazal >, unless they cause [some] to fall <3782 kashal >.

 17 For they eat <3898 lacham > the bread <3899 lechem > of wickedness <7562 resha< >, and drink <8354 shathah > the wine <3196 yayin > of violence <2555 chamac >.

 18 But the path <0734 >orach > of the just <6662 tsaddiyq > [is] as the shining <5051 nogahh > light <0216 >owr >, that shineth <0215 >owr > more <1980 halak > and more unto the perfect <3559 kuwn > day <3117 yowm >.

 19 The way <1870 derek > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [is] as darkness <0653 >aphelah >: they know <3045 yada< > not at what <4100 mah > they stumble <3782 kashal >.

 20. My son <1121 ben >, attend <7181 qashab > to my words <1697 dabar >; incline <5186 natah > thine ear <0241 >ozen > unto my sayings <0561 >emer >.

 21 Let them not depart <3868 luwz > from thine eyes <5869 <ayin >; keep <8104 shamar > them in the midst <8432 tavek > of thine heart <3824 lebab >.

 22 For they [are] life <2416 chay > unto those that find <4672 matsa> > them, and health <4832 marpe> > to all <3605 kol > their flesh <1320 basar >.

 23 Keep <5341 natsar > thy heart <3820 leb > with all <3605 kol > diligence <4929 mishmar >; for out of it [are] the issues <8444 towtsa>ah > of life <2416 chay >.

 24 Put <5493 cuwr > away <5493 cuwr > from thee a froward <6143 <iqq@shuwth > mouth <6310 peh >, and perverse <3891 l@zuwth > lips <8193 saphah > put <7368 rachaq > far <7368 rachaq > from thee.

 25 Let thine eyes <5869 <ayin > look <5027 nabat > right <5227 nokach > on, and let thine eyelids <6079 <aph<aph > look straight <3474 yashar > before <5048 neged > thee.

 26 Ponder <6424 palac > the path <4570 ma<gal > of thy feet <7272 regel >, and let all <3605 kol > thy ways <1870 derek > be established <3559 kuwn >.

 27 Turn <5186 natah > not to the right <3225 yamiyn > hand <3227 y@miyniy > nor to the left <8040 s@mo>wl >: remove <5493 cuwr > thy foot <7272 regel > from evil <7451 ra< >.

Proverbs 5

 1. My son <1121 ben >, attend <7181 qashab > unto my wisdom <2451 chokmah >, [and] bow <5186 natah > thine ear <0241 >ozen > to my understanding <8394 tabuwn >:

 2 That thou mayest regard <8104 shamar > discretion <4209 m@zimmah >, and [that] thy lips <8193 saphah > may keep <5341 natsar > knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 3 For the lips <8193 saphah > of a strange <2114 zuwr > woman drop <5197 nataph > [as] an honeycomb <5317 nopheth >, and her mouth <2441 chek > [is] smoother <2513 chelqah > than oil <8081 shemen >:

 4 But her end <0319 >achariyth > is bitter <4751 mar > as wormwood <3939 la<anah >, sharp <2290 chagowr > as a twoedged <6310 peh > sword <2719 chereb >.

 5 Her feet <7272 regel > go <3381 yarad > down <3381 yarad > to death <4194 maveth >; her steps <6806 tsa<ad > take <8551 tamak > hold <8551 tamak > on hell <7585 sh@>owl >.

 6 Lest <6435 pen > thou shouldest ponder <6424 palac > the path <0734 >orach > of life <2416 chay >, her ways <4570 ma<gal > are moveable <5128 nuwa< >, [that] thou canst not know <3045 yada< > [them].

 7 Hear <8085 shama< > me now <6258 <attah > therefore, O ye children <1121 ben >, and depart <5493 cuwr > not from the words <0561 >emer > of my mouth <6310 peh >.

 8 Remove <7368 rachaq > thy way <1870 derek > far <7368 rachaq > from her, and come <7126 qarab > not nigh <7126 qarab > the door <6607 pethach > of her house <1004 bayith >:

 9 Lest <6435 pen > thou give <5414 nathan > thine honour <1935 howd > unto others <0312 >acher >, and thy years <8141 shaneh > unto the cruel <0394 >akzariy >:

 10 Lest <6435 pen > strangers <2114 zuwr > be filled <7646 saba< > with thy wealth <3581 koach >; and thy labours <6089 <etseb > [be] in the house <1004 bayith > of a stranger <5237 nokriy >;

 11 And thou mourn <5098 naham > at the last <0319 >achariyth >, when thy flesh <1320 basar > and thy body <7607 sh@>er > are consumed <3615 kalah >,

 12 And say <0559 >amar >, How <0349 >eyk > have I hated <8130 sane> > instruction <4148 muwcar >, and my heart <3820 leb > despised <5006 na>ats > reproof <8433 towkechah >;

 13 And have not obeyed <8085 shama< > the voice <6963 qowl > of my teachers <3384 yarah >, nor <3808 lo> > inclined <5186 natah > mine ear <0241 >ozen > to them that instructed <3925 lamad > me!

 14 I was almost <4592 m@<at > in all <3605 kol > evil <7451 ra< > in the midst <8432 tavek > of the congregation <6951 qahal > and assembly <5712 <edah >.

 15. Drink <8354 shathah > waters <4325 mayim > out of thine own cistern <0953 bowr >, and running <5140 nazal > waters out of thine own well <0875 @>er >.

 16 Let thy fountains <4599 ma<yan > be dispersed <6327 puwts > abroad <2351 chuwts >, [and] rivers <6388 peleg > of waters <4325 mayim > in the streets <7339 r@chob >.

 17 Let them be only thine own <0249 >ezrach >, and not strangers <2114 zuwr >' with thee.

 18 Let thy fountain <4726 maqowr > be blessed <1288 barak >: and rejoice <8055 samach > with the wife <0802 >ishshah > of thy youth <5271 na<uwr >.

 19 [Let her be as] the loving <0158 >ahab > hind <0365 >ayeleth > and pleasant <2580 chen > roe <3280 ya<alah >; let her breasts <1717 dad > satisfy <7301 ravah > thee at all <3605 kol > times <6256 <eth >; and be thou ravished <7686 shagah > always <8548 tamiyd > with her love <0160 >ahabah >.

 20 And why wilt thou, my son <1121 ben >, be ravished <7686 shagah > with a strange <2114 zuwr > woman, and embrace <2263 chabaq > the bosom <2436 cheyq > of a stranger <5237 nokriy >?

 21 For the ways <1870 derek > of man <0376 >iysh > [are] before <5227 nokach > the eyes <5869 <ayin > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, and he pondereth <6424 palac > all <3605 kol > his goings <4570 ma<gal >.

 22 His own <0249 >ezrach > iniquities <5771 <avon > shall take <3920 lakad > the wicked <7563 rasha< > himself, and he shall be holden <8551 tamak > with the cords <2256 chebel > of his sins <2403 chatta>ah >.

 23 He shall die <4191 muwth > without <0369 >ayin > instruction <4148 muwcar >; and in the greatness <7230 rob > of his folly <0200 >ivveleth > he shall go <7686 shagah > astray <7686 shagah >.

Proverbs 6

 1. My son <1121 ben >, if <0518 >im > thou be surety <6148 <arab > for thy friend <7453 rea< >, [if] thou hast stricken <8628 taqa< > thy hand <3709 kaph > with a stranger <2114 zuwr >,

 2 Thou art snared <3369 yaqosh > with the words <0561 >emer > of thy mouth <6310 peh >, thou art taken <3920 lakad > with the words <0561 >emer > of thy mouth <6310 peh >.

 3 Do <6213 <asah > this <2063 zo>th > now <0645 >ephow >, my son <1121 ben >, and deliver <5337 natsal > thyself, when <3588 kiy > thou art come <0935 bow> > into the hand <3709 kaph > of thy friend <7453 rea< >; go <3212 yalak >, humble <7511 raphac > thyself, and make sure <7292 rahab > thy friend <7453 rea< >.

 4 Give <5414 nathan > not sleep <8142 shehah > to thine eyes <5869 <ayin >, nor slumber <8572 t@nuwmah > to thine eyelids <6079 <aph<aph >.

 5 Deliver <5337 natsal > thyself as a roe <6643 ts@biy > from the hand <3027 yad > [of the hunter <6718 tsayid >], and as a bird <6833 tsippowr > from the hand <3027 yad > of the fowler <3353 yaquwsh >.

 6. Go <3212 yalak > to the ant <5244 n@malah >, thou sluggard <6102 <atsel >; consider <7200 ra>ah > her ways <1870 derek >, and be wise <2449 chakam >:

 7 Which <0834 >aher > having no <0369 >ayin > guide <7101 qatsiyn >, overseer <7860 shoter >, or ruler <4910 mashal >,

 8 Provideth <3559 kuwn > her meat <3899 lechem > in the summer <7019 qayits >, [and] gathereth <0103 >agar > her food <3978 ma>akal > in the harvest <7105 qatsiyr >.

 9 How <5704 <ad > long <5704 <ad > wilt thou sleep <7901 shakab >, O sluggard <6102 <atsel >? when <4970 mathay > wilt thou arise <6965 quwm > out of thy sleep <8142 shehah >?

 10 [Yet] a little <4592 m@<at > sleep <8142 shehah >, a little <4592 m@<at > slumber <8572 t@nuwmah >, a little <4592 m@<at > folding <2264 chibbuq > of the hands <3027 yad > to sleep <7901 shakab >:

 11 So shall thy poverty <7389 reysh > come <0935 bow> > as one that travelleth <1980 halak >, and thy want <4270 machcowr > as an armed <4043 magen > man <0376 >iysh >.

 12. A naughty <1100 b@liya<al > person <0120 >adam >, a wicked <0205 >aven > man <0376 >iysh >, walketh <1980 halak > with a froward <6143 <iqq@shuwth > mouth <6310 peh >.

 13 He winketh <7169 qarats > with his eyes <5869 <ayin >, he speaketh <4448 malal > with his feet <7272 regel >, he teacheth <3384 yarah > with his fingers <0676 >etsba< >;

 14 Frowardness <8419 tahpukah > [is] in his heart <3820 leb >, he deviseth <2790 charash > mischief <7451 ra< > continually; he soweth <7971 shalach > discord <4066 madown >.

 15 Therefore shall his calamity <0343 >eyd > come <0935 bow> > suddenly <6597 pith>owm >; suddenly <6621 petha< > shall he be broken <7665 shabar > without <0369 >ayin > remedy <4832 marpe> >.

 16 These <2007 hennah > six <8337 shesh > [things] doth the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > hate <8130 sane> >: yea, seven <7651 sheba< > [are] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > unto him:

 17 A proud <7311 ruwm > look <5869 <ayin >, a lying <8267 sheqer > tongue <3956 lashown >, and hands <3027 yad > that shed <8210 shaphak > innocent <5355 naqiy > blood <1818 dam >,

 18 An heart <3820 leb > that deviseth <2790 charash > wicked <0205 >aven > imaginations <4284 machashabah >, feet <7272 regel > that be swift <4116 mahar > in running <7323 ruwts > to mischief <7451 ra< >,

 19 A false <8267 sheqer > witness <5707 <ed > [that] speaketh <6315 puwach > lies <3576 kazab >, and he that soweth <7971 shalach > discord <4090 m@dan > among <0996 beyn > brethren <0251 >ach >.

 20. My son <1121 ben >, keep <5341 natsar > thy father's <1> commandment <4687 mitsvah >, and forsake <5203 natash > not the law <8451 towrah > of thy mother <0517 >em >:

 21 Bind <7194 qashar > them continually <8548 tamiyd > upon thine heart <3820 leb >, [and] tie <6029 <anad > them about <5921 <al > thy neck <1621 garg@rowth >.

 22 When thou goest <1980 halak >, it shall lead <5148 nachah > thee; when thou sleepest <7901 shakab >, it shall keep <8104 shamar > thee; and [when] thou awakest <6974 quwts >, it shall talk <7878 siyach > with thee.

 23 For the commandment <4687 mitsvah > [is] a lamp <5216 niyr >; and the law <8451 towrah > [is] light <0216 >owr >; and reproofs <8433 towkechah > of instruction <4148 muwcar > [are] the way <1870 derek > of life <2416 chay >:

 24 To keep <8104 shamar > thee from the evil <7451 ra< > woman <0802 >ishshah >, from the flattery <2513 chelqah > of the tongue <3956 lashown > of a strange <5237 nokriy > woman.

 25 Lust <2530 chamad > not after her beauty <3308 yophiy > in thine heart <3824 lebab >; neither <0408 >al > let her take <3947 laqach > thee with her eyelids <6079 <aph<aph >.

 26 For by means <1157 b@<ad > of a whorish <2181 zanah > woman <0802 >ishshah > [a man is brought] to a piece <3603 kikkar > of bread <3899 lechem >: and the adulteress will hunt <6679 tsuwd > for the precious <3368 yaqar > life <5315 nephesh >.

 27 Can a man <0376 >iysh > take <2846 chathah > fire <0784 >esh > in his bosom <2436 cheyq >, and his clothes <0899 beged > not be burned <8313 saraph >?

 28 Can one <0376 >iysh > go <1980 halak > upon hot coals <1513 gechel >, and his feet <7272 regel > not be burned <3554 kavah >?

 29 So <3651 ken > he that goeth <0935 bow> > in to his neighbour's <7453 rea< > wife <0802 >ishshah >; whosoever <3605 kol > toucheth <5060 naga< > her shall not be innocent <5352 naqah >.

 30 [Men] do not despise <0936 buwz > a thief <1590 gannab >, if he steal <1589 ganab > to satisfy <4390 male> > his soul <5315 nephesh > when <3588 kiy > he is hungry <7456 ra<eb >;

 31 But [if] he be found <4672 matsa> >, he shall restore <7999 shalam > sevenfold <7659 shib<athayim >; he shall give <5414 nathan > all <3605 kol > the substance <1952 hown > of his house <1004 bayith >.

 32 [But] whoso committeth <5003 na>aph > adultery <5003 na>aph > with a woman <0802 >ishshah > lacketh <2638 chacer > understanding <3820 leb >: he [that] doeth <6213 <asah > it destroyeth <7843 shachath > his own soul <5315 nephesh >.

 33 A wound <5061 nega< > and dishonour <7036 qalown > shall he get <4672 matsa> >; and his reproach <2781 cherpah > shall not be wiped <4229 machah > away.

 34 For jealousy <7068 qin>ah > [is] the rage <2534 chemah > of a man <1397 geber >: therefore he will not spare <2550 chamal > in the day <3117 yowm > of vengeance <5359 naqam >.

 35 He will not regard any <3605 kol > ransom <3724 kopher >; neither <3808 lo> > will he rest content <14>, though <3588 kiy > thou givest many <7235 rabah > gifts <7810 shachad >.

Proverbs 7

 1. My son <1121 ben >, keep <8104 shamar > my words <0561 >emer >, and lay <6845 tsaphan > up my commandments <4687 mitsvah > with thee.

 2 Keep <8104 shamar > my commandments <4687 mitsvah >, and live <2421 chayah >; and my law <8451 towrah > as the apple <0380 >iyshown > of thine eye <5869 <ayin >.

 3 Bind <7194 qashar > them upon thy fingers <0676 >etsba< >, write <3789 kathab > them upon the table <3871 luwach > of thine heart <3820 leb >.

 4 Say <0559 >amar > unto wisdom <2451 chokmah >, Thou [art] my sister <0269 >achowth >; and call <7121 qara> > understanding <0998 biynah > [thy] kinswoman <4129 mowda< >:

 5 That they may keep <8104 shamar > thee from the strange <2114 zuwr > woman <0802 >ishshah >, from the stranger <5237 nokriy > [which] flattereth <2505 chalaq > with her words <0561 >emer >.

 6. For at the window <2474 challown > of my house <1004 bayith > I looked <8259 shaqaph > through my casement <0822 >eshnab >,

 7 And beheld <7200 ra>ah > among the simple <6612 p@thiy > ones, I discerned <0995 biyn > among the youths <1121 ben >, a young <5288 na<ar > man void <2638 chacer > of understanding <3820 leb >,

 8 Passing <5674 <abar > through the street <7784 shuwq > near <0681 >etsel > her corner <6438 pinnah >; and he went <6805 tsa<ad > the way <1870 derek > to her house <1004 bayith >,

 9 In the twilight <5399 nesheph >, in the evening <6153 <ereb >, in the black <0380 >iyshown > and dark <0653 >aphelah > night <3915 layil >:

 10 And, behold <2009 hinneh >, there met <7125 qir>ah > him a woman <0802 >ishshah > [with] the attire <7897 shiyth > of an harlot <2181 zanah >, and subtil <5341 natsar > of heart <3820 leb >.

 11 (She [is] loud <1993 hamah > and stubborn <5637 carar >; her feet <7272 regel > abide <7937 shakar > not in her house <1004 bayith >:

 12 Now <6471 pa<am > [is she] without <2351 chuwts >, now <6471 pa<am > in the streets <7339 r@chob >, and lieth in wait <0693 >arab > at <0681 >etsel > every <3605 kol > corner <6438 pinnah >.)

 13 So she caught <2388 chazaq > him, and kissed <5401 nashaq > him, [and] with an impudent <5810 <azaz > face <6440 paniym > said <0559 >amar > unto him,

 14 [I have] peace <8002 shelem > offerings with me; this day <3117 yowm > have I payed <7999 shalam > my vows <5088 neder >.

 15 Therefore came <3318 yatsa> > I forth <3318 yatsa> > to meet <7125 qir>ah > thee, diligently <7836 shachar > to seek <7836 shachar > thy face <6440 paniym >, and I have found <4672 matsa> > thee.

 16 I have decked <7234 rabad > my bed <6210 <eres > with coverings <4765 marbad > of tapestry, with carved <2405 chatubah > [works], with fine linen <0948 buwts > of Egypt <4714 Mitsrayim >.

 17 I have perfumed <5130 nuwph > my bed <4904 mishkab > with myrrh <4753 more >, aloes <0174 >ahaliym >, and cinnamon <7076 qinnamown >.

 18 Come <3212 yalak >, let us take our fill <7301 ravah > of love <1730 dowd > until <5704 <ad > the morning <1242 boqer >: let us solace <5965 <alac > ourselves with loves <0159 >ohab >.

 19 For the goodman <0376 >iysh > [is] not at home <1004 bayith >, he is gone <1980 halak > a long <7350 rachowq > journey <1870 derek >:

 20 He hath taken <3947 laqach > a bag <6872 ts@rowr > of money <3701 keceph > with him, [and] will come <0935 bow> > home <1004 bayith > at the day <3117 yowm > appointed <3677 kece> >.

 21 With her much <7230 rob > fair <3948 leqach > speech <3948 leqach > she caused him to yield <5186 natah >, with the flattering <2506 cheleq > of her lips <8193 saphah > she forced <5080 nadach > him.

 22 He goeth <1980 halak > after <0310 >achar > her straightway <6597 pith>owm >, as an ox <7794 showr > goeth <0925 bahiyr > to the slaughter <2875 Tebach >, or as a fool <0191 >eviyl > to the correction <4148 muwcar > of the stocks <5914 <ekec >;

 23 Till <5704 <ad > a dart <2671 chets > strike <6398 palach > through his liver <3516 kabed >; as a bird <6833 tsippowr > hasteth <4116 mahar > to the snare <6341 pach >, and knoweth <3045 yada< > not that it [is] for his life <5315 nephesh >.

 24. Hearken <8085 shama< > unto me now <6258 <attah > therefore, O ye children <1121 ben >, and attend <7181 qashab > to the words <0561 >emer > of my mouth <6310 peh >.

 25 Let not thine heart <3820 leb > decline <7847 satah > to her ways <1870 derek >, go <8582 ta<ah > not astray <8582 ta<ah > in her paths <5410 nathiyb >.

 26 For she hath cast <5307 naphal > down many <7227 rab > wounded <2491 chalal >: yea, many <3605 kol > strong <6099 <atsuwm > [men <0582 >enowsh >] have been slain <2026 harag > by her.

 27 Her house <1004 bayith > [is] the way <1870 derek > to hell <7585 sh@>owl >, going <3381 yarad > down <3381 yarad > to the chambers <2315 cheder > of death <4194 maveth >.

Proverbs 8

 1. Doth not wisdom <2451 chokmah > cry <7121 qara> >? and understanding <8394 tabuwn > put <5414 nathan > forth her voice <6963 qowl >?

 2 She standeth <5324 natsab > in the top <7218 ro>sh > of high <4791 marowm > places, by the way <1870 derek > in the places <1004 bayith > of the paths <5410 nathiyb >.

 3 She crieth <7442 ranan > at <3027 yad > the gates <8179 sha<ar >, at <3027 yad > the entry <6310 peh > of the city <7176 qereth >, at the coming <3996 mabow> > in at the doors <6607 pethach >.

 4 Unto you, O men <0376 >iysh >, I call <7121 qara> >; and my voice <6963 qowl > [is] to the sons <1121 ben > of man <0120 >adam >.

 5 O ye simple <6612 p@thiy >, understand <0995 biyn > wisdom <6195 <ormah >: and, ye fools <3684 k@ciyl >, be ye of an understanding <0995 biyn > heart <3820 leb >.

 6 Hear <8085 shama< >; for I will speak <1696 dabar > of excellent <5057 nagiyd > things; and the opening <4669 miphtach > of my lips <8193 saphah > [shall be] right <4339 meyshar > things.

 7 For my mouth <2441 chek > shall speak <1897 hagah > truth <0571 >emeth >; and wickedness <7562 resha< > [is] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to my lips <8193 saphah >.

 8 All <3605 kol > the words <0561 >emer > of my mouth <6310 peh > [are] in righteousness <6664 tsedeq >; [there is] nothing <0369 >ayin > froward <6617 pathal > or perverse <6141 <iqqesh > in them.

 9 They [are] all <3605 kol > plain <5228 nakoach > to him that understandeth <0995 biyn >, and right <3477 yashar > to them that find <4672 matsa> > knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 10 Receive <3947 laqach > my instruction <4148 muwcar >, and not silver <3701 keceph >; and knowledge <1847 da<ath > rather <0408 >al > than choice <0977 bachar > gold <2742 charuwts >.

 11 For wisdom <2451 chokmah > [is] better <2896 towb > than rubies <6443 paniyn >; and all <3605 kol > the things that may be desired <2656 chephets > are not to be compared <7737 shavah > to it.

