\id PRO  
\h Proverbs 
\toc1 Proverbs 
\toc2 Proverbs 
\mt1 Proverbs  
\c 1  
\s1 Introduction to the Book  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The Proverbs|strong="H4912"\w* \w of|strong="H8010"\w* \w Solomon|strong="H8010"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of David|strong="H1732"\w*, \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w of Israel|strong="H3478"\w*:   
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\v 2  \w To|strong="H3045"\w* \w learn|strong="H3045"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w and moral instruction|strong="H4148"\w*,  
\q1 \w and to discern|strong="H0995"\w* \w wise|strong="H0998"\w* counsel.   
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\v 3  \w To receive|strong="H3947"\w* \w moral instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \w in skillful|strong="H7919"\w* \w living,|strong="H6664"\w*  
\q1 \w in|strong="H6664"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*, \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*, \w and equity|strong="H4339"\w*.   
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\v 4  \w To impart|strong="H6195"\w* \w shrewdness|strong="H6195"\w* \w to the morally naive|strong="H6612"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H5288"\w* \w a|strong="H5414"\w* discerning plan \w to|strong="H5414"\w* \w the|strong="H5414"\w* \w young|strong="H5288"\w* person.   
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\v 5  \w (Let the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w also|strong="H8085"\w* \w hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w and gain|strong="H3254"\w* \w instruction|strong="H3948"\w*,  
\q1 \w and let the discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w acquire|strong="H7069"\w* \w guidance|strong="H8458"\w*! )   
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\v 6  \w To discern|strong="H0995"\w* \w the meaning of|strong="H4912"\w* \w a|strong="H1697"\w* \w proverb|strong="H4912"\w* \w and a parable|strong="H4426"\w*,  
\q1 \w the sayings|strong="H1697"\w* \w of the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w and their|strong="H2420"\w* \w riddles|strong="H2420"\w*.   
\s1 Introduction \w to|strong="H1697"\w* \w the|strong="H1697"\w* \w Theme|strong="H1697"\w* \w of|strong="H1697"\w* \w the|strong="H1697"\w* Book  
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\v 7  \w Fearing|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is the beginning|strong="H7225"\w* \w of moral knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0191"\w* \w fools|strong="H0191"\w* \w despise|strong="H0936"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w and instruction|strong="H4148"\w*.   
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\v 8  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w my child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w to the instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \w from|strong="H0001"\w* \w your|strong="H8085"\w* \w father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w forsake|strong="H5203"\w* \w the teaching|strong="H8451"\w* \w from|strong="H0517"\w* \w your|strong="H8085"\w* \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*.   
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\v 9  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w will be like|strong="H2580"\w* \w an|strong="H3588"\w* elegant \w garland|strong="H3880"\w* \w on|strong="H7218"\w* \w your|strong="H3588"\w* \w head|strong="H7218"\w*,  
\q1 \w and like|strong="H6060"\w* \w pendants|strong="H6060"\w* \w around|strong="H1621"\w* \w your|strong="H3588"\w* \w neck|strong="H1621"\w*.   
\s1 Admonition \w to|strong="H7218"\w* Avoid Easy \w but|strong="H3588"\w* Unjust Riches  
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\v 10  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w sinners|strong="H2400"\w* \w try to entice|strong="H6601"\w* \w you,|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w consent|strong="H0014"\w*!   
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\v 11  \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w they say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Come|strong="H1980"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w us!|strong="H0693"\w*  
\q1 \w We will|strong="H0693"\w* \w lie|strong="H0693"\w* \w in|strong="H0693"\w* \w wait|strong="H0693"\w* \w to shed blood|strong="H1818"\w*;  
\q1 \w we will ambush|strong="H6845"\w* \w an innocent|strong="H5355"\w* \w person|strong="H2600"\w* capriciously.   
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\v 12  \w We will swallow|strong="H1104"\w* \w them alive|strong="H2416"\w* \w like Sheol|strong="H7585"\w*,  
\q1 \w those full of vigor|strong="H8549"\w* \w like those|strong="H8549"\w* \w going down|strong="H3381"\w* \w to the Pit|strong="H0953"\w*.   
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\v 13  \w We will seize|strong="H3605"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w kinds|strong="H1952"\w* \w of precious|strong="H3368"\w* \w wealth;|strong="H4672"\w*  
\q1 \w we|strong="H4672"\w* \w will fill|strong="H4390"\w* \w our houses|strong="H1004"\w* \w with plunder|strong="H7998"\w*.   
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\v 14  \w Join with us!|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w We will all|strong="H3605"\w* \w share|strong="H3599"\w* equally \w in|strong="H8432"\w* what \w we|strong="H3605"\w* steal.”   
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\v 15  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w go|strong="H1980"\w* \w down|strong="H1870"\w* \w their|strong="H1870"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w withhold|strong="H4513"\w* \w yourself|strong="H7272"\w* \w from their|strong="H7272"\w* \w path|strong="H5410"\w*;   
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\v 16  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they|strong="H7272"\w* \w are|strong="H7272"\w* eager \w to inflict harm|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and they|strong="H7323"\w* \w hasten|strong="H4116"\w* \w to shed|strong="H8210"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*.   
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\v 17  \w Surely|strong="H3588"\w* \w it is futile|strong="H2600"\w* \w to spread|strong="H2219"\w* \w a net|strong="H7568"\w*  
\q1 \w in plain|strong="H1167"\w* \w sight|strong="H5869"\w* \w of|strong="H3605"\w* \w any|strong="H3605"\w* \w bird|strong="H3671"\w*,   
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\v 18  \w but these|strong="H1992"\w* \w men lie in wait for their|strong="H1992"\w* \w own|strong="H6845"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*,  
\q1 \w they ambush|strong="H0693"\w* \w their own lives|strong="H5315"\w*!   
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\v 19  \w Such|strong="H3651"\w* \w are the ways|strong="H0734"\w* \w of all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who gain|strong="H1214"\w* \w profit unjustly|strong="H1215"\w*;  
\q1 \w it|strong="H1214"\w* \w takes|strong="H3947"\w* \w away|strong="H3947"\w* \w the life|strong="H5315"\w* \w of those who|strong="H1167"\w* \w obtain|strong="H3947"\w* \w it|strong="H3651"\w*!   
\s1 Warning \w Against|strong="H3605"\w* Disregarding Wisdom  
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\v 20  \w Wisdom|strong="H2454"\w* \w calls|strong="H2454"\w* \w out|strong="H2351"\w* \w in|strong="H6963"\w* \w the|strong="H5414"\w* \w street|strong="H2351"\w*,  
\q1 \w she shouts loudly|strong="H6963"\w* \w in the plazas|strong="H7339"\w*;   
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\v 21  \w at the head|strong="H7218"\w* \w of the noisy|strong="H1993"\w* \w streets she calls|strong="H7121"\w*,  
\q1 \w in the entrances|strong="H6607"\w* \w of the gates|strong="H8179"\w* \w in the city|strong="H5892"\w* \w she utters|strong="H0561"\w* \w her words|strong="H0561"\w*:   
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\v 22 “\w How long|strong="H5704"\w* \w will you simpletons|strong="H6612"\w* \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w naiveté|strong="H6612"\w*\w ?|strong="H3887"\w*  
\q1 \w How long|strong="H3887"\w* \w will|strong="H5704"\w* mockers \w delight|strong="H2530"\w* \w in mockery|strong="H3944"\w*  
\q1 \w and fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*?   
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\v 23  \w If only|strong="H5042"\w* \w you will respond|strong="H5042"\w* \w to my rebuke|strong="H8433"\w*,  
\q1 \w then|strong="H2009"\w* \w I|strong="H2009"\w* \w will pour|strong="H7307"\w* \w out|strong="H3045"\w* \w my|strong="H7725"\w* \w thoughts|strong="H1697"\w* \w to you|strong="H5042"\w*  
\q1 \w and|strong="H5042"\w* \w I|strong="H2009"\w* \w will|strong="H7307"\w* \w make|strong="H3045"\w* \w my|strong="H7725"\w* \w words|strong="H1697"\w* \w known|strong="H3045"\w* \w to|strong="H7725"\w* \w you|strong="H7725"\w*.   
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\v 24  \w However,|strong="H3282"\w* \w because|strong="H3282"\w* \w I called|strong="H7121"\w* \w but you refused|strong="H3985"\w* \w to listen,|strong="H5186"\w*  
\q1 \w because|strong="H5186"\w* \w I|strong="H3282"\w* \w stretched|strong="H5186"\w* \w out my hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w but no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one paid attention|strong="H7181"\w*,   
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\v 25  \w because|strong="H6544"\w* \w you|strong="H3605"\w* neglected \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w my advice|strong="H6098"\w*,  
\q1 \w and did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w comply|strong="H0014"\w* \w with my rebuke|strong="H8433"\w*,   
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\v 26  \w so|strong="H0589"\w* \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w myself|strong="H0589"\w* \w will laugh|strong="H7832"\w* \w when disaster|strong="H0343"\w* \w strikes you,|strong="H3932"\w*  
\q1 \w I will mock|strong="H3932"\w* \w when|strong="H0935"\w* \w what you dread|strong="H6343"\w* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w*,   
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\v 27  \w when what you dread|strong="H6343"\w* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w like a whirlwind|strong="H7584"\w*,  
\q1 \w and disaster|strong="H0343"\w* \w strikes|strong="H0857"\w* \w you|strong="H5492"\w* \w like|strong="H5921"\w* \w a|strong="H0935"\w* devastating \w storm|strong="H7584"\w*,  
\q1 \w when distressing|strong="H6695"\w* \w trouble|strong="H6869"\w* \w comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w you|strong="H5921"\w*.   
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\v 28  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w they will call|strong="H7121"\w* \w to me, but I will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w answer|strong="H6030"\w*;  
\q1 \w they will diligently|strong="H7836"\w* \w seek|strong="H3808"\w* \w me|strong="H7121"\w*, \w but|strong="H3808"\w* \w they|strong="H3808"\w* \w will|strong="H3808"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w me|strong="H7121"\w*.   
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\v 29  \w Because|strong="H3588"\w* \w they hated|strong="H8130"\w* \w moral|strong="H8478"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w and did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w choose|strong="H0977"\w* \w to fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*,   
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\v 30  \w they did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w comply|strong="H0014"\w* \w with my advice|strong="H6098"\w*,  
\q1 \w they spurned|strong="H5006"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w my rebuke|strong="H8433"\w*.   
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\v 31  \w Therefore|strong="H4156"\w* \w they|strong="H1870"\w* \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w from the fruit|strong="H6529"\w* \w of their way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w and they will be stuffed|strong="H4156"\w* \w full|strong="H7646"\w* \w of their own counsel|strong="H4156"\w*.   
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\v 32  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the waywardness|strong="H4878"\w* \w of the|strong="H6612"\w*  
\q1 \w simpletons|strong="H6612"\w* \w will kill|strong="H2026"\w* \w them,|strong="H7962"\w*  
\q1 \w and the careless|strong="H7962"\w* \w ease|strong="H3684"\w* \w of|strong="H7962"\w* \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w will destroy|strong="H0006"\w* \w them|strong="H2026"\w*.   
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\v 33  \w But|strong="H8085"\w* \w the one who listens|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me will live|strong="H7931"\w* \w in security|strong="H0983"\w*,  
\q1 \w and will be at ease|strong="H7599"\w* \w from the dread|strong="H6343"\w* \w of harm|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\c 2  
\p  
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\v 1  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you receive|strong="H3947"\w* \w my words|strong="H0561"\w*,  
\q1 \w and store|strong="H6845"\w* \w up|strong="H4687"\w* \w my|strong="H3947"\w* \w commands|strong="H4687"\w* \w within|strong="H0854"\w* \w you|strong="H0518"\w*,   
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\v 2  \w by making|strong="H0241"\w* \w your|strong="H5186"\w* \w ear|strong="H0241"\w* \w attentive|strong="H7181"\w* \w to wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H5186"\w* \w by|strong="H2451"\w* \w turning|strong="H5186"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w to understanding|strong="H8394"\w*,   
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\v 3  \w indeed|strong="H3588"\w*, \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you call|strong="H7121"\w* \w out for|strong="H8394"\w* \w discernment|strong="H0998"\w* –  
\q1 \w raise|strong="H5414"\w* \w your voice|strong="H6963"\w* \w for understanding|strong="H0998"\w* –   
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\v 4  \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you seek|strong="H1245"\w* \w it like silver|strong="H3701"\w*,  
\q1 \w and search|strong="H2664"\w* \w for it|strong="H4301"\w* \w like|strong="H3701"\w* \w hidden|strong="H4301"\w* \w treasure|strong="H4301"\w*,   
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\v 5  \w then|strong="H0227"\w* \w you will understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w how to fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*,  
\q1 \w and you will discover|strong="H4672"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w about God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
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\v 6  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w gives|strong="H5414"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and from his mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w comes|strong="H1847"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w and understanding|strong="H8394"\w*.   
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\v 7  \w He stores up|strong="H6845"\w* \w effective counsel|strong="H8454"\w* \w for the upright|strong="H3477"\w*,  
\q1 \w and is like|strong="H4043"\w* \w a|strong="H1980"\w* \w shield|strong="H4043"\w* \w for those who live|strong="H1980"\w* \w with integrity|strong="H8537"\w*,   
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\v 8  \w to guard|strong="H5341"\w* \w the paths|strong="H0734"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w and to protect|strong="H8104"\w* \w the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of his pious ones|strong="H2623"\w*.   
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\v 9  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w you will understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6664"\w* \w and justice|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w and equity|strong="H4339"\w* \w – every|strong="H3605"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w way|strong="H4570"\w*.   
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\v 10  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w will enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w and moral|strong="H5315"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w will be attractive|strong="H5276"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
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\v 11  \w Discretion|strong="H4209"\w* \w will protect|strong="H8104"\w* \w you,|strong="H8394"\w*  
\q1 \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* \w will guard|strong="H5341"\w* \w you|strong="H5921"\w*,   
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\v 12  \w to deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w you from the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w from those|strong="H0376"\w* \w speaking|strong="H1696"\w* \w perversity|strong="H8419"\w*,   
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\v 13  \w who leave|strong="H5800"\w* \w the upright|strong="H3476"\w* \w paths|strong="H0734"\w*  
\q1 \w to walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w on the dark|strong="H2822"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*,   
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\v 14  \w who delight|strong="H8056"\w* \w in doing|strong="H6213"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w they rejoice|strong="H1523"\w* \w in perverse|strong="H8419"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*;   
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\v 15  \w whose|strong="H0834"\w* \w paths|strong="H0734"\w* \w are morally crooked|strong="H6141"\w*,  
\q1 \w and who are devious|strong="H3868"\w* \w in their ways|strong="H4570"\w*;   
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\v 16  \w to deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w you|strong="H2114"\w* \w from|strong="H5337"\w* \w the|strong="H5337"\w* \w adulteress|strong="H5237"\w*,  
\q1 \w from the sexually loose|strong="H5237"\w* \w woman|strong="H2114"\w* \w who|strong="H0802"\w* \w speaks flattering|strong="H2505"\w* \w words|strong="H0561"\w*;   
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\v 17  \w who leaves|strong="H5800"\w* \w the husband|strong="H0441"\w* \w from her younger days,|strong="H5271"\w*  
\q1 \w and forgets|strong="H5271"\w* \w her marriage covenant|strong="H1285"\w* \w made before|strong="H7911"\w* \w God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
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\v 18  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w her house|strong="H1004"\w* \w sinks|strong="H7743"\w* \w down|strong="H7743"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w death|strong="H4194"\w*,  
\q1 \w and her paths|strong="H4570"\w* \w lead|strong="H0413"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the place of the departed spirits|strong="H7496"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w None|strong="H3605"\w* \w who go|strong="H0935"\w* \w in to her will return|strong="H7725"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor|strong="H3808"\w* \w will they reach|strong="H5381"\w* \w the paths|strong="H0734"\w* \w of life|strong="H2416"\w*.   
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\v 20  \w So|strong="H4616"\w* \w you will walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w in the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of good|strong="H2896"\w* \w people,|strong="H8104"\w*  
\q1 \w and will keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w on the paths|strong="H0734"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w will reside|strong="H7931"\w* \w in the land|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w and those with integrity|strong="H8549"\w* \w will remain|strong="H3498"\w* \w in|strong="H0776"\w* \w it|strong="H3588"\w*,   
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\v 22  \w but the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will be removed|strong="H3772"\w* \w from the land|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the treacherous|strong="H0898"\w* \w will be torn away|strong="H5255"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w it|strong="H3772"\w*.   
\c 3  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w My child|strong="H5341"\w*, \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w my teaching|strong="H8451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but let|strong="H5341"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w keep|strong="H4687"\w* \w my|strong="H7911"\w* \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w*,   
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\v 2  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they will provide|strong="H0753"\w* \w a|strong="H3588"\w* \w long|strong="H0753"\w* \w and full|strong="H8141"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w and they will add|strong="H3254"\w* \w well-being|strong="H7965"\w* \w to|strong="H3117"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*.   
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\v 3  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w let truth|strong="H0571"\w* \w and mercy|strong="H2617"\w* \w leave|strong="H5800"\w* \w you;|strong="H7194"\w*  
\q1 \w bind|strong="H7194"\w* \w them around your neck|strong="H1621"\w*,  
\q1 \w write|strong="H3789"\w* \w them on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the tablet|strong="H3871"\w* \w of your heart|strong="H3820"\w*.   
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\v 4  \w Then you will find|strong="H4672"\w* \w favor|strong="H2580"\w* \w and good|strong="H2896"\w* \w understanding|strong="H7922"\w*,  
\q1 \w in the sight|strong="H5869"\w* \w of God|strong="H0430"\w* \w and people|strong="H0120"\w*.   
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\v 5  \w Trust|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w with all|strong="H3605"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w rely|strong="H8172"\w* \w on your own understanding|strong="H0998"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Acknowledge|strong="H3045"\w* \w him in all|strong="H3605"\w* \w your ways|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he|strong="H1931"\w* \w will make your paths|strong="H0734"\w* \w straight|strong="H3474"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w in your own estimation|strong="H5869"\w*;  
\q1 \w fear|strong="H3372"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w and turn|strong="H5493"\w* \w away from evil|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w This will bring|strong="H7500"\w* \w healing|strong="H7500"\w* \w to your body|strong="H8270"\w*,  
\q1 \w and refreshment|strong="H8250"\w* \w to your inner self|strong="H6106"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Honor|strong="H3513"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w from your wealth|strong="H1952"\w*  
\q1 \w and from the first fruits|strong="H7225"\w* \w of all|strong="H3605"\w* \w your crops|strong="H8393"\w*;   
\q1
\v 10  \w then your barns|strong="H0618"\w* \w will be filled|strong="H4390"\w* \w completely|strong="H7647"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your vats|strong="H3342"\w* \w will overflow|strong="H6555"\w* \w with new wine|strong="H8492"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w despise|strong="H3988"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w* \w from|strong="H1121"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w loathe|strong="H6973"\w* \w his rebuke|strong="H8433"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w disciplines|strong="H3198"\w* \w those he loves|strong="H0157"\w*,  
\q1 \w just as|strong="H0834"\w* \w a father|strong="H0001"\w* \w disciplines|strong="H1121"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w in whom he delights|strong="H7521"\w*.   
\s1 Blessings \w of|strong="H1121"\w* Obtaining Wisdom  
\q1
\v 13  \w Blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \w is the one|strong="H0120"\w* \w who finds|strong="H4672"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one|strong="H0120"\w* \w who obtains|strong="H6329"\w* \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w her|strong="H5504"\w* \w benefit|strong="H5504"\w* \w is more profitable|strong="H5505"\w* \w than silver|strong="H3701"\w*,  
\q1 \w and her|strong="H8393"\w* \w gain|strong="H5504"\w* \w is better|strong="H2742"\w* \w than|strong="H2896"\w* \w gold|strong="H2742"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w She is|strong="H1931"\w* \w more precious|strong="H3368"\w* \w than rubies|strong="H6443"\w*,  
\q1 \w and none|strong="H3605"\w* \w of the things|strong="H2656"\w* \w you|strong="H3605"\w* \w desire|strong="H2656"\w* \w can compare|strong="H7737"\w* \w with|strong="H3605"\w* \w her|strong="H3605"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Long|strong="H0753"\w* \w life|strong="H3117"\w* \w is in her right hand|strong="H3225"\w*;  
\q1 \w in her left hand|strong="H8040"\w* \w are riches|strong="H6239"\w* \w and honor|strong="H3519"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Her|strong="H1870"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w are very pleasant|strong="H5278"\w*,  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w her paths|strong="H5410"\w* \w are peaceful|strong="H7965"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w She is like|strong="H6086"\w* \w a|strong="H2388"\w* \w tree|strong="H6086"\w* \w of life|strong="H2416"\w* \w to those who obtain|strong="H2388"\w* \w her,|strong="H8551"\w*  
\q1 \w and everyone who grasps hold|strong="H8551"\w* \w of her will be blessed|strong="H0833"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w By wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w laid the foundation|strong="H3245"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*;  
\q1 \w he established|strong="H3559"\w* \w the heavens|strong="H8064"\w* \w by understanding|strong="H8394"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w By his knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w the primordial sea|strong="H8415"\w* \w was broken|strong="H1234"\w* \w open,|strong="H7834"\w*  
\q1 \w and the clouds|strong="H7834"\w* \w drip down|strong="H7491"\w* \w dew|strong="H2919"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w let|strong="H3868"\w* \w them|strong="H3868"\w* \w escape|strong="H3868"\w* \w from your sight|strong="H5869"\w*;  
\q1 \w safeguard|strong="H5341"\w* \w sound wisdom|strong="H8454"\w* \w and discretion|strong="H4209"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w So|strong="H1961"\w* \w they|strong="H5315"\w* \w will|strong="H1961"\w* \w give|strong="H2416"\w* \w life|strong="H5315"\w* \w to you,|strong="H2580"\w*  
\q1 \w and grace|strong="H2580"\w* \w to adorn|strong="H1621"\w* \w your|strong="H1961"\w* \w neck|strong="H1621"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Then|strong="H0227"\w* \w you will walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w on your|strong="H7272"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w* \w with security|strong="H0983"\w*,  
\q1 \w and you|strong="H3808"\w* \w will|strong="H3808"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w stumble|strong="H5062"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w When|strong="H0518"\w* \w you lie|strong="H7901"\w* \w down you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be filled|strong="H6149"\w* \w with fear|strong="H6342"\w*;  
\q1 \w when|strong="H7901"\w* \w you|strong="H0518"\w* \w lie|strong="H7901"\w* \w down your sleep|strong="H8142"\w* \w will be pleasant|strong="H6149"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w You will not|strong="H0408"\w* \w be afraid|strong="H3372"\w* \w of sudden|strong="H6597"\w* \w disaster|strong="H6343"\w*,  
\q1 \w or when|strong="H3588"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7722"\w* \w overtakes|strong="H0935"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*;   
\q1
\v 26  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w the source of your confidence|strong="H3689"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he will guard|strong="H8104"\w* \w your foot|strong="H7272"\w* \w from being caught|strong="H3921"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w a|strong="H1961"\w* trap.   
\s1 Wisdom Demonstrated \w in|strong="H3068"\w* Relationships \w with|strong="H3068"\w* People  
\q1
\v 27  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w withhold|strong="H4513"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w from those who need|strong="H1167"\w* \w it,|strong="H1961"\w*  
\q1 \w when|strong="H1961"\w* \w you|strong="H6213"\w* \w have|strong="H1961"\w* \w the|strong="H1961"\w* ability \w to|strong="H1961"\w* help.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to your neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*, \w “Go|strong="H1980"\w*\w ! Return|strong="H7725"\w* \w tomorrow|strong="H4279"\w*  
\q1 \w and I will give|strong="H5414"\w* \w it,” when|strong="H3426"\w* \w you|strong="H5414"\w* \w have|strong="H3426"\w* \w it with|strong="H0854"\w* \w you|strong="H5414"\w* \w at|strong="H7725"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \w time|strong="H4279"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w plot|strong="H2790"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w your neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*  
\q1 \w when|strong="H3427"\w* \w he dwells|strong="H2790"\w* \w by you unsuspectingly|strong="H0983"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w accuse|strong="H7378"\w* \w anyone|strong="H0120"\w* \w without legitimate cause|strong="H2600"\w*,  
\q1 \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w he has not|strong="H3808"\w* \w treated|strong="H1580"\w* \w you wrongly|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w envy|strong="H7065"\w* \w a violent|strong="H2555"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w choose|strong="H0977"\w* \w to imitate|strong="H3605"\w* \w any|strong="H3605"\w* \w of his ways|strong="H1870"\w*;   
\q1
\v 32  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w one who goes astray|strong="H3868"\w* \w is an abomination|strong="H8441"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*,  
\q1 \w but he reveals|strong="H5475"\w* \w his|strong="H3068"\w* \w intimate|strong="H5475"\w* \w counsel|strong="H5475"\w* \w to the upright|strong="H3477"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*’s \w curse|strong="H3994"\w* \w is on the household|strong="H1004"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he blesses|strong="H1288"\w* \w the home|strong="H5116"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*.   
\q1
\v 34  \w Although|strong="H0518"\w* \w he is|strong="H1931"\w* \w scornful|strong="H3887"\w* \w to arrogant scoffers|strong="H3887"\w*,  
\q1 \w yet|strong="H5414"\w* \w he|strong="H1931"\w* shows \w favor|strong="H2580"\w* \w to the humble|strong="H6041"\w*.   
\q1
\v 35  \w The wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w honor|strong="H3519"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he holds fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w up|strong="H7311"\w* \w to public|strong="H7311"\w* \w contempt|strong="H7036"\w*.   
\c 4  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w children|strong="H1121"\w*, \w to a father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*,  
\q1 \w and pay attention|strong="H7181"\w* \w so that|strong="H3045"\w* \w you may gain|strong="H3045"\w* \w discernment|strong="H0998"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Because|strong="H3588"\w* \w I give|strong="H5414"\w* \w you good|strong="H2896"\w* \w instruction|strong="H8451"\w*,  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w forsake|strong="H5800"\w* \w my teaching|strong="H3948"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w When|strong="H3588"\w* \w I was a son|strong="H1121"\w* \w to my father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w a tender|strong="H7390"\w* \w only child|strong="H3173"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w my mother|strong="H0517"\w*,   
\q1
\v 4  \w he taught|strong="H3384"\w* \w me, and he said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to me:|strong="H3820"\w*  
\q1 \w “Let your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w lay hold|strong="H8551"\w* \w of my words|strong="H1697"\w*;  
\q1 \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w my commands|strong="H4687"\w* \w so that|strong="H2421"\w* \w you|strong="H3384"\w* \w will|strong="H1697"\w* \w live|strong="H2421"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Acquire|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, \w acquire|strong="H7069"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*;  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w turn aside|strong="H5186"\w* \w from the words|strong="H0561"\w* \w I speak|strong="H6310"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w forsake|strong="H5800"\w* \w wisdom,|strong="H8104"\w* \w and|strong="H8104"\w* she \w will|strong="H0157"\w* \w protect|strong="H8104"\w* \w you;|strong="H0157"\w*  
\q1 \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w her, and she will guard|strong="H5341"\w* \w you|strong="H8104"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w is supreme|strong="H7225"\w* – \w so|strong="H7069"\w* \w acquire|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and whatever|strong="H7075"\w* \w you acquire|strong="H7075"\w*, \w acquire|strong="H7069"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*!   