 12. I wisdom <2451 chokmah > dwell <7931 shakan > with prudence <6195 <ormah >, and find <4672 matsa> > out knowledge <1847 da<ath > of witty inventions <4209 m@zimmah >.

 13 The fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] to hate <8130 sane> > evil <7451 ra< >: pride <1344 ge>ah >, and arrogancy <1347 ga>own >, and the evil <7451 ra< > way <1870 derek >, and the froward <8419 tahpukah > mouth <6310 peh >, do I hate <8130 sane> >.

 14 Counsel <6098 <etsah > [is] mine, and sound <8454 tuwshiyah > wisdom <8454 tuwshiyah >: I [am] understanding <0998 biynah >; I have strength <1369 g@buwrah >.

 15 By me kings <4428 melek > reign <4427 malak >, and princes <7336 razan > decree <2710 chaqaq > justice <6664 tsedeq >.

 16 By me princes <8269 sar > rule <8323 sarar >, and nobles <5081 nadiyb >, [even] all <3605 kol > the judges <8199 shaphat > of the earth <0776 >erets >.

 17 I love <0157 >ahab > them that love <0157 >ahab > me; and those that seek <7836 shachar > me early <7836 shachar > shall find <4672 matsa> > me.

 18 Riches <6239 <osher > and honour <3519 kabowd > [are] with me; [yea], durable <6276 <atheq > riches <1952 hown > and righteousness <6666 ts@daqah >.

 19 My fruit <6529 p@riy > [is] better <2896 towb > than gold <2742 charuwts >, yea, than fine gold <6337 paz >; and my revenue <8393 t@buw>ah > than choice <0977 bachar > silver <3701 keceph >.

 20 I lead <1980 halak > in the way <0734 >orach > of righteousness <6666 ts@daqah >, in the midst <8432 tavek > of the paths <5410 nathiyb > of judgment <4941 mishpat >:

 21 That I may cause those that love <0157 >ahab > me to inherit <5157 nachal > substance <3426 yesh >; and I will fill <4390 male> > their treasures <0214 >owtsar >.

 22. The LORD <3068 Y@hovah > possessed <7069 qanah > me in the beginning <7225 re>shiyth > of his way <1870 derek >, before <6924 qedem > his works <4659 miph<al > of old <0227 >az >.

 23 I was set <5258 nacak > up from everlasting <5769 <owlam >, from the beginning <7218 ro>sh >, or ever <6924 qedem > the earth <0776 >erets > was.

 24 When [there were] no <0369 >ayin > depths <8415 t@howm >, I was brought <2342 chuwl > forth <2342 chuwl >; when [there were] no <0369 >ayin > fountains <4599 ma<yan > abounding with water <4325 mayim >.

 25 Before <2962 terem > the mountains <2022 har > were settled <2883 taba< >, before <6440 paniym > the hills <1389 gib<ah > was I brought <2342 chuwl > forth <2342 chuwl >:

 26 While as yet <5704 <ad > he had not made <6213 <asah > the earth <0776 >erets >, nor the fields <2351 chuwts >, nor the highest <7218 ro>sh > part of the dust <6083 <aphar > of the world <8398 tebel >.

 27 When he prepared <3559 kuwn > the heavens <8064 shamayim >, I [was] there <8033 sham >: when he set <2710 chaqaq > a compass <2329 chuwg > upon the face <6440 paniym > of the depth <8415 t@howm >:

 28 When he established <0553 >amats > the clouds <7834 shachaq > above <4605 ma<al >: when he strengthened <5810 <azaz > the fountains <5869 <ayin > of the deep <8415 t@howm >:

 29 When he gave <7760 suwm > to the sea <3220 yam > his decree <2706 choq >, that the waters <4325 mayim > should not pass <5674 <abar > his commandment <6310 peh >: when he appointed <2710 chaqaq > the foundations <4146 mowcadah > of the earth <0776 >erets >:

 30 Then I was by him, [as] one brought <0539 >aman > up [with him]: and I was daily <3117 yowm > [his] delight <8191 sha<shua< >, rejoicing <7832 sachaq > always before <6440 paniym > him;

 31 Rejoicing <7832 sachaq > in the habitable <8398 tebel > part of his earth <0776 >erets >; and my delights <8191 sha<shua< > [were] with the sons <1121 ben > of men <0120 >adam >.

 32. Now <6258 <attah > therefore hearken <8085 shama< > unto me, O ye children <1121 ben >: for blessed <0835 >esher > [are they that] keep <8104 shamar > my ways <1870 derek >.

 33 Hear <8085 shama< > instruction <4148 muwcar >, and be wise <2449 chakam >, and refuse <6544 para< > it not.

 34 Blessed <0835 >esher > [is] the man <0120 >adam > that heareth <8085 shama< > me, watching <8245 shaqad > daily <3117 yowm > at <5921 <al > my gates <1817 deleth >, waiting <8104 shamar > at the posts <4201 m@zuwzah > of my doors <6607 pethach >.

 35 For whoso findeth <4672 matsa> > me findeth <4672 matsa> > life <2416 chay >, and shall obtain <6329 puwq > favour <7522 ratsown > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 36 But he that sinneth <2398 chata> > against me wrongeth <2554 chamac > his own soul <5315 nephesh >: all <3605 kol > they that hate <8130 sane> > me love <0157 >ahab > death <4194 maveth >.

Proverbs 9

 1. Wisdom <2454 chokmowth > hath builded <1129 banah > her house <1004 bayith >, she hath hewn <2672 chatsab > out her seven <7651 sheba< > pillars <5982 <ammuwd >:

 2 She hath killed <2873 tabach > her beasts <2874 tebach >; she hath mingled <4537 macak > her wine <3196 yayin >; she hath also <0637 >aph > furnished <6186 <arak > her table <7979 shulchan >.

 3 She hath sent <7971 shalach > forth her maidens <5291 na<arah >: she crieth <7121 qara> > upon the highest <4791 marowm > places of the city <7176 qereth >,

 4 Whoso <4310 miy > [is] simple <6612 p@thiy >, let him turn <5493 cuwr > in hither: [as for] him that wanteth <2638 chacer > understanding <3820 leb >, she saith <0559 >amar > to him,

 5 Come <3212 yalak >, eat <3898 lacham > of my bread <3899 lechem >, and drink <8354 shathah > of the wine <3196 yayin > [which] I have mingled <4537 macak >.

 6 Forsake <5800 <azab > the foolish <6612 p@thiy >, and live <2421 chayah >; and go <0833 >ashar > in the way <1870 derek > of understanding <0998 biynah >.

 7 He that reproveth <3256 yacar > a scorner <3887 luwts > getteth <3947 laqach > to himself shame <7036 qalown >: and he that rebuketh <3198 yakach > a wicked <7563 rasha< > [man getteth] himself a blot <3971 m>uwm >.

 8 Reprove <3198 yakach > not a scorner <3887 luwts >, lest <6435 pen > he hate <8130 sane> > thee: rebuke <3198 yakach > a wise <2450 chakam > man, and he will love <0157 >ahab > thee.

 9 Give <5414 nathan > [instruction] to a wise <2450 chakam > [man], and he will be yet <5750 <owd > wiser <2449 chakam >: teach <3045 yada< > a just <6662 tsaddiyq > [man], and he will increase <3254 yacaph > in learning <3948 leqach >.

 10 The fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] the beginning <8462 t@chillah > of wisdom <2451 chokmah >: and the knowledge <1847 da<ath > of the holy <6918 qadowsh > [is] understanding <0998 biynah >.

 11 For by me thy days <3117 yowm > shall be multiplied <7235 rabah >, and the years <8141 shaneh > of thy life <2416 chay > shall be increased <3254 yacaph >.

 12 If <0518 >im > thou be wise <2449 chakam >, thou shalt be wise <2449 chakam > for thyself: but [if] thou scornest <3887 luwts >, thou alone <0905 bad > shalt bear <5375 nasa> > [it].

 13. A foolish <3687 k@ciyluwth > woman <0802 >ishshah > [is] clamorous <1993 hamah >: [she is] simple <6612 p@thiy >, and knoweth <3045 yada< > nothing.

 14 For she sitteth <3427 yashab > at the door <6607 pethach > of her house <1004 bayith >, on <5921 <al > a seat <3678 kicce> > in the high <4791 marowm > places of the city <7176 qereth >,

 15 To call <7121 qara> > passengers who go right <3474 yashar > on their ways <0734 >orach >:

 16 Whoso <4310 miy > [is] simple <6612 p@thiy >, let him turn <5493 cuwr > in hither: and [as for] him that wanteth <2638 chacer > understanding <3820 leb >, she saith <0559 >amar > to him,

 17 Stolen <1589 ganab > waters <4325 mayim > are sweet <4985 mathaq >, and bread <3899 lechem > [eaten] in secret <5643 cether > is pleasant <5276 na<em >.

 18 But he knoweth <3045 yada< > not that the dead <7496 rapha> > [are] there <8033 sham >; [and that] her guests <7121 qara> > [are] in the depths <6010 <emeq > of hell <7585 sh@>owl >.

Proverbs 10

 1. The proverbs <4912 mashal > of Solomon <8010 Sh@lomoh >. A wise <2450 chakam > son <1121 ben > maketh a glad <8056 sameach > father <1>: but a foolish <3684 k@ciyl > son <1121 ben > [is] the heaviness <8424 tuwgah > of his mother <0517 >em >.

 2. Treasures <0214 >owtsar > of wickedness <7562 resha< > profit <3276 ya<al > nothing <3808 lo> >: but righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > delivereth <5337 natsal > from death <4194 maveth >.

 3 The LORD <3068 Y@hovah > will not suffer the soul <5315 nephesh > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > to famish <7456 ra<eb >: but he casteth <1920 Hadaph > away <1920 Hadaph > the substance <1942 havvah > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >.

 4. He becometh poor <7326 ruwsh > that dealeth <6213 <asah > [with] a slack <7423 r@miyah > hand <3709 kaph >: but the hand <3027 yad > of the diligent <2742 charuwts > maketh rich <6238 <ashar >.

 5. He that gathereth <0103 >agar > in summer <7019 qayits > [is] a wise <7919 sakal > son <1121 ben >: [but] he that sleepeth <7290 radam > in harvest <7105 qatsiyr > [is] a son <1121 ben > that causeth shame <0954 buwsh >.

 6. Blessings <1293 B@rakah > [are] upon the head <7218 ro>sh > of the just <6662 tsaddiyq >: but violence <2555 chamac > covereth <3680 kacah > the mouth <6310 peh > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >.

 7. The memory <2143 zeker > of the just <6662 tsaddiyq > [is] blessed <1293 B@rakah >: but the name <8034 shem > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall rot <7537 raqab >.

 8. The wise <2450 chakam > in heart <3820 leb > will receive <3947 laqach > commandments <4687 mitsvah >: but a prating <8193 saphah > fool <0191 >eviyl > shall fall <3832 labat >.

 9. He that walketh <3212 yalak > uprightly <8537 tom > walketh <1980 halak > surely <0983 betach >: but he that perverteth <6140 <aqash > his ways <1870 derek > shall be known <3045 yada< >.

 10. He that winketh <7169 qarats > with the eye <5869 <ayin > causeth <5414 nathan > sorrow <6094 <atstsebeth >: but a prating <8193 saphah > fool <0191 >eviyl > shall fall <3832 labat >.

 11. The mouth <6310 peh > of a righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [man is] a well <4726 maqowr > of life <2416 chay >: but violence <2555 chamac > covereth <3680 kacah > the mouth <6310 peh > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >.

 12. Hatred <8135 sin>ah > stirreth <5782 <uwr > up strifes <4090 m@dan >: but love <0160 >ahabah > covereth <3680 kacah > all <3605 kol > sins <6588 pesha< >.

 13. In the lips <8193 saphah > of him that hath understanding <0995 biyn > wisdom <2451 chokmah > is found <4672 matsa> >: but a rod <7626 shebet > [is] for the back <1458 gav > of him that is void <2638 chacer > of understanding <3820 leb >.

 14. Wise <2450 chakam > [men] lay <6845 tsaphan > up knowledge <1847 da<ath >: but the mouth <6310 peh > of the foolish <0191 >eviyl > [is] near <7138 qarowb > destruction <4288 m@chittah >.

 15. The rich <6223 <ashiyr > man's wealth <1952 hown > [is] his strong <5797 <oz > city <7151 qiryah >: the destruction <4288 m@chittah > of the poor <1800 dal > [is] their poverty <7389 reysh >.

 16. The labour <6468 p@<ullah > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [tendeth] to life <2416 chay >: the fruit <8393 t@buw>ah > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > to sin <2403 chatta>ah >.

 17. He [is in] the way <0734 >orach > of life <2416 chay > that keepeth <8104 shamar > instruction <4148 muwcar >: but he that refuseth <5800 <azab > reproof <8433 towkechah > erreth <8582 ta<ah >.

 18. He that hideth <3680 kacah > hatred <8135 sin>ah > [with] lying <8267 sheqer > lips <8193 saphah >, and he that uttereth <3318 yatsa> > a slander <1681 dibbah >, [is] a fool <3684 k@ciyl >.

 19. In the multitude <7230 rob > of words <1697 dabar > there wanteth <2308 chadal > not sin <6588 pesha< >: but he that refraineth <2820 chasak > his lips <8193 saphah > [is] wise <7919 sakal >.

 20. The tongue <3956 lashown > of the just <6662 tsaddiyq > [is as] choice <0977 bachar > silver <3701 keceph >: the heart <3820 leb > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [is] little <4592 m@<at > worth.

 21 The lips <8193 saphah > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > feed <7462 ra<ah > many <7227 rab >: but fools <0191 >eviyl > die <4191 muwth > for want <2638 chacer > of wisdom <3820 leb >.

 22. The blessing <1293 B@rakah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, it maketh rich <6238 <ashar >, and he addeth <3254 yacaph > no <3808 lo> > sorrow <6089 <etseb > with it.

 23. [It is] as sport <7814 s@chowq > to a fool <3684 k@ciyl > to do <6213 <asah > mischief <2154 zimmah >: but a man <0376 >iysh > of understanding <8394 tabuwn > hath wisdom <2451 chokmah >.

 24. The fear <4034 m@gowrah > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >, it shall come <0935 bow> > upon him: but the desire <8378 ta>avah > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall be granted <5414 nathan >.

 25 As the whirlwind passeth <5674 <abar >, so [is] the wicked <7563 rasha< > no <0369 >ayin > [more]: but the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [is] an everlasting <5769 <owlam > foundation <3247 y@cowd >.

 26. As vinegar <2558 chomets > to the teeth <8127 shen >, and as smoke <6227 <ashan > to the eyes <5869 <ayin >, so [is] the sluggard <6102 <atsel > to them that send <7971 shalach > him.

 27. The fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > prolongeth <3254 yacaph > days <3117 yowm >: but the years <8141 shaneh > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall be shortened <7114 qatsar >.

 28 The hope <8431 towcheleth > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [shall be] gladness <8057 simchah >: but the expectation <8615 tiqvah > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall perish <6>.

 29. The way <1870 derek > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] strength <4581 ma<owz > to the upright <8537 tom >: but destruction <4288 m@chittah > [shall be] to the workers <6466 pa<al > of iniquity <0205 >aven >.

 30 The righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall never be removed <4131 mowt >: but the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall not inhabit <7931 shakan > the earth <0776 >erets >.

 31. The mouth <6310 peh > of the just <6662 tsaddiyq > bringeth <5107 nuwb > forth <5107 nuwb > wisdom <2451 chokmah >: but the froward <8419 tahpukah > tongue <3956 lashown > shall be cut <3772 karath > out.

 32 The lips <8193 saphah > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > know <3045 yada< > what is acceptable <7522 ratsown >: but the mouth <6310 peh > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [speaketh] frowardness <8419 tahpukah >.

Proverbs 11

 1. A false <4820 mirmah > balance <3976 mo>zen > [is] abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but a just <8003 shalem > weight <68> [is] his delight <7522 ratsown >.

 2. [When] pride <2087 zadown > cometh <0935 bow> >, then cometh <0935 bow> > shame <7036 qalown >: but with the lowly <6800 tsana< > [is] wisdom <2451 chokmah >.

 3. The integrity <8538 tummah > of the upright <3477 yashar > shall guide <5148 nachah > them: but the perverseness <5558 celeph > of transgressors <0898 bagad > shall destroy <7703 shadad > them.

 4. Riches <1952 hown > profit <3276 ya<al > not in the day <3117 yowm > of wrath <5678 <ebrah >: but righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > delivereth <5337 natsal > from death <4194 maveth >.

 5. The righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > of the perfect <8549 tamiym > shall direct <3474 yashar > his way <1870 derek >: but the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall fall <5307 naphal > by his own wickedness <7564 rish<ah >.

 6 The righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > of the upright <3477 yashar > shall deliver <5337 natsal > them: but transgressors <0898 bagad > shall be taken <3920 lakad > in [their own] naughtiness <1942 havvah >.

 7. When a wicked <7563 rasha< > man <0120 >adam > dieth <4194 maveth >, [his] expectation <8615 tiqvah > shall perish <6>: and the hope <8431 towcheleth > of unjust <0205 >aven > [men] perisheth <6>.

 8. The righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > is delivered <2502 chalats > out of trouble <6869 tsarah >, and the wicked <7563 rasha< > cometh <0935 bow> > in his stead <8478 tachath >.

 9. An hypocrite <2611 chaneph > with [his] mouth <6310 peh > destroyeth <7843 shachath > his neighbour <7453 rea< >: but through knowledge <1847 da<ath > shall the just <6662 tsaddiyq > be delivered <2502 chalats >.

 10. When it goeth well <2898 tuwb > with the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq >, the city <7151 qiryah > rejoiceth <5970 <alats >: and when the wicked <7563 rasha< > perish <6>, [there is] shouting <7440 rinnah >.

 11 By the blessing <1293 B@rakah > of the upright <3477 yashar > the city <7176 qereth > is exalted <7311 ruwm >: but it is overthrown <2040 harac > by the mouth <6310 peh > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >.

 12. He that is void <2638 chacer > of wisdom <3820 leb > despiseth <0936 buwz > his neighbour <7453 rea< >: but a man <0376 >iysh > of understanding <8394 tabuwn > holdeth <2790 charash > his peace <2790 charash >.

 13 A talebearer revealeth <1540 galah > secrets <4575 ma<adannah >: but he that is of a faithful <0539 >aman > spirit <7307 ruwach > concealeth <3680 kacah > the matter <1697 dabar >.

 14. Where no <0369 >ayin > counsel <8458 tachbulah > [is], the people <5971 <am > fall <5307 naphal >: but in the multitude <7230 rob > of counsellors <3289 ya<ats > [there is] safety <8668 t@shuw<ah >.

 15. He that is surety <6148 <arab > for a stranger <2114 zuwr > shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth <8130 sane> > suretiship <8628 taqa< > is sure <0982 batach >.

 16. A gracious <2580 chen > woman <0802 >ishshah > retaineth <8551 tamak > honour <3519 kabowd >: and strong <6184 <ariyts > [men] retain <8551 tamak > riches <6239 <osher >.

 17. The merciful <2617 checed > man <0376 >iysh > doeth <1580 gamal > good <1580 gamal > to his own soul <5315 nephesh >: but [he that is] cruel <0394 >akzariy > troubleth <5916 <akar > his own flesh <7607 sh@>er >.

 18. The wicked <7563 rasha< > worketh <6213 <asah > a deceitful <8267 sheqer > work <6468 p@<ullah >: but to him that soweth <2232 zara< > righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > [shall be] a sure <0571 >emeth > reward <7938 seker >.

 19. As righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > [tendeth] to life <2416 chay >: so he that pursueth <7291 radaph > evil <7451 ra< > [pursueth it] to his own death <4194 maveth >.

 20. They that are of a froward <6141 <iqqesh > heart <3820 leb > [are] abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but [such as are] upright <8549 tamiym > in [their] way <1870 derek > [are] his delight <7522 ratsown >.

 21. [Though] hand <3027 yad > [join] in hand <3027 yad >, the wicked <7451 ra< > shall not be unpunished <5352 naqah >: but the seed <2233 zera< > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall be delivered <4422 malat >.

 22. [As] a jewel <5141 nexem > of gold <2091 zahab > in a swine's <2386 chaziyr > snout <0639 >aph >, [so is] a fair <3303 yapheh > woman <0802 >ishshah > which is without <5493 cuwr > discretion <2940 ta<am >.

 23. The desire <8378 ta>avah > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [is] only <0389 >ak > good <2896 towb >: [but] the expectation <8615 tiqvah > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [is] wrath <5678 <ebrah >.

 24. There is that scattereth <6340 pazar >, and yet <5750 <owd > increaseth <3254 yacaph >; and [there is] that withholdeth <2820 chasak > more than is meet <3476 yosher >, but [it tendeth] to poverty <4270 machcowr >.

 25. The liberal <1293 B@rakah > soul <5315 nephesh > shall be made fat <1878 dashen >: and he that watereth <7301 ravah > shall be watered <3384 yarah > also <1571 gam > himself <1931 huw> >.

 26. He that withholdeth <4513 mana< > corn <1250 bar >, the people <3816 l@om > shall curse <5344 naqab > him: but blessing <1293 B@rakah > [shall be] upon the head <7218 ro>sh > of him that selleth <7666 shabar > [it].

 27. He that diligently <7836 shachar > seeketh <7836 shachar > good <2896 towb > procureth <1245 baqash > favour <7522 ratsown >: but he that seeketh <1875 darash > mischief <7451 ra< >, it shall come <0935 bow> > unto him.

 28. He that trusteth <0982 batach > in his riches <6239 <osher > shall fall <5307 naphal >: but the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall flourish <6524 parach > as a branch <5929 <aleh >.

 29. He that troubleth <5916 <akar > his own house <1004 bayith > shall inherit <5157 nachal > the wind <7307 ruwach >: and the fool <0191 >eviyl > [shall be] servant <5650 <ebed > to the wise <2450 chakam > of heart <3820 leb >.

 30. The fruit <6529 p@riy > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [is] a tree <6086 <ets > of life <2416 chay >; and he that winneth <3947 laqach > souls <5315 nephesh > [is] wise <2450 chakam >.

 31. Behold <2005 hen >, the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall be recompensed <7999 shalam > in the earth <0776 >erets >: much <0637 >aph > more the wicked <7563 rasha< > and the sinner <2398 chata> >.

Proverbs 12

 1. Whoso loveth <0157 >ahab > instruction <4148 muwcar > loveth <0157 >ahab > knowledge <1847 da<ath >: but he that hateth <8130 sane> > reproof <8433 towkechah > [is] brutish <1197 ba<ar >.

 2. A good <2896 towb > [man] obtaineth <6329 puwq > favour <7522 ratsown > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but a man <0376 >iysh > of wicked <4209 m@zimmah > devices <4209 m@zimmah > will he condemn <7561 rasha< >.

 3. A man <0120 >adam > shall not be established <3559 kuwn > by wickedness <7562 resha< >: but the root <8328 sheresh > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall not be moved <4131 mowt >.

 4. A virtuous <2428 chayil > woman <0802 >ishshah > [is] a crown <5850 <atarah > to her husband <1167 ba<al >: but she that maketh ashamed <0954 buwsh > [is] as rottenness <7538 raqab > in his bones <6106 <etsem >.

 5. The thoughts <4284 machashabah > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [are] right <4941 mishpat >: [but] the counsels <8458 tachbulah > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [are] deceit <4820 mirmah >.

 6. The words <1697 dabar > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [are] to lie in wait <0693 >arab > for blood <1818 dam >: but the mouth <6310 peh > of the upright <3477 yashar > shall deliver <5337 natsal > them.

 7. The wicked <7563 rasha< > are overthrown <2015 haphak >, and [are] not: but the house <1004 bayith > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall stand <5975 <amad >.

 8. A man <0376 >iysh > shall be commended <1984 halal > according <6310 peh > to his wisdom <7922 sekel >: but he that is of a perverse <5753 <avah > heart <3820 leb > shall be despised <0937 buwz >.

 9. [He that is] despised <7034 qalah >, and hath a servant <5650 <ebed >, [is] better <2896 towb > than he that honoureth <3513 kabad > himself, and lacketh <2638 chacer > bread <3899 lechem >.

 10. A righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [man] regardeth <3045 yada< > the life <5315 nephesh > of his beast <0929 b@hemah >: but the tender mercies <7356 racham > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [are] cruel <0394 >akzariy >.

 11. He that tilleth <5647 <abad > his land <0127 >adamah > shall be satisfied <7646 saba< > with bread <3899 lechem >: but he that followeth <7291 radaph > vain <7386 reyq > [persons is] void <2638 chacer > of understanding <3820 leb >.

 12. The wicked <7563 rasha< > desireth <2530 chamad > the net <4686 matsuwd > of evil <7451 ra< > [men]: but the root <8328 sheresh > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > yieldeth <5414 nathan > [fruit].

 13. The wicked <7451 ra< > is snared <4170 mowqesh > by the transgression <6588 pesha< > of [his] lips <8193 saphah >: but the just <6662 tsaddiyq > shall come <3318 yatsa> > out of trouble <6869 tsarah >.

 14. A man <0376 >iysh > shall be satisfied <7646 saba< > with good <2896 towb > by the fruit <6529 p@riy > of [his] mouth <6310 peh >: and the recompence of a man's <0120 >adam > hands <3027 yad > shall be rendered <7725 shuwb > unto him.

 15. The way <1870 derek > of a fool <0191 >eviyl > [is] right <3477 yashar > in his own eyes <5869 <ayin >: but he that hearkeneth <8085 shama< > unto counsel <6098 <etsah > [is] wise <2450 chakam >.

 16. A fool's <0191 >eviyl > wrath <3708 ka<ac > is presently <3117 yowm > known <3045 yada< >: but a prudent <6175 <aruwm > [man] covereth <3680 kacah > shame <7036 qalown >.

 17. [He that] speaketh <6315 puwach > truth <0530 >emuwnah > sheweth <5046 nagad > forth righteousness <6664 tsedeq >: but a false <8267 sheqer > witness <5707 <ed > deceit <4820 mirmah >.

 18. There is that speaketh <0981 bata> > like the piercings <4094 madqarah > of a sword <2719 chereb >: but the tongue <3956 lashown > of the wise <2450 chakam > [is] health <4832 marpe> >.

 19. The lip <8193 saphah > of truth <0571 >emeth > shall be established <3559 kuwn > for ever <5703 <ad >: but a lying <8267 sheqer > tongue <3956 lashown > [is] but for a moment <7281 rega< >.

 20. Deceit <4820 mirmah > [is] in the heart <3820 leb > of them that imagine <2790 charash > evil <7451 ra< >: but to the counsellors <3289 ya<ats > of peace <7965 shalowm > [is] joy <8057 simchah >.

 21. There shall no <3808 lo> > evil <0205 >aven > happen <0579 >anah > to the just <6662 tsaddiyq >: but the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall be filled <4390 male> > with mischief <7451 ra< >.

 22. Lying <8267 sheqer > lips <8193 saphah > [are] abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but they that deal <6213 <asah > truly <0530 >emuwnah > [are] his delight <7522 ratsown >.

 23. A prudent <6175 <aruwm > man <0120 >adam > concealeth <3680 kacah > knowledge <1847 da<ath >: but the heart <3820 leb > of fools <3684 k@ciyl > proclaimeth <7121 qara> > foolishness <0200 >ivveleth >.

 24. The hand <3027 yad > of the diligent <2742 charuwts > shall bear <4910 mashal > rule <4910 mashal >: but the slothful <7423 r@miyah > shall be under tribute <4522 mac >.

 25. Heaviness <1674 d@>agah > in the heart <3820 leb > of man <0376 >iysh > maketh it stoop <7812 shachah >: but a good <2896 towb > word <1697 dabar > maketh it glad <8056 sameach >.

 26. The righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [is] more excellent <8446 tuwr > than his neighbour <7453 rea< >: but the way <1870 derek > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > seduceth <8582 ta<ah > them.

 27. The slothful <7423 r@miyah > [man] roasteth <2760 charak > not that which he took in hunting <6718 tsayid >: but the substance <1952 hown > of a diligent <2742 charuwts > man <0120 >adam > [is] precious <3368 yaqar >.

 28. In the way <0734 >orach > of righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > [is] life <2416 chay >; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no <0408 >al > death <4194 maveth >.

Proverbs 13

 1. A wise <2450 chakam > son <1121 ben > [heareth <8085 shama< >] his father's <1> instruction <4148 muwcar >: but a scorner <3887 luwts > heareth <8085 shama< > not rebuke <1606 g@<arah >.

 2. A man <0376 >iysh > shall eat <0398 >akal > good <2896 towb > by the fruit <6529 p@riy > of [his] mouth <6310 peh >: but the soul <5315 nephesh > of the transgressors <0898 bagad > [shall eat] violence <2555 chamac >.

 3. He that keepeth <5341 natsar > his mouth <6310 peh > keepeth <8104 shamar > his life <5315 nephesh >: [but] he that openeth <6589 pasaq > wide his lips <8193 saphah > shall have destruction <4288 m@chittah >.

 4. The soul <5315 nephesh > of the sluggard <6102 <atsel > desireth <0183 >avah >, and [hath] nothing <0369 >ayin >: but the soul <5315 nephesh > of the diligent <2742 charuwts > shall be made fat <1878 dashen >.

 5. A righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [man] hateth <8130 sane> > lying: but a wicked <7563 rasha< > [man] is loathsome <0887 ba>ash >, and cometh to shame <2659 chapher >.

 6. Righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > keepeth <5341 natsar > [him that is] upright <8537 tom > in the way <1870 derek >: but wickedness <7564 rish<ah > overthroweth <5557 calaph > the sinner <2403 chatta>ah >.

 7. There is that maketh himself rich <6238 <ashar >, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor <7326 ruwsh >, yet [hath] great <7227 rab > riches <1952 hown >.

 8. The ransom <3724 kopher > of a man's <0376 >iysh > life <5315 nephesh > [are] his riches <6239 <osher >: but the poor <7326 ruwsh > heareth <8085 shama< > not rebuke <1606 g@<arah >.

 9. The light <0216 >owr > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > rejoiceth <8055 samach >: but the lamp <5216 niyr > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall be put <1846 da<ak > out.

 10. Only <7535 raq > by pride <2087 zadown > cometh <5414 nathan > contention <4683 matstsah >: but with the well advised <3289 ya<ats > [is] wisdom <2451 chokmah >.

 11. Wealth <1952 hown > [gotten] by vanity <1892 hebel > shall be diminished <4591 ma<at >: but he that gathereth <6908 qabats > by labour <3027 yad > shall increase <7235 rabah >.

 12. Hope <8431 towcheleth > deferred <4900 mashak > maketh the heart <3820 leb > sick <2470 chalah >: but [when] the desire <8378 ta>avah > cometh <0935 bow> >, [it is] a tree <6086 <ets > of life <2416 chay >.

 13. Whoso despiseth <0936 buwz > the word <1697 dabar > shall be destroyed <2254 chabal >: but he that feareth <3373 yare> > the commandment <4687 mitsvah > shall be rewarded <7999 shalam >.

 14. The law <8451 towrah > of the wise <2450 chakam > [is] a fountain <4726 maqowr > of life <2416 chay >, to depart <5493 cuwr > from the snares <4170 mowqesh > of death <4194 maveth >.

 15. Good <2896 towb > understanding <7922 sekel > giveth <5414 nathan > favour <2580 chen >: but the way <1870 derek > of transgressors <0898 bagad > [is] hard <0386 >eythan >.

 16. Every <3605 kol > prudent <6175 <aruwm > [man] dealeth <6213 <asah > with knowledge <1847 da<ath >: but a fool <3684 k@ciyl > layeth open <6566 paras > [his] folly <0200 >ivveleth >.

 17. A wicked <7563 rasha< > messenger <4397 mal>ak > falleth <5307 naphal > into mischief <7451 ra< >: but a faithful <0529 >emuwn > ambassador <6735 tsiyr > [is] health <4832 marpe> >.

 18. Poverty <7389 reysh > and shame <7036 qalown > [shall be to] him that refuseth <6544 para< > instruction <4148 muwcar >: but he that regardeth <8104 shamar > reproof <8433 towkechah > shall be honoured <3513 kabad >.

 19. The desire <8378 ta>avah > accomplished <1961 hayah > is sweet <6148 <arab > to the soul <5315 nephesh >: but [it is] abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to fools <3684 k@ciyl > to depart <5493 cuwr > from evil <7451 ra< >.

 20. He that walketh <1980 halak > with wise <2450 chakam > [men] shall be wise <2449 chakam >: but a companion <7462 ra<ah > of fools <3684 k@ciyl > shall be destroyed <7321 ruwa< >.

 21. Evil <7451 ra< > pursueth <7291 radaph > sinners <2400 chatta> >: but to the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > good <2896 towb > shall be repayed <7999 shalam >.

 22. A good <2896 towb > [man] leaveth an inheritance <5157 nachal > to his children's <1121 ben > children <1121 ben >: and the wealth <2428 chayil > of the sinner <2398 chata> > [is] laid <6845 tsaphan > up for the just <6662 tsaddiyq >.

 23. Much <7230 rob > food <0400 >okel > [is in] the tillage <5215 niyr > of the poor <7326 ruwsh >: but there is [that is] destroyed <5595 caphah > for want <3808 lo> > of judgment <4941 mishpat >.

 24. He that spareth <2820 chasak > his rod <7626 shebet > hateth <8130 sane> > his son <1121 ben >: but he that loveth <0157 >ahab > him chasteneth <4148 muwcar > him betimes <7836 shachar >.

 25. The righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > eateth <0398 >akal > to the satisfying <7648 soba< > of his soul <5315 nephesh >: but the belly <0990 beten > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall want <2637 chacer >.

Proverbs 14

 1. Every wise <2454 chokmowth > woman <0802 >ishshah > buildeth <1129 banah > her house <1004 bayith >: but the foolish <0200 >ivveleth > plucketh <2040 harac > it down <8045 shamad > with her hands <3027 yad >.

 2. He that walketh <1980 halak > in his uprightness <3476 yosher > feareth <3373 yare> > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but [he that is] perverse <3868 luwz > in his ways <1870 derek > despiseth <0959 bazah > him.

 3. In the mouth <6310 peh > of the foolish <0191 >eviyl > [is] a rod <2415 choter > of pride <1346 ga<avah >: but the lips <8193 saphah > of the wise <2450 chakam > shall preserve <8104 shamar > them.

 4. Where no <0369 >ayin > oxen <5091 nahah > [are], the crib <18> [is] clean <1249 bar >: but much <7230 rob > increase <8393 t@buw>ah > [is] by the strength <3581 koach > of the ox <7794 showr >.

 5. A faithful <0529 >emuwn > witness <5707 <ed > will not lie <3576 kazab >: but a false <8267 sheqer > witness <5707 <ed > will utter <6315 puwach > lies <3576 kazab >.

 6. A scorner <3887 luwts > seeketh <1245 baqash > wisdom <2451 chokmah >, and [findeth <4672 matsa> > it] not: but knowledge <1847 da<ath > [is] easy <7043 qalal > unto him that understandeth <0995 biyn >.

 7. Go <3212 yalak > from the presence <5048 neged > of a foolish <3684 k@ciyl > man <0376 >iysh >, when thou perceivest <3045 yada< > not [in him] the lips <8193 saphah > of knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 8. The wisdom <2451 chokmah > of the prudent <6175 <aruwm > [is] to understand <0995 biyn > his way <1870 derek >: but the folly <0200 >ivveleth > of fools <3684 k@ciyl > [is] deceit <4820 mirmah >.

 9. Fools <0191 >eviyl > make a mock <3887 luwts > at sin <0817 >asham >: but among <0996 beyn > the righteous <3477 yashar > [there is] favour <7522 ratsown >.

 10. The heart <3820 leb > knoweth <3045 yada< > his own <5315 nephesh > bitterness <4751 mar >; and a stranger <2114 zuwr > doth not intermeddle <6148 <arab > with his joy <8057 simchah >.

 11. The house <1004 bayith > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall be overthrown <8045 shamad >: but the tabernacle <0168 >ohel > of the upright <3477 yashar > shall flourish <6524 parach >.

 12. There is a way <1870 derek > which seemeth <6440 paniym > right <3477 yashar > unto a man <0376 >iysh >, but the end <0319 >achariyth > thereof [are] the ways <1870 derek > of death <4194 maveth >.

 13. Even <1571 gam > in laughter <7814 s@chowq > the heart <3820 leb > is sorrowful <3510 ka>ab >; and the end <0319 >achariyth > of that mirth <8057 simchah > [is] heaviness <8424 tuwgah >.

 14. The backslider <5472 cuwg > in heart <3820 leb > shall be filled <7646 saba< > with his own ways <1870 derek >: and a good <2896 towb > man <0376 >iysh > [shall be satisfied] from himself.

 15. The simple <6612 p@thiy > believeth <0539 >aman > every <3605 kol > word <1697 dabar >: but the prudent <6175 <aruwm > [man] looketh <0995 biyn > well <0995 biyn > to his going <0838 >ashur >.

 16. A wise <2450 chakam > [man] feareth <3373 yare> >, and departeth <5493 cuwr > from evil <7451 ra< >: but the fool <3684 k@ciyl > rageth <5674 <abar >, and is confident <0982 batach >.

 17. [He that is] soon <7116 qatser > angry <0639 >aph > dealeth <6213 <asah > foolishly <0200 >ivveleth >: and a man <0376 >iysh > of wicked <4209 m@zimmah > devices <4209 m@zimmah > is hated <8130 sane> >.

 18. The simple <6612 p@thiy > inherit <5157 nachal > folly <0200 >ivveleth >: but the prudent <6175 <aruwm > are crowned <3803 kathar > with knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 19. The evil <7451 ra< > bow <7817 shachach > before <6440 paniym > the good <2896 towb >; and the wicked <7563 rasha< > at the gates <8179 sha<ar > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq >.

 20. The poor <7326 ruwsh > is hated <8130 sane> > even <1571 gam > of his own neighbour <7453 rea< >: but the rich <6223 <ashiyr > [hath] many <7227 rab > friends <0157 >ahab >.

 21. He that despiseth <0936 buwz > his neighbour <7453 rea< > sinneth <2398 chata> >: but he that hath mercy <2603 chanan > on the poor, happy <0835 >esher > [is] he.

 22. Do they not err <8582 ta<ah > that devise <2790 charash > evil <7451 ra< >? but mercy <2617 checed > and truth <0571 >emeth > [shall be] to them that devise <2790 charash > good <2896 towb >.

 23. In all <3605 kol > labour <6089 <etseb > there is profit <4195 mowthar >: but the talk <1697 dabar > of the lips <8193 saphah > [tendeth] only <0389 >ak > to penury <4270 machcowr >.

 24. The crown <5850 <atarah > of the wise <2450 chakam > [is] their riches <6239 <osher >: [but] the foolishness <0200 >ivveleth > of fools <3684 k@ciyl > [is] folly <0200 >ivveleth >.

 25. A true <0571 >emeth > witness <5707 <ed > delivereth <5337 natsal > souls <5315 nephesh >: but a deceitful <4820 mirmah > [witness] speaketh <6315 puwach > lies <3576 kazab >.

 26. In the fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] strong <5797 <oz > confidence <4009 mibtach >: and his children <1121 ben > shall have <1961 hayah > a place of refuge <4268 machaceh >.

 27 The fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] a fountain <4726 maqowr > of life <2416 chay >, to depart <5493 cuwr > from the snares <4170 mowqesh > of death <4194 maveth >.

 28. In the multitude <7230 rob > of people <5971 <am > [is] the king's <4428 melek > honour <1927 hadarah >: but in the want <0657 >ephec > of people <3816 l@om > [is] the destruction <4288 m@chittah > of the prince <7333 razown >.

 29. [He that is] slow <0750 >arek > to wrath <0639 >aph > [is] of great <7227 rab > understanding <8394 tabuwn >: but [he that is] hasty <7116 qatser > of spirit <7307 ruwach > exalteth <7311 ruwm > folly <0200 >ivveleth >.

 30. A sound <4832 marpe> > heart <3820 leb > [is] the life <2416 chay > of the flesh <1320 basar >: but envy <7068 qin>ah > the rottenness <7538 raqab > of the bones <6106 <etsem >.

 31. He that oppresseth <6231 <ashaq > the poor <1800 dal > reproacheth <2778 charaph. > his Maker <6213 <asah >: but he that honoureth <3513 kabad > him hath mercy <2603 chanan > on the poor <34>.

 32. The wicked <7563 rasha< > is driven <1760 dachah > away in his wickedness <7451 ra< >: but the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > hath hope <2620 chacah > in his death <4194 maveth >.

 33. Wisdom <2451 chokmah > resteth <5117 nuwach > in the heart <3820 leb > of him that hath understanding <0995 biyn >: but [that which is] in the midst <7130 qereb > of fools <3684 k@ciyl > is made known <3045 yada< >.

 34. Righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > exalteth <7311 ruwm > a nation <1471 gowy >: but sin <2403 chatta>ah > [is] a reproach <2617 checed > to any people <3816 l@om >.

 35. The king's <4428 melek > favour <7522 ratsown > [is] toward a wise <7919 sakal > servant <5650 <ebed >: but his wrath <5678 <ebrah > is [against] him that causeth shame <0954 buwsh >.

Proverbs 15

 1. A soft <7390 rak > answer <4617 ma<aneh > turneth <7725 shuwb > away wrath <2534 chemah >: but grievous <6089 <etseb > words <1697 dabar > stir <5927 <alah > up anger <0639 >aph >.

 2. The tongue <3956 lashown > of the wise <2450 chakam > useth knowledge <1847 da<ath > aright <3190 yatab >: but the mouth <6310 peh > of fools <3684 k@ciyl > poureth <5042 naba< > out foolishness <0200 >ivveleth >.

 3. The eyes <5869 <ayin > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [are] in every <3605 kol > place <4725 maqowm >, beholding <6822 tsaphah > the evil <7451 ra< > and the good <2896 towb >.

 4. A wholesome <4832 marpe> > tongue <3956 lashown > [is] a tree <6086 <ets > of life <2416 chay >: but perverseness <5558 celeph > therein [is] a breach <7667 sheber > in the spirit <7307 ruwach >.

 5. A fool <0191 >eviyl > despiseth <5006 na>ats > his father's <1> instruction <4148 muwcar >: but he that regardeth <8104 shamar > reproof <8433 towkechah > is prudent <6191 <aram >.

 6. In the house <1004 bayith > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [is] much <7227 rab > treasure <2633 chocen >: but in the revenues <8393 t@buw>ah > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > is trouble <5916 <akar >.

 7. The lips <8193 saphah > of the wise <2450 chakam > disperse <2219 zarah > knowledge <1847 da<ath >: but the heart <3820 leb > of the foolish <3684 k@ciyl > [doeth] not so <3651 ken >.

 8. The sacrifice <2077 zebach > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [is] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but the prayer <8605 t@phillah > of the upright <3477 yashar > [is] his delight <7522 ratsown >.

 9. The way <1870 derek > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [is] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > unto the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but he loveth <0157 >ahab > him that followeth <7291 radaph > after righteousness <6666 ts@daqah >.

 10. Correction <4148 muwcar > [is] grievous <7451 ra< > unto him that forsaketh <5800 <azab > the way <0734 >orach >: [and] he that hateth <8130 sane> > reproof <8433 towkechah > shall die <4191 muwth >.

 11. Hell <7585 sh@>owl > and destruction <11> [are] before <6440 paniym > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: how <0637 >aph > much <0637 >aph > more then the hearts <3826 libbah > of the children <1121 ben > of men <0120 >adam >?

 12. A scorner <3887 luwts > loveth <0157 >ahab > not one that reproveth <3198 yakach > him: neither <3808 lo> > will he go <3212 yalak > unto the wise <2450 chakam >.

 13. A merry <8056 sameach > heart <3820 leb > maketh a cheerful <3190 yatab > countenance <6440 paniym >: but by sorrow <6094 <atstsebeth > of the heart <3820 leb > the spirit <7307 ruwach > is broken <5218 nake> >.

 14. The heart <3820 leb > of him that hath understanding <0995 biyn > seeketh <1245 baqash > knowledge <1847 da<ath >: but the mouth <6310 peh > of fools <3684 k@ciyl > feedeth <7462 ra<ah > on foolishness <0200 >ivveleth >.

 15. All <3605 kol > the days <3117 yowm > of the afflicted <6041 <aniy > [are] evil <7451 ra< >: but he that is of a merry <2896 towb > heart <3820 leb > [hath] a continual <8548 tamiyd > feast <4960 mishteh >.