\q1
\v 8  \w Esteem|strong="H5549"\w* \w her highly|strong="H7311"\w* \w and|strong="H7311"\w* \w she|strong="H3588"\w* will \w exalt|strong="H7311"\w* \w you;|strong="H3513"\w*  
\q1 \w she will honor|strong="H3513"\w* \w you if|strong="H3588"\w* \w you embrace|strong="H2263"\w* \w her|strong="H3588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w She will place|strong="H5414"\w* \w a fair|strong="H2580"\w* \w garland|strong="H3880"\w* \w on your head|strong="H7218"\w*;  
\q1 \w she will bestow|strong="H4042"\w* \w a beautiful|strong="H8597"\w* \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* \w on|strong="H7218"\w* \w you|strong="H5414"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 10  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w my child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w and accept|strong="H3947"\w* \w my words|strong="H0561"\w*,  
\q1 \w so that|strong="H8141"\w* \w the|strong="H8085"\w* \w years|strong="H8141"\w* \w of your life|strong="H2416"\w* \w will be many|strong="H7235"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w I will|strong="H3384"\w* \w guide|strong="H1869"\w* \w you|strong="H1870"\w* \w in|strong="H1870"\w* \w the|strong="H1870"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*  
\q1 \w and I will|strong="H3384"\w* \w lead you in upright|strong="H3476"\w* \w paths|strong="H4570"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w When you walk|strong="H1980"\w*, \w your steps|strong="H6806"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be hampered|strong="H3334"\w*,  
\q1 \w and when you|strong="H0518"\w* \w run|strong="H7323"\w*, \w you will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w stumble|strong="H3782"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Hold|strong="H2388"\w* \w on to instruction|strong="H4148"\w*, \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w let|strong="H7503"\w* \w it go;|strong="H5341"\w*  
\q1 \w protect|strong="H5341"\w* \w it,|strong="H3588"\w* \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w it is|strong="H1931"\w* \w your life|strong="H2416"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w the path|strong="H0734"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*  
\q1 \w or|strong="H0408"\w* \w walk|strong="H0833"\w* \w in the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of those who are evil|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Avoid|strong="H6544"\w* \w it, do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w go on|strong="H5674"\w* \w it;|strong="H7847"\w*  
\q1 \w turn away|strong="H7847"\w* \w from it, and go|strong="H5674"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w they cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w sleep|strong="H3462"\w* \w unless|strong="H0518"\w* \w they cause harm|strong="H7489"\w*;  
\q1 \w they are robbed|strong="H1497"\w* \w of sleep|strong="H8142"\w* \w until they make someone|strong="H0518"\w* \w stumble|strong="H3782"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w they eat|strong="H3898"\w* \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* \w gained from wickedness|strong="H7562"\w*  
\q1 \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w obtained from violence|strong="H2555"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w But the path|strong="H0734"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w is like the bright|strong="H5051"\w* \w morning light|strong="H0216"\w*,  
\q1 \w growing|strong="H1980"\w* \w brighter|strong="H0215"\w* \w and brighter|strong="H5704"\w* \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w full|strong="H3559"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w is like gloomy|strong="H0653"\w* \w darkness;|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w they do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w what|strong="H4100"\w* \w causes them to stumble|strong="H3782"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w pay attention|strong="H7181"\w* \w to my words|strong="H1697"\w*;  
\q1 \w listen attentively|strong="H0241"\w* \w to my sayings|strong="H0561"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w let them depart|strong="H3868"\w* \w from your sight|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w guard|strong="H8104"\w* \w them within|strong="H8432"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3824"\w*;   
\q1
\v 22  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w they are life|strong="H2416"\w* \w to those|strong="H1992"\w* \w who find|strong="H4672"\w* \w them|strong="H4832"\w*  
\q1 \w and healing|strong="H4832"\w* \w to one’s entire|strong="H3605"\w* \w body|strong="H1320"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Guard|strong="H5341"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w with all|strong="H3605"\w* \w vigilance|strong="H4929"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w it are the sources|strong="H8444"\w* \w of life|strong="H2416"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Remove|strong="H5493"\w* \w perverse|strong="H6143"\w* \w speech|strong="H6310"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w your|strong="H4480"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*;  
\q1 \w keep devious|strong="H3891"\w* \w talk far|strong="H7368"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w your lips|strong="H8193"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w Let|strong="H6079"\w* \w your eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w look directly|strong="H5227"\w* \w in front of you|strong="H6079"\w*  
\q1 \w and let|strong="H6079"\w* \w your gaze|strong="H5027"\w* \w look straight|strong="H3474"\w* \w before|strong="H5048"\w* \w you|strong="H5869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Make|strong="H6424"\w* \w the path|strong="H4570"\w* \w for your feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w level,|strong="H4570"\w*  
\q1 \w so that|strong="H4570"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w your ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w may be established|strong="H3559"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w turn|strong="H5186"\w* \w to the right|strong="H3225"\w* \w or to the left|strong="H8040"\w*;  
\q1 \w turn|strong="H5493"\w* \w yourself|strong="H7272"\w* \w away from evil|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\c 5  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w be attentive|strong="H7181"\w* \w to my wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w pay|strong="H0241"\w* \w close attention|strong="H0241"\w* \w to my understanding|strong="H8394"\w*,   
\q1
\v 2  \w in order to safeguard|strong="H8104"\w* \w discretion|strong="H4209"\w*,  
\q1 \w and that your lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w may guard|strong="H5341"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w of the adulterous woman|strong="H2114"\w* \w drip|strong="H5197"\w* \w honey|strong="H5317"\w*,  
\q1 \w and her seductive words|strong="H2441"\w* \w are smoother|strong="H2509"\w* \w than olive oil|strong="H8081"\w*,   
\q1
\v 4  \w but in the end|strong="H0319"\w* \w she is bitter|strong="H4751"\w* \w as wormwood|strong="H3939"\w*,  
\q1 \w sharp|strong="H2299"\w* \w as a two-edged|strong="H6310"\w* \w sword|strong="H2719"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Her feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w go down|strong="H3381"\w* \w to death|strong="H4194"\w*;  
\q1 \w her steps|strong="H6806"\w* \w lead straight|strong="H8551"\w* \w to the grave|strong="H7585"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w she should make level|strong="H4570"\w* \w the path leading|strong="H6424"\w* \w to life,|strong="H6424"\w*  
\q1 \w her paths are unstable|strong="H6424"\w* \w but she|strong="H6424"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w it|strong="H3045"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w So now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w children|strong="H1121"\w*, \w listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me;|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w turn aside|strong="H5493"\w* \w from the words|strong="H0561"\w* \w I speak|strong="H6310"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Keep yourself|strong="H7368"\w* \w far|strong="H7368"\w* \w from her,|strong="H1870"\w*  
\q1 \w and do|strong="H1870"\w* \w not|strong="H0408"\w* \w go near|strong="H7126"\w* \w the door|strong="H6607"\w* \w of her house|strong="H1004"\w*,   
\q1
\v 9  \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w you give|strong="H5414"\w* \w your vigor|strong="H1935"\w* \w to others|strong="H0312"\w*  
\q1 \w and your years|strong="H8141"\w* \w to a cruel|strong="H0394"\w* \w person|strong="H0312"\w*,   
\q1
\v 10  \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w strangers|strong="H2114"\w* \w devour|strong="H3581"\w* \w your|strong="H7646"\w* \w strength|strong="H3581"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your labor|strong="H6089"\w* \w benefit|strong="H6089"\w* \w another man’s|strong="H5237"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w And at the end|strong="H0319"\w* \w of your life|strong="H5098"\w* \w you|strong="H3615"\w* \w will|strong="H1320"\w* \w groan|strong="H5098"\w*  
\q1 \w when your flesh|strong="H1320"\w* \w and your body|strong="H7607"\w* \w are wasted away|strong="H3615"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w And you will say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “How|strong="H0349"\w* \w I hated|strong="H8130"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w*\w !|strong="H3820"\w*  
\q1 \w My heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w spurned|strong="H5006"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w*!   
\q1
\v 13  \w For|strong="H3808"\w* \w I|strong="H3808"\w* \w did|strong="H3808"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w obey|strong="H8085"\w* \w my teachers|strong="H3384"\w*  
\q1 \w and I did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w heed|strong="H0241"\w* \w my instructors|strong="H3925"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w I almost|strong="H4592"\w* \w came to complete ruin|strong="H7451"\w*  
\q1 \w in the midst|strong="H8432"\w* \w of the whole|strong="H3605"\w* \w congregation|strong="H5712"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 15  \w Drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w* \w from your own cistern|strong="H0953"\w*  
\q1 \w and running|strong="H5140"\w* \w water from your own well|strong="H0875"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Should your springs|strong="H4599"\w* \w be dispersed|strong="H6327"\w* \w outside|strong="H2351"\w*,  
\q1 \w your streams|strong="H6388"\w* \w of water|strong="H4325"\w* \w in the wide plazas|strong="H7339"\w*?   
\q1
\v 17  \w Let them be|strong="H1961"\w* \w for yourself|strong="H0905"\w* \w alone|strong="H0905"\w*,  
\q1 \w and not|strong="H0369"\w* \w for strangers|strong="H2114"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w you|strong="H0854"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w May|strong="H1961"\w* \w your fountain|strong="H4726"\w* \w be blessed|strong="H1288"\w*,  
\q1 \w and may you rejoice|strong="H8055"\w* \w in your young|strong="H5271"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* –   
\q1
\v 19  \w a loving|strong="H0158"\w* \w doe|strong="H0365"\w*, \w a graceful|strong="H2580"\w* \w deer|strong="H3280"\w*;  
\q1 \w may her breasts|strong="H1717"\w* \w satisfy|strong="H7301"\w* \w you at all|strong="H3605"\w* \w times|strong="H6256"\w*,  
\q1 \w may you be captivated|strong="H7686"\w* \w by her love|strong="H0160"\w* \w always|strong="H8548"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w But why|strong="H4100"\w* \w should you be captivated|strong="H7686"\w*, \w my son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w by an adulteress|strong="H2114"\w*,  
\q1 \w and embrace|strong="H2263"\w* \w the bosom|strong="H5237"\w* \w of a|strong="H5237"\w* \w different woman|strong="H5237"\w*?   
\q1
\v 21  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w of a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w are in front|strong="H5227"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s|strong="H5227"\w* \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w weighs|strong="H6424"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w that person’s|strong="H4570"\w* \w paths|strong="H4570"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w The|strong="H0853"\w* \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will be captured|strong="H3920"\w* \w by his|strong="H5771"\w* own \w iniquities|strong="H5771"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he will be held|strong="H8551"\w* \w by the cords|strong="H2256"\w* \w of his own sin|strong="H2403"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w He|strong="H1931"\w* \w will die|strong="H4191"\w* \w because|strong="H7230"\w* \w there was no|strong="H0369"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w*;  
\q1 \w because|strong="H7230"\w* \w of the greatness|strong="H7230"\w* \w of his folly|strong="H0200"\w* \w he will reel|strong="H7686"\w*.   
\c 6  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you have made a pledge|strong="H6148"\w* \w for your neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H2114"\w* \w have|strong="H1121"\w* \w become|strong="H6148"\w* \w a guarantor|strong="H3709"\w* \w for a stranger|strong="H2114"\w*,   
\q1
\v 2  \w if|strong="H3369"\w* \w you|strong="H6310"\w* have been \w ensnared|strong="H3369"\w* \w by the words|strong="H0561"\w* \w you have uttered|strong="H6310"\w*,  
\q1 \w and have been caught|strong="H3920"\w* \w by the words|strong="H0561"\w* \w you have spoken|strong="H6310"\w*,   
\q1
\v 3  \w then|strong="H0645"\w*, \w my child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w do|strong="H6213"\w* \w this|strong="H2063"\w* \w in order to deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w yourself,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w you have fallen|strong="H0935"\w* \w into your neighbor’s|strong="H7453"\w* \w power|strong="H3709"\w*\w :|strong="H1980"\w*  
\q1 \w go|strong="H1980"\w*, \w humble yourself|strong="H7511"\w*,  
\q1 \w and appeal firmly|strong="H7292"\w* \w to your neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Permit|strong="H5414"\w* \w no|strong="H0408"\w* \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w* \w to your eyes|strong="H5869"\w*  
\q1 \w or slumber|strong="H8572"\w* \w to your eyelids|strong="H6079"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w yourself like a gazelle|strong="H6643"\w* \w from a snare|strong="H3027"\w*,  
\q1 \w and like a bird|strong="H6833"\w* \w from the trap|strong="H3027"\w* \w of the fowler|strong="H3353"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Go|strong="H1980"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the ant|strong="H5244"\w*, \w you sluggard|strong="H6102"\w*;  
\q1 \w observe|strong="H7200"\w* \w its ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w and be wise|strong="H2449"\w*!   
\q1
\v 7  \w It has|strong="H0834"\w* \w no|strong="H0369"\w* \w commander|strong="H7101"\w*,  
\q1 \w overseer|strong="H7860"\w*, \w or|strong="H4910"\w* \w ruler|strong="H4910"\w*,   
\q1
\v 8  \w yet it prepares|strong="H3559"\w* \w its food|strong="H3899"\w* \w in the summer|strong="H7019"\w*;  
\q1 \w it gathers|strong="H0103"\w* \w at the harvest|strong="H7105"\w* \w what it will eat|strong="H3978"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w How long|strong="H4970"\w*, \w you sluggard|strong="H6102"\w*, \w will you lie|strong="H7901"\w* \w there?|strong="H4970"\w*  
\q1 \w When|strong="H4970"\w* \w will you rise|strong="H6965"\w* \w from your sleep|strong="H8142"\w*?   
\q1
\v 10  \w A little|strong="H4592"\w* \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w*, \w a little|strong="H4592"\w* \w slumber|strong="H8572"\w*,  
\q1 \w a little|strong="H4592"\w* \w folding|strong="H2264"\w* \w of the hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w to relax|strong="H7901"\w*,   
\q1
\v 11  \w and your poverty|strong="H7389"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w like a robber|strong="H1980"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your need|strong="H4270"\w* \w like an armed|strong="H4043"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w A|strong="H0376"\w* \w worthless|strong="H1100"\w* \w and wicked|strong="H0205"\w* \w person|strong="H0120"\w*  
\q1 \w walks|strong="H1980"\w* \w around saying|strong="H6310"\w* \w perverse|strong="H6143"\w* things;   
\q1
\v 13  \w he winks|strong="H7169"\w* \w with his eyes|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w signals|strong="H4448"\w* \w with his feet|strong="H7272"\w*,  
\q1 \w and points|strong="H3384"\w* \w with his fingers|strong="H0676"\w*;   
\q1
\v 14  \w he plots|strong="H2790"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w with perverse|strong="H8419"\w* \w thoughts|strong="H3820"\w* \w in|strong="H7971"\w* \w his|strong="H3605"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w he spreads|strong="H7971"\w* \w contention|strong="H4066"\w* \w at all|strong="H3605"\w* \w times|strong="H6256"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Therefore|strong="H3651"\w*, \w his disaster|strong="H0343"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w suddenly|strong="H6597"\w*;  
\q1 \w in an instant|strong="H6621"\w* \w he will be broken|strong="H7665"\w*, \w and there will be no|strong="H0369"\w* \w remedy|strong="H4832"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w There are six|strong="H8337"\w* \w things|strong="H2007"\w* \w that|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w hates|strong="H8130"\w*,  
\q1 \w even|strong="H7651"\w* \w seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w things that are an abomination|strong="H8441"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w him|strong="H8130"\w*:   
\q1
\v 17  \w haughty|strong="H7311"\w* \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*, \w a lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*,  
\q1 \w and hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w that shed|strong="H8210"\w* \w innocent|strong="H5355"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*,   
\q1
\v 18  \w a heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w that devises|strong="H2790"\w* \w wicked|strong="H0205"\w* \w plans|strong="H4284"\w*,  
\q1 \w feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w that are swift|strong="H4116"\w* \w to run|strong="H7323"\w* \w to evil|strong="H7451"\w*,   
\q1
\v 19  \w a false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w who pours out|strong="H6315"\w* \w lies|strong="H3577"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a person who spreads|strong="H7971"\w* \w discord|strong="H4090"\w* \w among|strong="H0996"\w* \w family members|strong="H0251"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w guard|strong="H5341"\w* \w the commands|strong="H4687"\w* \w of your father|strong="H0001"\w*  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w forsake|strong="H5203"\w* \w the instruction|strong="H8451"\w* \w of your mother|strong="H0517"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Bind|strong="H7194"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w continually|strong="H8548"\w*;  
\q1 \w fasten|strong="H6029"\w* \w them around|strong="H5921"\w* \w your neck|strong="H1621"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w When you walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w about,|strong="H5148"\w* \w they|strong="H5921"\w* \w will|strong="H1931"\w* \w guide|strong="H5148"\w* \w you;|strong="H7901"\w*  
\q1 \w when you lie|strong="H7901"\w* \w down, they will watch|strong="H8104"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w you;|strong="H6974"\w*  
\q1 \w when you wake|strong="H6974"\w* \w up,|strong="H7878"\w* \w they|strong="H5921"\w* \w will|strong="H1931"\w* \w talk|strong="H7878"\w* \w to|strong="H1980"\w* \w you|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the commandments|strong="H4687"\w* \w are like|strong="H5216"\w* \w a|strong="H3588"\w* \w lamp|strong="H5216"\w*,  
\q1 \w instruction|strong="H8451"\w* \w is like a light|strong="H0216"\w*,  
\q1 \w and rebukes|strong="H8433"\w* \w of discipline|strong="H4148"\w* \w are like|strong="H1870"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \w road|strong="H1870"\w* \w leading to life|strong="H2416"\w*,   
\q1
\v 24  \w by keeping|strong="H8104"\w* \w you from the evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*,  
\q1 \w from the smooth|strong="H2513"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w of|strong="H5237"\w* \w the|strong="H8104"\w* loose \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w lust|strong="H3824"\w* \w in|strong="H3947"\w* \w your|strong="H3947"\w* \w heart|strong="H3824"\w* \w for her beauty|strong="H3308"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w let her captivate you with her alluring|strong="H6079"\w* eyes;   
\q1
\v 26  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w on account|strong="H1157"\w* \w of a prostitute|strong="H2181"\w* \w one is brought down to|strong="H5704"\w* \w a loaf|strong="H3603"\w* \w of bread|strong="H3899"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w of another man|strong="H0376"\w* \w preys|strong="H6679"\w* \w on your precious|strong="H3368"\w* \w life|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Can a man|strong="H0376"\w* \w hold|strong="H2846"\w* \w fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w against his chest|strong="H2436"\w*  
\q1 \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w burning|strong="H8313"\w* \w his clothes|strong="H0899"\w*?   
\q1
\v 28  \w Can|strong="H1980"\w* \w a man|strong="H0376"\w* \w walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w hot coals|strong="H1513"\w*  
\q1 \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w scorching|strong="H3554"\w* \w his feet|strong="H7272"\w*?   
\q1
\v 29  \w So|strong="H3651"\w* \w it is with|strong="H0935"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w one|strong="H3605"\w* \w who|strong="H3605"\w* \w has|strong="H3605"\w* sex \w with|strong="H0413"\w* \w his neighbor’s|strong="H7453"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w*;  
\q1 \w no one|strong="H3605"\w* \w who touches|strong="H5060"\w* \w her will escape|strong="H5352"\w* \w punishment|strong="H5352"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w People|strong="H3808"\w* do \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w despise|strong="H0936"\w* \w a thief|strong="H1590"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w he steals|strong="H1589"\w*  
\q1 \w to fulfill|strong="H4390"\w* \w his need|strong="H5315"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w he is hungry|strong="H7456"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w Yet|strong="H4672"\w* if \w he|strong="H5414"\w* \w is|strong="H3605"\w* \w caught|strong="H4672"\w* \w he must repay|strong="H7999"\w* \w seven times|strong="H7659"\w* \w over,|strong="H5414"\w*  
\q1 \w he might even have to give|strong="H5414"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w of his house|strong="H1004"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w A man who commits adultery|strong="H5003"\w* \w with a woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w lacks|strong="H2638"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w whoever does it destroys|strong="H7843"\w* \w his own life|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w He will be|strong="H4672"\w* \w beaten|strong="H5061"\w* \w and despised|strong="H7036"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his reproach|strong="H2781"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be wiped away|strong="H4229"\w*;   
\q1
\v 34  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w jealousy|strong="H7068"\w* \w kindles|strong="H1397"\w* \w a|strong="H3588"\w* husband’s \w rage|strong="H2534"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w show mercy|strong="H2550"\w* \w when|strong="H3117"\w* \w he takes revenge|strong="H5359"\w*.   
\q1
\v 35  \w He will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w consider|strong="H5375"\w* \w any|strong="H3605"\w* \w compensation|strong="H3724"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be willing|strong="H0014"\w*, \w even if|strong="H3588"\w* \w you multiply|strong="H7235"\w* \w the compensation|strong="H7810"\w*.   
\c 7  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w my words|strong="H0561"\w*  
\q1 \w and treasure up my commands|strong="H4687"\w* \w in your own keeping|strong="H6845"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w my commands|strong="H4687"\w* \w so that you may live|strong="H2421"\w*,  
\q1 \w and obey|strong="H8451"\w* \w my instruction|strong="H8451"\w* \w as your most prized|strong="H0380"\w* possession.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Bind|strong="H7194"\w* \w them on|strong="H5921"\w* \w your forearm|strong="H0676"\w*;  
\q1 \w write|strong="H3789"\w* \w them on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the tablet|strong="H3871"\w* \w of your heart|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, \w “You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are my sister|strong="H0269"\w*,”  
\q1 \w and call|strong="H7121"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w* \w a close relative|strong="H4129"\w*,   
\q1
\v 5  \w so that they may keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w you|strong="H2114"\w* \w from|strong="H0802"\w* \w the|strong="H8104"\w* \w adulterous|strong="H5237"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*,  
\q1 \w from the loose|strong="H5237"\w* \w woman|strong="H2505"\w* \w who|strong="H8104"\w* flatters \w you|strong="H0561"\w* \w with|strong="H0802"\w* \w her|strong="H0802"\w* \w words|strong="H0561"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w at the window|strong="H2474"\w* \w of my house|strong="H1004"\w*  
\q1 \w through my window|strong="H1157"\w* \w lattice|strong="H0822"\w* \w I looked|strong="H8259"\w* \w out|strong="H8259"\w*   
\q1
\v 7  \w and I saw|strong="H7200"\w* \w among the naive|strong="H6612"\w* \w –|strong="H0995"\w*  
\q1 \w I discerned|strong="H0995"\w* \w among the youths|strong="H1121"\w* –  
\q1 \w a young man|strong="H5288"\w* \w who lacked|strong="H2638"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w He was passing|strong="H5674"\w* \w by the street|strong="H7784"\w* \w near|strong="H0681"\w* \w her corner|strong="H6438"\w*,  
\q1 \w making|strong="H6805"\w* \w his way|strong="H1870"\w* along \w the|strong="H1870"\w* \w road|strong="H1870"\w* \w to her|strong="H6805"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w*   
\q1
\v 9  \w in the twilight|strong="H5399"\w*, \w the evening|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w in the dark|strong="H0653"\w* \w of the night|strong="H3915"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Suddenly|strong="H2009"\w* \w a woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w came out to meet|strong="H7125"\w* \w him!|strong="H7897"\w*  
\q1 \w She was dressed|strong="H7897"\w* \w like a prostitute|strong="H2181"\w* \w and with secret intent|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w (She|strong="H1993"\w* \w is loud|strong="H1993"\w* \w and rebellious|strong="H5637"\w*,  
\q1 \w she|strong="H3808"\w* \w does|strong="H3808"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w remain|strong="H7931"\w* \w at home|strong="H7272"\w* –   
\q1
\v 12  \w at one time|strong="H6471"\w* \w outside|strong="H2351"\w*, \w at another|strong="H6471"\w* \w in the wide plazas|strong="H7339"\w*,  
\q1 \w and by|strong="H0681"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w corner|strong="H6438"\w* \w she lies in wait|strong="H0693"\w*.)   
\q1
\v 13  \w So she grabbed|strong="H2388"\w* \w him and kissed|strong="H5401"\w* \w him,|strong="H5810"\w*  
\q1 \w and with a bold|strong="H5810"\w* \w expression|strong="H6440"\w* \w she said|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w him|strong="H6440"\w*,   
\q1
\v 14 “\w I have|strong="H3117"\w* fresh meat \w at|strong="H5921"\w* home;  
\q1 \w today|strong="H3117"\w* \w I have fulfilled|strong="H7999"\w* \w my vows|strong="H5088"\w*!   
\q1
\v 15  \w That is why|strong="H3651"\w* \w I came out|strong="H3318"\w* \w to meet|strong="H7125"\w* \w you,|strong="H7836"\w*  
\q1 \w to look|strong="H7836"\w* \w for you,|strong="H4672"\w* \w and|strong="H6440"\w* \w I|strong="H3651"\w* \w found|strong="H4672"\w* \w you|strong="H6440"\w*!   
\q1
\v 16  \w I have spread|strong="H7234"\w* \w my bed|strong="H6210"\w* \w with elegant coverings|strong="H4765"\w*,  
\q1 \w with richly|strong="H0330"\w* \w colored|strong="H2405"\w* \w fabric|strong="H0330"\w* \w from Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w I have perfumed|strong="H5130"\w* \w my bed|strong="H4904"\w*  
\q1 \w with myrrh|strong="H4753"\w*, \w aloes|strong="H0174"\w*, \w and cinnamon|strong="H7076"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Come|strong="H1980"\w*, \w let’s drink deeply|strong="H7301"\w* \w of lovemaking|strong="H1730"\w* \w until|strong="H5704"\w* \w morning|strong="H1242"\w*,  
\q1 \w let’s delight ourselves|strong="H5965"\w* \w with sexual intercourse|strong="H0159"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w my husband|strong="H0376"\w* \w is not|strong="H0369"\w* \w at home|strong="H1004"\w*;  
\q1 \w he has gone|strong="H1980"\w* \w on a journey|strong="H1870"\w* \w of some distance|strong="H7350"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w He has taken|strong="H3947"\w* \w a bag|strong="H6872"\w* \w of money|strong="H3701"\w* \w with him;|strong="H0935"\w*  
\q1 \w he will not return|strong="H0935"\w* \w until|strong="H3677"\w* \w the|strong="H0935"\w* end \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H0935"\w* month.”   
\q1
\v 21  \w She persuaded|strong="H5186"\w* \w him|strong="H3948"\w* \w with|strong="H5186"\w* persuasive \w words;|strong="H2506"\w*  
\q1 \w with her smooth|strong="H2506"\w* \w talk|strong="H8193"\w* \w she compelled|strong="H5080"\w* \w him|strong="H5186"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Suddenly|strong="H6597"\w* \w he went|strong="H1980"\w* \w after|strong="H0310"\w* \w her|strong="H7794"\w*  
\q1 \w like an ox|strong="H7794"\w* \w that goes|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the slaughter|strong="H2874"\w*,  
\q1 \w like a stag prancing|strong="H5914"\w* \w into|strong="H0413"\w* \w a trapper’s snare|strong="H0191"\w*   
\q1
\v 23  \w till|strong="H5704"\w* \w an arrow|strong="H2671"\w* \w pierces|strong="H6398"\w* \w his liver|strong="H3516"\w* –  
\q1 \w like a bird|strong="H6833"\w* \w hurrying|strong="H4116"\w* \w into|strong="H0413"\w* \w a trap|strong="H6341"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w it will cost him his life|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w So now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w sons|strong="H1121"\w*, \w listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me,|strong="H7181"\w*  
\q1 \w and pay attention|strong="H7181"\w* \w to the words|strong="H0561"\w* \w I speak|strong="H6310"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w let your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w turn aside|strong="H7847"\w* \w to her|strong="H0413"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w –|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w wander|strong="H8582"\w* \w into her pathways|strong="H5410"\w*;   
\q1
\v 26  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w she has brought|strong="H6099"\w* \w down|strong="H5307"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w fatally|strong="H6099"\w* \w wounded|strong="H2491"\w*,  
\q1 \w and all|strong="H3605"\w* \w those she has slain|strong="H2026"\w* \w are|strong="H6099"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Her house|strong="H1004"\w* \w is the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w to the grave|strong="H7585"\w*,  
\q1 \w going down|strong="H3381"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the chambers|strong="H2315"\w* \w of death|strong="H4194"\w*.   
\c 8  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w call|strong="H7121"\w* \w out?|strong="H8394"\w*  
\q1 \w Does not understanding|strong="H8394"\w* \w raise|strong="H5414"\w* \w her voice|strong="H6963"\w*?   
\q1
\v 2  \w At the top|strong="H7218"\w* \w of the elevated|strong="H4791"\w* \w places along the way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w at the intersection|strong="H5410"\w* \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w paths|strong="H5410"\w* \w she takes her stand|strong="H5324"\w*;   
\q1
\v 3  \w beside|strong="H3027"\w* \w the gates|strong="H8179"\w* \w opening|strong="H6310"\w* \w into|strong="H7176"\w* \w the|strong="H3027"\w* \w city|strong="H7176"\w*,  
\q1 \w at the entrance|strong="H3996"\w* \w of the doorways|strong="H6607"\w* \w she cries out|strong="H7442"\w*:   
\q1
\v 4 “\w To|strong="H0413"\w* \w you, O people|strong="H0376"\w*, \w I call|strong="H7121"\w* \w out,|strong="H6963"\w*  
\q1 \w and my voice|strong="H6963"\w* \w calls|strong="H0413"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w all mankind|strong="H0120"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w You who|strong="H0995"\w* \w are naive|strong="H6612"\w*, \w discern|strong="H6195"\w* \w wisdom!|strong="H3684"\w*  
\q1 \w And you fools|strong="H3684"\w*, \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w discernment|strong="H3820"\w*!   