 16. Better <2896 towb > [is] little <4592 m@<at > with the fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > than great <7227 rab > treasure <0214 >owtsar > and trouble <4103 m@huwmah > therewith.

 17 Better <2896 towb > [is] a dinner <0737 >aruchah > of herbs <3419 yaraq > where <8033 sham > love <0160 >ahabah > is, than a stalled <75> ox <7794 showr > and hatred <8135 sin>ah > therewith.

 18. A wrathful <2534 chemah > man <0376 >iysh > stirreth <1624 garah > up strife <4066 madown >: but [he that is] slow <0750 >arek > to anger <0639 >aph > appeaseth <8252 shaqat > strife <7379 riyb >.

 19. The way <1870 derek > of the slothful <6102 <atsel > [man is] as an hedge <4881 m@suwkah > of thorns <2312 chedeq >: but the way <0734 >orach > of the righteous <3477 yashar > [is] made plain <5549 calal >.

 20. A wise <2450 chakam > son <1121 ben > maketh a glad <8056 sameach > father <1>: but a foolish <3684 k@ciyl > man <0120 >adam > despiseth <0959 bazah > his mother <0517 >em >.

 21. Folly <0200 >ivveleth > [is] joy <8057 simchah > to [him that is] destitute <2638 chacer > of wisdom <3820 leb >: but a man <0376 >iysh > of understanding <8394 tabuwn > walketh <1980 halak > uprightly <3474 yashar >.

 22. Without <0369 >ayin > counsel <5475 cowd > purposes <4284 machashabah > are disappointed <6565 parar >: but in the multitude <7230 rob > of counsellors <3289 ya<ats > they are established <6965 quwm >.

 23. A man <0376 >iysh > hath joy <8057 simchah > by the answer <4617 ma<aneh > of his mouth <6310 peh >: and a word <1697 dabar > [spoken] in due season <6256 <eth >, how <4100 mah > good <2896 towb > [is it]!

 24. The way <0734 >orach > of life <2416 chay > [is] above <4605 ma<al > to the wise <7919 sakal >, that he may depart <5493 cuwr > from hell <7585 sh@>owl > beneath <4295 mattah >.

 25. The LORD <3068 Y@hovah > will destroy <5255 nacach > the house <1004 bayith > of the proud <1343 ge>eh >: but he will establish <5324 natsab > the border <1366 g@buwl > of the widow <0490 >almanah >.

 26. The thoughts <4284 machashabah > of the wicked <7451 ra< > [are] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: but [the words] of the pure <2889 tahowr > [are] pleasant <5278 no<am > words.

 27. He that is greedy <1214 batsa< > of gain <1214 batsa< > troubleth <5916 <akar > his own house <1004 bayith >; but he that hateth <8130 sane> > gifts <4979 mattanah > shall live <2421 chayah >.

 28. The heart <3820 leb > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > studieth <1897 hagah > to answer <6030 <anah >: but the mouth <6310 peh > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > poureth <5042 naba< > out evil <7451 ra< > things.

 29. The LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] far <7350 rachowq > from the wicked <7563 rasha< >: but he heareth <8085 shama< > the prayer <8605 t@phillah > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq >.

 30. The light <3974 ma>owr > of the eyes <5869 <ayin > rejoiceth <8055 samach > the heart <3820 leb >: [and] a good <2896 towb > report <8052 sh@muw<ah > maketh the bones <6106 <etsem > fat <1878 dashen >.

 31. The ear <0241 >ozen > that heareth <8085 shama< > the reproof <8433 towkechah > of life <2416 chay > abideth <3885 luwn > among <7130 qereb > the wise <2450 chakam >.

 32. He that refuseth <6544 para< > instruction <4148 muwcar > despiseth <3988 ma>ac > his own soul <5315 nephesh >: but he that heareth <8085 shama< > reproof <8433 towkechah > getteth <7069 qanah > understanding <3820 leb >.

 33. The fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] the instruction <4148 muwcar > of wisdom <2451 chokmah >; and before <6440 paniym > honour <3519 kabowd > [is] humility <6038 <anavah >.

Proverbs 16

 1. The preparations <4633 ma<arak > of the heart <3820 leb > in man <0120 >adam >, and the answer <4617 ma<aneh > of the tongue <3956 lashown >, [is] from the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 2. All <3605 kol > the ways <1870 derek > of a man <0376 >iysh > [are] clean <2134 zak > in his own eyes <5869 <ayin >; but the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > weigheth <8505 takan > the spirits <7307 ruwach >.

 3. Commit <1556 galal > thy works <4639 ma<aseh > unto the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, and thy thoughts <4284 machashabah > shall be established <3559 kuwn >.

 4. The LORD <3068 Y@hovah > hath made <6466 pa<al > all <3605 kol > [things] for himself <4617 ma<aneh >: yea <1571 gam >, even <1571 gam > the wicked <7563 rasha< > for the day <3117 yowm > of evil <7451 ra< >.

 5. Every <3605 kol > one [that is] proud <1362 gabahh > in heart <3820 leb > [is] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >: [though] hand <3027 yad > [join] in hand <3027 yad >, he shall not be unpunished <5352 naqah >.

 6. By mercy <2617 checed > and truth <0571 >emeth > iniquity <5771 <avon > is purged <3722 kaphar >: and by the fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [men] depart <5493 cuwr > from evil <7451 ra< >.

 7. When a man's <0376 >iysh > ways <1870 derek > please <7521 ratsah > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, he maketh even <1571 gam > his enemies <0341 >oyeb > to be at <5921 <al > peace <7999 shalam > with him.

 8. Better <2896 towb > [is] a little <4592 m@<at > with righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > than great <7230 rob > revenues <8393 t@buw>ah > without <3808 lo> > right <4941 mishpat >.

 9. A man's <0120 >adam > heart <3820 leb > deviseth <2803 chashab > his way <1870 derek >: but the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > directeth <3559 kuwn > his steps <6806 tsa<ad >.

 10. A divine <7081 qecem > sentence <7081 qecem > [is] in the lips <8193 saphah > of the king <4428 melek >: his mouth <6310 peh > transgresseth <4603 ma<al > not in judgment <4941 mishpat >.

 11. A just <4941 mishpat > weight <6425 pelec > and balance <3976 mo>zen > [are] the LORD'S <3068 Y@hovah >: all <3605 kol > the weights <68> of the bag <3599 kiyc > [are] his work <4639 ma<aseh >.

 12. [It is] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to kings <4428 melek > to commit <6213 <asah > wickedness <7562 resha< >: for the throne <3678 kicce> > is established <3559 kuwn > by righteousness <6666 ts@daqah >.

 13. Righteous <6664 tsedeq > lips <8193 saphah > [are] the delight <7522 ratsown > of kings <4428 melek >; and they love <0157 >ahab > him that speaketh <1696 dabar > right <3477 yashar >.

 14. The wrath <2534 chemah > of a king <4428 melek > [is as] messengers <4397 mal>ak > of death <4194 maveth >: but a wise <2450 chakam > man <0376 >iysh > will pacify <3722 kaphar > it.

 15 In the light <0216 >owr > of the king's <4428 melek > countenance <6440 paniym > [is] life <2416 chay >; and his favour <7522 ratsown > [is] as a cloud <5645 <ab > of the latter <4456 malqowsh > rain <4456 malqowsh >.

 16. How <4100 mah > much better <2896 towb > [is it] to get <7069 qanah > wisdom <2451 chokmah > than gold <2742 charuwts >! and to get <7069 qanah > understanding <0998 biynah > rather to be chosen <0977 bachar > than silver <3701 keceph >!

 17. The highway <4546 m@cillah > of the upright <3477 yashar > [is] to depart <5493 cuwr > from evil <7451 ra< >: he that keepeth <5341 natsar > his way <1870 derek > preserveth <8104 shamar > his soul <5315 nephesh >.

 18. Pride <1347 ga>own > [goeth] before <6440 paniym > destruction <7667 sheber >, and an haughty <1363 gobahh > spirit <7307 ruwach > before <6440 paniym > a fall <3783 kishshalown >.

 19. Better <2896 towb > [it is to be] of an humble <8213 shaphel > spirit <7307 ruwach > with the lowly <6041 <aniy >, than to divide <2505 chalaq > the spoil <7998 shalal > with the proud <1343 ge>eh >.

 20. He that handleth <5921 <al > a matter <1697 dabar > wisely <7919 sakal > shall find <4672 matsa> > good <2896 towb >: and whoso trusteth <0982 batach > in the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, happy <0835 >esher > [is] he.

 21. The wise <2450 chakam > in heart <3820 leb > shall be called <7121 qara> > prudent <0995 biyn >: and the sweetness <4986 metheq > of the lips <8193 saphah > increaseth <3254 yacaph > learning <3948 leqach >.

 22. Understanding <7922 sekel > [is] a wellspring <4726 maqowr > of life <2416 chay > unto him that hath <1167 ba<al > it: but the instruction <4148 muwcar > of fools <0191 >eviyl > [is] folly <0200 >ivveleth >.

 23. The heart <3820 leb > of the wise <2450 chakam > teacheth <7919 sakal > his mouth <6310 peh >, and addeth <3254 yacaph > learning <3948 leqach > to his lips <8193 saphah >.

 24. Pleasant <5278 no<am > words <0561 >emer > [are as] an honeycomb, sweet <4966 mathowq > to the soul <5315 nephesh >, and health <4832 marpe> > to the bones <6106 <etsem >.

 25. There is a way <1870 derek > that seemeth <6440 paniym > right <3477 yashar > unto a man <0376 >iysh >, but the end <0319 >achariyth > thereof [are] the ways <1870 derek > of death <4194 maveth >.

 26. He that laboureth <6001 <amel > laboureth <5998 <amal > for himself; for his mouth <6310 peh > craveth <0404 >akaph > it of him.

 27. An ungodly <1100 b@liya<al > man <0376 >iysh > diggeth <3738 karah > up evil <7451 ra< >: and in his lips <8193 saphah > [there is] as a burning <6867 tsarebeth > fire <0784 >esh >.

 28 A froward <8419 tahpukah > man <0376 >iysh > soweth <7971 shalach > strife <4066 madown >: and a whisperer <5372 nirgan > separateth <6504 parad > chief <0441 >alluwph > friends <0441 >alluwph >.

 29. A violent <2555 chamac > man <0376 >iysh > enticeth <6601 pathah > his neighbour <7453 rea< >, and leadeth <3212 yalak > him into the way <1870 derek > [that is] not good <2896 towb >.

 30 He shutteth <6095 <atsah > his eyes <5869 <ayin > to devise <2803 chashab > froward <8419 tahpukah > things: moving <7169 qarats > his lips <8193 saphah > he bringeth <3615 kalah > evil <7451 ra< > to pass <3615 kalah >.

 31. The hoary <7872 seybah > head [is] a crown <5850 <atarah > of glory <8597 tiph>arah >, [if] it be found <4672 matsa> > in the way <1870 derek > of righteousness <6666 ts@daqah >.

 32. [He that is] slow <0750 >arek > to anger <0639 >aph > [is] better <2896 towb > than the mighty <1368 gibbowr >; and he that ruleth <4910 mashal > his spirit <7307 ruwach > than he that taketh <3920 lakad > a city <5892 <iyr >.

 33. The lot <1486 gowral > is cast <2904 tuwl > into the lap <2436 cheyq >; but the whole <3605 kol > disposing <4941 mishpat > thereof [is] of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

Proverbs 17

 1. Better <2896 towb > [is] a dry <2720 chareb > morsel <6595 path >, and quietness <7962 shalvah > therewith, than an house <1004 bayith > full <4392 male> > of sacrifices <2077 zebach > [with] strife <7379 riyb >.

 2. A wise <7919 sakal > servant <5650 <ebed > shall have rule <4910 mashal > over a son <1121 ben > that causeth shame <0954 buwsh >, and shall have part <2505 chalaq > of the inheritance <5159 nachalah > among <8432 tavek > the brethren <0251 >ach >.

 3. The fining <4715 mitsreph > pot <4715 mitsreph > [is] for silver <3701 keceph >, and the furnace <3564 kuwr > for gold <2091 zahab >: but the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > trieth <0974 bachan > the hearts <3826 libbah >.

 4. A wicked <7489 ra<a< > doer giveth heed <7181 qashab > to false <0205 >aven > lips <8193 saphah >; [and] a liar <8267 sheqer > giveth ear <0238 >azan > to a naughty <1942 havvah > tongue <3956 lashown >.

 5. Whoso mocketh <3932 la<ag > the poor <7326 ruwsh > reproacheth <2778 charaph. > his Maker <6213 <asah >: [and] he that is glad <8056 sameach > at calamities <0343 >eyd > shall not be unpunished <5352 naqah >.

 6. Children's <1121 ben > children <1121 ben > [are] the crown <5850 <atarah > of old <2205 zaqen > men; and the glory <8597 tiph>arah > of children <1121 ben > [are] their fathers <1>.

 7. Excellent <3499 yether > speech <8193 saphah > becometh <5000 na>veh > not a fool <5036 nabal >: much <0637 >aph > less do lying <8267 sheqer > lips <8193 saphah > a prince <5081 nadiyb >.

 8. A gift <7810 shachad > [is as] a precious <2580 chen > stone <68> in the eyes <5869 <ayin > of him that hath <1167 ba<al > it: whithersoever it turneth <6437 panah >, it prospereth <7919 sakal >.

 9. He that covereth <3680 kacah > a transgression <6588 pesha< > seeketh <1245 baqash > love <0160 >ahabah >; but he that repeateth <8138 shanah > a matter <1697 dabar > separateth <6504 parad > [very] friends <0441 >alluwph >.

 10. A reproof <1606 g@<arah > entereth <5181 nachath > more into a wise <0995 biyn > man than an hundred <3967 me>ah > stripes <5221 nakah > into a fool <3684 k@ciyl >.

 11. An evil <7451 ra< > [man] seeketh <1245 baqash > only <0389 >ak > rebellion <4805 m@riy >: therefore a cruel <0394 >akzariy > messenger <4397 mal>ak > shall be sent <7971 shalach > against him.

 12. Let a bear <1677 dob > robbed <7909 shakkuwl > of her whelps meet <6298 pagash > a man <0376 >iysh >, rather <0408 >al > than a fool <3684 k@ciyl > in his folly <0200 >ivveleth >.

 13. Whoso rewardeth <7725 shuwb > evil <7451 ra< > for good <2896 towb >, evil <7451 ra< > shall not depart <4185 muwsh > from his house <1004 bayith >.

 14. The beginning <7225 re>shiyth > of strife <4066 madown > [is as] when one letteth <6362 patar > out water <4325 mayim >: therefore leave <5203 natash > off contention <7379 riyb >, before <6440 paniym > it be meddled <1566 gala< > with.

 15. He that justifieth <6663 tsadaq > the wicked <7563 rasha< >, and he that condemneth <7561 rasha< > the just <6662 tsaddiyq >, even <1571 gam > they both <8147 sh@nayim > [are] abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 16. Wherefore [is there] a price <4242 m@chiyr > in the hand <3027 yad > of a fool <3684 k@ciyl > to get <7069 qanah > wisdom <2451 chokmah >, seeing [he hath] no <0369 >ayin > heart <3820 leb > [to it]?

 17. A friend <7453 rea< > loveth <0157 >ahab > at all <3605 kol > times <6256 <eth >, and a brother <0251 >ach > is born <3205 yalad > for adversity <6869 tsarah >.

 18. A man <0120 >adam > void <2638 chacer > of understanding <3820 leb > striketh <8628 taqa< > hands <3709 kaph >, [and] becometh <6148 <arab > surety <6161 <arubbah > in the presence <6440 paniym > of his friend <7453 rea< >.

 19. He loveth <0157 >ahab > transgression <6588 pesha< > that loveth <0157 >ahab > strife <4683 matstsah >: [and] he that exalteth <1361 gabahh > his gate <6607 pethach > seeketh <1245 baqash > destruction <7667 sheber >.

 20. He that hath a froward <6141 <iqqesh > heart <3820 leb > findeth <4672 matsa> > no <3808 lo> > good <2896 towb >: and he that hath a perverse <2015 haphak > tongue <3956 lashown > falleth <5307 naphal > into mischief <7451 ra< >.

 21. He that begetteth <3205 yalad > a fool <3684 k@ciyl > [doeth it] to his sorrow <8424 tuwgah >: and the father <1> of a fool <5036 nabal > hath no <3808 lo> > joy <8056 sameach >.

 22. A merry <8056 sameach > heart <3820 leb > doeth good <3190 yatab > [like] a medicine <1456 gehah >: but a broken <5218 nake> > spirit <7307 ruwach > drieth <3001 yabesh > the bones <1634 gerem >.

 23. A wicked <7563 rasha< > [man] taketh <3947 laqach > a gift <7810 shachad > out of the bosom <2436 cheyq > to pervert <5186 natah > the ways <0734 >orach > of judgment <4941 mishpat >.

 24. Wisdom <2451 chokmah > [is] before him that hath understanding <0995 biyn >; but the eyes <5869 <ayin > of a fool <3684 k@ciyl > [are] in the ends <7097 qatseh > of the earth <0776 >erets >.

 25. A foolish <3684 k@ciyl > son <1121 ben > [is] a grief <3708 ka<ac > to his father <1>, and bitterness <4470 memer > to her that bare <3205 yalad > him.

 26. Also <1571 gam > to punish <6064 <anash > the just <6662 tsaddiyq > [is] not good <2896 towb >, [nor] to strike <5221 nakah > princes <5081 nadiyb > for equity <3476 yosher >.

 27. He that hath knowledge <1847 da<ath > spareth <2820 chasak > his words <0561 >emer >: [and] a man <0376 >iysh > of understanding <8394 tabuwn > is of an excellent <7119 qar > spirit <7307 ruwach >.

 28 Even <1571 gam > a fool <0191 >eviyl >, when he holdeth <2790 charash > his peace <2790 charash >, is counted <2803 chashab > wise <2450 chakam >: [and] he that shutteth <0331 >atam > his lips <8193 saphah > [is esteemed] a man of understanding <0995 biyn >.

Proverbs 18

 1. Through desire <8378 ta>avah > a man, having separated <6504 parad > himself, seeketh <1245 baqash > [and] intermeddleth <1566 gala< > with all <3605 kol > wisdom <8454 tuwshiyah >.

 2. A fool <3684 k@ciyl > hath no <3808 lo> > delight <2654 chaphets > in understanding <8394 tabuwn >, but that his heart <3820 leb > may discover <1540 galah > itself.

 3. When the wicked <7563 rasha< > cometh <0935 bow> >, [then] cometh <0935 bow> > also <1571 gam > contempt <0937 buwz >, and with ignominy <7036 qalown > reproach <2781 cherpah >.

 4. The words <1697 dabar > of a man's <0376 >iysh > mouth <6310 peh > [are as] deep <6013 <amoq > waters <4325 mayim >, [and] the wellspring <4726 maqowr > of wisdom <2451 chokmah > [as] a flowing <5042 naba< > brook <5158 nachal >.

 5. [It is] not good <2896 towb > to accept <5375 nasa> > the person <6440 paniym > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >, to overthrow <5186 natah > the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > in judgment <4941 mishpat >.

 6. A fool's <3684 k@ciyl > lips <8193 saphah > enter <0935 bow> > into contention <7379 riyb >, and his mouth <6310 peh > calleth <7121 qara> > for strokes <4112 mahalummah >.

 7 A fool's <3684 k@ciyl > mouth <6310 peh > [is] his destruction <4288 m@chittah >, and his lips <8193 saphah > [are] the snare <4170 mowqesh > of his soul <5315 nephesh >.

 8. The words <1697 dabar > of a talebearer <5372 nirgan > [are] as wounds <3859 laham >, and they go <3381 yarad > down <3381 yarad > into the innermost <2315 cheder > parts of the belly <0990 beten >.

 9. He also <1571 gam > that is slothful <7503 raphah > in his work <4399 m@la>kah > is brother <0251 >ach > to him that is a great <1167 ba<al > waster <7843 shachath >.

 10. The name <8034 shem > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] a strong <5797 <oz > tower <4026 migdal >: the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > runneth <7323 ruwts > into it, and is safe <7682 sagab >.

 11. The rich <6223 <ashiyr > man's wealth <1952 hown > [is] his strong <5797 <oz > city <7151 qiryah >, and as an high <7682 sagab > wall <2346 chowmah > in his own conceit <4906 maskiyth >.

 12. Before <6440 paniym > destruction <7667 sheber > the heart <3820 leb > of man <0376 >iysh > is haughty <1361 gabahh >, and before <6440 paniym > honour <3519 kabowd > [is] humility <6038 <anavah >.

 13. He that answereth <7725 shuwb > a matter <1697 dabar > before <2962 terem > he heareth <8085 shama< > [it], it [is] folly <0200 >ivveleth > and shame <3639 k@limmah > unto him.

 14. The spirit <7307 ruwach > of a man <0376 >iysh > will sustain <3557 kuwl > his infirmity <4245 machaleh >; but a wounded <5218 nake> > spirit <7307 ruwach > who <4310 miy > can bear <5375 nasa> >?

 15. The heart <3820 leb > of the prudent <0995 biyn > getteth <7069 qanah > knowledge <1847 da<ath >; and the ear <0241 >ozen > of the wise <2450 chakam > seeketh <1245 baqash > knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 16. A man's <0120 >adam > gift <4976 mattan > maketh room <7337 rachab > for him, and bringeth <5148 nachah > him before <6440 paniym > great <1419 gadowl > men.

 17. [He that is] first <7223 ri>shown > in his own cause <7379 riyb > [seemeth] just <6662 tsaddiyq >; but his neighbour <7453 rea< > cometh <0935 bow> > and searcheth <2713 chaqar > him.

 18. The lot <1486 gowral > causeth contentions <4079 midyan > to cease <7673 shabath >, and parteth <6504 parad > between <0996 beyn > the mighty <6099 <atsuwm >.

 19. A brother <0251 >ach > offended <6586 pasha< > [is harder to be won] than a strong <5797 <oz > city <7151 qiryah >: and [their] contentions <4079 midyan > [are] like the bars <1280 b@riyach > of a castle <0759 >armown >.

 20. A man's <0376 >iysh > belly <0990 beten > shall be satisfied <7646 saba< > with the fruit <6529 p@riy > of his mouth <6310 peh >; [and] with the increase <8393 t@buw>ah > of his lips <8193 saphah > shall he be filled <7646 saba< >.