\q1
\v 6  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w I will speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w excellent things|strong="H5057"\w*,  
\q1 \w and my lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w will utter|strong="H4669"\w* \w what is right|strong="H4339"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w my mouth|strong="H2441"\w* \w speaks|strong="H1897"\w* \w truth|strong="H0571"\w*,  
\q1 \w and my lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w hate|strong="H8441"\w* \w wickedness|strong="H7562"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the words|strong="H0561"\w* \w of my mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w are righteous|strong="H6617"\w*;  
\q1 \w there is nothing|strong="H0369"\w* \w in them twisted|strong="H6617"\w* \w or|strong="H0369"\w* \w crooked|strong="H6141"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of them are clear|strong="H5228"\w* \w to the discerning|strong="H0995"\w*  
\q1 \w and upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w to those who find|strong="H4672"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Receive|strong="H3947"\w* \w my instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \w rather than|strong="H0408"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*,  
\q1 \w and knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w rather than choice|strong="H0977"\w* \w gold|strong="H2742"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w than rubies|strong="H6443"\w*,  
\q1 \w and desirable|strong="H2656"\w* \w things cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w be compared|strong="H7737"\w* \w to|strong="H3808"\w* \w her|strong="H3605"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12 “\w I|strong="H0589"\w*, \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, \w live|strong="H7931"\w* \w with prudence|strong="H6195"\w*,  
\q1 \w and I find|strong="H4672"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w and discretion|strong="H4209"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is to hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*;  
\q1 \w I hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w arrogant|strong="H1344"\w* \w pride|strong="H1347"\w* \w and the evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*  
\q1 \w and perverse|strong="H8419"\w* utterances.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Counsel|strong="H6098"\w* \w and sound wisdom|strong="H8454"\w* \w belong to me;|strong="H0589"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w possess understanding|strong="H0998"\w* \w and might|strong="H1369"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w reign|strong="H4427"\w* \w by means of me,|strong="H7336"\w*  
\q1 \w and potentates|strong="H7336"\w* \w decree|strong="H6664"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*;   
\q1
\v 16  \w by me princes|strong="H8269"\w* \w rule|strong="H8323"\w*,  
\q1 \w as well as nobles|strong="H5081"\w* \w and|strong="H3605"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w righteous judges|strong="H8199"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w those who love|strong="H0157"\w* \w me,|strong="H7836"\w*  
\q1 \w and those who seek|strong="H7836"\w* \w me find|strong="H4672"\w* \w me|strong="H0589"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Riches|strong="H6239"\w* \w and honor|strong="H3519"\w* \w are with|strong="H0854"\w* \w me,|strong="H6276"\w*  
\q1 \w long-lasting|strong="H6276"\w* \w wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w and righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w My fruit|strong="H6529"\w* \w is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w than the purest|strong="H6337"\w* \w gold|strong="H2742"\w*,  
\q1 \w and what I produce|strong="H8393"\w* \w is better than choice|strong="H0977"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w I walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w in|strong="H8432"\w* \w the path|strong="H0734"\w* \w of righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*,  
\q1 \w in|strong="H8432"\w* \w the pathway|strong="H5410"\w* \w of justice|strong="H4941"\w*,   
\q1
\v 21  \w that I may cause|strong="H0157"\w* those \w who|strong="H3426"\w* \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w me to inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w wealth,|strong="H3426"\w*  
\q1 \w and that I may|strong="H3426"\w* \w fill|strong="H4390"\w* \w their treasuries|strong="H0214"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w created|strong="H7069"\w* \w me as the beginning|strong="H7225"\w* \w of his works|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w before his deeds|strong="H4659"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* long ago.   
\q1
\v 23  \w From eternity|strong="H5769"\w* \w I was appointed|strong="H5258"\w*,  
\q1 \w from the beginning|strong="H7218"\w*, \w from before|strong="H6924"\w* \w the world|strong="H0776"\w* existed.   
\q1
\v 24  \w When there were no|strong="H0369"\w* \w deep|strong="H8415"\w* \w oceans|strong="H2342"\w* \w I was born|strong="H2342"\w*,  
\q1 \w when there were no|strong="H0369"\w* \w springs|strong="H4599"\w* \w overflowing|strong="H3513"\w* \w with water|strong="H4325"\w*;   
\q1
\v 25  \w before|strong="H2962"\w* \w the mountains|strong="H2022"\w* \w were set|strong="H2883"\w* \w in|strong="H6440"\w* place –  
\q1 \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \w hills|strong="H1389"\w* – \w I|strong="H2962"\w* \w was|strong="H2022"\w* born,   
\q1
\v 26  \w before|strong="H5704"\w* \w he made|strong="H6213"\w* \w the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w and its fields|strong="H2351"\w*,  
\q1 \w or the beginning|strong="H7218"\w* \w of the dust|strong="H6083"\w* \w of the world|strong="H8398"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w When he established|strong="H3559"\w* \w the heavens|strong="H8064"\w*, \w I|strong="H0589"\w* \w was there|strong="H8033"\w*;  
\q1 \w when he marked|strong="H2710"\w* \w out the horizon|strong="H2329"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the face|strong="H6440"\w* \w of the deep|strong="H8415"\w*,   
\q1
\v 28  \w when he established|strong="H0553"\w* \w the clouds|strong="H7834"\w* \w above|strong="H4605"\w*,  
\q1 \w when the fountains|strong="H5869"\w* \w of the deep|strong="H8415"\w* \w grew strong|strong="H5810"\w*,   
\q1
\v 29  \w when he gave|strong="H7760"\w* \w the sea|strong="H3220"\w* \w his decree|strong="H2706"\w*  
\q1 \w that the waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w should not|strong="H3808"\w* \w pass|strong="H5674"\w* \w over his command|strong="H6310"\w*,  
\q1 \w when he marked|strong="H2710"\w* \w out the foundations|strong="H4144"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*,   
\q1
\v 30  \w then|strong="H1961"\w* \w I was|strong="H0681"\w* \w beside|strong="H0681"\w* \w him as a master craftsman|strong="H0525"\w*,  
\q1 \w and I was his delight|strong="H8191"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w by day|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w rejoicing|strong="H7832"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w him at all|strong="H3605"\w* \w times|strong="H6256"\w*,   
\q1
\v 31  \w rejoicing|strong="H7832"\w* \w in the habitable part|strong="H8398"\w* \w of his earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w and delighting|strong="H8191"\w* \w in its people|strong="H0120"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32 “\w So now|strong="H6258"\w*, \w children|strong="H1121"\w*, \w listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me;|strong="H0835"\w*  
\q1 \w blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \w are those who keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w my ways|strong="H1870"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to my instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \w so that you may be wise|strong="H2449"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w neglect|strong="H6544"\w* it.   
\q1
\v 34  \w Blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \w is the one|strong="H0120"\w* \w who listens|strong="H8085"\w* \w to me,|strong="H8245"\w*  
\q1 \w watching|strong="H8245"\w* \w at my doors|strong="H1817"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w by day|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w waiting|strong="H8104"\w* \w beside my doorway|strong="H6607"\w*.   
\q1
\v 35  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w the one who finds|strong="H4672"\w* \w me finds|strong="H4672"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*  
\q1 \w and receives|strong="H6329"\w* \w favor|strong="H7522"\w* \w from|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 36  \w But the one who does not find me|strong="H2554"\w* \w brings|strong="H2554"\w* \w harm|strong="H5315"\w* \w to|strong="H5315"\w* \w himself|strong="H5315"\w*;  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w who hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w me|strong="H0157"\w* \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w death|strong="H4194"\w*.”   
\c 9  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Wisdom|strong="H2454"\w* \w has built|strong="H1129"\w* \w her house|strong="H1004"\w*;  
\q1 \w she has carved out|strong="H2672"\w* \w its seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w pillars|strong="H5982"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w She has prepared|strong="H2873"\w* \w her meat|strong="H2874"\w*, \w she has mixed|strong="H4537"\w* \w her wine|strong="H3196"\w*;  
\q1 \w she also|strong="H0637"\w* \w has arranged|strong="H6186"\w* \w her table|strong="H7979"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w She has sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w out her female|strong="H5291"\w* \w servants;|strong="H7121"\w*  
\q1 \w she calls|strong="H7121"\w* \w out on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the highest places|strong="H4791"\w* \w of the city|strong="H7176"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4 “\w Whoever|strong="H4310"\w* \w is naive|strong="H6612"\w*, \w let him turn|strong="H5493"\w* \w in here|strong="H2008"\w*,”  
\q1 \w she says|strong="H2638"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* those \w who|strong="H4310"\w* \w lack|strong="H2638"\w* \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5 “\w Come|strong="H1980"\w*, \w eat|strong="H3898"\w* \w some of my food|strong="H3899"\w*,  
\q1 \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w some of the wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w I have mixed|strong="H4537"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Abandon|strong="H5800"\w* \w your foolish ways|strong="H6612"\w* \w so that you may live|strong="H2421"\w*,  
\q1 \w and proceed|strong="H0833"\w* \w in the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of understanding|strong="H0998"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 7  \w Whoever corrects|strong="H3256"\w* \w a mocker|strong="H3887"\w* \w is asking|strong="H3947"\w* \w for|strong="H7036"\w* insult;  
\q1 \w whoever reproves|strong="H3198"\w* \w a wicked person|strong="H7563"\w* \w receives|strong="H3971"\w* abuse.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w reprove|strong="H3198"\w* \w a mocker|strong="H3887"\w* \w or|strong="H6435"\w* \w he will hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w you;|strong="H3198"\w*  
\q1 \w reprove|strong="H3198"\w* \w a wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person and he will love|strong="H0157"\w* \w you|strong="H6435"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Give|strong="H5414"\w* \w instruction|strong="H2450"\w* \w to|strong="H5414"\w* \w a|strong="H5414"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person|strong="H3045"\w*, \w and he will become wiser|strong="H2449"\w* \w still|strong="H5750"\w*;  
\q1 \w teach|strong="H3045"\w* \w a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person and he will add|strong="H3254"\w* \w to his|strong="H3948"\w* \w learning|strong="H3948"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The beginning|strong="H8462"\w* \w of wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w is to fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w ,|strong="H1847"\w*  
\q1 \w and acknowledging|strong="H1847"\w* \w the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w* \w is understanding|strong="H0998"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w For because|strong="H3588"\w* \w of me your days|strong="H3117"\w* \w will be many|strong="H7235"\w*,  
\q1 \w and years|strong="H8141"\w* \w will be added|strong="H3254"\w* \w to your life|strong="H2416"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w you are wise|strong="H2449"\w*, \w you are wise|strong="H2449"\w* \w to your own advantage,|strong="H2449"\w*  
\q1 \w but if you are|strong="H2449"\w* \w a mocker|strong="H3887"\w*, \w you alone|strong="H0905"\w* \w must|strong="H5375"\w* \w bear|strong="H5375"\w* \w it|strong="H0518"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w called Folly|strong="H3687"\w* \w is brash,|strong="H1993"\w*  
\q1 \w she|strong="H1993"\w* \w is naive|strong="H6615"\w* \w and does not|strong="H1077"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w anything|strong="H4100"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w So she sits|strong="H3427"\w* \w at the door|strong="H6607"\w* \w of her house|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a seat|strong="H3678"\w* \w at the highest|strong="H4791"\w* \w point|strong="H7176"\w* \w of|strong="H1004"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w city|strong="H7176"\w*,   
\q1
\v 15  \w calling out|strong="H7121"\w* \w to those who are passing|strong="H5674"\w* \w by her|strong="H1870"\w* \w in|strong="H1870"\w* \w the|strong="H7121"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w who go straight|strong="H3474"\w* \w on their way|strong="H0734"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16 “\w Whoever|strong="H4310"\w* \w is simple|strong="H6612"\w*, \w let him turn|strong="H5493"\w* \w in here|strong="H2008"\w*,”  
\q1 \w she says to those who lack|strong="H2638"\w* \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17 “\w Stolen|strong="H1589"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w are sweet|strong="H4985"\w*,  
\q1 \w and food|strong="H3899"\w* \w obtained in secret|strong="H5643"\w* \w is pleasant|strong="H5276"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 18  \w But they do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w realize|strong="H3045"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w the dead|strong="H7496"\w* \w are there|strong="H8033"\w*,  
\q1 \w that her guests are in the depths of the grave|strong="H7585"\w*.   
\c 10  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The Proverbs|strong="H4912"\w* \w of Solomon|strong="H8010"\w*\w :|strong="H2450"\w*  
\q1 \w A wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w child|strong="H1121"\w* \w makes a father|strong="H0001"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w child|strong="H8424"\w* \w is|strong="H1121"\w* \w a|strong="H0517"\w* \w grief|strong="H8424"\w* \w to his mother|strong="H0517"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Treasures|strong="H0214"\w* \w gained by wickedness|strong="H7562"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w profit|strong="H3276"\w*,  
\q1 \w but righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w delivers from mortal|strong="H5337"\w* danger.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w satisfies|strong="H7456"\w* \w the appetite|strong="H1942"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he thwarts|strong="H1942"\w* \w the craving|strong="H1920"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The one who|strong="H7326"\w* \w is lazy|strong="H7423"\w* \w becomes|strong="H3027"\w* \w poor,|strong="H7326"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7326"\w* \w the one who|strong="H7326"\w* \w works diligently|strong="H2742"\w* \w becomes wealthy|strong="H6238"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The one who gathers|strong="H0103"\w* \w crops|strong="H7019"\w* \w in|strong="H1121"\w* \w the|strong="H1121"\w* \w summer|strong="H7019"\w* \w is a wise|strong="H7919"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7290"\w* \w the one who sleeps|strong="H7290"\w* \w during the harvest|strong="H7105"\w*  
\q1 \w is a son|strong="H1121"\w* \w who brings shame|strong="H0954"\w* \w to|strong="H0954"\w* himself.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Blessings|strong="H1293"\w* \w are on the head|strong="H7218"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the speech|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w conceals|strong="H3680"\w* \w violence|strong="H2555"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The memory|strong="H2143"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w is a blessing|strong="H1293"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the reputation|strong="H8034"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will rot|strong="H7537"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person|strong="H3820"\w* \w accepts|strong="H3947"\w* \w instructions|strong="H4687"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who speaks|strong="H8193"\w* \w foolishness|strong="H0191"\w* \w will come to ruin|strong="H3832"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The one who conducts|strong="H1980"\w* \w himself|strong="H8537"\w* \w in|strong="H1980"\w* \w integrity|strong="H8537"\w* \w will live|strong="H1980"\w* \w securely|strong="H0983"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who behaves perversely|strong="H1870"\w* \w will be found out|strong="H3045"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The one who winks|strong="H7169"\w* \w his|strong="H5869"\w* \w eye|strong="H5869"\w* \w causes|strong="H5414"\w* \w trouble|strong="H6094"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who speaks|strong="H8193"\w* \w foolishness|strong="H0191"\w* \w will come to ruin|strong="H3832"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The teaching|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w is a fountain|strong="H4726"\w* \w of life|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H6662"\w* \w the speech|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w conceals|strong="H3680"\w* \w violence|strong="H2555"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Hatred|strong="H8135"\w* \w stirs up|strong="H5782"\w* \w dissension|strong="H4090"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H5921"\w* \w love|strong="H0160"\w* \w covers|strong="H3680"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w transgressions|strong="H6588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w is found|strong="H4672"\w* \w in the words|strong="H8193"\w* \w of the discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w person,|strong="H2638"\w*  
\q1 \w but the one who lacks|strong="H2638"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w* \w will be disciplined|strong="H1460"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Those who are wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w store|strong="H6845"\w* \w up|strong="H1847"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w but foolish|strong="H0191"\w* \w speech|strong="H6310"\w* \w leads to imminent|strong="H4288"\w* destruction.   
\q1
\v 15  \w The wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w of a rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w person is like|strong="H5797"\w* a fortified \w city|strong="H7151"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w are brought to ruin|strong="H4288"\w* \w by|strong="H7389"\w* their \w poverty|strong="H7389"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w The reward|strong="H6468"\w* \w which the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w receive|strong="H2416"\w* \w is|strong="H6662"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*;  
\q1 \w the recompense|strong="H8393"\w* \w which the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w receive|strong="H2403"\w* \w is|strong="H6662"\w* judgment.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The one who heeds|strong="H5800"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \w is on the way|strong="H0734"\w* \w to|strong="H2416"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who rejects|strong="H8433"\w* \w rebuke|strong="H8433"\w* \w goes astray|strong="H8582"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The one who conceals|strong="H3680"\w* \w hatred|strong="H8135"\w* \w utters|strong="H8193"\w* \w lies|strong="H8267"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who spreads|strong="H3318"\w* \w slander|strong="H1681"\w* \w is certainly|strong="H3684"\w* \w a|strong="H3318"\w* \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w When|strong="H7230"\w* \w words|strong="H1697"\w* \w abound|strong="H2308"\w*, \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* \w is inevitable|strong="H2308"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who restrains|strong="H2820"\w* \w his words|strong="H8193"\w* \w is wise|strong="H7919"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w What|strong="H0977"\w* \w the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w say|strong="H0977"\w* \w is|strong="H3820"\w* \w like|strong="H3701"\w* \w the|strong="H0977"\w* best \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*,  
\q1 \w but what|strong="H3820"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w think|strong="H3820"\w* \w is of little|strong="H4592"\w* value.   
\q1
\v 21  \w The teaching|strong="H8193"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w feeds|strong="H7462"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w*,  
\q1 \w but fools|strong="H0191"\w* \w die|strong="H4191"\w* \w for lack|strong="H2638"\w* \w of wisdom|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w The blessing|strong="H1293"\w* \w from|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w makes a person rich|strong="H6238"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he adds|strong="H6089"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* sorrow \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w it|strong="H1931"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Carrying out|strong="H6213"\w* \w a wicked scheme|strong="H2154"\w* \w is enjoyable|strong="H7814"\w* \w to a fool|strong="H3684"\w*,  
\q1 \w and so is wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w for the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who has discernment|strong="H8394"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w What the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w fears|strong="H4034"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w on him;|strong="H6662"\w*  
\q1 \w what the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* \w will be granted|strong="H5414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w When the storm|strong="H5492"\w* \w passes|strong="H5674"\w* \w through, the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w are swept|strong="H0369"\w* \w away,|strong="H6662"\w*  
\q1 \w but the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w are an everlasting|strong="H5769"\w* \w foundation|strong="H3247"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Like vinegar|strong="H2558"\w* \w to the teeth|strong="H8127"\w* \w and like smoke|strong="H6227"\w* \w to the eyes|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w is the sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w to those|strong="H7971"\w* who \w send|strong="H7971"\w* \w him|strong="H7971"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Fearing|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w prolongs|strong="H3254"\w* \w life,|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w but the life|strong="H3117"\w* \w span|strong="H8141"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will be shortened|strong="H7114"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w The hope|strong="H8431"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w is joy|strong="H8057"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the expectation|strong="H8615"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will remain unfulfilled|strong="H0006"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w The way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is like|strong="H4581"\w* \w a|strong="H3068"\w* \w stronghold|strong="H4581"\w* \w for the upright|strong="H8537"\w*,  
\q1 \w but it is destruction|strong="H4288"\w* \w to evildoers|strong="H0205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w The righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w will never|strong="H1077"\w* \w be moved|strong="H4131"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w inhabit|strong="H7931"\w* \w the land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w The speech|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w bears|strong="H5107"\w* \w the fruit|strong="H5107"\w* \w of wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who speaks|strong="H3956"\w* \w perversion|strong="H8419"\w* \w will be destroyed|strong="H3772"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w The lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w what is pleasing|strong="H7522"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the speech|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w is perverse|strong="H8419"\w*.   
\c 11  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w dishonest|strong="H4820"\w* \w scales|strong="H3976"\w*,  
\q1 \w but an accurate|strong="H8003"\w* \w weight|strong="H0068"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w his|strong="H3068"\w* \w delight|strong="H7522"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w When|strong="H0935"\w* \w pride|strong="H2087"\w* \w comes|strong="H7036"\w*, \w then comes|strong="H0935"\w* \w disgrace|strong="H7036"\w*,  
\q1 \w but with|strong="H0854"\w* \w humility|strong="H6800"\w* \w comes|strong="H2451"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The integrity|strong="H8538"\w* \w of the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w guides|strong="H5148"\w* \w them,|strong="H5558"\w*  
\q1 \w but the crookedness|strong="H5558"\w* \w of the unfaithful|strong="H0898"\w* \w destroys|strong="H7703"\w* \w them|strong="H5148"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w profit|strong="H3276"\w* \w in the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of wrath|strong="H5678"\w*,  
\q1 \w but righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w delivers from mortal|strong="H5337"\w* danger.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w of the blameless|strong="H8549"\w* \w will make straight|strong="H3474"\w* \w their way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w by his own wickedness|strong="H7564"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w of the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w will deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w them,|strong="H0898"\w*  
\q1 \w but the faithless|strong="H0898"\w* \w will be captured|strong="H3920"\w* \w by their own desires|strong="H1942"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w When a wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person|strong="H0120"\w* \w dies|strong="H4194"\w*, \w his expectation|strong="H8431"\w* \w perishes|strong="H0006"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the hope|strong="H8615"\w* \w of his strength|strong="H0205"\w* \w perishes|strong="H0006"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person is delivered|strong="H2502"\w* \w out of trouble|strong="H6869"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w turns up|strong="H0935"\w* \w in his stead|strong="H8478"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w With his speech|strong="H2611"\w* \w the|strong="H7843"\w* \w godless|strong="H2611"\w* \w person|strong="H7843"\w* \w destroys|strong="H7843"\w* \w his neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w but by knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w will be delivered|strong="H2502"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w When the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w do well|strong="H2898"\w*, \w the city|strong="H7151"\w* \w rejoices|strong="H5970"\w*;  
\q1 \w when the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*, \w there is joy|strong="H7440"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w A city is exalted|strong="H7311"\w* \w by the blessing|strong="H1293"\w* \w provided|strong="H7176"\w* \w from|strong="H3477"\w* \w the|strong="H7311"\w* \w upright|strong="H3477"\w*,  
\q1 \w but it is destroyed|strong="H2040"\w* \w by the counsel|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The one who denounces|strong="H0936"\w* \w his neighbor|strong="H7453"\w* \w lacks|strong="H2638"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who has discernment|strong="H8394"\w* \w keeps silent|strong="H2790"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The one who goes|strong="H1980"\w* \w about slandering|strong="H7400"\w* \w others|strong="H1540"\w* \w reveals|strong="H1540"\w* \w secrets|strong="H5475"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one|strong="H7307"\w* \w who is trustworthy|strong="H0539"\w* \w conceals|strong="H3680"\w* \w a matter|strong="H1697"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w When there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w guidance|strong="H8458"\w* \w a nation|strong="H5971"\w* \w falls|strong="H5307"\w*,  
\q1 \w but there is success|strong="H8668"\w* \w in the abundance|strong="H7230"\w* \w of counselors|strong="H3289"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w The one who puts up security|strong="H6148"\w* \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w a stranger|strong="H2114"\w* \w will surely have trouble|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H2114"\w* \w whoever avoids|strong="H8628"\w* \w shaking hands|strong="H0982"\w* will \w be|strong="H3588"\w* \w secure|strong="H0982"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w A generous|strong="H2580"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w gains|strong="H8551"\w* \w honor|strong="H3519"\w*,  
\q1 \w and ruthless|strong="H6184"\w* \w men|strong="H8551"\w* \w seize|strong="H8551"\w* \w wealth|strong="H6239"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w A kind|strong="H2617"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w benefits|strong="H1580"\w* \w himself|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a cruel|strong="H0394"\w* \w person brings himself|strong="H7607"\w* \w trouble|strong="H5916"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person|strong="H6468"\w* \w earns|strong="H6468"\w* \w deceitful|strong="H8267"\w* \w wages,|strong="H2232"\w*  
\q1 \w but the one who sows|strong="H2232"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w reaps|strong="H0571"\w* a genuine \w reward|strong="H7938"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w True|strong="H3651"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w leads to|strong="H2416"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who pursues|strong="H7291"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w pursues it|strong="H4194"\w* \w to|strong="H7291"\w* \w his|strong="H7291"\w* own \w death|strong="H4194"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w those who are perverse|strong="H6141"\w* \w in heart|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w but those who are blameless|strong="H8549"\w* \w in their ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w are his delight|strong="H7522"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Be assured|strong="H5352"\w* \w that|strong="H7451"\w* \w the|strong="H3027"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w person will certainly be punished,|strong="H2233"\w*  
\q1 \w but the descendants|strong="H2233"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w suffer|strong="H4422"\w* unjust \w judgment|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Like a gold|strong="H2091"\w* \w ring|strong="H5141"\w* \w in a pig’s|strong="H2386"\w* \w snout|strong="H0639"\w*  
\q1 \w is|strong="H3303"\w* \w a|strong="H0802"\w* \w beautiful|strong="H3303"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w who rejects|strong="H5493"\w* \w discretion|strong="H2940"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w What the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* \w leads|strong="H0389"\w* \w only|strong="H0389"\w* \w to good|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w but what the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w hope|strong="H8615"\w* \w for|strong="H5678"\w* \w leads|strong="H0389"\w* \w to|strong="H0389"\w* \w wrath|strong="H5678"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w One person is|strong="H3426"\w* \w generous|strong="H6340"\w* \w and yet grows more|strong="H3254"\w* \w wealthy|strong="H5750"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0389"\w* \w another withholds|strong="H2820"\w* \w more than he should|strong="H3476"\w* \w and comes to poverty|strong="H4270"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w A generous|strong="H1293"\w* \w person|strong="H5315"\w* \w will be enriched|strong="H1878"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who provides water|strong="H7301"\w* \w for others|strong="H7301"\w* \w will himself|strong="H1931"\w* \w be|strong="H1571"\w* satisfied.   
\q1
\v 26  \w People|strong="H3816"\w* \w will curse|strong="H5344"\w* \w the one who withholds|strong="H4513"\w* \w grain|strong="H1250"\w*,  
\q1 \w but they will praise|strong="H1293"\w* \w the one|strong="H7218"\w* \w who sells|strong="H7666"\w* \w it|strong="H4513"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The one who diligently|strong="H7836"\w* \w seeks|strong="H2896"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w favor|strong="H7522"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who searches|strong="H1875"\w* \w for evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w – it will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* \w him|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w The one who trusts|strong="H0982"\w* \w in his riches|strong="H6239"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w will flourish|strong="H6524"\w* \w like a green leaf|strong="H5929"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w The one who troubles|strong="H5916"\w* \w his family|strong="H1004"\w* \w will inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w nothing,|strong="H0191"\w*  
\q1 \w and the fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w will be a servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w to the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w The fruit|strong="H6529"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w is like|strong="H6086"\w* \w a|strong="H3947"\w* \w tree|strong="H6086"\w* \w producing life|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who wins|strong="H3947"\w* \w souls|strong="H5315"\w* \w is wise|strong="H2450"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w If|strong="H2005"\w* \w the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w are recompensed|strong="H7999"\w* \w on earth|strong="H0776"\w*,  
\q1 \w how much|strong="H0637"\w* \w more|strong="H7563"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w sinner|strong="H2398"\w*!   