 21. Death <4194 maveth > and life <2416 chay > [are] in the power <3027 yad > of the tongue <3956 lashown >: and they that love <0157 >ahab > it shall eat <0398 >akal > the fruit <6529 p@riy > thereof.

 22. [Whoso] findeth <4672 matsa> > a wife <0802 >ishshah > findeth <4672 matsa> > a good <2896 towb > [thing], and obtaineth <6329 puwq > favour <7522 ratsown > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 23. The poor <7326 ruwsh > useth <1696 dabar > intreaties <8469 tachanuwn >; but the rich <6223 <ashiyr > answereth <6030 <anah > roughly <5794 <az >.

 24. A man <0376 >iysh > [that hath] friends <7453 rea< > must shew himself friendly <7489 ra<a< >: and there is a friend <0157 >ahab > [that] sticketh <1695 dabeq > closer than a brother <0251 >ach >.

Proverbs 19

 1. Better <2896 towb > [is] the poor <7326 ruwsh > that walketh <1980 halak > in his integrity <8537 tom >, than [he that is] perverse <6141 <iqqesh > in his lips <8193 saphah >, and is a fool <3684 k@ciyl >.

 2. Also <1571 gam >, [that] the soul <5315 nephesh > [be] without <3808 lo> > knowledge <1847 da<ath >, [it is] not good <2896 towb >; and he that hasteth <0213 >uwts > with [his] feet <7272 regel > sinneth <2398 chata> >.

 3. The foolishness <0200 >ivveleth > of man <0120 >adam > perverteth <5557 calaph > his way <1870 derek >: and his heart <3820 leb > fretteth <2196 za<aph > against <5921 <al > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 4. Wealth <1952 hown > maketh many <7227 rab > friends <7453 rea< >; but the poor <1800 dal > is separated <6504 parad > from his neighbour <7453 rea< >.

 5. A false <8267 sheqer > witness <5707 <ed > shall not be unpunished <5352 naqah >, and [he that] speaketh <6315 puwach > lies <3576 kazab > shall not escape <4422 malat >.

 6. Many <7227 rab > will intreat <2470 chalah > the favour <6440 paniym > of the prince <5081 nadiyb >: and every <3605 kol > man [is] a friend <7453 rea< > to him that giveth gifts <4976 mattan >.

 7 All <3605 kol > the brethren <0251 >ach > of the poor <7326 ruwsh > do hate <8130 sane> > him: how <0637 >aph > much <0637 >aph > more do his friends <4828 merea< > go <7368 rachaq > far <7368 rachaq > from him? he pursueth <7291 radaph > [them with] words <0561 >emer >, [yet] they [are] wanting <3808 lo> > [to him].

 8. He that getteth <7069 qanah > wisdom <3820 leb > loveth <0157 >ahab > his own soul <5315 nephesh >: he that keepeth <8104 shamar > understanding <8394 tabuwn > shall find <4672 matsa> > good <2896 towb >.

 9. A false <8267 sheqer > witness <5707 <ed > shall not be unpunished <5352 naqah >, and [he that] speaketh <6315 puwach > lies <3576 kazab > shall perish <6>.

 10. Delight <8588 ta<anuwg > is not seemly <5000 na>veh > for a fool <3684 k@ciyl >; much <0637 >aph > less for a servant <5650 <ebed > to have rule <4910 mashal > over princes <8269 sar >.

 11. The discretion <7922 sekel > of a man <0120 >adam > deferreth <0748 >arak > his anger <0639 >aph >; and [it is] his glory <8597 tiph>arah > to pass <5674 <abar > over <5921 <al > a transgression <6588 pesha< >.

 12. The king's <4428 melek > wrath <2197 za<aph > [is] as the roaring <5099 naham > of a lion <3715 k@phiyr >; but his favour <7522 ratsown > [is] as dew <2919 tal > upon the grass <6212 <eseb >.

 13. A foolish <3684 k@ciyl > son <1121 ben > [is] the calamity <1942 havvah > of his father <1>: and the contentions <4079 midyan > of a wife <0802 >ishshah > [are] a continual <2956 tarad > dropping <1812 deleph >.

 14. House <1004 bayith > and riches <1952 hown > [are] the inheritance <5159 nachalah > of fathers <1>: and a prudent <7919 sakal > wife <0802 >ishshah > [is] from the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 15. Slothfulness <6103 <atslah > casteth <5307 naphal > into a deep <8639 tardemah > sleep <3462 yashen >; and an idle <7423 r@miyah > soul <5315 nephesh > shall suffer hunger <7456 ra<eb >.

 16. He that keepeth <8104 shamar > the commandment <4687 mitsvah > keepeth <8104 shamar > his own soul <5315 nephesh >; [but] he that despiseth <0959 bazah > his ways <1870 derek > shall die <4191 muwth >.

 17. He that hath pity <2603 chanan > upon the poor <1800 dal > lendeth <3867 lavah > unto the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >; and that which he hath given <1576 g@muwl > will he pay <7999 shalam > him again <7999 shalam >.

 18. Chasten <3256 yacar > thy son <1121 ben > while <3588 kiy > there is hope <8615 tiqvah >, and let not thy soul <5315 nephesh > spare <5375 nasa> > for his crying <4191 muwth >.

 19. A man of great wrath <2534 chemah > shall suffer <5375 nasa> > punishment <6066 <onesh >: for if <0518 >im > thou deliver <5337 natsal > [him], yet <5750 <owd > thou must do it again <3254 yacaph >.

 20. Hear <8085 shama< > counsel <6098 <etsah >, and receive <6901 qabal > instruction <4148 muwcar >, that thou mayest be wise <2449 chakam > in thy latter <0319 >achariyth > end.

 21. [There are] many <7227 rab > devices <4284 machashabah > in a man's <0376 >iysh > heart <3820 leb >; nevertheless the counsel <6098 <etsah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, that shall stand <6965 quwm >.

 22. The desire <8378 ta>avah > of a man <0120 >adam > [is] his kindness <2617 checed >: and a poor <7326 ruwsh > man [is] better <2896 towb > than a liar <3576 kazab >.

 23. The fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [tendeth] to life <2416 chay >: and [he that hath it] shall abide <3885 luwn > satisfied <7649 sabea< >; he shall not be visited <6485 paqad > with evil <7451 ra< >.

 24. A slothful <6102 <atsel > [man] hideth <2934 taman > his hand <3027 yad > in [his] bosom <6747 tsallachath >, and will not so much <1571 gam > as bring <7725 shuwb > it to his mouth <6310 peh > again <7725 shuwb >.

 25. Smite <5221 nakah > a scorner <3887 luwts >, and the simple <6612 p@thiy > will beware <6191 <aram >: and reprove <3198 yakach > one that hath understanding <0995 biyn >, [and] he will understand <0995 biyn > knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 26. He that wasteth <7703 shadad > [his] father <1>, [and] chaseth <1272 barach > away [his] mother <0517 >em >, [is] a son <1121 ben > that causeth shame <0954 buwsh >, and bringeth <2659 chapher > reproach <2659 chapher >.

 27. Cease <2308 chadal >, my son <1121 ben >, to hear <8085 shama< > the instruction <4148 muwcar > [that causeth] to err <7686 shagah > from the words <0561 >emer > of knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 28. An ungodly <1100 b@liya<al > witness <5707 <ed > scorneth <3887 luwts > judgment <4941 mishpat >: and the mouth <6310 peh > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > devoureth <1104 bala< > iniquity <0205 >aven >.

 29. Judgments <8201 shephet > are prepared <3559 kuwn > for scorners <3887 luwts >, and stripes <4112 mahalummah > for the back <1458 gav > of fools <3684 k@ciyl >.

Proverbs 20

 1. Wine <3196 yayin > [is] a mocker <3887 luwts >, strong drink <7941 shekar > [is] raging <1993 hamah >: and whosoever <3605 kol > is deceived <7686 shagah > thereby is not wise <2449 chakam >.

 2. The fear <0367 >eymah > of a king <4428 melek > [is] as the roaring <5099 naham > of a lion <3715 k@phiyr >: [whoso] provoketh <5674 <abar > him to anger <5674 <abar > sinneth <2398 chata> > [against] his own soul <5315 nephesh >.

 3. [It is] an honour <3519 kabowd > for a man <0376 >iysh > to cease <7647 saba< > from strife <7379 riyb >: but every <3605 kol > fool <0191 >eviyl > will be meddling <1566 gala< >.

 4. The sluggard <6102 <atsel > will not plow <2790 charash > by reason of the cold <2779 choreph >; [therefore] shall he beg <7592 sha>al > in harvest <7105 qatsiyr >, and [have] nothing <0369 >ayin >.

 5. Counsel <6098 <etsah > in the heart <3820 leb > of man <0376 >iysh > [is like] deep <6013 <amoq > water <4325 mayim >; but a man <0376 >iysh > of understanding <8394 tabuwn > will draw <1802 dalah > it out.

 6. Most <7230 rob > men <0120 >adam > will proclaim <7121 qara> > every <0376 >iysh > one <0376 >iysh > his own goodness <2617 checed >: but a faithful <0529 >emuwn > man <0376 >iysh > who <4310 miy > can find <4672 matsa> >?

 7. The just <6662 tsaddiyq > [man] walketh <1980 halak > in his integrity <8537 tom >: his children <1121 ben > [are] blessed <0835 >esher > after <0310 >achar > him.

 8. A king <4428 melek > that sitteth <3427 yashab > in the throne <3678 kicce> > of judgment <1779 diyn > scattereth <2219 zarah > away all <3605 kol > evil <7451 ra< > with his eyes <5869 <ayin >.

 9. Who <4310 miy > can say <0559 >amar >, I have made my heart <3820 leb > clean <2135 zakah >, I am pure <2891 taher > from my sin <2403 chatta>ah >?

 10. Divers weights <68>, [and] divers measures <0374 >eyphah >, both <8147 sh@nayim > of them [are] alike <1571 gam > abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 11. Even <1571 gam > a child <5288 na<ar > is known <5234 nakar > by his doings <4611 ma<alal >, whether <0518 >im > his work <6467 po<al > [be] pure <2134 zak >, and whether <0518 >im > [it be] right <3477 yashar >.

 12. The hearing <8085 shama< > ear <0241 >ozen >, and the seeing <7200 ra>ah > eye <5869 <ayin >, the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > hath made <6213 <asah > even <1571 gam > both <8147 sh@nayim > of them.

 13. Love <0157 >ahab > not sleep <8142 shehah >, lest <6435 pen > thou come to poverty <3423 yarash >; open <6491 paqach > thine eyes <5869 <ayin >, [and] thou shalt be satisfied <7646 saba< > with bread <3899 lechem >.

 14. [It is] naught <7451 ra< >, [it is] naught <7451 ra< >, saith <0559 >amar > the buyer <7069 qanah >: but when he is gone <0235 >azal > his way, then <0227 >az > he boasteth <1984 halal >.

 15. There is gold <2091 zahab >, and a multitude <7230 rob > of rubies <6443 paniyn >: but the lips <8193 saphah > of knowledge <1847 da<ath > [are] a precious <3366 y@qar > jewel <3627 k@liy >.

 16. Take <3947 laqach > his garment <0899 beged > that is surety <6148 <arab > [for] a stranger <2114 zuwr >: and take <2254 chabal > a pledge <2254 chabal > of him for a strange <5237 nokriy > woman.

 17. Bread <3899 lechem > of deceit <8267 sheqer > [is] sweet <6149 <areb > to a man <0376 >iysh >; but afterwards <0310 >achar > his mouth <6310 peh > shall be filled <4390 male> > with gravel <2687 chatsats >.

 18. [Every] purpose <4284 machashabah > is established <3559 kuwn > by counsel <6098 <etsah >: and with good advice <8458 tachbulah > make <6213 <asah > war <4421 milchamah >.

 19. He that goeth <1980 halak > about <1980 halak > [as] a talebearer <7400 rakiyl > revealeth <1540 galah > secrets <4575 ma<adannah >: therefore meddle <6148 <arab > not with him that flattereth <6601 pathah > with his lips <8193 saphah >.

 20. Whoso curseth <7043 qalal > his father <1> or his mother <0517 >em >, his lamp <5216 niyr > shall be put <1846 da<ak > out in obscure <0380 >iyshown > darkness <2822 choshek >.

 21. An inheritance <5159 nachalah > [may be] gotten hastily <0926 bahal > at the beginning <7223 ri>shown >; but the end <0319 >achariyth > thereof shall not be blessed <1288 barak >.

 22. Say <0559 >amar > not thou, I will recompense <7999 shalam > evil <7451 ra< >; [but] wait <6960 qavah > on the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, and he shall save <3467 yasha< > thee.

 23. Divers weights <68> [are] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > unto the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >; and a false <4820 mirmah > balance <3976 mo>zen > [is] not good <2896 towb >.

 24. Man's <1397 geber > goings <4703 mits<ad > [are] of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >; how <4100 mah > can a man <0120 >adam > then understand <0995 biyn > his own way <1870 derek >?

 25. [It is] a snare <4170 mowqesh > to the man <0120 >adam > [who] devoureth <3216 yala< > [that which is] holy <6944 qodesh >, and after <0310 >achar > vows <5088 neder > to make enquiry <1239 baqar >.

 26. A wise <2450 chakam > king <4428 melek > scattereth <2219 zarah > the wicked <7563 rasha< >, and bringeth <7725 shuwb > the wheel <0212 >owphan > over <5921 <al > them.

 27. The spirit <5397 n@shamah > of man <0120 >adam > [is] the candle <5216 niyr > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, searching <2664 chaphas > all <3605 kol > the inward <2315 cheder > parts of the belly <0990 beten >.

 28. Mercy <2617 checed > and truth <0571 >emeth > preserve <5341 natsar > the king <4428 melek >: and his throne <3678 kicce> > is upholden <5582 ca<ad > by mercy <2617 checed >.

 29. The glory <8597 tiph>arah > of young <0970 bachuwr > men [is] their strength <3581 koach >: and the beauty <1926 hadar > of old <2205 zaqen > men [is] the gray <7872 seybah > head.

 30. The blueness <2250 chabbuwrah > of a wound <6482 petsa< > cleanseth <8562 tamruwq > away evil <7451 ra< >: so [do] stripes <4347 makkah > the inward <2315 cheder > parts of the belly <0990 beten >.

Proverbs 21

 1. The king's <4428 melek > heart <3820 leb > [is] in the hand <3027 yad > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, [as] the rivers <6388 peleg > of water <4325 mayim >: he turneth <5186 natah > it whithersoever he will <2654 chaphets >.

 2. Every <3605 kol > way <1870 derek > of a man <0376 >iysh > [is] right <3477 yashar > in his own eyes <5869 <ayin >: but the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > pondereth <8505 takan > the hearts <3826 libbah >.

 3. To do <6213 <asah > justice <6666 ts@daqah > and judgment <4941 mishpat > [is] more acceptable <0977 bachar > to the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > than sacrifice <2077 zebach >.

 4. An high <7312 ruwm > look <5869 <ayin >, and a proud <7342 rachab > heart <3820 leb >, [and] the plowing <5215 niyr > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >, [is] sin <2403 chatta>ah >.

 5. The thoughts <4284 machashabah > of the diligent <2742 charuwts > [tend] only <0389 >ak > to plenteousness <4195 mowthar >; but of every <3605 kol > one [that is] hasty <0213 >uwts > only <0389 >ak > to want <4270 machcowr >.

 6. The getting <6467 po<al > of treasures <0214 >owtsar > by a lying <8267 sheqer > tongue <3956 lashown > [is] a vanity <1892 hebel > tossed <5086 nadaph > to and fro of them that seek <1245 baqash > death <4194 maveth >.

 7. The robbery <7701 shod > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall destroy <1641 garar > them; because <3588 kiy > they refuse <3985 ma>en > to do <6213 <asah > judgment <4941 mishpat >.

 8. The way <1870 derek > of man <0376 >iysh > [is] froward <2019 haphakpak > and strange <2114 zuwr >: but [as for] the pure <2134 zak >, his work <6467 po<al > [is] right <3477 yashar >.

 9. [It is] better <2896 towb > to dwell <3427 yashab > in a corner <6438 pinnah > of the housetop <1406 gag >, than with a brawling <4090 m@dan > woman <0802 >ishshah > in a wide <2267 cheber > house <1004 bayith >.

 10. The soul <5315 nephesh > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > desireth <0183 >avah > evil <7451 ra< >: his neighbour <7453 rea< > findeth no <3808 lo> > favour <2603 chanan > in his eyes <5869 <ayin >.

 11. When the scorner <3887 luwts > is punished <6064 <anash >, the simple <6612 p@thiy > is made wise <2449 chakam >: and when the wise <2450 chakam > is instructed <7919 sakal >, he receiveth <3947 laqach > knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 12. The righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [man] wisely <7919 sakal > considereth <7919 sakal > the house <1004 bayith > of the wicked <7563 rasha< >: [but God] overthroweth <5557 calaph > the wicked <7563 rasha< > for [their] wickedness <7451 ra< >.

 13. Whoso stoppeth <0331 >atam > his ears <0241 >ozen > at the cry <2201 za<aq > of the poor <1800 dal >, he also <1571 gam > shall cry <7121 qara> > himself <1931 huw> >, but shall not be heard <6030 <anah >.

 14. A gift <4976 mattan > in secret <5643 cether > pacifieth <3711 kaphah > anger <0639 >aph >: and a reward <7810 shachad > in the bosom <2436 cheyq > strong <5794 <az > wrath <2534 chemah >.

 15. [It is] joy <8057 simchah > to the just <6662 tsaddiyq > to do <6213 <asah > judgment <4941 mishpat >: but destruction <4288 m@chittah > [shall be] to the workers <6466 pa<al > of iniquity <0205 >aven >.

 16. The man <0120 >adam > that wandereth <8582 ta<ah > out of the way <1870 derek > of understanding <7919 sakal > shall remain <5117 nuwach > in the congregation <6951 qahal > of the dead <7496 rapha> >.

 17. He that loveth <0157 >ahab > pleasure <8057 simchah > [shall be] a poor <4270 machcowr > man <0376 >iysh >: he that loveth <0157 >ahab > wine <3196 yayin > and oil <8081 shemen > shall not be rich <6238 <ashar >.

 18. The wicked <7563 rasha< > [shall be] a ransom <3724 kopher > for the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq >, and the transgressor <0898 bagad > for the upright <3477 yashar >.

 19. [It is] better <2896 towb > to dwell <3427 yashab > in the wilderness <4057 midbar >, than with a contentious <4066 madown > and an angry <3708 ka<ac > woman <0802 >ishshah >.

 20. [There is] treasure <0214 >owtsar > to be desired <2530 chamad > and oil <8081 shemen > in the dwelling <5116 naveh > of the wise <2450 chakam >; but a foolish <3684 k@ciyl > man <0120 >adam > spendeth <1104 bala< > it up.

 21. He that followeth <7291 radaph > after righteousness <6666 ts@daqah > and mercy <2617 checed > findeth <4672 matsa> > life <2416 chay >, righteousness <6666 ts@daqah >, and honour <3519 kabowd >.

 22. A wise <2450 chakam > [man] scaleth <5927 <alah > the city <5892 <iyr > of the mighty <1368 gibbowr >, and casteth <3381 yarad > down <3381 yarad > the strength <5797 <oz > of the confidence <4009 mibtach > thereof.

 23. Whoso keepeth <8104 shamar > his mouth <6310 peh > and his tongue <3956 lashown > keepeth <8104 shamar > his soul <5315 nephesh > from troubles <6869 tsarah >.

 24. Proud <2086 zed > [and] haughty <3093 yahiyr > scorner <3887 luwts > [is] his name <8034 shem >, who dealeth <6213 <asah > in proud <2087 zadown > wrath <5678 <ebrah >.

 25. The desire <8378 ta>avah > of the slothful <6102 <atsel > killeth <4191 muwth > him; for his hands <3027 yad > refuse <3985 ma>en > to labour <6213 <asah >.

 26 He coveteth <0183 >avah > greedily <8378 ta>avah > all <3605 kol > the day <3117 yowm > long: but the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > giveth <5414 nathan > and spareth <2820 chasak > not.

 27. The sacrifice <2077 zebach > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > [is] abomination <8441 tow<ebah >: how <0637 >aph > much <0637 >aph > more, [when <3588 kiy >] he bringeth <0935 bow> > it with a wicked <2154 zimmah > mind?

 28. A false <3577 kazab > witness <5707 <ed > shall perish <6>: but the man <0376 >iysh > that heareth <8085 shama< > speaketh <1696 dabar > constantly <5331 netsach >.

 29. A wicked <7563 rasha< > man <0376 >iysh > hardeneth <5810 <azaz > his face <6440 paniym >: but [as for] the upright <3477 yashar >, he directeth <3559 kuwn > his way <1870 derek >.

 30. [There is] no <0369 >ayin > wisdom <2451 chokmah > nor <0369 >ayin > understanding <8394 tabuwn > nor <0369 >ayin > counsel <6098 <etsah > against <5048 neged > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 31 The horse <5483 cuwc > [is] prepared <3559 kuwn > against the day <3117 yowm > of battle <4421 milchamah >: but safety <8668 t@shuw<ah > [is] of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

Proverbs 22

 1. A [good] name <8034 shem > [is] rather to be chosen <0977 bachar > than great <7227 rab > riches <6239 <osher >, [and] loving <2896 towb > favour <2580 chen > rather than silver <3701 keceph > and gold <2091 zahab >.

 2. The rich <6223 <ashiyr > and poor <7326 ruwsh > meet <6298 pagash > together: the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [is] the maker <6213 <asah > of them all <3605 kol >.

 3. A prudent <6175 <aruwm > [man] foreseeth <7200 ra>ah > the evil <7451 ra< >, and hideth <5641 cathar > himself: but the simple <6612 p@thiy > pass <5674 <abar > on, and are punished <6064 <anash >.

 4. By humility <6038 <anavah > [and] the fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > [are] riches <6239 <osher >, and honour <3519 kabowd >, and life <2416 chay >.

 5. Thorns <6791 tsen > [and] snares <6341 pach > [are] in the way <1870 derek > of the froward <6141 <iqqesh >: he that doth keep <8104 shamar > his soul <5315 nephesh > shall be far <7368 rachaq > from them.

 6. Train <2596 chanak > up a child <5288 na<ar > in the way <1870 derek > he should go <6310 peh >: and when <3588 kiy > he is old <2204 zaqen >, he will not depart <5493 cuwr > from it.

 7. The rich <6223 <ashiyr > ruleth <4910 mashal > over the poor <7326 ruwsh >, and the borrower <3867 lavah > [is] servant <5650 <ebed > to the lender <3867 lavah >.

 8. He that soweth <2232 zara< > iniquity <5766 <evel > shall reap <7114 qatsar > vanity <0205 >aven >: and the rod <7626 shebet > of his anger <5678 <ebrah > shall fail <3615 kalah >.

 9. He that hath a bountiful <2896 towb > eye <5869 <ayin > shall be blessed <1288 barak >; for he giveth <5414 nathan > of his bread <3899 lechem > to the poor <1800 dal >.

 10. Cast <1644 garash > out the scorner <3887 luwts >, and contention <4066 madown > shall go <3318 yatsa> > out; yea, strife <1779 diyn > and reproach <7036 qalown > shall cease <7673 shabath >.

 11. He that loveth <0157 >ahab > pureness <2890 t@howr > of heart <3820 leb >, [for] the grace <2580 chen > of his lips <8193 saphah > the king <4428 melek > [shall be] his friend <7453 rea< >.

 12. The eyes <5869 <ayin > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > preserve <5341 natsar > knowledge <1847 da<ath >, and he overthroweth <5557 calaph > the words <1697 dabar > of the transgressor <0898 bagad >.

 13. The slothful <6102 <atsel > [man] saith <0559 >amar >, [There is] a lion <0738 >ariy > without <2351 chuwts >, I shall be slain <7523 ratsach > in the streets <7339 r@chob >.

 14. The mouth <6310 peh > of strange <2114 zuwr > women [is] a deep <6013 <amoq > pit <7745 shuwchah >: he that is abhorred <2194 za<am > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > shall fall <5307 naphal > therein <8033 sham >.

 15. Foolishness <0200 >ivveleth > [is] bound <7194 qashar > in the heart <3820 leb > of a child <5288 na<ar >; [but] the rod <7626 shebet > of correction <4148 muwcar > shall drive it far <7368 rachaq > from him.

 16. He that oppresseth <6231 <ashaq > the poor <1800 dal > to increase <7235 rabah > his [riches, and] he that giveth <5414 nathan > to the rich <6223 <ashiyr >, [shall] surely <0389 >ak > [come] to want <4270 machcowr >.

 17. Bow <5186 natah > down <5186 natah > thine ear <0241 >ozen >, and hear <8085 shama< > the words <1697 dabar > of the wise <2450 chakam >, and apply <7896 shiyth > thine heart <3820 leb > unto my knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 18 For [it is] a pleasant <5273 na<iym > thing if <3588 kiy > thou keep <8104 shamar > them within <0990 beten > thee; they shall withal <3162 yachad > be fitted <3559 kuwn > in thy lips <8193 saphah >.

 19 That thy trust <4009 mibtach > may be in the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, I have made known <3045 yada< > to thee this day <3117 yowm >, even <0637 >aph > to thee.

 20 Have not I written <3789 kathab > to thee excellent <7991 shaliysh > things in counsels <4156 mow<etsah > and knowledge <1847 da<ath >,

 21 That I might make thee know <3045 yada< > the certainty <7189 qoshet > of the words <0561 >emer > of truth <0571 >emeth >; that thou mightest answer <7725 shuwb > the words <0561 >emer > of truth <0571 >emeth > to them that send <7971 shalach > unto thee?

 22. Rob <1497 gazal > not the poor <1800 dal >, because <3588 kiy > he [is] poor <1800 dal >: neither <3808 lo> > oppress <1792 daka> > the afflicted <6041 <aniy > in the gate <8179 sha<ar >:

 23 For the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > will plead <7378 riyb > their cause <7379 riyb >, and spoil <6906 qaba< > the soul <5315 nephesh > of those that spoiled <6906 qaba< > them.

 24. Make no <0408 >al > friendship <7462 ra<ah > with an angry <0639 >aph > man <1167 ba<al >; and with a furious <2534 chemah > man <0376 >iysh > thou shalt not go <0935 bow> >:

 25 Lest <6435 pen > thou learn <0502 >alph > his ways <0734 >orach >, and get <3947 laqach > a snare <4170 mowqesh > to thy soul <5315 nephesh >.

 26. Be not thou [one] of them that strike <8628 taqa< > hands <3709 kaph >, [or] of them that are sureties <6148 <arab > for debts <4859 mashsha>ah >.

 27 If <0518 >im > thou hast nothing <0369 >ayin > to pay <7999 shalam >, why <4100 mah > should he take <3947 laqach > away thy bed <4904 mishkab > from under <8478 tachath > thee?

 28. Remove <5253 nacag > not the ancient <5769 <owlam > landmark <1366 g@buwl >, which <0834 >aher > thy fathers <1> have set <6213 <asah >.

 29. Seest <2372 chazah > thou a man <0376 >iysh > diligent <4106 mahiyr > in his business <4399 m@la>kah >? he shall stand <3320 yatsab > before <6440 paniym > kings <4428 melek >; he shall not stand <3320 yatsab > before <6440 paniym > mean <2823 chashok > [men].

Proverbs 23

 1. When <3588 kiy > thou sittest <3427 yashab > to eat <3898 lacham > with a ruler <4910 mashal >, consider <0995 biyn > diligently what [is] before <6440 paniym > thee:

 2 And put <7760 suwm > a knife <7915 sakkiyn > to thy throat <3930 loa< >, if <0518 >im > thou [be] a man <1167 ba<al > given <1167 ba<al > to appetite <5315 nephesh >.

 3 Be not desirous <0183 >avah > of his dainties <4303 mat<am >: for they [are] deceitful <3577 kazab > meat <3899 lechem >.

 4. Labour <3021 yaga< > not to be rich <6238 <ashar >: cease <2308 chadal > from thine own wisdom <0998 biynah >.

 5 Wilt thou set <5774 <uwph > thine eyes <5869 <ayin > upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make <6213 <asah > themselves wings <3671 kanaph >; they fly <5774 <uwph > away as an eagle <5404 nesher > toward heaven <8064 shamayim >.

 6. Eat <3898 lacham > thou not the bread <3899 lechem > of [him that hath] an evil <7451 ra< > eye <5869 <ayin >, neither <0408 >al > desire <0183 >avah > thou his dainty <4303 mat<am > meats:

 7 For as he thinketh <8176 sha<ar > in his heart <5315 nephesh >, so <3651 ken > [is] he: Eat <0398 >akal > and drink <8354 shathah >, saith <0559 >amar > he to thee; but his heart <3820 leb > [is] not with thee.

 8 The morsel <6595 path > [which] thou hast eaten <0398 >akal > shalt thou vomit <6958 qow> > up, and lose <7843 shachath > thy sweet <5273 na<iym > words <1697 dabar >.

 9. Speak <1696 dabar > not in the ears <0241 >ozen > of a fool <3684 k@ciyl >: for he will despise <0936 buwz > the wisdom <7922 sekel > of thy words <4405 millah >.

 10. Remove <5253 nacag > not the old <5769 <owlam > landmark <1366 g@buwl >; and enter <0935 bow> > not into the fields <7704 sadeh > of the fatherless <3490 yathowm >:

 11 For their redeemer <1350 ga>al > [is] mighty <2389 chazaq >; he shall plead <7378 riyb > their cause <7379 riyb > with thee.

 12. Apply <0935 bow> > thine heart <3820 leb > unto instruction <4148 muwcar >, and thine ears <0241 >ozen > to the words <0561 >emer > of knowledge <1847 da<ath >.

 13 Withhold <4513 mana< > not correction <4148 muwcar > from the child <5288 na<ar >: for [if] thou beatest <5221 nakah > him with the rod <7626 shebet >, he shall not die <4191 muwth >.

 14 Thou shalt beat <5221 nakah > him with the rod <7626 shebet >, and shalt deliver <5337 natsal > his soul <5315 nephesh > from hell <7585 sh@>owl >.

 15 My son <1121 ben >, if <0518 >im > thine heart <3820 leb > be wise <2449 chakam >, my heart <3820 leb > shall rejoice <8055 samach >, even <1571 gam > mine <0589 >aniy >.

 16 Yea, my reins <3629 kilyah > shall rejoice <5937 <alaz >, when thy lips <8193 saphah > speak <1696 dabar > right <4339 meyshar > things.

 17. Let not thine heart <3820 leb > envy <7065 qana> > sinners <2400 chatta> >: but [be thou] in the fear <3374 yir>ah > of the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > all <3605 kol > the day <3117 yowm > long.

 18 For surely there is an end <0319 >achariyth >; and thine expectation <8615 tiqvah > shall not be cut <3772 karath > off.

 19. Hear <8085 shama< > thou, my son <1121 ben >, and be wise <2449 chakam >, and guide <0833 >ashar > thine heart <3820 leb > in the way <1870 derek >.

 20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous <2151 zalal > eaters <2151 zalal > of flesh <1320 basar >:

 21 For the drunkard <5435 cobe> > and the glutton <2151 zalal > shall come to poverty <3423 yarash >: and drowsiness <5124 nuwmah > shall clothe <3847 labash > [a man] with rags <7168 qera< >.

 22 Hearken <8085 shama< > unto thy father <1> that begat <3205 yalad > thee, and despise <0936 buwz > not thy mother <0517 >em > when <3588 kiy > she is old <2204 zaqen >.

 23 Buy <7069 qanah > the truth <0571 >emeth >, and sell <4376 makar > [it] not; [also] wisdom <2451 chokmah >, and instruction <4148 muwcar >, and understanding <0998 biynah >.

 24 The father <1> of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall greatly rejoice <1523 giyl >: and he that begetteth <3205 yalad > a wise <2450 chakam > [child] shall have joy <8056 sameach > of him.

 25 Thy father <1> and thy mother <0517 >em > shall be glad <8056 sameach >, and she that bare <3205 yalad > thee shall rejoice <1523 giyl >.

 26 My son <1121 ben >, give <5414 nathan > me thine heart <3820 leb >, and let thine eyes <5869 <ayin > observe <5341 natsar > my ways <1870 derek >.

 27 For a whore <2181 zanah > [is] a deep <6013 <amoq > ditch <7745 shuwchah >; and a strange <5237 nokriy > woman [is] a narrow <6862 tsar > pit <0875 @>er >.

 28 She also <0637 >aph > lieth in wait <0693 >arab > as [for] a prey <2863 chetheph >, and increaseth <3254 yacaph > the transgressors <0898 bagad > among men <0120 >adam >.

 29. Who <4310 miy > hath woe <0188 >owy >? who <4310 miy > hath sorrow <17>? who <4310 miy > hath contentions <4079 midyan >? who <4310 miy > hath babbling <7879 siyach >? who <4310 miy > hath wounds <6482 petsa< > without <2600 chinnam > cause <2600 chinnam >? who <4310 miy > hath redness <2498 chalaph > of eyes <5869 <ayin >?

 30 They that tarry <0309 >achar > long at <5921 <al > the wine <3196 yayin >; they that go <0935 bow> > to seek <2713 chaqar > mixed <4469 mamcak > wine <4469 mamcak >.

 31 Look <7200 ra>ah > not thou upon the wine <3196 yayin > when <3588 kiy > it is red <0119 >adam >, when <3588 kiy > it giveth <5414 nathan > his colour <5869 <ayin > in the cup <3599 kiyc >, [when] it moveth <1980 halak > itself aright <4339 meyshar >.

 32 At the last <0319 >achariyth > it biteth <5391 nashak > like a serpent <5175 nachash >, and stingeth <6567 parash > like an adder <6848 tsepha< >.

 33 Thine eyes <5869 <ayin > shall behold <7200 ra>ah > strange <2114 zuwr > women, and thine heart <3820 leb > shall utter <1696 dabar > perverse <8419 tahpukah > things.

 34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth <7901 shakab > down <7901 shakab > in the midst <3820 leb > of the sea <3220 yam >, or as he that lieth <7901 shakab > upon the top <7218 ro>sh > of a mast <2260 chibbel >.

 35 They have stricken <5221 nakah > me, [shalt thou say <0559 >amar >, and] I was not sick <2470 chalah >; they have beaten <1986 halam > me, [and] I felt <3045 yada< > [it] not: when <4970 mathay > shall I awake <6974 quwts >? I will seek <1245 baqash > it yet again <5750 <owd >.

Proverbs 24

 1. Be not thou envious <7065 qana> > against evil <7451 ra< > men <0582 >enowsh >, neither <0408 >al > desire <0183 >avah > to be with them.

 2 For their heart <3820 leb > studieth <1897 hagah > destruction <7701 shod >, and their lips <8193 saphah > talk <1696 dabar > of mischief <5999 <amal >.

 3. Through wisdom <2451 chokmah > is an house <1004 bayith > builded <1129 banah >; and by understanding <8394 tabuwn > it is established <3559 kuwn >:

 4 And by knowledge <1847 da<ath > shall the chambers <2315 cheder > be filled <4390 male> > with all <3605 kol > precious <3368 yaqar > and pleasant <5273 na<iym > riches <1952 hown >.

 5 A wise <2450 chakam > man <1397 geber > [is] strong <5797 <oz >; yea, a man <0376 >iysh > of knowledge <1847 da<ath > increaseth <0553 >amats > strength <3581 koach >.

 6 For by wise counsel <8458 tachbulah > thou shalt make thy war <4421 milchamah >: and in multitude <7230 rob > of counsellors <3289 ya<ats > [there is] safety <8668 t@shuw<ah >.

 7. Wisdom <2454 chokmowth > [is] too high <7311 ruwm > for a fool <0191 >eviyl >: he openeth <6605 pathach > not his mouth <6310 peh > in the gate <8179 sha<ar >.

 8 He that deviseth <2803 chashab > to do evil <7489 ra<a< > shall be called <7121 qara> > a mischievous <4209 m@zimmah > person <1167 ba<al >.

 9 The thought <2154 zimmah > of foolishness <0200 >ivveleth > [is] sin <2403 chatta>ah >: and the scorner <3887 luwts > [is] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to men <0120 >adam >.

 10. [If] thou faint <7503 raphah > in the day <3117 yowm > of adversity <6869 tsarah >, thy strength <3581 koach > [is] small <6862 tsar >.

 11. If thou forbear <2820 chasak > to deliver <5337 natsal > [them that are] drawn <3947 laqach > unto death <4194 maveth >, and [those that are] ready <4131 mowt > to be slain <2027 hereg >;

 12 If <3588 kiy > thou sayest <0559 >amar >, Behold <2005 hen >, we knew <3045 yada< > it not; doth not he that pondereth <8505 takan > the heart <3820 leb > consider <0995 biyn > [it]? and he that keepeth <5341 natsar > thy soul <5315 nephesh >, doth [not] he know <3045 yada< > [it]? and shall [not] he render <7725 shuwb > to [every] man <0120 >adam > according to his works <6467 po<al >?

 13. My son <1121 ben >, eat <0398 >akal > thou honey <1706 d@bash >, because <3588 kiy > [it is] good <2896 towb >; and the honeycomb <5317 nopheth >, [which is] sweet <4966 mathowq > to thy taste <2441 chek >:

 14 So <3651 ken > [shall] the knowledge <3045 yada< > of wisdom <2451 chokmah > [be] unto thy soul <5315 nephesh >: when <0518 >im > thou hast found <4672 matsa> > [it], then there shall be a reward <0319 >achariyth >, and thy expectation <8615 tiqvah > shall not be cut <3772 karath > off.

 15. Lay not wait <0693 >arab >, O wicked <7563 rasha< > [man <0376 >iysh >], against the dwelling <5116 naveh > of the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq >; spoil <7703 shadad > not his resting <7258 rebets > place:

 16 For a just <6662 tsaddiyq > [man] falleth <5307 naphal > seven <7651 sheba< > times, and riseth <6965 quwm > up again: but the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall fall <3782 kashal > into mischief <7451 ra< >.

 17. Rejoice <8055 samach > not when thine enemy <0341 >oyeb > falleth <5307 naphal >, and let not thine heart <3820 leb > be glad <1523 giyl > when he stumbleth <3782 kashal >:

 18 Lest <6435 pen > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > see <7200 ra>ah > [it], and it displease him, and he turn <7725 shuwb > away his wrath <0639 >aph > from him.

 19. Fret <2734 charah > not thyself because of evil <7489 ra<a< > [men], neither <0408 >al > be thou envious <7065 qana> > at the wicked <7563 rasha< >;

 20 For there shall be no <3808 lo> > reward <0319 >achariyth > to the evil <7451 ra< > [man]; the candle <5216 niyr > of the wicked <7563 rasha< > shall be put <1846 da<ak > out.

 21. My son <1121 ben >, fear <3372 yare> > thou the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > and the king <4428 melek >: [and] meddle <6148 <arab > not with them that are given to change <8138 shanah >:

 22 For their calamity <0343 >eyd > shall rise <6965 quwm > suddenly <6597 pith>owm >; and who <4310 miy > knoweth <3045 yada< > the ruin <6365 piyd > of them both <8147 sh@nayim >?

 23. These <0428 >el-leh > [things] also <1571 gam > [belong] to the wise <2450 chakam >. [It is] not good <2896 towb > to have respect <5234 nakar > of persons <6440 paniym > in judgment <4941 mishpat >.

 24 He that saith <0559 >amar > unto the wicked <7563 rasha< >, Thou [art] righteous <6662 tsaddiyq >; him shall the people <5971 <am > curse <5344 naqab >, nations <3816 l@om > shall abhor <2194 za<am > him:

 25 But to them that rebuke <3198 yakach > [him] shall be delight <5276 na<em >, and a good <2896 towb > blessing <1293 B@rakah > shall come <0935 bow> > upon them.

 26 [Every man] shall kiss <5401 nashaq > [his] lips <8193 saphah > that giveth a right <5228 nakoach > answer <1697 dabar >.

 27. Prepare <3559 kuwn > thy work <4399 m@la>kah > without <2351 chuwts >, and make it fit <6257 <athad > for thyself in the field <7704 sadeh >; and afterwards <0310 >achar > build <1129 banah > thine house <1004 bayith >.

 28. Be not a witness <5707 <ed > against thy neighbour <7453 rea< > without <2600 chinnam > cause <2600 chinnam >; and deceive <6601 pathah > [not] with thy lips <8193 saphah >.

 29 Say <0559 >amar > not, I will do <6213 <asah > so <3651 ken > to him as he hath done <6213 <asah > to me: I will render <7725 shuwb > to the man <0376 >iysh > according to his work <6467 po<al >.

 30. I went <5674 <abar > by the field <7704 sadeh > of the slothful <6102 <atsel >, and by the vineyard <3754 kerem > of the man <0120 >adam > void <2638 chacer > of understanding <3820 leb >;

 31 And, lo <2009 hinneh >, it was all <3605 kol > grown <5927 <alah > over <5927 <alah > with thorns <7063 qimmashown >, [and] nettles <2738 charuwl > had covered <3680 kacah > the face <6440 paniym > thereof, and the stone <68> wall <1444 geder > thereof was broken <2040 harac > down <2040 harac >.

 32 Then I saw <2372 chazah >, [and] considered [it] well <3190 yatab >: I looked <7200 ra>ah > upon [it, and] received <3947 laqach > instruction <4148 muwcar >.

 33 [Yet] a little <4592 m@<at > sleep <8142 shehah >, a little <4592 m@<at > slumber <8572 t@nuwmah >, a little <4592 m@<at > folding <2264 chibbuq > of the hands <3027 yad > to sleep <7901 shakab >:

 34 So shall thy poverty <7389 reysh > come <0935 bow> > [as] one that travelleth <1980 halak >; and thy want <4270 machcowr > as an armed <4043 magen > man <0376 >iysh >.

Proverbs 25

 1. These <0428 >el-leh > [are] also <1571 gam > proverbs <4912 mashal > of Solomon <8010 Sh@lomoh >, which <0834 >aher > the men <0582 >enowsh > of Hezekiah <2396 Chizqiyah > king <4428 melek > of Judah <3063 Y@huwdah > copied <6275 <athaq > out.

 2. [It is] the glory <3519 kabowd > of God <0430 >elohiym > to conceal <5641 cathar > a thing <1697 dabar >: but the honour <3519 kabowd > of kings <4428 melek > [is] to search <2713 chaqar > out a matter <1697 dabar >.

 3 The heaven <8064 shamayim > for height <7312 ruwm >, and the earth <0776 >erets > for depth <6012 <ameq >, and the heart <3820 leb > of kings <4428 melek > [is] unsearchable.

 4. Take <1898 hagah > away <1898 hagah > the dross <5509 ciyg > from the silver <3701 keceph >, and there shall come <3318 yatsa> > forth <3318 yatsa> > a vessel <3627 k@liy > for the finer <6884 tsaraph >.

 5 Take <1898 hagah > away <1898 hagah > the wicked <7563 rasha< > [from] before <6440 paniym > the king <4428 melek >, and his throne <3678 kicce> > shall be established <3559 kuwn > in righteousness <6664 tsedeq >.

 6. Put <1921 hadar > not forth <1921 hadar > thyself in the presence <6440 paniym > of the king <4428 melek >, and stand <5975 <amad > not in the place <4725 maqowm > of great <1419 gadowl > [men]:

 7 For better <2896 towb > [it is] that it be said <0559 >amar > unto thee, Come <5927 <alah > up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower <8213 shaphel > in the presence <6440 paniym > of the prince <5081 nadiyb > whom <0834 >aher > thine eyes <5869 <ayin > have seen <7200 ra>ah >.

 8. Go <3318 yatsa> > not forth <3318 yatsa> > hastily <4118 maher > to strive <7378 riyb >, lest <6435 pen > [thou know not] what <4100 mah > to do <6213 <asah > in the end <0319 >achariyth > thereof, when thy neighbour <7453 rea< > hath put thee to shame <3637 kalam >.

 9 Debate <7378 riyb > thy cause <7379 riyb > with thy neighbour <7453 rea< > [himself]; and discover <1540 galah > not a secret <5475 cowd > to another <0312 >acher >:

 10 Lest <6435 pen > he that heareth <8085 shama< > [it] put thee to shame <2616 chacad >, and thine infamy <1681 dibbah > turn <7725 shuwb > not away.

 11. A word <1697 dabar > fitly spoken <1696 dabar > [is like] apples <8598 tappuwach > of gold <2091 zahab > in pictures <4906 maskiyth > of silver <3701 keceph >.

 12 [As] an earring <5141 nexem > of gold <2091 zahab >, and an ornament <2481 chaliy > of fine gold <3800 kethem >, [so is] a wise <2450 chakam > reprover <3198 yakach > upon an obedient <8085 shama< > ear <0241 >ozen >.