\c 12  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The one who loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w* \w loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who hates|strong="H8130"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w is|strong="H1847"\w* \w stupid|strong="H1198"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w A good|strong="H2896"\w* \w person obtains|strong="H6329"\w* \w favor|strong="H7522"\w* \w from the \+nd Lord\+nd*,|strong="H3069"\w*  
\q1 \w but the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w condemns|strong="H7561"\w* \w a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w with wicked schemes|strong="H4209"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w No|strong="H3808"\w* \w one|strong="H0120"\w* \w can be established|strong="H3559"\w* \w through wickedness|strong="H7562"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w root|strong="H8328"\w* \w cannot|strong="H1077"\w* \w be moved|strong="H4131"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w A noble|strong="H2428"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w is the crown|strong="H5850"\w* \w of her husband|strong="H1167"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the wife|strong="H0954"\w* \w who|strong="H0802"\w* \w acts|strong="H0954"\w* \w shamefully|strong="H0954"\w* \w is like rottenness|strong="H7538"\w* \w in his bones|strong="H6106"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The plans|strong="H4284"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w are just|strong="H4941"\w*;  
\q1 \w the counsels|strong="H8458"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w are deceitful|strong="H4820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The words|strong="H1697"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w lie in wait|strong="H0693"\w* \w to shed innocent blood|strong="H1818"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the words|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w will deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w them|strong="H5337"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w are overthrown|strong="H2015"\w* \w and perish,|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0369"\w* \w the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w household|strong="H1004"\w* \w will stand|strong="H5975"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w A person|strong="H1984"\w* \w is|strong="H3820"\w* \w praised|strong="H1984"\w* \w in accordance with|strong="H6310"\w* \w his wisdom|strong="H7922"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who has a twisted|strong="H5753"\w* \w mind|strong="H3820"\w* \w is|strong="H1961"\w* \w despised|strong="H0937"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \w is a person of humble standing|strong="H7034"\w* \w who|strong="H5650"\w* nevertheless \w has a servant|strong="H5650"\w*,  
\q1 \w than|strong="H3513"\w* \w one who pretends|strong="H3513"\w* \w to be somebody important|strong="H2638"\w* yet \w has|strong="H5650"\w* no \w food|strong="H3899"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w A righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person cares|strong="H3045"\w* \w for|strong="H5315"\w* \w the|strong="H3045"\w* \w life|strong="H5315"\w* \w of his animal|strong="H0929"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7563"\w* \w even the most compassionate|strong="H7356"\w* \w acts|strong="H7563"\w* \w of|strong="H5315"\w* \w the|strong="H3045"\w* \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w are cruel|strong="H0394"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The one who works|strong="H5647"\w* \w his field|strong="H0127"\w* \w will have plenty|strong="H7646"\w* \w of food|strong="H3899"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7291"\w* \w whoever chases|strong="H7291"\w* \w daydreams|strong="H7386"\w* \w lacks|strong="H2638"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person desires|strong="H2530"\w* \w a stronghold|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w root|strong="H8328"\w* \w endures|strong="H5414"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w person is ensnared|strong="H6588"\w* \w by|strong="H7451"\w* \w the|strong="H3318"\w* \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* \w of his speech|strong="H8193"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person escapes|strong="H4170"\w* \w out|strong="H3318"\w* \w of trouble|strong="H6869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w A person|strong="H0376"\w* \w will be satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* \w with good|strong="H2896"\w* \w from the fruit|strong="H6529"\w* \w of his words|strong="H6310"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the work|strong="H1576"\w* \w of his hands|strong="H0120"\w* \w will be rendered|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H7725"\w* \w him|strong="H7725"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w The way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w is right|strong="H3477"\w* \w in his own opinion|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who listens|strong="H8085"\w* \w to advice|strong="H6098"\w* \w is wise|strong="H2450"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w A fool’s|strong="H0191"\w* \w annoyance|strong="H7036"\w* \w is known|strong="H3045"\w* \w at|strong="H3117"\w* \w once,|strong="H6175"\w*  
\q1 \w but the prudent|strong="H6175"\w* overlooks an insult.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The faithful|strong="H0530"\w* \w witness|strong="H6315"\w* \w tells what is right|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w speaks|strong="H4820"\w* \w deceit|strong="H4820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Speaking|strong="H0981"\w* \w recklessly|strong="H3426"\w* \w is like the thrusts|strong="H4094"\w* \w of a sword|strong="H2719"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the words|strong="H3956"\w* \w of the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w bring|strong="H4832"\w* \w healing|strong="H4832"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The one who tells|strong="H8193"\w* \w the truth|strong="H0571"\w* \w will endure|strong="H3559"\w* \w forever|strong="H5703"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who lies|strong="H8267"\w* \w will last only for a moment|strong="H7281"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Deceit|strong="H4820"\w* \w is in the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w of those who plot|strong="H2790"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but those who promote|strong="H3289"\w* \w peace|strong="H7965"\w* \w have joy|strong="H8057"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w The righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w encounter|strong="H0579"\w* \w any|strong="H3605"\w* \w harm|strong="H0205"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w are filled|strong="H4390"\w* \w with calamity|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w a person who lies|strong="H8267"\w*,  
\q1 \w but those who deal|strong="H6213"\w* \w truthfully|strong="H0530"\w* \w are his delight|strong="H7522"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w The shrewd|strong="H6175"\w* \w person|strong="H0120"\w* \w conceals|strong="H3680"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w but foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w people|strong="H3820"\w* \w publicize|strong="H7121"\w* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The diligent|strong="H2742"\w* \w person|strong="H3027"\w* \w will rule|strong="H4910"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the slothful|strong="H7423"\w* \w will become|strong="H1961"\w* \w a slave|strong="H4522"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w Anxiety|strong="H1674"\w* \w in a person’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w weighs|strong="H7812"\w* \w him down|strong="H7812"\w*,  
\q1 \w but an encouraging|strong="H2896"\w* \w word|strong="H1697"\w* \w brings him joy|strong="H8055"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w The righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person is cautious|strong="H8446"\w* \w in his friendship|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w leads them astray|strong="H8582"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The lazy person|strong="H7423"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w roast|strong="H2760"\w* \w his prey|strong="H6718"\w*,  
\q1 \w but personal possessions|strong="H0120"\w* \w are precious|strong="H3368"\w* \w to the diligent|strong="H2742"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w In the path|strong="H0734"\w* \w of righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w there is life|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w but another path|strong="H5410"\w* \w leads|strong="H0408"\w* \w to death|strong="H4194"\w*.   
\c 13  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w A wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \w accepts|strong="H0001"\w* \w his|strong="H8085"\w* \w father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a scoffer|strong="H3887"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to rebuke|strong="H1606"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w From the fruit|strong="H6529"\w* \w of his speech|strong="H6310"\w* \w a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w eats|strong="H0398"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w things,|strong="H0898"\w*  
\q1 \w but the faithless|strong="H0898"\w* \w desire|strong="H5315"\w* \w the fruit of violence|strong="H2555"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The one who guards|strong="H5341"\w* \w his words|strong="H6310"\w* \w guards|strong="H8104"\w* \w his life|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H8193"\w* \w whoever|strong="H8104"\w* \w is|strong="H5315"\w* \w talkative|strong="H8193"\w* \w will come to ruin|strong="H4288"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The appetite|strong="H5315"\w* \w of the sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w craves|strong="H0183"\w* \w but gets nothing|strong="H0369"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the desire|strong="H5315"\w* \w of the diligent|strong="H2742"\w* \w will be abundantly satisfied|strong="H1878"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person hates|strong="H8130"\w* \w anything|strong="H1697"\w* \w false|strong="H8267"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the wicked person|strong="H7563"\w* \w acts in shameful|strong="H0887"\w* \w disgrace|strong="H2659"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w guards|strong="H5341"\w* \w the one who lives with integrity|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w but wickedness|strong="H7564"\w* \w overthrows|strong="H5557"\w* \w the sinner|strong="H2403"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w There is|strong="H3426"\w* \w one who pretends|strong="H3426"\w* \w to be rich|strong="H6238"\w* \w and yet has nothing|strong="H0369"\w*;  
\q1 \w another pretends|strong="H3605"\w* \w to be poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w and yet possesses|strong="H7326"\w* \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w wealth|strong="H1952"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The ransom|strong="H3724"\w* \w of a person’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w life|strong="H5315"\w* \w is his wealth|strong="H6239"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w person hears|strong="H8085"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w threat|strong="H1606"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The light|strong="H0216"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w shines brightly,|strong="H8055"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H8055"\w* \w the lamp|strong="H5216"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w goes|strong="H1846"\w* \w out|strong="H1846"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w With pride|strong="H2087"\w* \w comes only|strong="H7535"\w* \w contention|strong="H4683"\w*,  
\q1 \w but wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w is with|strong="H0854"\w* \w the well-advised|strong="H3289"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w gained quickly|strong="H1892"\w* \w will dwindle|strong="H4591"\w* \w away,|strong="H6908"\w*  
\q1 \w but the one who gathers|strong="H6908"\w* \w it little by|strong="H3027"\w* \w little|strong="H7235"\w* \w will become rich|strong="H7235"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Hope|strong="H8431"\w* \w deferred|strong="H4900"\w* \w makes the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w sick|strong="H2470"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a longing|strong="H8378"\w* \w fulfilled|strong="H0935"\w* \w is like|strong="H6086"\w* \w a|strong="H0935"\w* \w tree|strong="H6086"\w* \w of life|strong="H2416"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The one who despises|strong="H0936"\w* \w instruction|strong="H1697"\w* \w will pay the penalty|strong="H2254"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever esteems|strong="H3373"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4687"\w* \w will|strong="H7999"\w* \w be|strong="H1697"\w* rewarded.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Instruction|strong="H8451"\w* \w from the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w is like|strong="H2416"\w* a life-giving \w fountain|strong="H4726"\w*,  
\q1 \w to turn|strong="H5493"\w* \w a person|strong="H4194"\w* \w from|strong="H5493"\w* \w deadly|strong="H4194"\w* \w snares|strong="H4170"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Keen|strong="H2896"\w* \w insight|strong="H7922"\w* \w wins|strong="H5414"\w* \w favor|strong="H2580"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the conduct|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the unfaithful|strong="H0898"\w* \w is harsh|strong="H0386"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Every|strong="H3605"\w* \w shrewd|strong="H6175"\w* \w person acts|strong="H6213"\w* \w with knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w displays|strong="H6566"\w* \w his folly|strong="H0200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w An unreliable|strong="H7563"\w* \w messenger|strong="H4397"\w* \w falls|strong="H5307"\w* \w into trouble|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a faithful|strong="H0529"\w* \w envoy|strong="H6735"\w* \w brings|strong="H4832"\w* \w healing|strong="H4832"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The one who neglects|strong="H6544"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w* \w ends|strong="H7389"\w* \w up|strong="H7036"\w* \w in|strong="H7389"\w* \w poverty|strong="H7389"\w* \w and shame|strong="H7036"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who accepts|strong="H8104"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w is honored|strong="H3513"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w A desire|strong="H8378"\w* \w fulfilled is sweet|strong="H6149"\w* \w to the soul|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w but fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w abhor|strong="H8441"\w* \w turning away from|strong="H5493"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w The one who associates|strong="H1980"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w grows wise|strong="H2449"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a companion|strong="H7462"\w* \w of fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w suffers harm|strong="H7321"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Calamity|strong="H7451"\w* \w pursues|strong="H7291"\w* \w sinners|strong="H2400"\w*,  
\q1 \w but prosperity|strong="H2896"\w* \w rewards|strong="H7999"\w* \w the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w A benevolent|strong="H2896"\w* \w person leaves an inheritance|strong="H5157"\w* \w for his grandchildren|strong="H1121"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the wealth|strong="H2428"\w* \w of a sinner|strong="H2398"\w* \w is stored|strong="H6845"\w* \w up for the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w There|strong="H7230"\w* \w is abundant|strong="H7230"\w* \w food|strong="H0400"\w* \w in the field|strong="H5215"\w* \w of the poor|strong="H7326"\w*,  
\q1 \w but it is|strong="H3426"\w* \w swept|strong="H5595"\w* \w away by injustice|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The one who spares|strong="H2820"\w* \w his rod|strong="H7626"\w* \w hates|strong="H8130"\w* \w his child|strong="H1121"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w his child|strong="H4148"\w* \w is diligent|strong="H7836"\w* \w in disciplining|strong="H4148"\w* \w him|strong="H8130"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w The righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w has enough food|strong="H0398"\w* \w to satisfy|strong="H7648"\w* \w his appetite|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the belly|strong="H0990"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w lacks|strong="H2637"\w* \w food|strong="H0398"\w*.   
\c 14  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Every wise|strong="H2454"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w builds|strong="H1129"\w* \w her household|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a foolish|strong="H0200"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w tears|strong="H2040"\w* \w it down with her own hands|strong="H3027"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w The one who walks|strong="H1980"\w* \w in his uprightness|strong="H3476"\w* \w fears|strong="H3373"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H3868"\w*  
\q1 \w but the one who is perverted|strong="H3868"\w* \w in his ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w despises|strong="H0959"\w* \w him|strong="H3068"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w In|strong="H6310"\w* \w the|strong="H8104"\w* \w speech|strong="H8193"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w is a rod|strong="H2415"\w* \w for his back,|strong="H1346"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H1346"\w* \w the words|strong="H8193"\w* \w of the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w protect|strong="H8104"\w* \w them|strong="H8104"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Where there are no|strong="H0369"\w* \w oxen|strong="H0504"\w*, \w the feeding trough|strong="H0018"\w* \w is clean|strong="H1249"\w*,  
\q1 \w but an abundant|strong="H7230"\w* \w harvest|strong="H8393"\w* \w is produced by strong|strong="H3581"\w* \w oxen|strong="H7794"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w A truthful|strong="H0529"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w lie|strong="H3576"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a false|strong="H3577"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w breathes|strong="H6315"\w* \w out lies|strong="H8267"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w but finds none|strong="H0369"\w*,  
\q1 \w but understanding|strong="H1847"\w* \w is easy|strong="H7043"\w* \w for a discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w person|strong="H0995"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Leave|strong="H1980"\w* \w the presence|strong="H5048"\w* \w of a foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H1077"\w* \w you|strong="H3045"\w* \w will|strong="H0376"\w* \w not|strong="H3045"\w* \w understand|strong="H3045"\w* \w wise counsel|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w of the shrewd|strong="H6175"\w* \w person|strong="H0995"\w* \w is|strong="H1870"\w* \w to|strong="H1870"\w* \w discern|strong="H0995"\w* \w his way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the folly|strong="H0200"\w* \w of fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w is deception|strong="H4820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Fools|strong="H0191"\w* \w mock|strong="H3887"\w* \w at reparation|strong="H0817"\w*,  
\q1 \w but among|strong="H0996"\w* \w the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w there is favor|strong="H7522"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w knows|strong="H3045"\w* \w its own|strong="H2114"\w* \w bitterness|strong="H4751"\w*,  
\q1 \w and with its joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w one else|strong="H2114"\w* \w can share|strong="H6148"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The household|strong="H1004"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will be destroyed|strong="H8045"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the tent|strong="H0168"\w* \w of the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w will flourish|strong="H6524"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w There|strong="H3426"\w* \w is a way|strong="H1870"\w* \w that seems right|strong="H3477"\w* \w to a person|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w but its end|strong="H0319"\w* \w is the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w that leads to death|strong="H4194"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Even|strong="H1571"\w* \w in laughter|strong="H7814"\w* \w the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w may ache|strong="H3510"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the end|strong="H0319"\w* \w of joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w may be|strong="H8424"\w* \w grief|strong="H8424"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w The backslider|strong="H5472"\w* \w will be paid back|strong="H1870"\w* \w from|strong="H5921"\w* \w his|strong="H5921"\w* \w own|strong="H0376"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H1870"\w* \w a good|strong="H2896"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w will be|strong="H7646"\w* rewarded \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w his|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w A naive person|strong="H6612"\w* \w believes|strong="H0539"\w* \w everything|strong="H3605"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the shrewd|strong="H6175"\w* \w person discerns|strong="H0995"\w* \w his steps|strong="H0838"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w A wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person is cautious|strong="H3373"\w* \w and turns|strong="H5493"\w* \w from evil|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w throws off restraint|strong="H5674"\w* \w and is overconfident|strong="H0982"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w A person who has a quick temper|strong="H0639"\w* \w does|strong="H6213"\w* \w foolish|strong="H0200"\w* \w things,|strong="H0376"\w*  
\q1 \w and a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w with crafty schemes|strong="H4209"\w* \w is hated|strong="H8130"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The naive|strong="H6612"\w* \w inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the shrewd|strong="H6175"\w* \w are crowned|strong="H3803"\w* \w with knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Those who are evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w will bow|strong="H7817"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w those who are good|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will bow|strong="H8179"\w* \w at|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \w gates|strong="H8179"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w A poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w person is disliked|strong="H8130"\w* \w even|strong="H1571"\w* \w by his neighbors|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w but those who|strong="H8130"\w* \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w the rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w are many|strong="H7227"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w The one who despises|strong="H0936"\w* \w his neighbor|strong="H7453"\w* \w sins|strong="H2398"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever is kind|strong="H2603"\w* \w to the needy|strong="H6041"\w* \w is blessed|strong="H0835"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w those who devise|strong="H2790"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w go astray|strong="H8582"\w*\w ?|strong="H2896"\w*  
\q1 \w But those who plan good|strong="H2896"\w* \w exhibit|strong="H2790"\w* \w faithful|strong="H2617"\w* covenant \w love|strong="H2617"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w In all|strong="H3605"\w* \w hard work|strong="H6089"\w* \w there is profit|strong="H4195"\w*,  
\q1 \w but merely talking|strong="H1697"\w* \w about it|strong="H8193"\w* \w only|strong="H0389"\w* \w brings|strong="H4270"\w* \w poverty|strong="H4270"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The crown|strong="H5850"\w* \w of the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w is their riches|strong="H6239"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the folly|strong="H0200"\w* \w of fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w is folly|strong="H0200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w A truthful|strong="H0571"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w rescues|strong="H5337"\w* \w lives|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who breathes|strong="H6315"\w* \w lies|strong="H3577"\w* \w brings|strong="H4820"\w* \w deception|strong="H4820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w In the fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w one has|strong="H5797"\w* \w strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w confidence|strong="H4009"\w*,  
\q1 \w and it will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w a refuge|strong="H4268"\w* \w for his children|strong="H1121"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is like|strong="H2416"\w* \w a|strong="H3068"\w* life-giving \w fountain|strong="H4726"\w*,  
\q1 \w to turn|strong="H5493"\w* \w people|strong="H4194"\w* \w from|strong="H5493"\w* \w deadly|strong="H4194"\w* \w snares|strong="H4170"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w A king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w glory|strong="H1927"\w* \w is|strong="H7230"\w* \w the|strong="H0657"\w* \w abundance|strong="H7230"\w* \w of people|strong="H5971"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the lack|strong="H0657"\w* \w of subjects|strong="H3816"\w* \w is the ruin|strong="H4288"\w* \w of a ruler|strong="H7333"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w The one who is slow|strong="H0750"\w* \w to anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w has great|strong="H7227"\w* \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who has a quick|strong="H7116"\w* \w temper|strong="H7307"\w* \w exalts|strong="H7311"\w* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w A tranquil|strong="H4832"\w* \w spirit|strong="H3820"\w* \w revives|strong="H3820"\w* \w the body|strong="H1320"\w*,  
\q1 \w but envy|strong="H7068"\w* \w is rottenness|strong="H7538"\w* \w to the bones|strong="H6106"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w The one who oppresses|strong="H6231"\w* \w the poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w insults|strong="H2778"\w* \w his Creator|strong="H6213"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever shows favor|strong="H2603"\w* \w to the needy|strong="H0034"\w* \w honors|strong="H3513"\w* \w him|strong="H6213"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w The wicked|strong="H7451"\w* \w will be thrown|strong="H1760"\w* \w down in his trouble,|strong="H7563"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7563"\w* \w the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w have refuge|strong="H2620"\w* \w even in the threat|strong="H7563"\w* \w of death|strong="H4194"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w Wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w rests|strong="H5117"\w* \w in the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w of the discerning|strong="H0995"\w*;  
\q1 \w it|strong="H7130"\w* \w is known|strong="H3045"\w* \w even in the heart|strong="H7130"\w* \w of fools|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 34  \w Righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w exalts|strong="H7311"\w* \w a nation|strong="H1471"\w*,  
\q1 \w but sin|strong="H2403"\w* \w is a disgrace|strong="H2617"\w* \w to any people|strong="H3816"\w*.   
\q1
\v 35  \w The king|strong="H4428"\w* \w shows favor|strong="H7522"\w* \w to a wise|strong="H7919"\w* \w servant|strong="H5650"\w*,  
\q1 \w but his wrath|strong="H5678"\w* \w falls|strong="H0954"\w* \w on|strong="H1961"\w* \w one|strong="H1961"\w* \w who|strong="H5650"\w* \w acts|strong="H0954"\w* \w shamefully|strong="H0954"\w*.   
\c 15  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w A gentle|strong="H4617"\w* \w response|strong="H7390"\w* \w turns|strong="H7725"\w* \w away anger|strong="H2534"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a harsh word|strong="H1697"\w* \w stirs|strong="H6089"\w* \w up|strong="H5927"\w* \w wrath|strong="H0639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w The tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w of the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w treats|strong="H3190"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w correctly,|strong="H6310"\w*  
\q1 \w but the mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w spouts|strong="H5042"\w* \w out|strong="H0200"\w* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w are in every|strong="H3605"\w* \w place|strong="H4725"\w*,  
\q1 \w keeping watch|strong="H6822"\w* \w on those who are evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w and those who are good|strong="H2896"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Speech|strong="H4832"\w* \w that|strong="H3956"\w* heals \w is like|strong="H2416"\w* \w a|strong="H7307"\w* life-giving \w tree|strong="H6086"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a perverse|strong="H5558"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w breaks|strong="H7667"\w* \w the spirit|strong="H7307"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w A fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w rejects|strong="H5006"\w* \w his father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever heeds|strong="H8104"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w shows good sense|strong="H6191"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w In the house|strong="H1004"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w is abundant|strong="H7227"\w* \w wealth|strong="H2633"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7227"\w* \w the income|strong="H8393"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w brings|strong="H5916"\w* \w trouble|strong="H5916"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w of the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w spread|strong="H2219"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w but not|strong="H3808"\w* \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w of fools|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w the sacrifices|strong="H2077"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the prayer|strong="H8605"\w* \w of the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w pleases|strong="H7522"\w* \w him|strong="H3068"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w those|strong="H7291"\w* \w who|strong="H3068"\w* \w pursue|strong="H7291"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Severe discipline|strong="H4148"\w* \w is for the one who abandons|strong="H5800"\w* \w the way|strong="H0734"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who hates|strong="H8130"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w will die|strong="H4191"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Death|strong="H7585"\w* \w and Destruction|strong="H0011"\w* \w are before|strong="H5048"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* –  
\q1 \w how|strong="H3588"\w* \w much|strong="H0637"\w* \w more|strong="H3826"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* \w hearts|strong="H3826"\w* \w of humans|strong="H0120"\w*!   
\q1
\v 12  \w The scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w one who corrects|strong="H3198"\w* \w him;|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w go|strong="H1980"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the wise|strong="H2450"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w A joyful|strong="H6094"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w makes the face|strong="H6440"\w* \w cheerful|strong="H3190"\w*,  
\q1 \w but by a painful|strong="H6094"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w the spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w is broken|strong="H5218"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w The discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the mouth of fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w feeds|strong="H7462"\w* \w on folly|strong="H0200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the days|strong="H3117"\w* \w of the afflicted|strong="H6041"\w* \w are bad|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but one with|strong="H2896"\w* \w a|strong="H3117"\w* cheerful \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w has a continual|strong="H8548"\w* \w feast|strong="H4960"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \w is little|strong="H4592"\w* \w with the fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*  
\q1 \w than great|strong="H7227"\w* \w wealth|strong="H0214"\w* \w and turmoil|strong="H4103"\w* \w with|strong="H3068"\w* \w it|strong="H3068"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \w a meal|strong="H0737"\w* \w of vegetables|strong="H3419"\w* \w where there is love|strong="H0160"\w*  
\q1 \w than a fattened|strong="H0075"\w* \w ox|strong="H7794"\w* \w where there|strong="H8033"\w* \w is hatred|strong="H8135"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w A quick-tempered|strong="H2534"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w stirs up|strong="H1624"\w* \w dissension|strong="H4066"\w*,  
\q1 \w but one who is slow|strong="H0750"\w* \w to anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w calms|strong="H8252"\w* \w a quarrel|strong="H7379"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w is like a hedge|strong="H4881"\w* \w of thorns|strong="H2312"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the path|strong="H0734"\w* \w of the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w is like|strong="H5549"\w* \w a|strong="H3477"\w* \w highway|strong="H1870"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w A wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w child|strong="H1121"\w* \w brings joy|strong="H8055"\w* \w to his father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w person|strong="H0120"\w* \w despises|strong="H0959"\w* \w his mother|strong="H0517"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Folly|strong="H0200"\w* \w is a joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w to one who lacks|strong="H2638"\w* \w sense|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w but one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who has understanding|strong="H8394"\w* \w follows|strong="H1980"\w* \w an upright course|strong="H3474"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Plans|strong="H4284"\w* \w fail|strong="H6565"\w* \w when there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w counsel|strong="H5475"\w*,  
\q1 \w but with abundant|strong="H7230"\w* \w advisers|strong="H3289"\w* \w they are established|strong="H6965"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w A person has joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w in giving an appropriate answer|strong="H4617"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a word|strong="H1697"\w* \w at the right time|strong="H6256"\w* – \w how|strong="H4100"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w it|strong="H4100"\w* \w is|strong="H4100"\w*!   
\q1
\v 24  \w The path|strong="H0734"\w* \w of life|strong="H2416"\w* \w is upward|strong="H4605"\w* \w for the wise|strong="H7919"\w* \w person,|strong="H5493"\w*  
\q1 \w to|strong="H5493"\w* \w keep|strong="H5493"\w* \w him|strong="H7585"\w* \w from|strong="H5493"\w* \w going downward|strong="H4295"\w* \w to Sheol|strong="H7585"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w tears down the house|strong="H1004"\w* \w of the proud|strong="H1343"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he maintains|strong="H5255"\w* \w the boundaries|strong="H1366"\w* \w of the widow|strong="H0490"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w the plans|strong="H4284"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but pleasant|strong="H5278"\w* \w words|strong="H0561"\w* \w are pure|strong="H2889"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The one who is greedy|strong="H1214"\w* \w for gain|strong="H1215"\w* \w troubles|strong="H5916"\w* \w his household|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever hates|strong="H8130"\w* \w bribes|strong="H4979"\w* \w will live|strong="H2421"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w The heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w considers|strong="H1897"\w* \w how|strong="H6030"\w* \w to|strong="H3820"\w* \w answer|strong="H6030"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w pours|strong="H5042"\w* \w out evil|strong="H7451"\w* things.   
\q1
\v 29  \w The|strong="H8085"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is far|strong="H7350"\w* \w from the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he hears|strong="H8085"\w* \w the prayer|strong="H8605"\w* \w of the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w A bright|strong="H3974"\w* \w look|strong="H5869"\w* \w brings joy|strong="H8055"\w* \w to the heart|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w and good|strong="H2896"\w* \w news|strong="H8052"\w* \w gives health|strong="H1878"\w* \w to the body|strong="H6106"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w The person|strong="H0241"\w* \w who hears|strong="H8085"\w* \w the reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w that leads to life|strong="H2416"\w*  
\q1 \w is at home|strong="H3885"\w* \w among|strong="H7130"\w* \w the wise|strong="H2450"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w The one who refuses|strong="H6544"\w* \w correction|strong="H4148"\w* \w despises|strong="H3988"\w* \w himself|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever hears|strong="H8085"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w acquires|strong="H7069"\w* \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w The fear|strong="H3374"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w provides wise|strong="H2451"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*,  
\q1 \w and before|strong="H6440"\w* \w honor|strong="H3519"\w* \w comes humility|strong="H6038"\w*.   
\c 16  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The intentions|strong="H4633"\w* \w of the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w belong to a man|strong="H0120"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the answer|strong="H4617"\w* \w of the tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w comes from|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w a person’s|strong="H2134"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w seem|strong="H2134"\w* \w right|strong="H5869"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w his|strong="H3605"\w* \w own|strong="H0376"\w* \w opinion|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w evaluates|strong="H8505"\w* \w the motives|strong="H7307"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Commit|strong="H1556"\w* \w your works|strong="H4639"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w the|strong="H0413"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H4284"\w*  
\q1 \w and your plans|strong="H4284"\w* \w will be established|strong="H3559"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w works|strong="H6466"\w* \w everything|strong="H3605"\w* \w for its own ends|strong="H4617"\w* –  
\q1 \w even|strong="H1571"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w for the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of disaster|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w arrogant person;|strong="H1362"\w*  
\q1 \w rest assured|strong="H1362"\w* \w that they will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w go unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Through loyal love|strong="H2617"\w* \w and truth|strong="H0571"\w* \w iniquity|strong="H5771"\w* \w is appeased|strong="H3722"\w*;  
\q1 \w through fearing|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w one avoids|strong="H5493"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w When a person’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w are pleasing|strong="H7521"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H1571"\w*  
\q1 \w he|strong="H1571"\w* \w even|strong="H1571"\w* \w reconciles|strong="H0854"\w* \w his enemies|strong="H0341"\w* \w to himself|strong="H7999"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \w to have a little|strong="H4592"\w* \w with righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*  
\q1 \w than to have abundant|strong="H7230"\w* \w income|strong="H8393"\w* \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w A person|strong="H0120"\w* \w plans|strong="H2803"\w* \w his course,|strong="H1870"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H1870"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w directs|strong="H3559"\w* \w his steps|strong="H6806"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The divine verdict|strong="H7081"\w* \w is in the words|strong="H8193"\w* \w of the king|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w his pronouncements|strong="H4603"\w* \w must not|strong="H3808"\w* \w act|strong="H4603"\w* \w treacherously|strong="H6310"\w* \w against justice|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Honest|strong="H4941"\w* \w scales|strong="H6425"\w* \w and balances|strong="H3976"\w* \w are|strong="H3068"\w* \w from|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ;|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the weights|strong="H0068"\w* \w in the bag|strong="H3599"\w* \w are his handiwork|strong="H4639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Doing|strong="H6213"\w* \w wickedness|strong="H7562"\w* \w is an abomination|strong="H8441"\w* \w to kings|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w a throne|strong="H3678"\w* \w is established|strong="H3559"\w* \w in righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The delight|strong="H7522"\w* \w of kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w is righteous|strong="H6664"\w* \w counsel|strong="H8193"\w*,  
\q1 \w and they love|strong="H0157"\w* \w the one who speaks|strong="H1696"\w* \w uprightly|strong="H3477"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w A king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w wrath|strong="H2534"\w* \w is like|strong="H4397"\w* \w a|strong="H0376"\w* \w messenger|strong="H4397"\w* \w of death|strong="H4194"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0376"\w* \w a wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person appeases|strong="H3722"\w* it.   