 13. As the cold <6793 tsinnah > of snow <7950 sheleg > in the time <3117 yowm > of harvest <7105 qatsiyr >, [so is] a faithful <0539 >aman > messenger <6735 tsiyr > to them that send <7971 shalach > him: for he refresheth <7725 shuwb > the soul <5315 nephesh > of his masters <0113 >adown >.

 14. Whoso boasteth <1984 halal > himself of a false <8267 sheqer > gift <4991 mattath > [is like] clouds <5387 nasiy> > and wind <7307 ruwach > without <0369 >ayin > rain <1653 geshem >.

 15. By long <0753 >orek > forbearing <0639 >aph > is a prince <7101 qatsiyn > persuaded <6601 pathah >, and a soft <7390 rak > tongue <3956 lashown > breaketh <7665 shabar > the bone <1634 gerem >.

 16. Hast thou found <4672 matsa> > honey <1706 d@bash >? eat <0398 >akal > so much <1767 day > as is sufficient <1767 day > for thee, lest <6435 pen > thou be filled <7646 saba< > therewith, and vomit <6958 qow> > it.

 17. Withdraw <3365 yaqar > thy foot <7272 regel > from thy neighbour's <7453 rea< > house <1004 bayith >; lest <6435 pen > he be weary <7646 saba< > of thee, and [so] hate <8130 sane> > thee.

 18. A man <0376 >iysh > that beareth <6030 <anah > false <8267 sheqer > witness <5707 <ed > against his neighbour <7453 rea< > [is] a maul <4650 mephiyts >, and a sword <2719 chereb >, and a sharp <8150 shanan > arrow <2671 chets >.

 19. Confidence <4009 mibtach > in an unfaithful <0898 bagad > man in time <3117 yowm > of trouble <6869 tsarah > [is like] a broken <7465 ro<ah > tooth <8127 shen >, and a foot <7272 regel > out of joint <4154 muw<edeth >.

 20. [As] he that taketh <5710 <adah > away <5710 <adah > a garment <0899 beged > in cold <7135 qarah > weather <3117 yowm >, [and as] vinegar <2558 chomets > upon nitre <5427 nether >, so [is] he that singeth <7891 shiyr > songs <7892 shiyr > to an heavy <7451 ra< > heart <3820 leb >.

 21. If <0518 >im > thine enemy <8130 sane> > be hungry <7456 ra<eb >, give him bread <3899 lechem > to eat <0398 >akal >; and if <0518 >im > he be thirsty <6771 tsame> >, give him water <4325 mayim > to drink <8248 shaqah >:

 22 For thou shalt heap <2846 chathah > coals <1513 gechel > of fire upon his head <7218 ro>sh >, and the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > shall reward <7999 shalam > thee.

 23. The north <6828 tsaphown > wind <7307 ruwach > driveth <2342 chuwl > away rain <1653 geshem >: so [doth] an angry <2194 za<am > countenance <6440 paniym > a backbiting <5643 cether > tongue <3956 lashown >.

 24. [It is] better <2896 towb > to dwell <3427 yashab > in the corner <6438 pinnah > of the housetop <1406 gag >, than with a brawling <4090 m@dan > woman <0802 >ishshah > and in a wide <2267 cheber > house <1004 bayith >.

 25. [As] cold <7119 qar > waters <4325 mayim > to a thirsty soul <5315 nephesh >, so [is] good <2896 towb > news <8052 sh@muw<ah > from a far <4801 merchaq > country <0776 >erets >.

 26. A righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > man falling <4131 mowt > down before <6440 paniym > the wicked <7563 rasha< > [is as] a troubled <7515 raphas <eduwth > fountain <4599 ma<yan >, and a corrupt <7843 shachath > spring <4726 maqowr >.

 27. [It is] not good <2896 towb > to eat <0398 >akal > much <7235 rabah > honey <1706 d@bash >: so [for men] to search <2714 cheqer > their own glory <3519 kabowd > [is not] glory <3519 kabowd >.

 28. He that [hath] no <0369 >ayin > rule <4623 ma<tsar > over his own spirit <7307 ruwach > [is like] a city <5892 <iyr > [that is] broken <6555 parats > down, [and] without <0369 >ayin > walls <2346 chowmah >.

Proverbs 26

 1. As snow <7950 sheleg > in summer <7019 qayits >, and as rain <4306 matar > in harvest <7105 qatsiyr >, so <3651 ken > honour <3519 kabowd > is not seemly <5000 na>veh > for a fool <3684 k@ciyl >.

 2. As the bird <6833 tsippowr > by wandering <5110 nuwd >, as the swallow <1866 d@rowr > by flying <5774 <uwph >, so <3651 ken > the curse <7045 q@lalah > causeless <2600 chinnam > shall not come <0935 bow> >.

 3. A whip <7752 showt > for the horse <5483 cuwc >, a bridle <4964 metheg > for the ass <2543 chamowr >, and a rod <7626 shebet > for the fool's <3684 k@ciyl > back <1458 gav >.

 4. Answer <6030 <anah > not a fool <3684 k@ciyl > according to his folly <0200 >ivveleth >, lest <6435 pen > thou also <1571 gam > be like <7737 shavah > unto him.

 5 Answer <6030 <anah > a fool <3684 k@ciyl > according to his folly <0200 >ivveleth >, lest <6435 pen > he be wise <2450 chakam > in his own conceit <5869 <ayin >.

 6. He that sendeth <7971 shalach > a message <1697 dabar > by the hand <3027 yad > of a fool <3684 k@ciyl > cutteth <7096 qatsah > off the feet <7272 regel >, [and] drinketh <8354 shathah > damage <2555 chamac >.

 7 The legs <7785 showq > of the lame <6455 picceach > are not equal <1809 dalal >: so [is] a parable <4912 mashal > in the mouth <6310 peh > of fools <3684 k@ciyl >.

 8 As he that bindeth <6887 tsarar > a stone <68> in a sling <4773 margemah >, so <3651 ken > [is] he that giveth <5414 nathan > honour <3519 kabowd > to a fool <3684 k@ciyl >.

 9 [As] a thorn <2336 chowach > goeth <5927 <alah > up into the hand <3027 yad > of a drunkard <7910 shikkowr >, so [is] a parable <4912 mashal > in the mouth <6310 peh > of fools <3684 k@ciyl >.

 10. The great <7227 rab > [God] that formed <2342 chuwl > all <3605 kol > [things] both rewardeth <7936 sakar > the fool <3684 k@ciyl >, and rewardeth <7936 sakar > transgressors <5674 <abar >.

 11. As a dog <3611 keleb > returneth <7725 shuwb > to his vomit <6892 qe> >, [so] a fool <3684 k@ciyl > returneth <8138 shanah > to his folly <0200 >ivveleth >.

 12. Seest <7200 ra>ah > thou a man <0376 >iysh > wise <2450 chakam > in his own conceit <5869 <ayin >? [there is] more hope <8615 tiqvah > of a fool <3684 k@ciyl > than of him.

 13. The slothful <6102 <atsel > [man] saith <0559 >amar >, [There is] a lion <0738 >ariy > in the way <1870 derek >; a lion <0738 >ariy > [is] in the streets <7339 r@chob >.

 14. [As] the door <1817 deleth > turneth <5437 cabab > upon his hinges <6735 tsiyr >, so [doth] the slothful <6102 <atsel > upon his bed <4296 mittah >.

 15. The slothful <6102 <atsel > hideth <2934 taman > his hand <3027 yad > in [his] bosom <6747 tsallachath >; it grieveth <3811 la>ah > him to bring <7725 shuwb > it again <7725 shuwb > to his mouth <6310 peh >.

 16. The sluggard <6102 <atsel > [is] wiser <2450 chakam > in his own conceit <5869 <ayin > than seven <7651 sheba< > men that can render <7725 shuwb > a reason <2940 ta<am >.

 17. He that passeth <5674 <abar > by, [and] meddleth <5674 <abar > with strife <7379 riyb > [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh <2388 chazaq > a dog <3611 keleb > by the ears <0241 >ozen >.

 18. As a mad <3856 lahahh > [man] who casteth <3384 yarah > firebrands <2131 ziyqah >, arrows <2671 chets >, and death <4194 maveth >,

 19 So <3651 ken > [is] the man <0376 >iysh > [that] deceiveth <7411 ramah > his neighbour <7453 rea< >, and saith <0559 >amar >, Am not I in sport <7832 sachaq >?

 20. Where <0657 >ephec > no <0657 >ephec > wood <6086 <ets > is, [there] the fire <0784 >esh > goeth <3518 kabah > out: so where [there is] no <0369 >ayin > talebearer <5372 nirgan >, the strife <4066 madown > ceaseth <8367 shathaq >.

 21 [As] coals <6352 pecham > [are] to burning <1513 gechel > coals <1513 gechel >, and wood <6086 <ets > to fire <0784 >esh >; so [is] a contentious <4066 madown > man <0376 >iysh > to kindle <2787 charar > strife <7379 riyb >.

 22 The words <1697 dabar > of a talebearer <5372 nirgan > [are] as wounds <3859 laham >, and they go <3381 yarad > down <3381 yarad > into the innermost <2315 cheder > parts of the belly <0990 beten >.

 23. Burning <1814 dalaq > lips <8193 saphah > and a wicked <7451 ra< > heart <3820 leb > [are like] a potsherd <2789 cheres > covered <6823 tsaphah > with silver <3701 keceph > dross <5509 ciyg >.

 24. He that hateth <8130 sane> > dissembleth <5234 nakar > with his lips <8193 saphah >, and layeth <7896 shiyth > up deceit <4820 mirmah > within <7130 qereb > him;

 25 When <3588 kiy > he speaketh <6963 qowl > fair <2603 chanan >, believe <0539 >aman > him not: for [there are] seven <7651 sheba< > abominations <8441 tow<ebah > in his heart <3820 leb >.

 26 [Whose] hatred <8135 sin>ah > is covered <3680 kacah > by deceit <4860 mashsha>own >, his wickedness <7451 ra< > shall be shewed <1540 galah > before the [whole] congregation <6951 qahal >.

 27. Whoso diggeth <3738 karah > a pit <7845 shachath > shall fall <5307 naphal > therein: and he that rolleth <1556 galal > a stone <68>, it will return <7725 shuwb > upon him.

 28. A lying <8267 sheqer > tongue <3956 lashown > hateth <8130 sane> > [those that are] afflicted <1790 dak > by it; and a flattering <2509 chalaq > mouth <6310 peh > worketh <6213 <asah > ruin <4072 midcheh >.

Proverbs 27

 1. Boast <1984 halal > not thyself of to morrow <4279 machar >; for thou knowest <3045 yada< > not what <4100 mah > a day <3117 yowm > may bring <3205 yalad > forth <3205 yalad >.

 2. Let another <2114 zuwr > man praise <1984 halal > thee, and not thine own mouth <6310 peh >; a stranger <5237 nokriy >, and not thine own lips <8193 saphah >.

 3. A stone <68> [is] heavy <3514 kobed >, and the sand <2344 chowl > weighty <5192 netel >; but a fool's <0191 >eviyl > wrath <3708 ka<ac > [is] heavier <3513 kabad > than them both <8147 sh@nayim >.

 4 Wrath <2534 chemah > [is] cruel <0395 >akz@riyuwth >, and anger <0639 >aph > [is] outrageous <7858 sheteph >; but who <4310 miy > [is] able to stand <5975 <amad > before <6440 paniym > envy <7068 qin>ah >?

 5. Open <1540 galah > rebuke <8433 towkechah > [is] better <2896 towb > than secret <5641 cathar > love <0160 >ahabah >.

 6 Faithful <0539 >aman > [are] the wounds <6482 petsa< > of a friend <0157 >ahab >; but the kisses <5390 n@shiyqah > of an enemy <8130 sane> > [are] deceitful <6280 <athar >.

 7. The full <7646 saba< > soul <5315 nephesh > loatheth <0947 buwc > an honeycomb <5317 nopheth >; but to the hungry <7456 ra<eb > soul <5315 nephesh > every <3605 kol > bitter <4751 mar > thing is sweet <4966 mathowq >.

 8. As a bird <6833 tsippowr > that wandereth <5074 nadad > from her nest <7064 qen >, so <3651 ken > [is] a man <0376 >iysh > that wandereth <5074 nadad > from his place <4725 maqowm >.

 9. Ointment <8081 shemen > and perfume <7004 q@toreth > rejoice <8055 samach > the heart <3820 leb >: so [doth] the sweetness <4986 metheq > of a man's friend <7453 rea< > by hearty <5315 nephesh > counsel <6098 <etsah >.

 10 Thine own friend <7453 rea< >, and thy father's <1> friend <7453 rea< >, forsake <5800 <azab > not; neither <0408 >al > go <0935 bow> > into thy brother's <0251 >ach > house <1004 bayith > in the day <3117 yowm > of thy calamity <0343 >eyd >: [for] better <2896 towb > [is] a neighbour <7934 shaken > [that is] near <7138 qarowb > than a brother <0251 >ach > far <7350 rachowq > off.

 11. My son <1121 ben >, be wise <2449 chakam >, and make my heart <3820 leb > glad <8056 sameach >, that I may answer <1697 dabar > him that reproacheth <2778 charaph. > me.

 12. A prudent <6175 <aruwm > [man] foreseeth <7200 ra>ah > the evil <7451 ra< >, [and] hideth <5641 cathar > himself; [but] the simple <6612 p@thiy > pass <5674 <abar > on, [and] are punished <6064 <anash >.

 13. Take <3947 laqach > his garment <0899 beged > that is surety <6148 <arab > for a stranger <2114 zuwr >, and take <2254 chabal > a pledge <2254 chabal > of him for a strange <5237 nokriy > woman.

 14. He that blesseth <1288 barak > his friend <7453 rea< > with a loud <1419 gadowl > voice <6963 qowl >, rising <7925 shakam > early <7925 shakam > in the morning <1242 boqer >, it shall be counted <2803 chashab > a curse <7045 q@lalah > to him.

 15. A continual <2956 tarad > dropping <1812 deleph > in a very <5464 cagriyd > rainy <5464 cagriyd > day <3117 yowm > and a contentious <4066 madown > woman <0802 >ishshah > are alike <7737 shavah >.

 16 Whosoever hideth <6845 tsaphan > her hideth <6845 tsaphan > the wind <7307 ruwach >, and the ointment <8081 shemen > of his right <3225 yamiyn > hand <3225 yamiyn >, [which] bewrayeth <7121 qara> > [itself].

 17. Iron <1270 barzel > sharpeneth <2300 chadad > iron <1270 barzel >; so a man <0376 >iysh > sharpeneth <2300 chadad > the countenance <6440 paniym > of his friend <7453 rea< >.

 18. Whoso keepeth <5341 natsar > the fig <8384 t@>en > tree shall eat <0398 >akal > the fruit <6529 p@riy > thereof: so he that waiteth <8104 shamar > on his master <0113 >adown > shall be honoured <3513 kabad >.

 19. As in water <4325 mayim > face <6440 paniym > [answereth] to face <6440 paniym >, so <3651 ken > the heart <3820 leb > of man <0120 >adam > to man <0120 >adam >.

 20. Hell <7585 sh@>owl > and destruction <10> are never <3808 lo> > full <7646 saba< >; so the eyes <5869 <ayin > of man <0120 >adam > are never <3808 lo> > satisfied <7646 saba< >.

 21. [As] the fining <4715 mitsreph > pot <4715 mitsreph > for silver <3701 keceph >, and the furnace <3564 kuwr > for gold <2091 zahab >; so [is] a man <0376 >iysh > to his praise <4110 mahalal >.

 22. Though <0518 >im > thou shouldest bray <3806 kathash > a fool <0191 >eviyl > in a mortar <4388 maktesh > among <8432 tavek > wheat <7383 riyphah > with a pestle <5940 <eliy >, [yet] will not his foolishness <0200 >ivveleth > depart <5493 cuwr > from him.

 23. Be thou diligent to know <3045 yada< > the state <6440 paniym > of thy flocks <6629 tso>n >, [and] look <7896 shiyth > well to thy herds <5739 <eder >.

 24 For riches <2633 chocen > [are] not for ever <5769 <owlam >: and doth the crown <5145 nezer > [endure] to every generation <1755 dowr >?

 25 The hay <2682 chatsiyr > appeareth <1540 galah >, and the tender grass <1877 deshe> > sheweth <7200 ra>ah > itself, and herbs <6212 <eseb > of the mountains <2022 har > are gathered <0622 >acaph >.

 26 The lambs <3532 kebes > [are] for thy clothing <3830 l@buwsh >, and the goats <6260 <attuwd > [are] the price <4242 m@chiyr > of the field <7704 sadeh >.

 27 And [thou shalt have] goats <5795 <ez >' milk <2461 chalab > enough <1767 day > for thy food <3899 lechem >, for the food <3899 lechem > of thy household <1004 bayith >, and [for] the maintenance <2416 chay > for thy maidens <5291 na<arah >.

Proverbs 28

 1. The wicked <7563 rasha< > flee <5127 nuwc > when no <0369 >ayin > man pursueth <7291 radaph >: but the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > are bold <0982 batach > as a lion <3715 k@phiyr >.

 2. For the transgression <6588 pesha< > of a land <0776 >erets > many <7227 rab > [are] the princes <8269 sar > thereof: but by a man <0120 >adam > of understanding <0995 biyn > [and] knowledge <3045 yada< > the state <3651 ken > [thereof] shall be prolonged <0748 >arak >.

 3. A poor <7326 ruwsh > man <1397 geber > that oppresseth <6231 <ashaq > the poor <1800 dal > [is like] a sweeping <5502 cachaph > rain <4306 matar > which leaveth no <0369 >ayin > food <3899 lechem >.

 4. They that forsake <5800 <azab > the law <8451 towrah > praise <1984 halal > the wicked <7563 rasha< >: but such as keep <8104 shamar > the law <8451 towrah > contend <1624 garah > with them.

 5. Evil <7451 ra< > men <0582 >enowsh > understand <0995 biyn > not judgment <4941 mishpat >: but they that seek <1245 baqash > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > understand <0995 biyn > all <3605 kol > [things].

 6. Better <2896 towb > [is] the poor <1800 dal > that walketh <1980 halak > in his uprightness <8537 tom >, than [he that is] perverse <6141 <iqqesh > [in his] ways <1870 derek >, though he [be] rich <6223 <ashiyr >.

 7. Whoso keepeth <5341 natsar > the law <8451 towrah > [is] a wise <0995 biyn > son <1121 ben >: but he that is a companion <7462 ra<ah > of riotous <2151 zalal > [men] shameth <3637 kalam > his father <1>.

 8. He that by usury <5392 neshek > and unjust <8636 tarbiyth > gain <8636 tarbiyth > increaseth <7235 rabah > his substance <1952 hown >, he shall gather <6908 qabats > it for him that will pity <2603 chanan > the poor <1800 dal >.

 9. He that turneth <5493 cuwr > away his ear <0241 >ozen > from hearing <8085 shama< > the law <8451 towrah >, even <1571 gam > his prayer <8605 t@phillah > [shall be] abomination <8441 tow<ebah >.

 10. Whoso causeth the righteous <3477 yashar > to go <7686 shagah > astray <7686 shagah > in an evil <7451 ra< > way <1870 derek >, he shall fall <5307 naphal > himself <1931 huw> > into his own pit <7816 sh@chuwth >: but the upright <8549 tamiym > shall have good <2896 towb > [things] in possession <5157 nachal >.

 11. The rich <6223 <ashiyr > man <0376 >iysh > [is] wise <2450 chakam > in his own conceit <5869 <ayin >; but the poor <1800 dal > that hath understanding <0995 biyn > searcheth <2713 chaqar > him out.

 12. When righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > [men] do rejoice <5970 <alats >, [there is] great <7227 rab > glory <8597 tiph>arah >: but when the wicked <7563 rasha< > rise <6965 quwm >, a man <0120 >adam > is hidden <2664 chaphas >.

 13. He that covereth <3680 kacah > his sins <6588 pesha< > shall not prosper <6743 tsalach >: but whoso confesseth <3034 yadah > and forsaketh <5800 <azab > [them] shall have mercy <7355 racham >.

 14. Happy <0835 >esher > [is] the man <0120 >adam > that feareth <6342 pachad > alway <8548 tamiyd >: but he that hardeneth <7185 qashah > his heart <3820 leb > shall fall <5307 naphal > into mischief <7451 ra< >.

 15. [As] a roaring <5098 naham > lion <0739 >ariy>el >, and a ranging <8264 shaqaq > bear <1677 dob >; [so is] a wicked <7563 rasha< > ruler <4910 mashal > over <5921 <al > the poor <1800 dal > people <5971 <am >.

 16. The prince <5057 nagiyd > that wanteth <2638 chacer > understanding <8394 tabuwn > [is] also a great <7227 rab > oppressor <4642 ma<ashaqqah >: [but] he that hateth <8130 sane> > covetousness <1215 betsa< > shall prolong <0748 >arak > [his] days <3117 yowm >.

 17. A man <0120 >adam > that doeth violence <6231 <ashaq > to the blood <1818 dam > of [any] person <5315 nephesh > shall flee <5127 nuwc > to the pit <0953 bowr >; let no <0408 >al > man <0376 >iysh > stay <8551 tamak > him.

 18. Whoso walketh <1980 halak > uprightly <8549 tamiym > shall be saved <3467 yasha< >: but [he that is] perverse <6140 <aqash > [in his] ways <1870 derek > shall fall <5307 naphal > at once <0259 >echad >.

 19. He that tilleth <5647 <abad > his land <0127 >adamah > shall have plenty <7646 saba< > of bread <3899 lechem >: but he that followeth <7291 radaph > after vain <7386 reyq > [persons] shall have poverty <7389 reysh > enough <7644 Shebna> >.

 20. A faithful <0530 >emuwnah > man <0376 >iysh > shall abound with blessings <1293 B@rakah >: but he that maketh haste <0213 >uwts > to be rich <6238 <ashar > shall not be innocent <5352 naqah >.

 21. To have respect <5234 nakar > of persons <6440 paniym > [is] not good <2896 towb >: for for a piece <6595 path > of bread <3899 lechem > [that] man <1397 geber > will transgress <6586 pasha< >.

 22. He that hasteth <0926 bahal > to be rich <1952 hown > [hath] an evil <7451 ra< > eye <5869 <ayin >, and considereth <3045 yada< > not that poverty <2639 checer > shall come <0935 bow> > upon him.

 23. He that rebuketh <3198 yakach > a man <0120 >adam > afterwards <0310 >achar > shall find <4672 matsa> > more favour <2580 chen > than he that flattereth <2505 chalaq > with the tongue <3956 lashown >.

 24. Whoso robbeth <1497 gazal > his father <1> or his mother <0517 >em >, and saith <0559 >amar >, [It is] no <0369 >ayin > transgression <6588 pesha< >; the same <1931 huw> > [is] the companion <2270 chaber > of a destroyer <7843 shachath >.

 25. He that is of a proud <7342 rachab > heart <5315 nephesh > stirreth <1624 garah > up strife <4066 madown >: but he that putteth his trust <0982 batach > in the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > shall be made fat <1878 dashen >.

 26. He that trusteth <0982 batach > in his own heart <3820 leb > is a fool <3684 k@ciyl >: but whoso walketh <1980 halak > wisely <2451 chokmah >, he shall be delivered <4422 malat >.

 27. He that giveth <5414 nathan > unto the poor <7326 ruwsh > shall not lack <4270 machcowr >: but he that hideth <5956 <alam > his eyes <5869 <ayin > shall have many <7227 rab > a curse <3994 m@erah >.

 28. When the wicked <7563 rasha< > rise <6965 quwm >, men <0120 >adam > hide <5641 cathar > themselves: but when they perish <6>, the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > increase <7235 rabah >.

Proverbs 29

 1. He, that being often reproved <8433 towkechah > hardeneth <7185 qashah > [his] neck <6203 <oreph >, shall suddenly <6621 petha< > be destroyed <7665 shabar >, and that without <0369 >ayin > remedy <4832 marpe> >.

 2. When the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > are in authority <7235 rabah >, the people <5971 <am > rejoice <8055 samach >: but when the wicked <7563 rasha< > beareth <4910 mashal > rule <4910 mashal >, the people <5971 <am > mourn <0584 >anach >.

 3. Whoso loveth <0157 >ahab > wisdom <2451 chokmah > rejoiceth <8055 samach > his father <1>: but he that keepeth company <7462 ra<ah > with harlots <2181 zanah > spendeth <6> [his] substance <1952 hown >.

 4. The king <4428 melek > by judgment <4941 mishpat > establisheth <5975 <amad > the land <0776 >erets >: but he that receiveth gifts <8641 t@ruwmah > overthroweth <2040 harac > it.

 5. A man <1397 geber > that flattereth <2505 chalaq > his neighbour <7453 rea< > spreadeth <6566 paras > a net <7568 resheth > for his feet <6471 pa<am >.

 6. In the transgression <6588 pesha< > of an evil <7451 ra< > man <0376 >iysh > [there is] a snare <4170 mowqesh >: but the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > doth sing <7442 ranan > and rejoice <8055 samach >.

 7. The righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > considereth <3045 yada< > the cause <1779 diyn > of the poor <1800 dal >: [but] the wicked <7563 rasha< > regardeth <0995 biyn > not to know <1847 da<ath > [it].

 8. Scornful <3944 latsown > men <0582 >enowsh > bring <6315 puwach > a city <7151 qiryah > into a snare <6315 puwach >: but wise <2450 chakam > [men] turn <7725 shuwb > away wrath <0639 >aph >.

 9. [If] a wise <2450 chakam > man <0376 >iysh > contendeth <8199 shaphat > with a foolish <0191 >eviyl > man <0376 >iysh >, whether <0518 >im > he rage <7264 ragaz > or laugh <7832 sachaq >, [there is] no <0369 >ayin > rest <5183 Nachath >.

 10. The bloodthirsty hate <8130 sane> > the upright <8535 tam >: but the just <3477 yashar > seek <1245 baqash > his soul <5315 nephesh >.

 11. A fool <3684 k@ciyl > uttereth <3318 yatsa> > all <3605 kol > his mind <7307 ruwach >: but a wise <2450 chakam > [man] keepeth <7623 shabach > it in till afterwards <0268 >achowr >.

 12. If a ruler <4910 mashal > hearken <7181 qashab > to lies, all <3605 kol > his servants <8334 sharath > [are] wicked <7563 rasha< >.

 13. The poor <7326 ruwsh > and the deceitful <8501 takak > man <0376 >iysh > meet <6298 pagash > together: the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > lighteneth <0215 >owr > both <8147 sh@nayim > their eyes <5869 <ayin >.

 14. The king <4428 melek > that faithfully <0571 >emeth > judgeth <8199 shaphat > the poor <1800 dal >, his throne <3678 kicce> > shall be established <3559 kuwn > for ever <5703 <ad >.

 15. The rod <7626 shebet > and reproof <8433 towkechah > give <5414 nathan > wisdom <2451 chokmah >: but a child <5288 na<ar > left <7971 shalach > [to himself] bringeth his mother <0517 >em > to shame <0954 buwsh >.

 16. When the wicked <7563 rasha< > are multiplied <7235 rabah >, transgression <6588 pesha< > increaseth <7235 rabah >: but the righteous <6662 tsaddiyq > shall see <7200 ra>ah > their fall <4658 mappeleth >.

 17. Correct <3256 yacar > thy son <1121 ben >, and he shall give thee rest <5117 nuwach >; yea, he shall give <5414 nathan > delight <4574 ma<adan > unto thy soul <5315 nephesh >.

 18. Where [there is] no <0369 >ayin > vision <2377 chazown >, the people <5971 <am > perish <6544 para< >: but he that keepeth <8104 shamar > the law <8451 towrah >, happy <0835 >esher > [is] he.

 19. A servant <5650 <ebed > will not be corrected <3256 yacar > by words <1697 dabar >: for though he understand <0995 biyn > he will not answer <4617 ma<aneh >.

 20. Seest <2372 chazah > thou a man <0376 >iysh > [that is] hasty <0213 >uwts > in his words <1697 dabar >? [there is] more hope <8615 tiqvah > of a fool <3684 k@ciyl > than of him.

 21. He that delicately <6445 panaq > bringeth <6445 panaq > up his servant <5650 <ebed > from a child <5290 no<ar > shall have him become <1961 hayah > [his] son <4497 manown > at the length <0319 >achariyth >.

 22. An angry <0639 >aph > man <0376 >iysh > stirreth <1624 garah > up strife <4066 madown >, and a furious <2534 chemah > man <1167 ba<al > aboundeth in transgression <6588 pesha< >.

 23. A man's <0120 >adam > pride <1346 ga<avah > shall bring <8213 shaphel > him low <8213 shaphel >: but honour <3519 kabowd > shall uphold <8551 tamak > the humble <8217 shaphal > in spirit <7307 ruwach >.

 24. Whoso is partner <2505 chalaq > with a thief <1590 gannab > hateth <8130 sane> > his own soul <5315 nephesh >: he heareth <8085 shama< > cursing <0423 >alah >, and bewrayeth <5046 nagad > [it] not.

 25. The fear <2731 charadah > of man <0120 >adam > bringeth <5414 nathan > a snare <4170 mowqesh >: but whoso putteth his trust <0982 batach > in the LORD <3068 Y@hovah > shall be safe <7682 sagab >.

 26. Many <7227 rab > seek <1245 baqash > the ruler's <4910 mashal > favour <6440 paniym >; but [every] man's <0376 >iysh > judgment <4941 mishpat > [cometh] from the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >.

 27. An unjust <5766 <evel > man <0376 >iysh > [is] an abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the just <6662 tsaddiyq >: and [he that is] upright <3477 yashar > in the way <1870 derek > [is] abomination <8441 tow<ebah > to the wicked <7563 rasha< >.

Proverbs 30

 1. The words <1697 dabar > of Agur <94> the son <1121 ben > of Jakeh <3348 Yaqeh >, [even] the prophecy <4853 massa> >: the man <1397 geber > spake <5002 n@>um > unto Ithiel <0384 >Iythiy>el >, even unto Ithiel <0384 >Iythiy>el > and Ucal <0401 >Ukal >,

 2 Surely <3588 kiy > I [am] more brutish <1197 ba<ar > than [any] man <0376 >iysh >, and have not the understanding <0998 biynah > of a man <0120 >adam >.

 3 I neither <3808 lo> > learned <3925 lamad > wisdom <2451 chokmah >, nor have <3045 yada< > the knowledge <1847 da<ath > of the holy <6918 qadowsh >.

 4 Who <4310 miy > hath ascended <5927 <alah > up into heaven <8064 shamayim >, or descended <3381 yarad >? who <4310 miy > hath gathered <0622 >acaph > the wind <7307 ruwach > in his fists <2651 chophen >? who <4310 miy > hath bound <6887 tsarar > the waters <4325 mayim > in a garment <8071 simlah >? who <4310 miy > hath established <6965 quwm > all <3605 kol > the ends <0657 >ephec > of the earth <0776 >erets >? what <4100 mah > [is] his name <8034 shem >, and what <4100 mah > [is] his son's <1121 ben > name <8034 shem >, if thou canst tell <3045 yada< >?

 5 Every <3605 kol > word <0565 >imrah > of God <0433 >elowahh > [is] pure <6884 tsaraph >: he [is] a shield <4043 magen > unto them that put their trust <2620 chacah > in him.

 6 Add <3254 yacaph > thou not unto his words <1697 dabar >, lest <6435 pen > he reprove <3198 yakach > thee, and thou be found a liar <3576 kazab >.

 7. Two <8147 sh@nayim > [things] have I required <7592 sha>al > of thee; deny <4513 mana< > me [them] not before <2962 terem > I die <4191 muwth >:

 8 Remove <7368 rachaq > far <7369 racheq > from me vanity <7723 shav> > and lies: give <5414 nathan > me neither <0408 >al > poverty <7389 reysh > nor riches <6239 <osher >; feed <2963 taraph > me with food <3899 lechem > convenient <2706 choq > for me:

 9 Lest <6435 pen > I be full <7646 saba< >, and deny <3584 kachash > [thee], and say <0559 >amar >, Who <4310 miy > [is] the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >? or lest <6435 pen > I be poor <3423 yarash >, and steal <1589 ganab >, and take <8610 taphas > the name <8034 shem > of my God <0430 >elohiym > [in vain].

 10. Accuse <3960 lashan > not a servant <5650 <ebed > unto his master <0113 >adown >, lest <6435 pen > he curse <7043 qalal > thee, and thou be found guilty <0816 >asham >.

 11 [There is] a generation <1755 dowr > [that] curseth <7043 qalal > their father <1>, and doth not bless <1288 barak > their mother <0517 >em >.

 12 [There is] a generation <1755 dowr > [that are] pure <2889 tahowr > in their own eyes <5869 <ayin >, and [yet] is not washed <7364 rachats > from their filthiness <6675 tsow>ah >.

 13 [There is] a generation <1755 dowr >, O how <4100 mah > lofty <7311 ruwm > are their eyes <5869 <ayin >! and their eyelids <6079 <aph<aph > are lifted <5375 nasa> > up.

 14 [There is] a generation <1755 dowr >, whose teeth <8127 shen > [are as] swords <2719 chereb >, and their jaw <4973 m@thall@<ah > teeth <4973 m@thall@<ah > [as] knives <3979 ma>akeleth >, to devour <0398 >akal > the poor <6041 <aniy > from off the earth <0776 >erets >, and the needy <34> from [among] men <0120 >adam >.

 15. The horseleach <5936 <aluwqah > hath two <8147 sh@nayim > daughters <1121 ben >, [crying], Give <3051 yahab >, give <3051 yahab >. There are three <7969 shalowsh > [things that] are never <3808 lo> > satisfied <7646 saba< >, [yea], four <0702 >arba< > [things] say <0559 >amar > not, [It is] enough <1952 hown >:

 16 The grave <7585 sh@>owl >; and the barren <6115 <otser > womb <7356 racham >; the earth <0776 >erets > [that] is not filled <7646 saba< > with water <4325 mayim >; and the fire <0784 >esh > [that] saith <0559 >amar > not, [It is] enough <1952 hown >.

 17 The eye <5869 <ayin > [that] mocketh <3932 la<ag > at [his] father <1>, and despiseth <0936 buwz > to obey <3349 yiqqahah > [his] mother <0517 >em >, the ravens <6158 <oreb > of the valley <5158 nachal > shall pick <5365 naqar > it out, and the young <1121 ben > eagles <5404 nesher > shall eat <0398 >akal > it.

 18. There be three <7969 shalowsh > [things which] are too wonderful <6381 pala> > for me, yea, four <0702 >arba< > which <0834 >aher > I know <3045 yada< > not:

 19 The way <1870 derek > of an eagle <5404 nesher > in the air <8064 shamayim >; the way <1870 derek > of a serpent <5175 nachash > upon a rock <6697 tsuwr >; the way <1870 derek > of a ship <0591 >oniyah > in the midst <3820 leb > of the sea <3220 yam >; and the way <1870 derek > of a man <1397 geber > with a maid <5959 <almah >.

 20 Such <3651 ken > [is] the way <1870 derek > of an adulterous <5003 na>aph > woman <0802 >ishshah >; she eateth <0398 >akal >, and wipeth <4229 machah > her mouth <6310 peh >, and saith <0559 >amar >, I have done <0466 >Eliyph@lehuw > no <3808 lo> > wickedness <0205 >aven >.

 21 For three <7969 shalowsh > [things] the earth <0776 >erets > is disquieted <7264 ragaz >, and for four <0702 >arba< > [which] it cannot bear <5375 nasa> >:

 22 For a servant <5650 <ebed > when <3588 kiy > he reigneth <4427 malak >; and a fool <5030 nabiy> > when <3588 kiy > he is filled <7646 saba< > with meat <3899 lechem >;

 23 For an odious <8130 sane> > [woman] when <3588 kiy > she is married <1166 ba<al >; and an handmaid <8198 shiphchah > that is heir <3423 yarash > to her mistress <1404 g@bereth >.

 24. There be four <0702 >arba< > [things which are] little <6996 qatan > upon the earth <0776 >erets >, but they [are] exceeding wise <2450 chakam >:

 25 The ants <5244 n@malah > [are] a people <5971 <am > not strong <5794 <az >, yet they prepare <3559 kuwn > their meat <3899 lechem > in the summer <7019 qayits >;

 26 The conies <8226 saphan > [are but] a feeble <3808 lo> > folk <5971 <am >, yet make <7760 suwm > they their houses in the rocks <5553 cela< >;

 27 The locusts <0697 >arbeh > have no <0369 >ayin > king <4428 melek >, yet go <3318 yatsa> > they forth <3318 yatsa> > all <3605 kol > of them by bands <2683 chetsen >;

 28 The spider <8079 s@mamiyth > taketh <8610 taphas > hold <8610 taphas > with her hands <3027 yad >, and is in kings <4428 melek >' palaces <1964 heykal >.

 29. There be three <7969 shalowsh > [things] which go <6806 tsa<ad > well <3190 yatab >, yea, four <0702 >arba< > are comely <3190 yatab > in going <3212 yalak >:

 30 A lion <3918 layish > [which is] strongest <1368 gibbowr > among beasts <0929 b@hemah >, and turneth <7725 shuwb > not away for any <3605 kol >;

 31 A greyhound; an he goat <8495 tayish > also <0176 >ow >; and a king <4428 melek >, against <5973 <im > whom <5973 <im > [there is] no <0510 >alquwm > rising <0510 >alquwm > up.

 32 If <0518 >im > thou hast done foolishly <5034 nabel > in lifting <5375 nasa> > up thyself, or if <0518 >im > thou hast thought <2161 zamam > evil, [lay] thine hand <3027 yad > upon thy mouth <6310 peh >.

 33 Surely <3588 kiy > the churning <4330 miyts > of milk <2461 chalab > bringeth <3318 yatsa> > forth <3318 yatsa> > butter <2529 chem>ah >, and the wringing <4330 miyts > of the nose <0639 >aph > bringeth <3318 yatsa> > forth <3318 yatsa> > blood <1818 dam >: so the forcing <4330 miyts > of wrath <0639 >aph > bringeth <3318 yatsa> > forth <3318 yatsa> > strife <7379 riyb >.

Proverbs 31

 1. The words <1697 dabar > of king <4428 melek > Lemuel <3927 L@muw>el >, the prophecy <4853 massa> > that his mother <0517 >em > taught <3256 yacar > him.

 2 What <4100 mah >, my son <1248 bar >? and what <4100 mah >, the son <1248 bar > of my womb <0990 beten >? and what <4100 mah >, the son <1248 bar > of my vows <5088 neder >?

 3 Give <5414 nathan > not thy strength <2428 chayil > unto women <0802 >ishshah >, nor thy ways <1870 derek > to that which destroyeth <4229 machah > kings <4428 melek >.

 4 [It is] not for kings <4428 melek >, O Lemuel <3927 L@muw>el >, [it is] not for kings <4428 melek > to drink <8354 shathah > wine <3196 yayin >; nor <0408 >al > for princes <7336 razan > strong drink <7941 shekar >:

 5 Lest <6435 pen > they drink <8354 shathah >, and forget <7911 shakach > the law <2710 chaqaq >, and pervert <8138 shanah > the judgment <1779 diyn > of any <3605 kol > of the afflicted <6040 <oniy >.

 6 Give <5414 nathan > strong drink <7941 shekar > unto him that is ready to perish <6>, and wine <3196 yayin > unto those that be of heavy <4751 mar > hearts <5315 nephesh >.

 7 Let him drink <8354 shathah >, and forget <7911 shakach > his poverty <7389 reysh >, and remember <2142 zakar > his misery <5999 <amal > no <3808 lo> > more <5750 <owd >.

 8 Open <6605 pathach > thy mouth <6310 peh > for the dumb <0483 >illem > in the cause <1779 diyn > of all <3605 kol > such as are appointed <1121 ben > to destruction <2475 chalowph >.

 9 Open <6605 pathach > thy mouth <6310 peh >, judge <8199 shaphat > righteously <6664 tsedeq >, and plead <1777 diyn > the cause of the poor <6041 <aniy > and needy <34>.

 10. Who <4310 miy > can find <4672 matsa> > a virtuous <2428 chayil > woman <0802 >ishshah >? for her price <4377 meker > [is] far <7350 rachowq > above rubies <6443 paniyn >.

 11 The heart <3820 leb > of her husband <1167 ba<al > doth safely trust <0982 batach > in her, so that he shall have no <3808 lo> > need <2637 chacer > of spoil <7998 shalal >.

 12 She will do <1580 gamal > him good <2896 towb > and not evil <7451 ra< > all <3605 kol > the days <3117 yowm > of her life <2416 chay >.

 13 She seeketh <1875 darash > wool <6785 tsemer >, and flax <6593 pishteh >, and worketh <6213 <asah > willingly <2656 chephets > with her hands <3709 kaph >.

 14 She is like the merchants <5503 cachar >' ships <0591 >oniyah >; she bringeth <0935 bow> > her food <3899 lechem > from afar <4801 merchaq >.

 15 She riseth <6965 quwm > also while it is yet <5750 <owd > night <3915 layil >, and giveth <5414 nathan > meat <2964 tereph > to her household <1004 bayith >, and a portion <2706 choq > to her maidens <5291 na<arah >.

 16 She considereth <2161 zamam > a field <7704 sadeh >, and buyeth <3947 laqach > it: with the fruit <6529 p@riy > of her hands <3709 kaph > she planteth <5192 netel > a vineyard <3754 kerem >.

 17 She girdeth <2296 chagar > her loins <4975 mothen > with strength <5797 <oz >, and strengtheneth <0553 >amats > her arms <2220 z@rowa< >.

 18 She perceiveth <2938 ta<am > that her merchandise <5504 cachar > [is] good <2896 towb >: her candle <5216 niyr > goeth <3518 kabah > not out by night <3915 layil >.

 19 She layeth <7971 shalach > her hands <3027 yad > to the spindle <3601 kiyshowr >, and her hands <3709 kaph > hold <8551 tamak > the distaff <6418 pelek >.

 20 She stretcheth <6566 paras > out her hand <3709 kaph > to the poor <6041 <aniy >; yea, she reacheth <7971 shalach > forth <6566 paras > her hands <3027 yad > to the needy <34>.

 21 She is not afraid <3372 yare> > of the snow <7950 sheleg > for her household <1004 bayith >: for all <3605 kol > her household <1004 bayith > [are] clothed <3847 labash > with scarlet <8144 shaniy >.

 22 She maketh <6213 <asah > herself coverings <4765 marbad > of tapestry; her clothing <3830 l@buwsh > [is] silk <8336 shesh > and purple <0713 >argaman >.

 23 Her husband <1167 ba<al > is known <3045 yada< > in the gates <8179 sha<ar >, when he sitteth <3427 yashab > among <5973 <im > the elders <2205 zaqen > of the land <0776 >erets >.

 24 She maketh <6213 <asah > fine linen <5466 cadiyn >, and selleth <4376 makar > [it]; and delivereth <5414 nathan > girdles <2289 chagowr > unto the merchant <5503 cachar >.

 25 Strength <5797 <oz > and honour <1926 hadar > [are] her clothing <3830 l@buwsh >; and she shall rejoice <7832 sachaq > in time <3117 yowm > to come <0314 >acharown >.

 26 She openeth <6605 pathach > her mouth <6310 peh > with wisdom <2451 chokmah >; and in her tongue <3956 lashown > [is] the law <8451 towrah > of kindness <2617 checed >.

 27 She looketh <6822 tsaphah > well <6822 tsaphah > to the ways <1979 haliykah > of her household <1004 bayith >, and eateth <0398 >akal > not the bread <3899 lechem > of idleness <6104 <atsluwth >.

 28 Her children <1121 ben > arise <6965 quwm > up, and call <0833 >ashar > her blessed <0833 >ashar >; her husband <1167 ba<al > [also], and he praiseth <1984 halal > her.

 29 Many <7227 rab > daughters <1121 ben > have done <6466 pa<al > virtuously <2428 chayil >, but thou excellest <5927 <alah > them all <3605 kol >.

 30 Favour <2580 chen > [is] deceitful <8267 sheqer >, and beauty <3308 yophiy > [is] vain <1892 hebel >: [but] a woman <0802 >ishshah > [that] feareth <3373 yare> > the LORD <3068 Y@hovah >, she shall be praised <1984 halal >.

 31 Give <5414 nathan > her of the fruit <6529 p@riy > of her hands <3027 yad >; and let her own works <4639 ma<aseh > praise <1984 halal > her in the gates <8179 sha<ar >.

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