\q1
\v 15  \w In the light|strong="H0216"\w* \w of the king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w face|strong="H6440"\w* \w there is life|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his favor|strong="H7522"\w* \w is like the clouds|strong="H5645"\w* \w of the spring rain|strong="H4456"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w How|strong="H4100"\w* \w much better|strong="H2896"\w* \w it is to acquire|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w than gold|strong="H2742"\w*;  
\q1 \w to acquire|strong="H7069"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w* \w is more desirable|strong="H0977"\w* \w than silver|strong="H3701"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The highway|strong="H4546"\w* \w of the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w is to turn|strong="H5493"\w* \w away from evil|strong="H7451"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who guards|strong="H8104"\w* \w his way|strong="H1870"\w* \w safeguards|strong="H5341"\w* \w his life|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Pride|strong="H1347"\w* \w goes|strong="H6440"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7667"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a haughty|strong="H1363"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w a fall|strong="H3783"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w It is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w to be lowly|strong="H8217"\w* \w in spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w the afflicted|strong="H6041"\w*  
\q1 \w than to share|strong="H2505"\w* \w the spoils|strong="H7998"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w the proud|strong="H1343"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w The one who deals wisely|strong="H7919"\w* \w in a matter|strong="H1697"\w* \w will find|strong="H4672"\w* \w success|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w and blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \w is the one who trusts|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w The one who is wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w in heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w is called|strong="H7121"\w* \w discerning|strong="H0995"\w*,  
\q1 \w and kind|strong="H4986"\w* \w speech|strong="H8193"\w* \w increases|strong="H3254"\w* \w persuasiveness|strong="H3948"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Insight|strong="H7922"\w* \w is like|strong="H2416"\w* a life-giving \w fountain|strong="H4726"\w* \w to the one who possesses|strong="H1167"\w* \w it,|strong="H0200"\w*  
\q1 \w but folly|strong="H0200"\w* \w leads to the discipline|strong="H4148"\w* \w of fools|strong="H0191"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w A wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person’s heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w makes his speech|strong="H6310"\w* \w wise|strong="H7919"\w*  
\q1 \w and it adds|strong="H3254"\w* \w persuasiveness|strong="H3948"\w* \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w his words|strong="H8193"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Pleasant|strong="H5278"\w* \w words|strong="H0561"\w* \w are like|strong="H6688"\w* a \w honeycomb|strong="H6688"\w*,  
\q1 \w sweet|strong="H4966"\w* \w to the soul|strong="H5315"\w* \w and healing|strong="H4832"\w* \w to the bones|strong="H6106"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w There|strong="H3426"\w* \w is a way|strong="H1870"\w* \w that seems right|strong="H3477"\w* \w to a person|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w but its end|strong="H0319"\w* \w is the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w that leads to death|strong="H4194"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w A laborer’s|strong="H6001"\w* \w appetite|strong="H5315"\w* \w works|strong="H5998"\w* \w on his behalf,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w his hunger|strong="H6310"\w* \w urges|strong="H0404"\w* \w him|strong="H5921"\w* \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w work|strong="H5998"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w A wicked|strong="H1100"\w* \w scoundrel|strong="H0376"\w* \w digs up|strong="H3738"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his slander|strong="H8193"\w* \w is like a scorching|strong="H6867"\w* \w fire|strong="H0784"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w A perverse|strong="H8419"\w* \w person|strong="H7971"\w* \w spreads|strong="H7971"\w* \w dissension|strong="H4066"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a gossip|strong="H5372"\w* \w separates|strong="H6504"\w* \w the closest|strong="H0441"\w* \w friends|strong="H6504"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w A violent|strong="H2555"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w entices|strong="H6601"\w* \w his neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w and leads|strong="H1980"\w* \w him down a path|strong="H1870"\w* \w that is terrible|strong="H2896"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w The one who winks|strong="H6095"\w* \w his eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w devises|strong="H2803"\w* \w perverse things|strong="H8419"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H7169"\w* one who \w compresses|strong="H7169"\w* \w his lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w brings about|strong="H3615"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w Gray hair|strong="H7872"\w* \w is like|strong="H5850"\w* \w a|strong="H4672"\w* \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* \w of glory|strong="H8597"\w*;  
\q1 \w it is attained|strong="H4672"\w* \w in the path|strong="H1870"\w* \w of righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \w to be slow|strong="H0750"\w* \w to anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w than to be a mighty warrior|strong="H1368"\w*,  
\q1 \w and one who controls|strong="H4910"\w* \w his temper|strong="H7307"\w* \w is better than|strong="H3920"\w* \w one|strong="H1368"\w* \w who|strong="H1368"\w* \w captures|strong="H3920"\w* \w a city|strong="H5892"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w The dice|strong="H1486"\w* \w are thrown into the lap,|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w but their every|strong="H3605"\w* \w decision|strong="H4941"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w from|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\c 17  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \w is a dry|strong="H2720"\w* \w crust of bread|strong="H6595"\w* \w where there is quietness|strong="H7962"\w*  
\q1 \w than a house|strong="H1004"\w* \w full|strong="H4392"\w* \w of feasting|strong="H2077"\w* \w with strife|strong="H7379"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w A servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w who acts wisely|strong="H7919"\w* \w will rule|strong="H4910"\w*  
\q1 \w over|strong="H8432"\w* \w an|strong="H0251"\w* heir \w who|strong="H1121"\w* behaves \w shamefully|strong="H0954"\w*,  
\q1 \w and will share|strong="H2505"\w* \w the inheritance|strong="H5159"\w* \w along with the relatives|strong="H0251"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The crucible|strong="H4715"\w* \w is for refining|strong="H3701"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w and the furnace|strong="H3564"\w* \w is for gold|strong="H2091"\w*,  
\q1 \w likewise|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w tests|strong="H0974"\w* \w hearts|strong="H3826"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w One who acts wickedly|strong="H7489"\w* \w pays attention|strong="H7181"\w* \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w evil|strong="H0205"\w* \w counsel|strong="H8193"\w*;  
\q1 \w a liar|strong="H8267"\w* \w listens|strong="H0238"\w* \w to|strong="H5921"\w* \w a malicious|strong="H1942"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The one who mocks|strong="H3932"\w* \w the poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w insults|strong="H2778"\w* \w his Creator|strong="H6213"\w*;  
\q1 \w whoever rejoices|strong="H8056"\w* \w over disaster|strong="H0343"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w go unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Grandchildren|strong="H1121"\w* \w are like|strong="H5850"\w* \w a|strong="H1121"\w* \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* \w to the elderly|strong="H2205"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the glory|strong="H8597"\w* \w of children|strong="H1121"\w* \w is their parents|strong="H0001"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Excessive|strong="H3499"\w* \w speech|strong="H8193"\w* \w is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w becoming|strong="H5000"\w* \w for a fool|strong="H5036"\w*;  
\q1 \w how much|strong="H0637"\w* \w less are lies|strong="H8267"\w* \w for a ruler|strong="H5081"\w*!   
\q1
\v 8  \w A bribe|strong="H7810"\w* \w works like|strong="H2580"\w* \w a|strong="H0834"\w* \w charm|strong="H2580"\w* \w for the one|strong="H1167"\w* \w who offers it;|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w in whatever|strong="H0834"\w* \w he does|strong="H6437"\w* \w he succeeds|strong="H7919"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The one|strong="H3680"\w* \w who forgives|strong="H3680"\w* \w an offense|strong="H6588"\w* \w seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w love|strong="H0160"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever repeats|strong="H8138"\w* \w a matter|strong="H1697"\w* \w separates|strong="H6504"\w* \w close friends|strong="H0441"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w A rebuke makes|strong="H1606"\w* \w a greater impression|strong="H5181"\w* \w on|strong="H0995"\w* \w a|strong="H5221"\w* \w discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w person|strong="H3967"\w*  
\q1 \w than a hundred|strong="H3967"\w* \w blows|strong="H5221"\w* \w on a fool|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w An evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w person seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w only|strong="H0389"\w* \w rebellion|strong="H4805"\w*,  
\q1 \w and so|strong="H0394"\w* \w a|strong="H7971"\w* \w cruel|strong="H0394"\w* \w messenger|strong="H4397"\w* \w will be sent|strong="H7971"\w* against \w him|strong="H7971"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w It is better for a person to meet|strong="H6298"\w* \w a mother bear|strong="H1677"\w* \w being robbed of her cubs|strong="H7909"\w*,  
\q1 \w than|strong="H0408"\w* \w to|strong="H0376"\w* \w encounter|strong="H6298"\w* \w a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w in his folly|strong="H0200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w As|strong="H8478"\w* \w for the one who repays|strong="H7725"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w for|strong="H8478"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w leave|strong="H4185"\w* \w his house|strong="H1004"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Starting|strong="H7225"\w* \w a quarrel|strong="H4066"\w* \w is like letting out|strong="H6362"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w*;  
\q1 \w stop|strong="H5203"\w* \w it before|strong="H6440"\w* \w strife|strong="H7379"\w* \w breaks out|strong="H1566"\w*!   
\q1
\v 15  \w The one|strong="H6663"\w* \w who acquits|strong="H6663"\w* \w the guilty|strong="H7563"\w* \w and the one who condemns|strong="H7561"\w* \w the innocent|strong="H6662"\w* –  
\q1 \w both|strong="H8147"\w* \w of them are an abomination|strong="H8441"\w* \w to the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Of what|strong="H4100"\w* \w use is money|strong="H4242"\w* \w in the hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H3684"\w*,  
\q1 \w since|strong="H7069"\w* \w he has no|strong="H0369"\w* \w intention|strong="H3820"\w* \w of acquiring|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*?   
\q1
\v 17  \w A friend|strong="H7453"\w* \w loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w at all|strong="H3605"\w* \w times|strong="H6256"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a relative|strong="H0251"\w* \w is born|strong="H3205"\w* \w to help in adversity|strong="H6869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The one|strong="H0120"\w* \w who lacks|strong="H2638"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w* \w strikes|strong="H8628"\w* \w hands|strong="H3709"\w* \w in pledge|strong="H6161"\w*,  
\q1 \w and puts up financial security|strong="H7453"\w* \w for|strong="H6440"\w* \w his|strong="H6440"\w* \w neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The one who loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w a quarrel|strong="H4683"\w* \w loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w*;  
\q1 \w whoever builds|strong="H1361"\w* \w his gate|strong="H6607"\w* \w high seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7667"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w The one who has a perverse|strong="H6141"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who is deceitful|strong="H2015"\w* \w in speech|strong="H3956"\w* \w falls|strong="H5307"\w* \w into trouble|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Whoever brings|strong="H3205"\w* \w a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w into the world|strong="H8424"\w* \w does|strong="H3808"\w* \w so|strong="H3808"\w* \w to|strong="H3205"\w* \w his|strong="H3808"\w* \w grief|strong="H8424"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the father|strong="H0001"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H5036"\w* \w has no|strong="H3808"\w* \w joy|strong="H8055"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w A cheerful|strong="H8056"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w brings good|strong="H3190"\w* \w healing|strong="H1456"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a crushed|strong="H5218"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w dries up|strong="H3001"\w* \w the bones|strong="H1634"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w A wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person receives|strong="H3947"\w* \w a bribe|strong="H7810"\w* \w secretly|strong="H2436"\w*  
\q1 \w to pervert|strong="H5186"\w* \w the ways|strong="H0734"\w* \w of justice|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w is directly|strong="H0854"\w* \w in front|strong="H6440"\w* \w of|strong="H0995"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \w discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w person,|strong="H5869"\w*  
\q1 \w but the eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w run|strong="H7097"\w* \w to|strong="H0776"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* ends \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w A foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w child|strong="H1121"\w* \w is a grief|strong="H3708"\w* \w to his father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w and bitterness|strong="H4470"\w* \w to the mother who bore|strong="H3205"\w* \w him|strong="H3205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w It is|strong="H2896"\w* \w terrible|strong="H6064"\w* \w to punish|strong="H6064"\w* \w a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person,|strong="H3476"\w*  
\q1 \w and to flog|strong="H3476"\w* \w honorable|strong="H5081"\w* \w men|strong="H6662"\w* \w is|strong="H1571"\w* wrong.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The truly wise person|strong="H1847"\w* \w restrains|strong="H2820"\w* \w his words|strong="H0561"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who stays calm|strong="H7119"\w* \w is discerning|strong="H8394"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Even|strong="H1571"\w* \w a fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w who remains silent|strong="H2790"\w* \w is considered|strong="H2803"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who holds|strong="H0331"\w* \w his tongue|strong="H8193"\w* \w is deemed discerning|strong="H0995"\w*.   
\c 18  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w One who has isolated|strong="H6504"\w* \w himself|strong="H1245"\w* \w seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w his own desires|strong="H8378"\w*;  
\q1 \w he rejects|strong="H1566"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w sound judgment|strong="H8454"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w A fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w takes no|strong="H3808"\w* \w pleasure|strong="H2654"\w* \w in understanding|strong="H8394"\w*  
\q1 \w but only|strong="H0518"\w* \w in disclosing|strong="H1540"\w* \w what is on his mind|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w When a wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person|strong="H0935"\w* \w arrives|strong="H0935"\w*, \w contempt|strong="H0937"\w* \w shows up|strong="H0935"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w him,|strong="H7036"\w*  
\q1 \w and with shame|strong="H7036"\w* \w comes|strong="H2781"\w* \w a|strong="H0935"\w* \w reproach|strong="H2781"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The words|strong="H1697"\w* \w of a person’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w are like|strong="H6013"\w* \w deep|strong="H6013"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H4726"\w* \w the|strong="H1697"\w* \w fountain|strong="H4726"\w* \w of wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w is like|strong="H5042"\w* \w a|strong="H0376"\w* \w flowing|strong="H4325"\w* \w brook|strong="H5158"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w It|strong="H5375"\w* \w is terrible|strong="H2896"\w* \w to show partiality|strong="H5375"\w* \w to the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*,  
\q1 \w by depriving|strong="H5186"\w* \w a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w man of justice|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w The lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w into strife|strong="H7379"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w invites|strong="H7121"\w* \w a flogging|strong="H4112"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w is his ruin|strong="H4288"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w are a snare|strong="H4170"\w* \w for his life|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The words|strong="H1697"\w* \w of a gossip|strong="H5372"\w* \w are like choice morsels|strong="H3859"\w*;  
\q1 \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w go down|strong="H3381"\w* \w into the person’s innermost being|strong="H2315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The one who|strong="H7503"\w* \w is|strong="H1931"\w* \w slack|strong="H7503"\w* \w in his work|strong="H4399"\w*  
\q1 \w is a brother|strong="H0251"\w* \w to one who|strong="H1167"\w* \w destroys|strong="H7843"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The name|strong="H8034"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w is like|strong="H5797"\w* \w a|strong="H3068"\w* \w strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w tower|strong="H4026"\w*;  
\q1 \w the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person runs|strong="H7323"\w* \w to it and is set safely|strong="H7682"\w* \w on|strong="H3068"\w* \w high|strong="H7682"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w of a rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w person is like|strong="H7682"\w* \w a strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w city|strong="H7151"\w*,  
\q1 \w and it is like|strong="H7682"\w* \w a high|strong="H7682"\w* \w wall|strong="H2346"\w* \w in his imagination|strong="H4906"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Before|strong="H6440"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7667"\w* \w the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w of a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w is proud|strong="H1361"\w*,  
\q1 \w but humility|strong="H6038"\w* \w comes|strong="H6440"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w honor|strong="H3519"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The one who gives an answer|strong="H7725"\w* \w before|strong="H2962"\w* \w he listens|strong="H8085"\w* –  
\q1 \w that is|strong="H1931"\w* \w his folly|strong="H0200"\w* \w and his shame|strong="H3639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w A person’s|strong="H4245"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w sustains|strong="H3557"\w* \w him through sickness|strong="H4245"\w* \w –|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w but who can|strong="H4310"\w* \w bear|strong="H5375"\w* \w a crushed|strong="H5218"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w*?   
\q1
\v 15  \w The discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w person|strong="H3820"\w* \w acquires|strong="H7069"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person|strong="H1245"\w* \w seeks|strong="H1245"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w A person’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w gift|strong="H4976"\w* \w makes room|strong="H7337"\w* \w for him,|strong="H5148"\w*  
\q1 \w and leads|strong="H5148"\w* \w him|strong="H6440"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w important|strong="H1419"\w* \w people|strong="H0120"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The first|strong="H7223"\w* \w to state his case|strong="H7379"\w* \w seems|strong="H6662"\w* \w right|strong="H6662"\w*,  
\q1 \w until his opponent|strong="H0935"\w* \w begins|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H2713"\w* cross-examine \w him|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w A toss of a coin|strong="H1486"\w* \w ends|strong="H7673"\w* \w disputes|strong="H4079"\w*,  
\q1 \w and settles the issue|strong="H6504"\w* \w between|strong="H0996"\w* \w strong opponents|strong="H6099"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w A relative|strong="H0251"\w* \w offended|strong="H6586"\w* \w is|strong="H0251"\w* harder \w to reach than|strong="H5797"\w* \w a|strong="H0251"\w* \w strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w city|strong="H7151"\w*,  
\q1 \w and disputes|strong="H4066"\w* \w are like the barred|strong="H1280"\w* \w gates|strong="H0759"\w* \w of|strong="H0251"\w* \w a|strong="H0251"\w* \w fortified|strong="H0759"\w* \w citadel|strong="H0759"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w From the fruit|strong="H6529"\w* \w of a person’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w his stomach|strong="H0990"\w* \w is satisfied|strong="H7646"\w*,  
\q1 \w with the product|strong="H8393"\w* \w of his lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w is he satisfied|strong="H7646"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Death|strong="H4194"\w* \w and life|strong="H2416"\w* \w are in the power|strong="H3027"\w* \w of the tongue|strong="H3956"\w*,  
\q1 \w and those who love|strong="H0157"\w* \w its use|strong="H0398"\w* \w will|strong="H3027"\w* \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w its fruit|strong="H6529"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w The one who finds|strong="H4672"\w* \w a wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w finds|strong="H4672"\w* \w what is enjoyable|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w and receives|strong="H6329"\w* \w a pleasurable|strong="H7522"\w* \w gift|strong="H3068"\w* \w from|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w A poor person makes|strong="H7326"\w* \w supplications|strong="H8469"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H7326"\w* \w a rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w man answers|strong="H6030"\w* \w harshly|strong="H5794"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w A person|strong="H0376"\w* \w who has friends|strong="H7453"\w* \w may be harmed|strong="H7489"\w* \w by them,|strong="H3426"\w*  
\q1 \w but there|strong="H3426"\w* \w is a friend|strong="H0157"\w* \w who sticks|strong="H1695"\w* \w closer than a brother|strong="H0251"\w*.   
\c 19  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \w is a poor person|strong="H7326"\w* \w who walks|strong="H1980"\w* \w in his integrity|strong="H8537"\w*  
\q1 \w than one who is perverse|strong="H6141"\w* \w in his speech|strong="H8193"\w* \w and is a fool|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w It is dangerous|strong="H2896"\w* \w to have zeal|strong="H5315"\w* \w without|strong="H3808"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who acts hastily|strong="H7272"\w* \w makes poor|strong="H2398"\w* choices.   
\q1
\v 3  \w A person’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w* \w subverts|strong="H5557"\w* \w his way|strong="H1870"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H3820"\w* \w his|strong="H5921"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w rages|strong="H2196"\w* \w against|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w adds|strong="H3254"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w friends|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w person is separated|strong="H6504"\w* \w from his friend|strong="H7453"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w A false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w go unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who spouts|strong="H6315"\w* \w out|strong="H3577"\w* \w lies|strong="H8267"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w escape|strong="H4422"\w* \w punishment|strong="H5352"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Many|strong="H7227"\w* \w people|strong="H0376"\w* \w entreat|strong="H2470"\w* \w the favor|strong="H6440"\w* \w of a generous|strong="H5081"\w* \w person,|strong="H3605"\w*  
\q1 \w and everyone|strong="H3605"\w* \w is the friend|strong="H7453"\w* \w of the person|strong="H0376"\w* \w who gives gifts|strong="H4976"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w the relatives|strong="H0251"\w* \w of a poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w person hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w him;|strong="H0637"\w*  
\q1 \w how much|strong="H0637"\w* \w more do his friends|strong="H4828"\w* \w avoid|strong="H7368"\w* \w him|strong="H8130"\w* –  
\q1 \w he|strong="H3588"\w* \w pursues|strong="H7291"\w* \w them|strong="H1992"\w* \w with|strong="H3605"\w* \w words|strong="H0561"\w*, \w but|strong="H3588"\w* \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w do|strong="H0637"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* respond.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The one who acquires|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w* \w loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w himself|strong="H5315"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who preserves|strong="H4672"\w* \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* \w will prosper|strong="H2896"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w A false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w go unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one who spouts out|strong="H6315"\w* \w lies|strong="H3577"\w* \w will perish|strong="H0006"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Luxury|strong="H8588"\w* \w is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w appropriate|strong="H5000"\w* \w for a fool|strong="H3684"\w*;  
\q1 \w how much|strong="H0637"\w* \w less for|strong="H3588"\w* \w a servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w to rule|strong="H4910"\w* \w over princes|strong="H8269"\w*!   
\q1
\v 11  \w A person’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H7922"\w* \w makes him slow|strong="H0748"\w* \w to anger|strong="H0639"\w*,  
\q1 \w and it is his glory|strong="H8597"\w* \w to overlook|strong="H5674"\w* \w an offense|strong="H6588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w A king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w wrath|strong="H5099"\w* \w is like|strong="H2197"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* roar \w of a lion|strong="H3715"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H2197"\w* \w his favor|strong="H7522"\w* \w is like dew|strong="H2919"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the grass|strong="H6212"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w A foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w child|strong="H1121"\w* \w is the ruin of his father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a contentious|strong="H4079"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w is like|strong="H2956"\w* \w a|strong="H0802"\w* \w constant|strong="H2956"\w* \w dripping|strong="H1812"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w A house|strong="H1004"\w* \w and wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w are inherited|strong="H5159"\w* \w from parents|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a prudent|strong="H7919"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w from|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Laziness|strong="H6103"\w* \w brings on|strong="H5307"\w* \w a deep sleep|strong="H8639"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the idle|strong="H7423"\w* \w person|strong="H5315"\w* \w will go hungry|strong="H7456"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w The one who obeys|strong="H8104"\w* \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w* \w guards|strong="H8104"\w* \w his life|strong="H5315"\w*;  
\q1 \w the one who despises|strong="H0959"\w* \w his ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w will die|strong="H4191"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The one who is gracious|strong="H2603"\w* \w to the poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w lends|strong="H3867"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w ,|strong="H7999"\w*  
\q1 \w and the \+nd Lord\+nd* will repay|strong="H7999"\w* \w him|strong="H1576"\w* \w for|strong="H3068"\w* \w his|strong="H3068"\w* \w good|strong="H1576"\w* \w deed|strong="H1576"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Discipline|strong="H3256"\w* \w your child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w there is|strong="H3426"\w* \w hope|strong="H8615"\w*,  
\q1 \w but do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w set|strong="H5375"\w* \w your heart|strong="H5315"\w* \w on|strong="H0413"\w* \w causing his death|strong="H4191"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w A person with great|strong="H1632"\w* \w anger bears|strong="H5375"\w* \w the penalty|strong="H6066"\w*,  
\q1 \w but if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w him from it once, you will|strong="H5750"\w* \w have to do it again|strong="H3254"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to advice|strong="H6098"\w* \w and receive|strong="H6901"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w*,  
\q1 \w that|strong="H4616"\w* \w you|strong="H0319"\w* \w may|strong="H4616"\w* \w become wise|strong="H2449"\w* \w by the end|strong="H0319"\w* \w of|strong="H6098"\w* \w your|strong="H8085"\w* life.   
\q1
\v 21  \w There are many|strong="H7227"\w* \w plans|strong="H4284"\w* \w in a person’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w mind|strong="H3820"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0376"\w* \w it|strong="H1931"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w the counsel|strong="H6098"\w* \w of the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w which will stand|strong="H6965"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w What is desirable|strong="H8378"\w* \w for a person|strong="H0120"\w* \w is to show loyal love|strong="H2617"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w than a liar|strong="H3577"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Fearing|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w leads|strong="H2416"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*,  
\q1 \w and one who does so will live|strong="H3885"\w* \w satisfied|strong="H1077"\w*; \w he will not|strong="H1077"\w* \w be afflicted|strong="H6485"\w* \w by|strong="H3068"\w* \w calamity|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w plunges|strong="H2934"\w* \w his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w in the dish|strong="H6747"\w*,  
\q1 \w and he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w even|strong="H1571"\w* \w bring it back|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w his mouth|strong="H6310"\w*!   
\q1
\v 25  \w Flog|strong="H5221"\w* \w a scorner|strong="H3887"\w*, \w and as a result the simpleton|strong="H6612"\w* \w will learn prudence|strong="H6191"\w*;  
\q1 \w correct|strong="H3198"\w* \w a discerning person|strong="H0995"\w*, \w and as a result he will understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w The one who robs|strong="H7703"\w* \w his father|strong="H0001"\w* \w and chases away|strong="H1272"\w* \w his mother|strong="H0517"\w*  
\q1 \w is a son|strong="H1121"\w* \w who brings shame|strong="H0954"\w* \w and disgrace|strong="H2659"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w If you stop|strong="H2308"\w* \w listening|strong="H8085"\w* \w to|strong="H4148"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*, \w my child,|strong="H7686"\w*  
\q1 \w you will stray|strong="H7686"\w* \w from the words|strong="H0561"\w* \w of knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w A crooked|strong="H1100"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w scorns|strong="H3887"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w devours|strong="H1104"\w* \w iniquity|strong="H0205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Judgments|strong="H8201"\w* \w are prepared|strong="H3559"\w* \w for scorners|strong="H3887"\w*,  
\q1 \w and floggings|strong="H4112"\w* \w for the backs|strong="H1460"\w* \w of fools|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\c 20  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w is a mocker|strong="H3887"\w* \w and strong drink|strong="H7941"\w* \w is a brawler|strong="H7686"\w*;  
\q1 \w whoever goes astray by|strong="H7686"\w* \w them is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w The king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w terrifying|strong="H0367"\w* \w anger|strong="H5099"\w* \w is|strong="H5315"\w* \w like|strong="H5315"\w* \w the|strong="H2398"\w* roar \w of a lion|strong="H3715"\w*;  
\q1 \w whoever provokes|strong="H5674"\w* \w him|strong="H2398"\w* \w sins|strong="H2398"\w* \w against himself|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w It is an honor|strong="H3519"\w* \w for a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w to cease|strong="H7674"\w* \w from strife|strong="H7379"\w*,  
\q1 \w but every|strong="H3605"\w* \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w quarrels|strong="H1566"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w plow|strong="H2790"\w* \w during the planting season|strong="H2779"\w*,  
\q1 \w so at harvest|strong="H7105"\w* \w time he looks|strong="H7592"\w* \w for the crop|strong="H0369"\w* \w but|strong="H3808"\w* \w has|strong="H0369"\w* \w nothing|strong="H3808"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Counsel|strong="H6098"\w* \w in a person’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w is like|strong="H4325"\w* \w deep|strong="H6013"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w*,  
\q1 \w but an understanding|strong="H8394"\w* \w person|strong="H1802"\w* draws \w it|strong="H3820"\w* \w out|strong="H4325"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Many|strong="H7230"\w* \w people|strong="H0120"\w* \w profess|strong="H7121"\w* \w their loyalty|strong="H2617"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a faithful|strong="H0529"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* – \w who|strong="H4310"\w* \w can find|strong="H4672"\w*?   
\q1
\v 7  \w The righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person|strong="H1980"\w* \w behaves|strong="H1980"\w* \w in integrity|strong="H8537"\w*;  
\q1 \w blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \w are his children|strong="H1121"\w* \w after|strong="H0310"\w* \w him|strong="H0310"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w A king|strong="H4428"\w* \w sitting|strong="H3427"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w the throne|strong="H3678"\w* \w to judge|strong="H1779"\w*  
\q1 \w separates|strong="H2219"\w* \w out|strong="H3605"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w with his eyes|strong="H5869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Who can|strong="H4310"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, “\w I have kept|strong="H2135"\w* \w my heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w clean|strong="H2891"\w*;  
\q1 \w I am pure|strong="H2403"\w* \w from|strong="H3820"\w* \w my|strong="H0559"\w* \w sin|strong="H2403"\w*”?   
\q1
\v 10  \w Diverse weights|strong="H0068"\w* \w and diverse measures|strong="H0374"\w* –  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w both|strong="H8147"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w them|strong="H3068"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Even|strong="H1571"\w* \w a young man|strong="H5288"\w* \w is known|strong="H5234"\w* \w by his actions|strong="H4611"\w*,  
\q1 \w whether|strong="H0518"\w* \w his activity|strong="H6467"\w* \w is pure|strong="H2134"\w* \w and whether|strong="H0518"\w* \w it is right|strong="H3477"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The ear|strong="H0241"\w* \w that hears|strong="H8085"\w* \w and the eye|strong="H5869"\w* \w that sees|strong="H7200"\w* –  
\q1 \w the|strong="H8085"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w has made|strong="H6213"\w* \w them both|strong="H1571"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w*, \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w you become impoverished|strong="H3423"\w*;  
\q1 \w open|strong="H6491"\w* \w your eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w so that|strong="H7646"\w* \w you|strong="H6435"\w* \w might|strong="H6435"\w* \w be|strong="H0408"\w* \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* \w with food|strong="H3899"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14 “\w It’s worthless|strong="H7451"\w*\w ! It’s worthless|strong="H7451"\w*\w !”|strong="H0559"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w* \w the buyer|strong="H7069"\w*,  
\q1 \w but when he goes|strong="H0235"\w* \w on his way, he boasts|strong="H1984"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w There|strong="H3426"\w* \w is gold|strong="H2091"\w*, \w and an abundance|strong="H7230"\w* \w of rubies|strong="H6443"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H3366"\w* \w words|strong="H8193"\w* \w of knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w are like|strong="H3366"\w* \w a|strong="H3426"\w* \w precious|strong="H3366"\w* \w jewel|strong="H3627"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Take|strong="H3947"\w* \w a man’s|strong="H0899"\w* \w garment|strong="H0899"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w he has given security|strong="H6148"\w* \w for|strong="H1157"\w* \w a stranger|strong="H5237"\w*,  
\q1 \w and when he gives surety|strong="H1157"\w* \w for strangers|strong="H5237"\w*, \w hold him|strong="H2254"\w* \w in|strong="H3947"\w* pledge.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Bread|strong="H3899"\w* \w gained by deceit|strong="H8267"\w* \w tastes sweet|strong="H6149"\w* \w to a person|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w but afterward|strong="H0310"\w* \w his mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w will be filled|strong="H4390"\w* \w with gravel|strong="H2687"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Plans|strong="H4284"\w* \w are established|strong="H3559"\w* \w by counsel|strong="H6098"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H6213"\w* \w make|strong="H6213"\w* \w war|strong="H4421"\w* \w with guidance|strong="H8458"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The one who goes|strong="H1980"\w* \w about gossiping|strong="H7400"\w* \w reveals|strong="H1540"\w* \w secrets|strong="H5475"\w*;  
\q1 \w therefore do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w associate|strong="H6148"\w* \w with someone who is always opening his mouth|strong="H8193"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w The one who curses|strong="H7043"\w* \w his father|strong="H0001"\w* \w and his mother|strong="H0517"\w*,  
\q1 \w his lamp|strong="H5216"\w* \w will be extinguished|strong="H1846"\w* \w in the blackest|strong="H0380"\w* \w darkness|strong="H2822"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w An inheritance|strong="H5159"\w* \w gained easily|strong="H0973"\w* \w in the beginning|strong="H7223"\w*  
\q1 \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be blessed|strong="H1288"\w* \w in the end|strong="H0319"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, “\w I will pay back|strong="H7999"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*\w !”|strong="H6960"\w*  
\q1 \w Wait|strong="H6960"\w* \w for|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H0559"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, \w so that he may vindicate|strong="H3467"\w* \w you|strong="H3467"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w The|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w abhors|strong="H8441"\w* \w differing|strong="H2896"\w* \w weights|strong="H0068"\w*,  
\q1 \w and dishonest|strong="H4820"\w* \w scales|strong="H3976"\w* \w are|strong="H3068"\w* wicked.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The steps|strong="H4703"\w* \w of a person|strong="H0120"\w* \w are ordained by|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* –  
\q1 \w so how|strong="H4100"\w* \w can anyone|strong="H0995"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w his own|strong="H1870"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*?   
\q1
\v 25  \w It is a snare|strong="H4170"\w* \w for a person|strong="H0120"\w* \w to rashly|strong="H3216"\w* \w cry,|strong="H6944"\w* “\w Holy|strong="H6944"\w*\w !”|strong="H0310"\w*  
\q1 \w and only afterward|strong="H0310"\w* \w to consider|strong="H1239"\w* \w what he has vowed|strong="H5088"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w A wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w separates|strong="H2219"\w* \w out|strong="H7563"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*;  
\q1 \w he turns|strong="H7725"\w* \w the threshing wheel|strong="H0212"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The human|strong="H0120"\w* \w spirit|strong="H5397"\w* \w is like|strong="H5216"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \w lamp|strong="H5216"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*,  
\q1 \w searching|strong="H2664"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w his innermost parts|strong="H2315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Loyal love|strong="H2617"\w* \w and truth|strong="H0571"\w* \w preserve|strong="H5341"\w* \w a king|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his throne|strong="H3678"\w* \w is upheld|strong="H5582"\w* \w by loyal love|strong="H2617"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w The glory|strong="H8597"\w* \w of young men|strong="H0970"\w* \w is their strength|strong="H3581"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the splendor|strong="H1926"\w* \w of old men|strong="H2205"\w* \w is gray hair|strong="H7872"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w Beatings|strong="H2250"\w* \w and wounds|strong="H6482"\w* \w cleanse away|strong="H4838"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and floggings|strong="H4347"\w* \w cleanse|strong="H2315"\w* \w the|strong="H7451"\w* \w innermost|strong="H2315"\w* \w being|strong="H0990"\w*.   
\c 21  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w is in the hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w of|strong="H4428"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w like channels|strong="H6388"\w* \w of water|strong="H4325"\w*;  
\q1 \w he turns it wherever|strong="H0834"\w* \w he wants|strong="H5186"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w of a person’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w seem right|strong="H3477"\w* \w in his own opinion|strong="H8505"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0376"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w evaluates|strong="H8505"\w* \w the motives|strong="H3826"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w To do|strong="H6213"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w and justice|strong="H4941"\w*  
\q1 \w is more acceptable|strong="H0977"\w* \w to|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w than sacrifice|strong="H2077"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Haughty|strong="H7311"\w* \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w and a proud|strong="H7342"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w –|strong="H5215"\w*  
\q1 \w the agricultural product|strong="H5215"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w is sin|strong="H2403"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The plans|strong="H4284"\w* \w of the diligent|strong="H2742"\w* \w lead|strong="H0389"\w* \w only|strong="H0389"\w* \w to plenty|strong="H4195"\w*,  
\q1 \w but everyone|strong="H3605"\w* \w who is hasty|strong="H0213"\w* \w comes only|strong="H0389"\w* \w to poverty|strong="H4270"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Making|strong="H6467"\w* \w a fortune|strong="H0214"\w* \w by|strong="H6467"\w* \w a lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w is like|strong="H1892"\w* \w a|strong="H1245"\w* \w vapor|strong="H1892"\w* \w driven|strong="H5086"\w* \w back and forth;|strong="H1245"\w*  
\q1 \w they seek|strong="H1245"\w* \w death|strong="H4194"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The violence|strong="H7701"\w* \w done by the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will drag|strong="H1641"\w* \w them away|strong="H1641"\w*  
\q1 \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w they refuse|strong="H3985"\w* \w to do|strong="H6213"\w* \w what is right|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the guilty|strong="H2054"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w is devious,|strong="H2134"\w*  
\q1 \w but as for the pure|strong="H2134"\w*, \w his way is upright|strong="H3477"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w It is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w to live|strong="H3427"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a corner|strong="H6438"\w* \w of the housetop|strong="H1406"\w*  
\q1 \w than in a house|strong="H1004"\w* \w in company|strong="H2267"\w* \w with a quarrelsome|strong="H4079"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The appetite|strong="H5315"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w desires|strong="H0183"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*;  
\q1 \w his neighbor|strong="H7453"\w* \w is shown no|strong="H3808"\w* \w favor|strong="H2603"\w* \w in his eyes|strong="H5869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w When|strong="H6064"\w* \w a scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w is punished|strong="H2449"\w*, \w the naive|strong="H6612"\w* \w becomes wise|strong="H7919"\w*;  
\q1 \w when|strong="H6064"\w* \w a wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person is instructed|strong="H6064"\w*, \w he gains|strong="H3947"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The Righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w One|strong="H7919"\w* \w considers|strong="H7919"\w* \w the house|strong="H1004"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*;  
\q1 \w he overthrows|strong="H5557"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w to their ruin|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The one who shuts|strong="H0331"\w* \w his ears|strong="H0241"\w* \w to the cry|strong="H2201"\w* \w of the poor|strong="H1800"\w*,  
\q1 \w he too|strong="H1571"\w* \w will cry out|strong="H7121"\w* \w and will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be answered|strong="H6030"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w A gift|strong="H4976"\w* \w given|strong="H5643"\w* \w in|strong="H4976"\w* secret \w subdues|strong="H3711"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a bribe|strong="H7810"\w* \w given secretly|strong="H2436"\w* \w subdues|strong="H5794"\w* \w strong|strong="H5794"\w* \w wrath|strong="H2534"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Doing|strong="H6213"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w* \w brings|strong="H4288"\w* \w joy|strong="H8057"\w* \w to the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*  
\q1 \w and terror|strong="H6466"\w* \w to those who do|strong="H6466"\w* \w evil|strong="H0205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w The one|strong="H0120"\w* \w who wanders|strong="H8582"\w* \w from the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of wisdom|strong="H7919"\w*  
\q1 \w will end up|strong="H6951"\w* \w in|strong="H1870"\w* \w the|strong="H1870"\w* \w company|strong="H6951"\w* \w of the departed|strong="H7496"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The one who|strong="H4270"\w* \w loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w pleasure|strong="H8057"\w* \w will be|strong="H4270"\w* \w a|strong="H3808"\w* \w poor|strong="H4270"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w*;  
\q1 \w whoever|strong="H4270"\w* \w loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w and anointing oil|strong="H8081"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be rich|strong="H6238"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w become|strong="H3724"\w* \w a|strong="H8478"\w* \w ransom|strong="H3724"\w* \w for the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the faithless|strong="H0898"\w* \w are taken|strong="H8478"\w* \w in|strong="H3477"\w* \w the|strong="H8478"\w* \w place|strong="H8478"\w* \w of the upright|strong="H3477"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w It is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w to live|strong="H3427"\w* \w in a desert|strong="H4057"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w than with a quarrelsome|strong="H4066"\w* \w and easily-provoked|strong="H3708"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w There is desirable|strong="H2530"\w* \w treasure|strong="H0214"\w* \w and olive oil|strong="H8081"\w* \w in the dwelling|strong="H5116"\w* \w of the wise|strong="H2450"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w person|strong="H0120"\w* \w devours|strong="H1104"\w* all \w he|strong="H0120"\w* \w has|strong="H0120"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w The one who pursues|strong="H7291"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w and love|strong="H2617"\w*  
\q1 \w finds|strong="H4672"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*, \w bounty,|strong="H3519"\w* \w and|strong="H6666"\w* \w honor|strong="H3519"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w The wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person|strong="H5927"\w* can scale \w the city|strong="H5892"\w* \w of the mighty|strong="H1368"\w*  
\q1 \w and bring down|strong="H3381"\w* \w the stronghold|strong="H5797"\w* \w in which they trust|strong="H4009"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w The one who guards|strong="H8104"\w* \w his mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w and his tongue|strong="H3956"\w*  
\q1 \w keeps|strong="H8104"\w* \w his life|strong="H5315"\w* \w from troubles|strong="H6869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w A proud|strong="H2086"\w* \w and arrogant|strong="H3093"\w* \w person, whose name|strong="H8034"\w* \w is “Scoffer|strong="H3887"\w*,”  
\q1 \w acts|strong="H6213"\w* \w with overbearing|strong="H5678"\w* \w pride|strong="H2087"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w What the sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w desires|strong="H8378"\w* \w will kill|strong="H4191"\w* \w him,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w his hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w refuse|strong="H3985"\w* \w to|strong="H4191"\w* work.   
\q1
\v 26  \w All|strong="H3605"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w long he craves|strong="H0183"\w* \w greedily|strong="H8378"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w gives|strong="H5414"\w* \w and does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w hold|strong="H2820"\w* \w back|strong="H2820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person’s sacrifice|strong="H2077"\w* \w is an abomination|strong="H8441"\w*;  
\q1 \w how much|strong="H0637"\w* \w more|strong="H3588"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w he brings|strong="H0935"\w* \w it with evil intent|strong="H2154"\w*!   
\q1
\v 28  \w A lying|strong="H3577"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w will perish|strong="H0006"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who reports accurately|strong="H8085"\w* \w speaks|strong="H1696"\w* \w forever|strong="H5331"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w A wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w shows boldness|strong="H5810"\w* \w with his face|strong="H6440"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0376"\w* \w as for the upright|strong="H3477"\w*, \w he|strong="H1931"\w* \w discerns|strong="H3559"\w* \w his ways|strong="H1870"\w*.   
\q1
\v 30  \w There is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w and there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*,  
\q1 \w and there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w* \w against|strong="H5048"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w A horse|strong="H5483"\w* \w is prepared|strong="H3559"\w* \w for the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of battle|strong="H4421"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the victory|strong="H8668"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w from|strong="H3117"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.   
\c 22  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w A good name|strong="H8034"\w* \w is to be chosen|strong="H0977"\w* \w rather than great|strong="H7227"\w* \w wealth|strong="H6239"\w*,  
\q1 \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w favor|strong="H2580"\w* \w more than silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w or gold|strong="H2091"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w The rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w and the poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w meet|strong="H6298"\w* \w together;|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is the creator|strong="H6213"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w them|strong="H6213"\w* \w both|strong="H3605"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w A shrewd|strong="H6175"\w* \w person|strong="H7200"\w* \w sees|strong="H7200"\w* \w danger|strong="H7451"\w* \w and hides|strong="H5641"\w* \w himself,|strong="H6612"\w*  
\q1 \w but the naive|strong="H6612"\w* \w keep right on going|strong="H5674"\w* \w and suffer|strong="H6064"\w* \w for|strong="H7200"\w* \w it|strong="H7200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w The reward|strong="H6118"\w* \w for humility|strong="H6038"\w* \w and fearing|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*  
\q1 \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w riches|strong="H6239"\w* \w and honor\w* \w and life\w*.   
\p  
\q1
\v 5  \w Thorns|strong="H6791"\w* \w and snares|strong="H6341"\w* \w are in the path|strong="H1870"\w* \w of the perverse|strong="H6141"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who guards|strong="H8104"\w* \w himself|strong="H5315"\w* \w keeps far|strong="H7368"\w* \w from them|strong="H1992"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Train|strong="H2596"\w* \w a child|strong="H5288"\w* \w in the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w he should go,|strong="H2204"\w*  
\q1 \w and when he is old|strong="H2204"\w* \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w turn|strong="H5493"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w it|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w rule over|strong="H4910"\w* \w the poor|strong="H7326"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the borrower|strong="H4910"\w* \w is servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w to the lender|strong="H3867"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The one who sows|strong="H7114"\w* \w iniquity|strong="H5766"\w* \w will reap|strong="H7114"\w* \w trouble,|strong="H7626"\w*  
\q1 \w and the rod|strong="H7626"\w* \w of his fury|strong="H5678"\w* \w will end|strong="H3615"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w A generous|strong="H5869"\w* \w person|strong="H1288"\w* \w will|strong="H5869"\w* \w be|strong="H1288"\w* \w blessed|strong="H1288"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w he gives|strong="H5414"\w* \w some of his food|strong="H3899"\w* \w to the poor|strong="H1800"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Drive|strong="H1644"\w* \w out|strong="H3318"\w* \w the scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w and contention|strong="H4066"\w* \w will|strong="H7673"\w* \w leave|strong="H1779"\w*;  
\q1 \w strife|strong="H7036"\w* \w and insults will cease|strong="H7036"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The one who loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w a pure|strong="H2889"\w* \w heart|strong="H8193"\w*  
\q1 \w and whose speech|strong="H8193"\w* \w is gracious|strong="H2580"\w* – \w the king|strong="H4428"\w* \w will be his friend|strong="H7453"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w The eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w of|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w guard|strong="H5341"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he overthrows|strong="H5557"\w* \w the words|strong="H1697"\w* \w of the faithless person|strong="H0898"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w says, “There is a lion|strong="H0738"\w* \w outside|strong="H2351"\w*\w !|strong="H7523"\w*  
\q1 \w I will be killed|strong="H7523"\w* \w in the middle|strong="H8432"\w* \w of the streets|strong="H7339"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 14  \w The mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w of an adulteress|strong="H2114"\w* \w is like|strong="H6013"\w* \w a|strong="H3068"\w* \w deep|strong="H6013"\w* \w pit|strong="H7745"\w*;  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \w one|strong="H6310"\w* against whom \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w is angry|strong="H2194"\w* \w will|strong="H5307"\w* \w fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w into|strong="H5307"\w* \w it|strong="H8033"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Folly|strong="H0200"\w* \w is bound up|strong="H7194"\w* \w in the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w of a child|strong="H5288"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the rod|strong="H7626"\w* \w of discipline|strong="H4148"\w* \w will drive it far|strong="H7368"\w* \w from him|strong="H4480"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w The one who oppresses|strong="H6231"\w* \w the poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w to increase|strong="H7235"\w* \w his own gain|strong="H5414"\w*  
\q1 \w and the one who gives|strong="H5414"\w* \w to the rich|strong="H6223"\w* – \w both end up only|strong="H0389"\w* \w in poverty|strong="H4270"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H5414"\w* Sayings \w of|strong="H4270"\w* \w the|strong="H5414"\w* Wise  
\q1
\v 17  \w Incline|strong="H5186"\w* \w your ear|strong="H0241"\w* \w and listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to the words|strong="H1697"\w* \w of the wise|strong="H2450"\w*,  
\q1 \w and apply|strong="H7896"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w to my instruction|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w it is pleasing|strong="H5273"\w* \w if|strong="H3588"\w* \w you keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w these sayings|strong="H3559"\w* \w within|strong="H5921"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*,  
\q1 \w and|strong="H3559"\w* \w they|strong="H3588"\w* \w are|strong="H8193"\w* \w ready|strong="H3559"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w your lips|strong="H8193"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w So that|strong="H4009"\w* \w your|strong="H3068"\w* \w confidence|strong="H4009"\w* \w may be|strong="H1961"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*,  
\q1 \w I am making them known|strong="H3045"\w* \w to you today|strong="H3117"\w* – \w even|strong="H0637"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Have I not|strong="H3808"\w* \w written|strong="H3789"\w* \w thirty sayings|strong="H8032"\w* \w for you,|strong="H4156"\w*  
\q1 \w sayings|strong="H4156"\w* \w of counsel and knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*,   
\q1
\v 21  \w to show|strong="H3045"\w* \w you true|strong="H0571"\w* \w and reliable|strong="H0571"\w* \w words|strong="H0561"\w*,  
\q1 \w so that you may give|strong="H7725"\w* \w accurate|strong="H7189"\w* \w answers|strong="H7725"\w* \w to those who sent|strong="H7971"\w* \w you|strong="H7971"\w*?   
\q1
\v 22  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w exploit|strong="H1497"\w* \w a poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w person because|strong="H3588"\w* \w he is|strong="H1931"\w* \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w crush|strong="H1792"\w* \w the needy|strong="H6041"\w* \w in court|strong="H8179"\w*,   
\q1
\v 23  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will plead|strong="H7378"\w* \w their case|strong="H7379"\w*  
\q1 \w and will rob those who are robbing|strong="H6906"\w* \w them|strong="H6906"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w make friends|strong="H7462"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w an angry|strong="H0639"\w* \w person|strong="H1167"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w associate|strong="H0935"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w a wrathful|strong="H2534"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w*,   
\q1
\v 25  \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w you learn|strong="H0502"\w* \w his ways|strong="H0734"\w*  
\q1 \w and entangle|strong="H3947"\w* \w yourself|strong="H5315"\w* \w in a snare|strong="H4170"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w one who strikes|strong="H8628"\w* \w hands|strong="H3709"\w* \w in pledge|strong="H6148"\w*  
\q1 \w or who puts up security for debts|strong="H4859"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w you do|strong="H4100"\w* \w not|strong="H0369"\w* \w have enough|strong="H4100"\w* \w to pay|strong="H7999"\w*,  
\q1 \w your bed|strong="H4904"\w* \w will be taken|strong="H3947"\w* \w right out from under|strong="H8478"\w* \w you|strong="H0518"\w*!   
\q1
\v 28  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w move|strong="H5253"\w* \w an ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w boundary|strong="H1366"\w* \w stone|strong="H0834"\w*  
\q1 \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w was|strong="H1366"\w* \w put in place by your ancestors|strong="H0001"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Do you see|strong="H2372"\w* \w a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w skilled|strong="H4106"\w* \w in his work|strong="H4399"\w*\w ?|strong="H3320"\w*  
\q1 \w He will take his position|strong="H3320"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will not|strong="H1077"\w* \w take his position|strong="H3320"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w obscure|strong="H2823"\w* \w people|strong="H0376"\w*.   
\c 23  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w When|strong="H3588"\w* \w you sit|strong="H3427"\w* \w down to eat|strong="H3898"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w a ruler|strong="H4910"\w*,  
\q1 \w consider|strong="H0995"\w* \w carefully|strong="H0995"\w* \w what|strong="H0834"\w* \w is before|strong="H6440"\w* \w you|strong="H0834"\w*,   
\q1
\v 2  \w and put|strong="H7760"\w* \w a knife|strong="H7915"\w* \w to your throat|strong="H3930"\w*  
\q1 \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w possess|strong="H1167"\w* \w a large appetite|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w crave|strong="H0183"\w* \w that ruler’s|strong="H4303"\w* \w delicacies|strong="H4303"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H1931"\w* \w that|strong="H1931"\w* \w food|strong="H3899"\w* \w is deceptive|strong="H3577"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w wear|strong="H3021"\w* \w yourself out|strong="H3021"\w* \w to become rich|strong="H6238"\w*;  
\q1 \w be wise|strong="H0998"\w* \w enough to restrain|strong="H2308"\w* yourself.   
\q1
\v 5  \w When you gaze|strong="H5774"\w* \w upon riches|strong="H5869"\w*, \w they are gone|strong="H0369"\w*,  
\q1 \w for they surely|strong="H3588"\w* \w make|strong="H6213"\w* \w wings|strong="H3671"\w* \w for themselves,|strong="H5774"\w*  
\q1 \w and fly|strong="H5774"\w* \w off into the sky|strong="H8064"\w* \w like an eagle|strong="H5404"\w*!   
\q1
\v 6  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w eat|strong="H3898"\w* \w the food|strong="H3899"\w* \w of a stingy|strong="H5869"\w* \w person,|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w crave|strong="H0183"\w* \w his delicacies|strong="H4303"\w*;   
\q1
\v 7  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w he is|strong="H3644"\w* \w like|strong="H3644"\w* \w someone calculating|strong="H8176"\w* \w the cost|strong="H0398"\w* \w in|strong="H5315"\w* \w his|strong="H3588"\w* \w mind|strong="H3820"\w*.  
\q1 \w “Eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w and drink|strong="H8354"\w*,” \w he says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to you,|strong="H3820"\w*  
\q1 \w but his heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w is not|strong="H1077"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w*;   
\q1
\v 8  \w you will vomit|strong="H6958"\w* \w up|strong="H6595"\w* \w the|strong="H0398"\w* little bit \w you have eaten|strong="H0398"\w*,  
\q1 \w and will have wasted|strong="H7843"\w* \w your pleasant|strong="H5273"\w* \w words|strong="H1697"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w in the ears|strong="H0241"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H3684"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w he will despise|strong="H0936"\w* \w the wisdom|strong="H7922"\w* \w of your words|strong="H4405"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w move|strong="H5253"\w* \w an ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w boundary|strong="H1366"\w* \w stone,|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w or|strong="H0408"\w* \w take over|strong="H0935"\w* \w the fields|strong="H7704"\w* \w of the fatherless|strong="H3490"\w*,   
\q1
\v 11  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w their Protector|strong="H1350"\w* \w is strong|strong="H2389"\w*;  
\q1 \w he|strong="H1931"\w* \w will plead|strong="H7378"\w* \w their case|strong="H7379"\w* \w against you|strong="H0854"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Apply|strong="H0935"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w to instruction|strong="H4148"\w*  
\q1 \w and your ears|strong="H0241"\w* \w to the words|strong="H0561"\w* \w of knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w withhold|strong="H4513"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w* \w from a child|strong="H5288"\w*;  
\q1 \w even if|strong="H3588"\w* \w you strike|strong="H5221"\w* \w him with the rod|strong="H7626"\w*, \w he will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w die|strong="H4191"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w If you|strong="H0859"\w* \w strike|strong="H5221"\w* \w him with the rod|strong="H7626"\w*,  
\q1 \w you will deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w him|strong="H7585"\w* \w from|strong="H5315"\w* \w death|strong="H7585"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w My child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w is wise|strong="H2449"\w*,  
\q1 \w then my heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w also|strong="H1571"\w* \w will be glad|strong="H8055"\w*;   
\q1
\v 16  \w my soul|strong="H3629"\w* \w will rejoice|strong="H5937"\w*  
\q1 \w when your lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w what is right|strong="H4339"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w let your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w envy|strong="H7065"\w* \w sinners|strong="H2400"\w*,  
\q1 \w but rather|strong="H3588"\w* \w be zealous in fearing|strong="H3374"\w* \w the|strong="H3605"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the time|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w surely|strong="H0518"\w* \w there is|strong="H3426"\w* \w a future|strong="H0319"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your hope|strong="H8615"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be cut off|strong="H3772"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w*, \w my child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w and be wise|strong="H2449"\w*,  
\q1 \w and guide|strong="H0833"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w on the right way|strong="H1870"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w spend time|strong="H3196"\w* among \w drunkards|strong="H5433"\w*,  
\q1 \w among those who eat too much|strong="H2151"\w* \w meat|strong="H1320"\w*,   
\q1
\v 21  \w because|strong="H3588"\w* \w drunkards|strong="H5433"\w* \w and gluttons|strong="H2151"\w* \w become impoverished|strong="H3423"\w*,  
\q1 \w and drowsiness|strong="H5124"\w* \w clothes|strong="H3847"\w* \w them with rags|strong="H7168"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w Listen|strong="H8085"\w* \w to your father|strong="H0001"\w* \w who begot|strong="H3205"\w* \w you,|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w despise|strong="H0936"\w* \w your mother|strong="H0517"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w she is old|strong="H2204"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Acquire|strong="H7069"\w* \w truth|strong="H0571"\w* \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w sell|strong="H4376"\w* \w it|strong="H7069"\w* –  
\q1 \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, \w and|strong="H2451"\w* \w discipline|strong="H4148"\w*, \w and|strong="H2451"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The father|strong="H0001"\w* \w of a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person will rejoice|strong="H1523"\w* \w greatly;|strong="H1523"\w*  
\q1 \w whoever|strong="H1523"\w* \w fathers|strong="H3205"\w* \w a wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w child|strong="H8055"\w* \w will have joy|strong="H8055"\w* \w in him|strong="H8055"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w May your father|strong="H0001"\w* \w and your mother|strong="H0517"\w* \w have joy;|strong="H1523"\w*  
\q1 \w may|strong="H1523"\w* \w she who bore|strong="H3205"\w* \w you rejoice|strong="H8055"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Give|strong="H5414"\w* \w me your heart|strong="H3820"\w*, \w my son|strong="H1121"\w*,  
\q1 \w and let your eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w observe|strong="H7521"\w* \w my ways|strong="H1870"\w*;   
\q1
\v 27  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w a prostitute is like|strong="H6013"\w* \w a|strong="H3588"\w* \w deep|strong="H6013"\w* \w pit|strong="H7745"\w*;  
\q1 \w a harlot|strong="H2181"\w* \w is like|strong="H6862"\w* \w a|strong="H3588"\w* narrow \w well|strong="H0875"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Indeed|strong="H0637"\w*, \w she|strong="H1931"\w* \w lies in wait|strong="H0693"\w* \w like a robber|strong="H2863"\w*,  
\q1 \w and increases|strong="H3254"\w* \w the unfaithful|strong="H0898"\w* \w among men|strong="H0120"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has woe|strong="H0188"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w* \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has sorrow|strong="H0017"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has contentions|strong="H4066"\w*\w ? Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has complaints|strong="H7879"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has wounds|strong="H6482"\w* \w without cause|strong="H2600"\w*\w ? Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has dullness|strong="H2448"\w* \w of the eyes|strong="H5869"\w*?   
\q1
\v 30  \w Those who linger|strong="H0309"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w*,  
\q1 \w those who go|strong="H0935"\w* \w looking for|strong="H2713"\w* \w mixed wine|strong="H4469"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w look|strong="H7200"\w* \w on the wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w it is red|strong="H0119"\w*,  
\q1 \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w it sparkles|strong="H5869"\w* \w in the cup|strong="H3599"\w*,  
\q1 \w when it goes down|strong="H1980"\w* \w smoothly|strong="H4339"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w Afterward|strong="H0319"\w* \w it bites|strong="H5391"\w* \w like a snake|strong="H5175"\w*,  
\q1 \w and stings|strong="H6567"\w* \w like a viper|strong="H6848"\w*.   
\q1
\v 33  \w Your eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w strange|strong="H2114"\w* \w things,|strong="H3820"\w*  
\q1 \w and your mind|strong="H3820"\w* \w will speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w perverse things|strong="H8419"\w*.   
\q1
\v 34  \w And you will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w like one who lies down|strong="H7901"\w* \w in the midst|strong="H3820"\w* \w of the sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w and like one who lies down on|strong="H7901"\w* \w the top|strong="H7218"\w* \w of the rigging|strong="H2260"\w*.   
\q1
\v 35  \w You will say,|strong="H1077"\w* “\w They|strong="H5221"\w* \w have struck|strong="H5221"\w* \w me, but|strong="H1077"\w* \w I am|strong="H2470"\w* \w not|strong="H1077"\w* \w harmed|strong="H1986"\w*\w !|strong="H1077"\w*  
\q1 \w They|strong="H1077"\w* \w beat me, but|strong="H1077"\w* \w I did not|strong="H1077"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w it!|strong="H4970"\w*  
\q1 \w When|strong="H4970"\w* \w will I awake|strong="H6974"\w*\w ? I will look|strong="H1245"\w* \w for another|strong="H5750"\w* drink.”   
\c 24  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w envy|strong="H7065"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w people|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w desire|strong="H0183"\w* \w to be|strong="H1961"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w them|strong="H1961"\w*;   
\q1
\v 2  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w their hearts|strong="H3820"\w* \w contemplate|strong="H1897"\w* \w violence|strong="H7701"\w*,  
\q1 \w and their lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w speak|strong="H1696"\w* \w harm|strong="H5999"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w By|strong="H2451"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w a house|strong="H1004"\w* \w is built|strong="H1129"\w*,  
\q1 \w and through understanding|strong="H8394"\w* \w it is established|strong="H3559"\w*;   
\q1
\v 4  \w by knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w its rooms|strong="H2315"\w* \w are filled|strong="H4390"\w*  
\q1 \w with all|strong="H3605"\w* \w kinds|strong="H1952"\w* \w of precious|strong="H3368"\w* \w and pleasing|strong="H5273"\w* treasures.   
\q1
\v 5  \w A wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w warrior|strong="H1397"\w* \w is strong|strong="H5797"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a man|strong="H0376"\w* \w of knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w makes his strength|strong="H3581"\w* \w stronger|strong="H0553"\w*;   
\q1
\v 6  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w with guidance|strong="H8458"\w* \w you wage|strong="H6213"\w* \w your war|strong="H4421"\w*,  
\q1 \w and with numerous|strong="H7230"\w* \w advisers|strong="H3289"\w* \w there is victory|strong="H8668"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Wisdom is unattainable|strong="H2454"\w* \w for a fool|strong="H0191"\w*;  
\q1 \w in court|strong="H8179"\w* \w he does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w open|strong="H6605"\w* \w his mouth|strong="H6310"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The one who plans|strong="H2803"\w* \w to do evil|strong="H7489"\w*  
\q1 \w will be called|strong="H7121"\w* \w a scheming|strong="H4209"\w* \w person|strong="H1167"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w A foolish|strong="H0200"\w* \w scheme|strong="H2154"\w* \w is sin|strong="H2403"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w is an abomination|strong="H8441"\w* \w to people|strong="H0120"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w If you faint|strong="H7503"\w* \w in the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of trouble|strong="H6869"\w*,  
\q1 \w your strength|strong="H3581"\w* \w is|strong="H3117"\w* small!   
\q1
\v 11  \w Deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \w those being taken|strong="H3947"\w* \w away to death|strong="H4194"\w*,  
\q1 \w and hold back|strong="H2820"\w* \w those slipping|strong="H2027"\w* \w to|strong="H0518"\w* \w the|strong="H3947"\w* \w slaughter|strong="H2027"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w If|strong="H3588"\w* \w you say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “But we|strong="H2005"\w* \w did not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w about this|strong="H2088"\w*,”  
\q1 \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w the one who evaluates|strong="H8505"\w* \w hearts|strong="H3826"\w* \w consider|strong="H0995"\w*\w ?|strong="H5341"\w*  
\q1 \w Does not the one who guards|strong="H5341"\w* \w your life|strong="H5315"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w*\w ?|strong="H7725"\w*  
\q1 \w Will he not repay|strong="H7725"\w* \w each person|strong="H0120"\w* \w according to his deeds|strong="H6467"\w*?   
\q1
\v 13  \w Eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w honey|strong="H1706"\w*, \w my child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w it is good|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w and honey from the honeycomb|strong="H5317"\w* \w is sweet|strong="H4966"\w* \w to your taste|strong="H2441"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Likewise|strong="H3651"\w*, \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w that wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w is sweet|strong="H5315"\w* \w to|strong="H5315"\w* \w your|strong="H3045"\w* \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*;  
\q1 \w if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you find|strong="H4672"\w* \w it,|strong="H0319"\w* \w you|strong="H0518"\w* \w will|strong="H3808"\w* \w have|strong="H3426"\w* \w a|strong="H3772"\w* \w future|strong="H0319"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your hope|strong="H8615"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w be cut off|strong="H3772"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w lie in wait|strong="H0693"\w* \w like the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w against the place|strong="H5116"\w* \w where the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w live;|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w assault|strong="H7703"\w* \w his home|strong="H7258"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Although|strong="H3588"\w* \w a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person may fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w times, he gets up again|strong="H3782"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will be brought down|strong="H3782"\w* \w by calamity|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w* \w when your enemy|strong="H0341"\w* \w falls|strong="H5307"\w*,  
\q1 \w and when he stumbles|strong="H3782"\w* \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w let|strong="H1523"\w* \w your heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H1523"\w*,   
\q1
\v 18  \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w see|strong="H7200"\w* \w it, and be displeased|strong="H7489"\w*,  
\q1 \w and turn|strong="H7725"\w* \w his wrath|strong="H0639"\w* \w away from him|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w fret|strong="H2734"\w* \w because of evil|strong="H7489"\w* \w people|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w or|strong="H0408"\w* \w be envious|strong="H7065"\w* \w of wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w people|strong="H7563"\w*,   
\q1
\v 20  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w the evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w person has no|strong="H3808"\w* \w future|strong="H0319"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the lamp|strong="H5216"\w* \w of the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w will be extinguished|strong="H1846"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Fear|strong="H3372"\w* \w the|strong="H0853"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*\w , my child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w as well as the king|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w associate|strong="H6148"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w rebels|strong="H8138"\w*,   
\q1
\v 22  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w suddenly|strong="H6597"\w* \w their destruction|strong="H0343"\w* \w will overtake them,|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w and who|strong="H4310"\w* \w knows|strong="H3045"\w* \w the ruinous|strong="H6365"\w* \w judgment both|strong="H8147"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd* and the king can|strong="H4310"\w* \w bring|strong="H3045"\w*?   
\s1 Further Sayings \w of|strong="H8147"\w* \w the|strong="H3588"\w* Wise  
\q1
\v 23  \w These|strong="H0428"\w* \w sayings also|strong="H1571"\w* \w are from the wise|strong="H2450"\w*\w :|strong="H5234"\w*  
\q1 \w To show partiality|strong="H5234"\w* \w in judgment|strong="H4941"\w* \w is terrible|strong="H2896"\w*:   
\q1
\v 24  \w The one who says|strong="H0559"\w* \w to the guilty|strong="H7563"\w*, “\w You|strong="H0859"\w* \w are innocent|strong="H6662"\w*,”  
\q1 \w peoples|strong="H5971"\w* \w will curse|strong="H5344"\w* \w him, and nations|strong="H3816"\w* \w will denounce|strong="H2194"\w* \w him|strong="H0559"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w But|strong="H3198"\w* \w there will be delight|strong="H5276"\w* \w for|strong="H5921"\w* \w those|strong="H5921"\w* \w who|strong="H3198"\w* convict \w the guilty,|strong="H1293"\w*  
\q1 \w and a pleasing blessing|strong="H1293"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w them|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Like a kiss|strong="H5401"\w* \w on the lips|strong="H8193"\w*  
\q1 \w is the one who gives an honest|strong="H5228"\w* \w answer|strong="H7725"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w Establish|strong="H3559"\w* \w your work|strong="H4399"\w* \w outside|strong="H2351"\w* \w and get your fields|strong="H7704"\w* \w ready|strong="H6257"\w*;  
\q1 \w afterward|strong="H0310"\w* \w build|strong="H1129"\w* \w your house|strong="H1004"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w be|strong="H1961"\w* \w a witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w against your neighbor|strong="H7453"\w* \w without cause|strong="H2600"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not deceive|strong="H6601"\w* \w with your words|strong="H8193"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “I will do|strong="H6213"\w* \w to him just as|strong="H3651"\w* \w he has done|strong="H6213"\w* \w to me;|strong="H3651"\w*  
\q1 \w I|strong="H3651"\w* \w will pay him back|strong="H7725"\w* \w according|strong="H0376"\w* \w to what he has done|strong="H6467"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 30  \w I passed|strong="H5674"\w* \w by the field|strong="H7704"\w* \w of a sluggard|strong="H6102"\w*,  
\q1 \w by|strong="H5921"\w* \w the vineyard|strong="H3754"\w* \w of one|strong="H0120"\w* \w who lacks|strong="H2638"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w I saw|strong="H2009"\w* \w that thorns|strong="H7063"\w* \w had grown up|strong="H5927"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w over it,|strong="H3680"\w*  
\q1 \w the ground|strong="H3680"\w* \w was|strong="H3605"\w* \w covered|strong="H3680"\w* \w with weeds|strong="H2738"\w*,  
\q1 \w and its stone|strong="H0068"\w* \w wall|strong="H1444"\w* \w was broken down|strong="H2040"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w When|strong="H2372"\w* \w I saw this|strong="H2372"\w*, \w I|strong="H0595"\w* \w gave careful consideration|strong="H7896"\w* \w to it;|strong="H3947"\w*  
\q1 \w I received|strong="H3947"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \w from what|strong="H3820"\w* \w I saw|strong="H7200"\w*:   
\q1
\v 33 “\w A little|strong="H4592"\w* \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w*, \w a little|strong="H4592"\w* \w slumber|strong="H8572"\w*,  
\q1 \w a little|strong="H4592"\w* \w folding|strong="H2264"\w* \w of the hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w to relax|strong="H7901"\w*,   
\q1
\v 34  \w and your poverty|strong="H7389"\w* \w will come|strong="H0935"\w* \w like a bandit|strong="H1980"\w*,  
\q1 \w and your need|strong="H0376"\w* \w like an armed|strong="H4043"\w* \w robber|strong="H1980"\w*.”   
\c 25  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w These|strong="H0428"\w* \w also|strong="H1571"\w* \w are proverbs|strong="H4912"\w* \w of Solomon|strong="H8010"\w*,  
\q1 \w which|strong="H0834"\w* \w the men|strong="H0376"\w* \w of King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w of Judah|strong="H3063"\w* \w copied|strong="H6275"\w*:   
\q1
\v 2  \w It is the glory|strong="H3519"\w* \w of God|strong="H0430"\w* \w to conceal|strong="H5641"\w* \w a matter|strong="H1697"\w*,  
\q1 \w and it is the glory|strong="H3519"\w* \w of a king|strong="H4428"\w* \w to search|strong="H2713"\w* \w out a matter|strong="H1697"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w As the heaven|strong="H8064"\w* \w is high|strong="H7312"\w* \w and the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w is deep|strong="H6011"\w*  
\q1 \w so the hearts|strong="H3820"\w* \w of kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w are unsearchable|strong="H2714"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Remove|strong="H1898"\w* \w the dross|strong="H5509"\w* \w from the silver|strong="H3701"\w*,  
\q1 \w and material|strong="H3318"\w* \w for the silversmith|strong="H6884"\w* \w will emerge|strong="H3627"\w*;   
\q1
\v 5  \w remove|strong="H1898"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w from before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w and his throne|strong="H3678"\w* \w will be established|strong="H3559"\w* \w in righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w honor yourself|strong="H1921"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the king|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w stand|strong="H5975"\w* \w in the place|strong="H4725"\w* \w of great|strong="H1419"\w* \w men|strong="H1419"\w*;   
\q1
\v 7  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w it is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w for him|strong="H0559"\w* \w to|strong="H0559"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* \w to you, “Come up|strong="H5927"\w* \w here|strong="H2008"\w*,”  
\q1 \w than to put you lower|strong="H8213"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w a prince|strong="H5081"\w*,  
\q1 \w whom|strong="H0834"\w* \w your eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w have seen|strong="H7200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w go out|strong="H3318"\w* \w hastily|strong="H7378"\w* \w to litigation|strong="H4118"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H6435"\w* \w what|strong="H4100"\w* \w will you do|strong="H6213"\w* \w afterward|strong="H0319"\w*  
\q1 \w when your neighbor|strong="H7453"\w* \w puts you to shame|strong="H3637"\w*?   
\q1
\v 9  \w When you argue|strong="H7378"\w* \w a case|strong="H7379"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w your neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w reveal|strong="H1540"\w* \w the secret|strong="H5475"\w* \w of another|strong="H0312"\w* \w person|strong="H0312"\w*,   
\q1
\v 10  \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w the one who hears|strong="H8085"\w* \w it put you to shame|strong="H2616"\w*  
\q1 \w and your infamy|strong="H2616"\w* \w will never|strong="H3808"\w* \w go away|strong="H7725"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Like apples|strong="H8598"\w* \w of gold|strong="H2091"\w* \w in settings|strong="H4906"\w* \w of silver|strong="H3701"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is a word|strong="H1697"\w* \w skillfully|strong="H0655"\w* \w spoken|strong="H1696"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Like an earring|strong="H5141"\w* \w of gold|strong="H2091"\w* \w and an ornament|strong="H2481"\w* \w of fine gold|strong="H3800"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is a wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w reprover|strong="H3198"\w* \w to the ear|strong="H0241"\w* \w of the one who listens|strong="H8085"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Like the cold|strong="H6793"\w* \w of snow|strong="H7950"\w* \w in the time|strong="H3117"\w* \w of harvest|strong="H7105"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is a faithful|strong="H0539"\w* \w messenger|strong="H6735"\w* \w to those who send|strong="H7971"\w* \w him,|strong="H7725"\w*  
\q1 \w for he refreshes|strong="H7725"\w* \w the heart|strong="H5315"\w* \w of his masters|strong="H0113"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Like cloudy skies and wind|strong="H7307"\w* \w that produce no|strong="H0369"\w* \w rain|strong="H1653"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is|strong="H0369"\w* \w the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who boasts|strong="H4991"\w* \w of|strong="H0376"\w* \w a|strong="H0369"\w* \w gift|strong="H4991"\w* \w not given|strong="H8267"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Through patience|strong="H0639"\w* \w a ruler|strong="H7101"\w* \w can be persuaded|strong="H6601"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a soft|strong="H7390"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w can break|strong="H7665"\w* \w a bone|strong="H1634"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w When you find|strong="H4672"\w* \w honey|strong="H1706"\w*, \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w only what is sufficient for|strong="H1767"\w* \w you,|strong="H6435"\w*  
\q1 \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w you become stuffed|strong="H7646"\w* \w with it and vomit|strong="H6958"\w* \w it|strong="H0398"\w* \w up|strong="H0398"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Don’t set foot|strong="H7272"\w* \w too frequently|strong="H3365"\w* \w in your neighbor’s|strong="H7453"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w he become weary|strong="H7646"\w* \w of you and hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w you|strong="H6435"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Like a club|strong="H4650"\w* \w or a sword|strong="H2719"\w* \w or a sharp|strong="H8150"\w* \w arrow|strong="H2671"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who testifies|strong="H6030"\w* \w against|strong="H7453"\w* \w his|strong="H0376"\w* \w neighbor|strong="H7453"\w* \w as a false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Like a bad|strong="H7465"\w* \w tooth|strong="H8127"\w* \w or a foot|strong="H7272"\w* \w out of joint|strong="H4154"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is confidence|strong="H4009"\w* \w in an unfaithful person|strong="H0898"\w* \w at the time|strong="H3117"\w* \w of trouble|strong="H6869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Like one who takes|strong="H5710"\w* \w off a garment|strong="H0899"\w* \w on a cold|strong="H7135"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*,  
\q1 \w or like vinegar|strong="H2558"\w* \w poured on|strong="H5921"\w* \w soda|strong="H5427"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is one who sings|strong="H7451"\w* \w songs|strong="H7892"\w* \w to a heavy heart|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w your enemy is hungry|strong="H7456"\w*, \w give him|strong="H8130"\w* \w food|strong="H3899"\w* \w to eat|strong="H0398"\w*,  
\q1 \w and if|strong="H0518"\w* \w he is thirsty|strong="H6771"\w*, \w give him water|strong="H4325"\w* \w to drink|strong="H8248"\w*,   
\q1
\v 22  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w will heap|strong="H2846"\w* \w coals|strong="H1513"\w* \w of fire on|strong="H5921"\w* \w his head|strong="H7218"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will reward|strong="H7999"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w The north|strong="H6828"\w* \w wind|strong="H7307"\w* \w brings forth|strong="H2342"\w* \w rain|strong="H1653"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a gossiping|strong="H2194"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w brings forth|strong="H5643"\w* \w an|strong="H6440"\w* \w angry|strong="H2194"\w* look.   
\q1
\v 24  \w It is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w to live|strong="H3427"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a corner|strong="H6438"\w* \w of the housetop|strong="H1406"\w*  
\q1 \w than in a house|strong="H1004"\w* \w in company|strong="H2267"\w* \w with a quarrelsome|strong="H4066"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w Like cold|strong="H7119"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w* \w to a weary|strong="H5889"\w* \w person|strong="H5315"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is good|strong="H2896"\w* \w news|strong="H8052"\w* \w from a distant|strong="H4801"\w* \w land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Like a muddied|strong="H7515"\w* \w spring|strong="H4599"\w* \w and a polluted|strong="H7843"\w* \w well|strong="H4726"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person who gives|strong="H4131"\w* \w way|strong="H6440"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w It is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w to eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w too much|strong="H7235"\w* \w honey|strong="H1706"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor is it honorable for people to seek|strong="H2714"\w* \w their own glory|strong="H3519"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Like a city|strong="H5892"\w* \w that is broken down|strong="H6555"\w* \w and without|strong="H0369"\w* \w a wall|strong="H2346"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w who|strong="H0834"\w* \w cannot|strong="H0369"\w* \w control|strong="H4623"\w* \w his temper|strong="H7307"\w*.   
\c 26  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Like snow|strong="H7950"\w* \w in summer|strong="H7019"\w* \w or rain|strong="H4306"\w* \w in harvest|strong="H7105"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w honor|strong="H3519"\w* \w is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w fitting|strong="H5000"\w* \w for a fool|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Like a fluttering bird|strong="H6833"\w* \w or like a flying|strong="H5774"\w* \w swallow|strong="H1866"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w a curse|strong="H7045"\w* \w without cause|strong="H2600"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w come|strong="H0935"\w* \w to|strong="H0935"\w* rest.   
\q1
\v 3  \w A whip|strong="H7752"\w* \w for the horse|strong="H5483"\w* \w and a bridle|strong="H4964"\w* \w for the donkey|strong="H2543"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a rod|strong="H7626"\w* \w for the backs|strong="H1460"\w* \w of fools|strong="H3684"\w*!   
\q1
\v 4  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w answer|strong="H6030"\w* \w a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w according to his folly|strong="H0200"\w*,  
\q1 \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w you|strong="H0859"\w* \w yourself|strong="H7737"\w* \w also|strong="H1571"\w* \w be|strong="H1571"\w* like him.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Answer|strong="H6030"\w* \w a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w according to his folly|strong="H0200"\w*,  
\q1 \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w he be|strong="H1961"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w in his own estimation|strong="H5869"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Like cutting|strong="H7096"\w* \w off the feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w or drinking|strong="H8354"\w* \w violence|strong="H2555"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H7971"\w* \w is sending|strong="H7971"\w* \w a message|strong="H1697"\w* \w by the hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Like|strong="H1809"\w* \w legs|strong="H7785"\w* \w that hang limp|strong="H1809"\w* \w from the lame|strong="H6455"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H4912"\w* \w is|strong="H6310"\w* \w a|strong="H6310"\w* \w proverb|strong="H4912"\w* \w in the mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w of fools|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Like tying|strong="H6887"\w* \w a stone|strong="H0068"\w* \w in a sling|strong="H4773"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w is giving|strong="H5414"\w* \w honor|strong="H3519"\w* \w to a fool|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Like a thorn|strong="H2336"\w* \w that goes|strong="H5927"\w* \w into the hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w of a drunkard|strong="H7910"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is a proverb|strong="H4912"\w* \w in the mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w of a fool|strong="H3684"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Like an archer who wounds at random,|strong="H7936"\w*  
\q1 \w so|strong="H7936"\w* \w is the one who hires|strong="H7936"\w* \w a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w or hires|strong="H7936"\w* \w any passer-by|strong="H5674"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Like a dog|strong="H3611"\w* \w that returns|strong="H7725"\w* \w to its vomit|strong="H6892"\w*,  
\q1 \w so a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w repeats|strong="H8138"\w* \w his folly|strong="H0200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w Do you see|strong="H7200"\w* \w a man|strong="H0376"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w in his own eyes|strong="H5869"\w*\w ?|strong="H8615"\w*  
\q1 \w There is more hope|strong="H8615"\w* \w for a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w than|strong="H4480"\w* \w for|strong="H0376"\w* \w him|strong="H7200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w says, “There is a lion|strong="H7826"\w* \w in the road|strong="H1870"\w*\w !|strong="H0738"\w*  
\q1 \w A lion|strong="H0738"\w* \w in the streets|strong="H7339"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 14  \w Like|strong="H1817"\w* \w a|strong="H5921"\w* \w door|strong="H1817"\w* \w that turns|strong="H5437"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w its hinges|strong="H6735"\w*,  
\q1 \w so a sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w turns|strong="H5921"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w his bed|strong="H4296"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w The sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w plunges|strong="H2934"\w* \w his hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w in the dish|strong="H6747"\w*;  
\q1 \w he is too lazy|strong="H3811"\w* \w to bring it back|strong="H7725"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w his mouth|strong="H6310"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w The sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w is wiser|strong="H2450"\w* \w in his own estimation|strong="H5869"\w*  
\q1 \w than seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w people who respond|strong="H7725"\w* \w with good sense|strong="H2940"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Like one who grabs|strong="H2388"\w* \w a wild dog|strong="H3611"\w* \w by the ears|strong="H0241"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is the person passing|strong="H5674"\w* \w by who becomes furious|strong="H5921"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w a quarrel|strong="H7379"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w his|strong="H5921"\w* \w own|strong="H2388"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w Like a madman|strong="H3856"\w* \w who shoots|strong="H2131"\w*  
\q1 \w firebrands|strong="H2131"\w* \w and deadly|strong="H4194"\w* \w arrows|strong="H2671"\w*,   
\q1
\v 19  \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w is a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w who deceives|strong="H7411"\w* \w his neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w and says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Was I|strong="H0589"\w* \w not|strong="H3808"\w* \w only joking|strong="H7832"\w*?”   
\q1
\v 20  \w Where there is no wood|strong="H6086"\w*, \w a fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w goes out,|strong="H0369"\w*  
\q1 \w and where there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w gossip|strong="H5372"\w*, \w contention|strong="H4066"\w* \w ceases|strong="H8367"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w Like charcoal|strong="H6352"\w* \w is to burning coals|strong="H1513"\w*, \w and wood|strong="H6086"\w* \w to fire|strong="H0784"\w*,  
\q1 \w so is a contentious|strong="H4066"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w to kindle|strong="H2787"\w* \w strife|strong="H7379"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w The words|strong="H1697"\w* \w of a gossip|strong="H5372"\w* \w are like delicious morsels|strong="H3859"\w*;  
\q1 \w they|strong="H1992"\w* \w go down|strong="H3381"\w* \w into a person’s innermost being|strong="H2315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Like a coating of glaze|strong="H5509"\w* \w over earthenware|strong="H2789"\w*  
\q1 \w are|strong="H2789"\w* \w fervent|strong="H1814"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w with an|strong="H1814"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The one who hates|strong="H8130"\w* \w others disguises|strong="H7130"\w* \w it with his lips|strong="H8193"\w*,  
\q1 \w but he stores up|strong="H4820"\w* \w deceit|strong="H4820"\w* \w within|strong="H7130"\w* \w him|strong="H8130"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w When|strong="H3588"\w* \w he speaks|strong="H6963"\w* \w graciously|strong="H2603"\w*, \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w believe|strong="H0539"\w* \w him,|strong="H3588"\w*  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w there are seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w abominations|strong="H8441"\w* within \w him|strong="H6963"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Though his|strong="H8135"\w* \w hatred|strong="H8135"\w* \w may be concealed|strong="H3680"\w* \w by deceit|strong="H4860"\w*,  
\q1 \w his evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w will be uncovered|strong="H1540"\w* \w in the assembly|strong="H6951"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The one who digs|strong="H3738"\w* \w a pit|strong="H7845"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w into it;|strong="H1556"\w*  
\q1 \w the one who rolls|strong="H1556"\w* \w a stone|strong="H0068"\w* \w – it will come back|strong="H7725"\w* \w on|strong="H0413"\w* \w him|strong="H0413"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w A lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w hates|strong="H8130"\w* \w those crushed|strong="H1790"\w* \w by it,|strong="H2509"\w*  
\q1 \w and a flattering|strong="H2509"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w works|strong="H6213"\w* \w ruin|strong="H4072"\w*.   
\c 27  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w boast|strong="H1984"\w* \w about tomorrow|strong="H4279"\w*;  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w you do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w what|strong="H4100"\w* \w a day|strong="H3117"\w* \w may bring forth|strong="H3205"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w Let another|strong="H2114"\w* \w praise|strong="H1984"\w* \w you, and not|strong="H3808"\w* \w your own mouth|strong="H6310"\w*;  
\q1 \w someone else|strong="H5237"\w*, \w and not|strong="H0408"\w* \w your own lips|strong="H8193"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w A stone|strong="H0068"\w* \w is heavy|strong="H3514"\w* \w and sand|strong="H2344"\w* \w is weighty|strong="H5192"\w*,  
\q1 \w but vexation|strong="H3708"\w* \w by a fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w is more burdensome|strong="H3515"\w* \w than the two|strong="H8147"\w* \w of|strong="H8147"\w* them.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Wrath|strong="H2534"\w* \w is cruel|strong="H0395"\w* \w and anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w is overwhelming|strong="H7858"\w*,  
\q1 \w but who|strong="H4310"\w* \w can stand|strong="H5975"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w jealousy|strong="H7068"\w*?   
\q1
\v 5  \w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \w is open|strong="H1540"\w* \w rebuke|strong="H8433"\w*  
\q1 \w than hidden|strong="H5641"\w* \w love|strong="H0160"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Faithful|strong="H0539"\w* \w are the wounds|strong="H6482"\w* \w of a friend|strong="H0157"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the kisses|strong="H5390"\w* \w of an enemy|strong="H8130"\w* \w are excessive|strong="H6280"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The one whose appetite|strong="H5315"\w* \w is satisfied|strong="H7649"\w* \w loathes|strong="H0947"\w* \w honey|strong="H5317"\w*,  
\q1 \w but to the hungry|strong="H7457"\w* \w mouth|strong="H5315"\w* \w every|strong="H3605"\w* \w bitter thing|strong="H4751"\w* \w is sweet|strong="H4966"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Like a bird|strong="H6833"\w* \w that wanders|strong="H5074"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w its nest|strong="H7064"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w is a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w who wanders|strong="H5074"\w* \w from his home|strong="H4725"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Ointment|strong="H8081"\w* \w and incense|strong="H7004"\w* \w make|strong="H8055"\w* \w the heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w*,  
\q1 \w likewise the sweetness|strong="H4986"\w* \w of one’s friend|strong="H7453"\w* \w from sincere|strong="H5315"\w* \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w forsake|strong="H5800"\w* \w your friend|strong="H7463"\w* \w and your father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*,  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w enter|strong="H0935"\w* \w your brother’s|strong="H0251"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w* \w in the day|strong="H3117"\w* \w of your disaster|strong="H0343"\w*;  
\q1 \w a neighbor|strong="H7934"\w* \w nearby|strong="H7138"\w* \w is better|strong="H2896"\w* \w than a brother|strong="H0251"\w* \w far|strong="H7350"\w* \w away|strong="H7350"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w Be wise|strong="H2449"\w*, \w my son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w and make my heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w glad|strong="H8056"\w*,  
\q1 \w so that I may answer|strong="H7725"\w* \w anyone who taunts|strong="H2778"\w* \w me|strong="H7725"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w A shrewd|strong="H6175"\w* \w person sees|strong="H7200"\w* \w danger|strong="H7451"\w* \w and hides|strong="H5641"\w* \w himself,|strong="H6612"\w*  
\q1 \w but the naive|strong="H6612"\w* \w keep right on going|strong="H5674"\w* \w and suffer|strong="H6064"\w* \w for|strong="H7200"\w* \w it|strong="H7200"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w Take|strong="H3947"\w* \w a man’s|strong="H0899"\w* \w garment|strong="H0899"\w* \w when|strong="H3588"\w* \w he has given security|strong="H6148"\w* \w for|strong="H1157"\w* \w a stranger|strong="H2114"\w*,  
\q1 \w and when he gives surety|strong="H1157"\w* \w for a stranger|strong="H5237"\w*, \w hold him in pledge|strong="H2254"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w If|strong="H1288"\w* \w someone blesses|strong="H1288"\w* \w his neighbor|strong="H7453"\w* \w with a loud|strong="H1419"\w* \w voice|strong="H6963"\w* \w early|strong="H7925"\w* \w in the morning|strong="H1242"\w*,  
\q1 \w it|strong="H2803"\w* \w will be counted as|strong="H2803"\w* \w a curse|strong="H7045"\w* \w to|strong="H2803"\w* \w him|strong="H6963"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w A continual|strong="H2956"\w* \w dripping|strong="H1812"\w* \w on a rainy|strong="H5464"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*  
\q1 \w and a contentious|strong="H4066"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w are alike|strong="H7737"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w Whoever hides|strong="H6845"\w* \w her hides|strong="H6845"\w* \w the wind|strong="H7307"\w*  
\q1 \w or grasps|strong="H7121"\w* \w oil|strong="H8081"\w* \w with his right hand|strong="H3225"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w As|strong="H1270"\w* \w iron|strong="H1270"\w* \w sharpens|strong="H2300"\w* \w iron|strong="H1270"\w*,  
\q1 \w so a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w sharpens|strong="H2300"\w* \w his friend|strong="H7453"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The one who tends|strong="H5341"\w* \w a fig tree|strong="H8384"\w* \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w its fruit|strong="H6529"\w*,  
\q1 \w and whoever|strong="H8104"\w* \w takes care|strong="H8104"\w* \w of|strong="H0113"\w* \w his|strong="H8104"\w* \w master|strong="H0113"\w* \w will be honored|strong="H3513"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w As in water|strong="H4325"\w* \w the face|strong="H6440"\w* \w is reflected as a face|strong="H6440"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H3651"\w* \w a person’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w reflects the person|strong="H0120"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w As|strong="H7585"\w* \w Death|strong="H7585"\w* \w and Destruction|strong="H0010"\w* \w are never|strong="H3808"\w* \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w*,  
\q1 \w so the eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w of a person|strong="H0120"\w* \w are never|strong="H3808"\w* \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w As the crucible|strong="H4715"\w* \w is for silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w and the furnace|strong="H3564"\w* \w is for gold|strong="H2091"\w*,  
\q1 \w so a person|strong="H0376"\w* \w is proved|strong="H4110"\w* \w by|strong="H2091"\w* \w the|strong="H6310"\w* \w praise|strong="H4110"\w* \w he|strong="H0376"\w* receives.   
\q1
\v 22  \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w you should pound|strong="H3806"\w* \w the fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w in the mortar|strong="H4388"\w*  
\q1 \w among|strong="H8432"\w* \w the grain|strong="H7383"\w* \w with the pestle|strong="H5940"\w*,  
\q1 \w his foolishness|strong="H0200"\w* \w would not|strong="H3808"\w* \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* \w from|strong="H5921"\w* \w him|strong="H5921"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Pay careful attention|strong="H3045"\w* \w to|strong="H3045"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \w condition|strong="H6440"\w* \w of your flocks|strong="H6629"\w*,  
\q1 \w give careful|strong="H7896"\w* \w attention|strong="H3820"\w* \w to your herds|strong="H5739"\w*,   
\q1
\v 24  \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w riches|strong="H2633"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w last|strong="H5769"\w* \w forever|strong="H5769"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor does|strong="H0518"\w* \w a crown|strong="H5145"\w* \w last|strong="H1755"\w* \w from|strong="H3808"\w* \w generation|strong="H1755"\w* \w to generation|strong="H1755"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w When the hay|strong="H2682"\w* \w is removed|strong="H1540"\w* \w and new grass|strong="H1877"\w* \w appears|strong="H7200"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the grass|strong="H6212"\w* \w from the hills|strong="H2022"\w* \w is gathered|strong="H0622"\w* \w in|strong="H0622"\w*,   
\q1
\v 26  \w the lambs|strong="H3532"\w* \w will be for your clothing|strong="H3830"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the goats|strong="H6260"\w* \w will be for the price|strong="H4242"\w* \w of a field|strong="H7704"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w And there will be enough|strong="H1767"\w* \w goat’s|strong="H5795"\w* \w milk|strong="H2461"\w* \w for your food|strong="H3899"\w*,  
\q1 \w for the food|strong="H3899"\w* \w of your household|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w and for the sustenance|strong="H2416"\w* \w of your servant girls|strong="H5291"\w*.   
\c 28  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w person flees when|strong="H5127"\w* \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w one pursuing|strong="H7291"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person is as confident|strong="H0982"\w* \w as a lion|strong="H3715"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w When a country|strong="H0776"\w* \w is rebellious|strong="H6588"\w* \w it has many|strong="H7227"\w* \w princes|strong="H8269"\w*,  
\q1 \w but by someone|strong="H0120"\w* \w who is discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w and knowledgeable|strong="H3045"\w* \w order is maintained|strong="H0748"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w A poor person|strong="H7326"\w* \w who oppresses|strong="H6231"\w* \w the weak|strong="H5502"\w*  
\q1 \w is like|strong="H5502"\w* \w a|strong="H0369"\w* \w driving|strong="H5502"\w* \w rain|strong="H4306"\w* \w without|strong="H0369"\w* \w food|strong="H3899"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Those who forsake|strong="H5800"\w* \w the law|strong="H8451"\w* \w praise|strong="H1984"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*,  
\q1 \w but those who keep|strong="H8104"\w* \w the law|strong="H8451"\w* \w contend|strong="H1624"\w* \w with|strong="H7563"\w* \w them|strong="H8104"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w Evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w people|strong="H0582"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*,  
\q1 \w but those who seek|strong="H1245"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w it all|strong="H3605"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w A poor person|strong="H7326"\w* \w who walks|strong="H1980"\w* \w in his integrity|strong="H8537"\w* \w is better|strong="H2896"\w*  
\q1 \w than one who is perverse|strong="H6141"\w* \w in his ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w even though|strong="H6223"\w* \w he|strong="H1931"\w* \w is|strong="H1931"\w* \w rich|strong="H6223"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The one who keeps|strong="H5341"\w* \w the law|strong="H8451"\w* \w is a discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w child|strong="H1121"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a companion|strong="H7462"\w* \w of gluttons|strong="H2151"\w* \w brings shame|strong="H3637"\w* \w to his parents|strong="H0001"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w The one who increases|strong="H7235"\w* \w his wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w by increasing|strong="H8636"\w* \w interest|strong="H5392"\w*  
\q1 \w gathers|strong="H6908"\w* \w it for someone who is gracious|strong="H2603"\w* \w to the needy|strong="H1800"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w The one who turns|strong="H5493"\w* \w away his ear|strong="H0241"\w* \w from hearing|strong="H8085"\w* \w the law|strong="H8451"\w*,  
\q1 \w even|strong="H1571"\w* \w his prayer|strong="H8605"\w* \w is an abomination|strong="H8441"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w The one who leads|strong="H7686"\w* \w the upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w astray in an evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*  
\q1 \w will himself|strong="H1931"\w* \w fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w into his own pit|strong="H7816"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the blameless|strong="H8549"\w* \w will inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w what is good|strong="H2896"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w A rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w is wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w in his own eyes|strong="H5869"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a discerning|strong="H0995"\w* \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w person can evaluate him properly|strong="H2713"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w When the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H5970"\w*, \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w is the glory|strong="H8597"\w*,  
\q1 \w but when the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w rise|strong="H6965"\w* \w to power, people|strong="H0120"\w* \w are sought out|strong="H2664"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The one who covers|strong="H3680"\w* \w his transgressions|strong="H6588"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w prosper|strong="H6743"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H5800"\w* \w whoever confesses|strong="H3034"\w* \w them and forsakes|strong="H5800"\w* \w them will find mercy|strong="H7355"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w Blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \w is the one|strong="H0120"\w* \w who is always|strong="H8548"\w* \w cautious|strong="H6342"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever hardens|strong="H7185"\w* \w his heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w into evil|strong="H7451"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w Like|strong="H0738"\w* \w a|strong="H5921"\w* \w roaring|strong="H5098"\w* \w lion|strong="H0738"\w* \w or a roving|strong="H5098"\w* \w bear|strong="H1677"\w*,  
\q1 \w so|strong="H8264"\w* \w is a wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w ruler|strong="H4910"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w a poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w The prince|strong="H5057"\w* \w who is a great|strong="H7227"\w* \w oppressor|strong="H4642"\w* \w lacks|strong="H2638"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H8394"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who hates|strong="H8130"\w* \w unjust gain|strong="H1215"\w* \w will prolong|strong="H0748"\w* \w his days|strong="H3117"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w The one|strong="H0120"\w* \w who is tormented|strong="H6231"\w* \w by the murder|strong="H5315"\w* \w of another will flee|strong="H5127"\w* \w to the pit|strong="H0953"\w*;  
\q1 \w let no|strong="H0408"\w* \w one support|strong="H8551"\w* \w him|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w The one|strong="H8549"\w* \w who walks|strong="H1980"\w* \w blamelessly|strong="H8549"\w* \w will be delivered|strong="H3467"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever is perverse|strong="H6140"\w* \w in his ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w will fall|strong="H5307"\w* \w at once|strong="H0259"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w The one who|strong="H7291"\w* \w works|strong="H5647"\w* \w his land|strong="H0127"\w* \w will be satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* \w with food|strong="H3899"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever chases|strong="H7291"\w* \w daydreams|strong="H7386"\w* \w will have his fill|strong="H7646"\w* \w of poverty|strong="H7389"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w A faithful|strong="H0530"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w will have an abundance|strong="H7227"\w* \w of blessings|strong="H1293"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who hastens|strong="H0213"\w* \w to gain riches|strong="H6238"\w* \w will not|strong="H3808"\w* \w go unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w To show partiality|strong="H5234"\w* \w is terrible|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w for a person will transgress|strong="H6586"\w* \w over|strong="H5921"\w* \w the smallest piece|strong="H6595"\w* \w of bread|strong="H3899"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w The stingy person|strong="H5869"\w* \w hastens|strong="H0926"\w* \w after riches|strong="H1952"\w*  
\q1 \w and does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w poverty|strong="H2639"\w* \w will overtake|strong="H0935"\w* \w him|strong="H0935"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w The one who reproves|strong="H3198"\w* \w another|strong="H0120"\w* \w will in the end|strong="H0310"\w* \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w more favor|strong="H2580"\w*  
\q1 \w than the one who flatters|strong="H2505"\w* \w with the tongue|strong="H3956"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w The one who robs|strong="H1497"\w* \w his father|strong="H0001"\w* \w and mother|strong="H0517"\w* \w and says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “There is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w*,”  
\q1 \w is a companion|strong="H2270"\w* \w to the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who destroys|strong="H7843"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w The greedy|strong="H7342"\w* \w person|strong="H5315"\w* \w stirs|strong="H1624"\w* \w up dissension|strong="H4066"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who trusts|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H5921"\w* \w the|strong="H5921"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will prosper|strong="H1878"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w The one who trusts|strong="H0982"\w* \w in his own heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w is|strong="H1931"\w* \w a fool|strong="H3684"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the one who walks|strong="H1980"\w* \w in wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w will escape|strong="H4422"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w The one who gives|strong="H5414"\w* \w to the poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w will not|strong="H0369"\w* \w lack|strong="H4270"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever shuts|strong="H5956"\w* \w his eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w to them|strong="H7227"\w* \w will|strong="H5869"\w* \w receive|strong="H5414"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w curses|strong="H3994"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w When the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w gain control|strong="H6965"\w*, \w people|strong="H0120"\w* \w hide|strong="H5641"\w* \w themselves,|strong="H0006"\w*  
\q1 \w but when they perish|strong="H0006"\w*, \w the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w increase|strong="H7235"\w*.   
\c 29  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who stiffens|strong="H7185"\w* \w his neck|strong="H6203"\w* \w after numerous rebukes|strong="H8433"\w*  
\q1 \w will suddenly|strong="H6621"\w* \w be|strong="H7665"\w* \w destroyed|strong="H0369"\w* \w without|strong="H0369"\w* \w remedy|strong="H4832"\w*.   
\q1
\v 2  \w When the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w become numerous|strong="H7235"\w*, \w the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w*;  
\q1 \w when the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w rule|strong="H4910"\w*, \w the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w groan|strong="H0584"\w*.   
\q1
\v 3  \w The man|strong="H0376"\w* \w who loves|strong="H0157"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w brings joy|strong="H8055"\w* \w to his father|strong="H0001"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever associates|strong="H7462"\w* \w with prostitutes|strong="H2181"\w* \w wastes|strong="H0006"\w* \w his wealth|strong="H1952"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w A king|strong="H4428"\w* \w brings stability|strong="H5975"\w* \w to a land|strong="H0776"\w* \w by|strong="H5975"\w* \w justice|strong="H4941"\w*,  
\q1 \w but one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who exacts tribute|strong="H8641"\w* \w tears|strong="H2040"\w* \w it|strong="H2040"\w* \w down|strong="H2040"\w*.   
\q1
\v 5  \w The one|strong="H1397"\w* \w who flatters|strong="H2505"\w* \w his neighbor|strong="H7453"\w*  
\q1 \w spreads|strong="H6566"\w* \w a net|strong="H7568"\w* \w for his steps|strong="H6471"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w In the transgression|strong="H6588"\w* \w of an evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w person there is a snare|strong="H4170"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person can sing|strong="H7442"\w* \w and rejoice|strong="H8055"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w The righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w person cares|strong="H3045"\w* \w for|strong="H1779"\w* \w the|strong="H3045"\w* \w legal|strong="H1779"\w* \w rights|strong="H1800"\w* \w of|strong="H3045"\w* \w the|strong="H3045"\w* \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*;  
\q1 \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w such|strong="H1847"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Scornful|strong="H3944"\w* \w people|strong="H0376"\w* \w inflame|strong="H6315"\w* \w a city|strong="H7151"\w*,  
\q1 \w but those who are wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w turn away|strong="H7725"\w* \w wrath|strong="H0639"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w If|strong="H0376"\w* \w a wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person|strong="H8199"\w* \w goes|strong="H8199"\w* \w to court|strong="H0854"\w* \w with|strong="H0854"\w* \w a foolish|strong="H0191"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w*,  
\q1 \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w peace|strong="H5183"\w* whether \w he|strong="H0376"\w* \w is|strong="H0369"\w* angry \w or|strong="H0369"\w* \w laughs|strong="H7832"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Bloodthirsty people|strong="H1818"\w* \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w someone with integrity|strong="H8535"\w*;  
\q1 \w as for the upright|strong="H3477"\w*, \w they seek|strong="H1245"\w* \w his life|strong="H5315"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w A fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w lets|strong="H3318"\w* \w fly with all|strong="H3605"\w* \w his temper|strong="H7307"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w person keeps|strong="H7623"\w* \w it back|strong="H0268"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w If a ruler|strong="H4910"\w* \w listens|strong="H7181"\w* \w to|strong="H8267"\w* \w lies|strong="H8267"\w*,  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w his ministers|strong="H8334"\w* \w will be wicked|strong="H7563"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w The poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w person|strong="H0376"\w* \w and the oppressor|strong="H8501"\w* \w have this in common|strong="H6298"\w*\w :|strong="H3068"\w*  
\q1 \w the|strong="H3068"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w gives light|strong="H0215"\w* \w to the eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w of them both|strong="H8147"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w If a king|strong="H4428"\w* \w judges|strong="H8199"\w* \w the poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w in truth|strong="H0571"\w*,  
\q1 \w his throne|strong="H3678"\w* \w will be established|strong="H3559"\w* \w forever|strong="H5703"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w A rod|strong="H7626"\w* \w and reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w impart|strong="H5414"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a child|strong="H5288"\w* \w who is unrestrained|strong="H7971"\w* \w brings shame|strong="H0954"\w* \w to his mother|strong="H0517"\w*.   
\q1
\v 16  \w When|strong="H7235"\w* \w the wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w increase|strong="H7235"\w*, \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* \w increases|strong="H7235"\w*,  
\q1 \w but the righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w will see|strong="H7200"\w* \w their downfall|strong="H4658"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w Discipline|strong="H3256"\w* \w your child|strong="H1121"\w*, \w and he will give|strong="H5414"\w* \w you rest|strong="H5117"\w*;  
\q1 \w he will bring you|strong="H4574"\w* happiness.   
\q1
\v 18  \w When there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w prophetic|strong="H6544"\w* \w vision|strong="H2377"\w* \w the people|strong="H5971"\w* \w cast off restraint,|strong="H6544"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H6544"\w* \w the one who keeps|strong="H8104"\w* \w the law|strong="H8451"\w*, \w blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \w is|strong="H0369"\w* \w he|strong="H8451"\w*!   
\q1
\v 19  \w A servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w cannot|strong="H3808"\w* \w be corrected|strong="H3256"\w* \w by words|strong="H1697"\w*,  
\q1 \w for although|strong="H3588"\w* \w he understands|strong="H0995"\w*, \w there is no|strong="H0369"\w* \w answer|strong="H4617"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w Do you see|strong="H2372"\w* \w someone|strong="H0376"\w* \w who is hasty|strong="H0213"\w* \w in his words|strong="H1697"\w*\w ?|strong="H8615"\w*  
\q1 \w There is more hope|strong="H8615"\w* \w for a fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w than|strong="H4480"\w* \w for|strong="H0376"\w* \w him|strong="H4480"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w If|strong="H6445"\w* someone \w pampers|strong="H6445"\w* \w his servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w from youth|strong="H5290"\w*,  
\q1 \w he will be|strong="H1961"\w* \w a weakling|strong="H4497"\w* \w in the end|strong="H0319"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w An|strong="H0376"\w* \w angry|strong="H0639"\w* \w person|strong="H1624"\w* \w stirs|strong="H1624"\w* \w up dissension|strong="H4066"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a wrathful|strong="H2534"\w* \w person|strong="H7227"\w* \w is|strong="H0376"\w* abounding \w in transgression|strong="H6588"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w A person’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w pride|strong="H1346"\w* \w will bring|strong="H8213"\w* \w him low|strong="H8213"\w*,  
\q1 \w but one who has a lowly|strong="H8217"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w will gain|strong="H8551"\w* \w honor|strong="H3519"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w Whoever shares|strong="H8130"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w a thief|strong="H1590"\w* \w is his own enemy;|strong="H8085"\w*  
\q1 \w he hears|strong="H8085"\w* \w the oath|strong="H0423"\w* \w to testify,|strong="H8085"\w* \w but|strong="H3808"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w talk|strong="H5046"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w The fear|strong="H2731"\w* \w of people|strong="H0120"\w* \w becomes|strong="H4170"\w* \w a|strong="H5414"\w* \w snare|strong="H4170"\w*,  
\q1 \w but whoever trusts|strong="H0982"\w* \w in|strong="H3068"\w* \w the|strong="H5414"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w will be set on high|strong="H7682"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w Many|strong="H7227"\w* \w people seek|strong="H1245"\w* \w the face|strong="H6440"\w* \w of a ruler|strong="H4910"\w*,  
\q1 \w but|strong="H0376"\w* \w it|strong="H3068"\w* \w is|strong="H3068"\w* \w from|strong="H0376"\w* \w the|strong="H6440"\w* \nd \+w Lord|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w that one|strong="H0376"\w* \w receives justice|strong="H4941"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w An unjust person|strong="H0376"\w* \w is an abomination|strong="H8441"\w* \w to the righteous|strong="H6662"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the one|strong="H0376"\w* \w who lives|strong="H1870"\w* \w an upright|strong="H3477"\w* \w life is an abomination|strong="H8441"\w* \w to the wicked|strong="H7563"\w*.   
\c 30  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The words|strong="H1697"\w* \w of Agur|strong="H0094"\w*, \w the son|strong="H1121"\w* \w of Jakeh|strong="H3348"\w*; \w an oracle|strong="H4853"\w*\w :|strong="H1397"\w*  
\q1 \w This|strong="H1397"\w* \w man|strong="H1397"\w* \w says|strong="H5002"\w* \w to Ithiel|strong="H0384"\w*, \w to Ithiel|strong="H0384"\w* \w and to Ukal|strong="H0401"\w*:   
\q1
\v 2  \w Surely|strong="H3588"\w* \w I am|strong="H0595"\w* \w more brutish|strong="H1198"\w* \w than any other human being,|strong="H0595"\w*  
\q1 \w and I|strong="H0595"\w* \w do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w have human|strong="H0120"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*;   
\q1
\v 3  \w I have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w learned|strong="H3925"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor do I have knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w of the Holy One|strong="H6918"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has ascended|strong="H5927"\w* \w into heaven|strong="H8064"\w*, \w and then descended|strong="H3381"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has gathered up|strong="H0622"\w* \w the winds|strong="H7307"\w* \w in his fists|strong="H2651"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has bound up|strong="H6887"\w* \w the waters|strong="H4325"\w* \w in his cloak|strong="H8071"\w*\w ?|strong="H4310"\w*  
\q1 \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w has established|strong="H6965"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the ends|strong="H0657"\w* \w of the earth|strong="H0776"\w*\w ?|strong="H4100"\w*  
\q1 \w What|strong="H4100"\w* \w is his name|strong="H8034"\w*, \w and what|strong="H4100"\w* \w is his son’s|strong="H1121"\w* \w name|strong="H8034"\w*? – \w if|strong="H3588"\w* \w you|strong="H3588"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w*!   
\q1
\v 5  \w Every|strong="H3605"\w* \w word|strong="H0565"\w* \w of God|strong="H0433"\w* \w is purified|strong="H6884"\w*;  
\q1 \w he is|strong="H1931"\w* \w like|strong="H4043"\w* \w a|strong="H3605"\w* \w shield|strong="H4043"\w* \w for those who take refuge|strong="H2620"\w* \w in|strong="H3605"\w* \w him|strong="H3605"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w add|strong="H3254"\w* \w to his words|strong="H1697"\w*,  
\q1 \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w he reprove|strong="H3198"\w* \w you, and prove you to be a liar|strong="H3576"\w*.   
\q1
\v 7  \w Two|strong="H8147"\w* \w things|strong="H7592"\w* \w I|strong="H2962"\w* \w ask|strong="H7592"\w* \w from you;|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w refuse|strong="H4513"\w* \w me|strong="H4480"\w* \w before|strong="H2962"\w* \w I die|strong="H4191"\w*:   
\q1
\v 8  \w Remove falsehood|strong="H7723"\w* \w and lies|strong="H3577"\w* \w far|strong="H7368"\w* \w from|strong="H4480"\w* \w me;|strong="H0408"\w*  
\q1 \w do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w give|strong="H5414"\w* \w me poverty|strong="H7389"\w* \w or riches|strong="H6239"\w*,  
\q1 \w feed|strong="H2963"\w* \w me with my allotted portion|strong="H2706"\w* \w of bread|strong="H3899"\w*,   
\q1
\v 9  \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w I become satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* \w and act deceptively|strong="H3584"\w*  
\q1 \w and say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w is the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w*\w ?”|strong="H6435"\w*  
\q1 \w Or lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w I become poor|strong="H3423"\w* \w and steal|strong="H1589"\w*  
\q1 \w and demean|strong="H8610"\w* \w the name|strong="H8034"\w* \w of my God|strong="H0430"\w*.   
\q1
\v 10  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w slander|strong="H3960"\w* \w a servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w to|strong="H0413"\w* \w his master|strong="H0113"\w*,  
\q1 \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w he curse|strong="H7043"\w* \w you, and you are found guilty|strong="H0816"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w There is a generation|strong="H1755"\w* \w who curse|strong="H7043"\w* \w their fathers|strong="H0001"\w*  
\q1 \w and do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w bless|strong="H1288"\w* \w their mothers|strong="H0517"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w There is a generation|strong="H1755"\w* \w who are pure|strong="H2889"\w* \w in their own eyes|strong="H5869"\w*  
\q1 \w and yet are not|strong="H3808"\w* \w washed|strong="H7364"\w* \w from their filthiness|strong="H6675"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w There is a generation|strong="H1755"\w* \w whose eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w are so lofty,|strong="H6079"\w*  
\q1 \w and whose eyelids|strong="H6079"\w* \w are lifted|strong="H5375"\w* \w up disdainfully|strong="H7311"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w There is a generation|strong="H1755"\w* \w whose teeth|strong="H8127"\w* \w are like|strong="H2719"\w* \w swords|strong="H2719"\w*  
\q1 \w and whose molars|strong="H4973"\w* \w are like knives|strong="H3979"\w*  
\q1 \w to devour|strong="H0398"\w* \w the poor|strong="H6041"\w* \w from the earth|strong="H0776"\w*  
\q1 \w and the needy|strong="H0034"\w* \w from among the human|strong="H0120"\w* race.   
\q1
\v 15  \w The leech|strong="H5936"\w* \w has two|strong="H8147"\w* \w daughters|strong="H1323"\w*\w : |strong="H3051"\w*  
\q1 \w “Give|strong="H3051"\w*\w ! Give|strong="H3051"\w*\w !”|strong="H7969"\w*  
\q1 \w There are three|strong="H7969"\w* \w things|strong="H2007"\w* \w that are never|strong="H3808"\w* \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w*,  
\q1 \w four|strong="H0702"\w* \w that never|strong="H3808"\w* \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Enough|strong="H1952"\w*” –   
\q1
\v 16  \w the grave|strong="H7585"\w*, \w the barren|strong="H6115"\w* \w womb|strong="H7356"\w*,  
\q1 \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w that is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* \w with water|strong="H4325"\w*,  
\q1 \w and fire|strong="H0784"\w* \w that never|strong="H3808"\w* \w says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “Enough|strong="H1952"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 17  \w The eye|strong="H5869"\w* \w that mocks|strong="H3932"\w* \w at a father|strong="H0001"\w*  
\q1 \w and despises|strong="H0936"\w* \w obeying|strong="H3349"\w* \w a mother|strong="H0517"\w* \w –|strong="H6158"\w*  
\q1 \w the ravens|strong="H6158"\w* \w of the valley|strong="H5158"\w* \w will peck|strong="H5365"\w* \w it out|strong="H5365"\w*  
\q1 \w and the young|strong="H1121"\w* \w vultures|strong="H5404"\w* \w will eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w it|strong="H0398"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w There are three|strong="H7969"\w* \w things that are|strong="H1992"\w* \w too wonderful|strong="H6381"\w* \w for me|strong="H4480"\w*,  
\q1 \w four|strong="H0702"\w* \w that I do not|strong="H3808"\w* \w understand|strong="H3045"\w*:   
\q1
\v 19  \w the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of an eagle|strong="H5404"\w* \w in the sky|strong="H8064"\w*,  
\q1 \w the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of a snake|strong="H5175"\w* \w on|strong="H5921"\w* \w a rock|strong="H6697"\w*,  
\q1 \w the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of a ship|strong="H0591"\w* \w in the sea|strong="H3220"\w*,  
\q1 \w and the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of a man|strong="H1397"\w* \w with a woman|strong="H5959"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w This|strong="H3651"\w* \w is the way|strong="H1870"\w* \w of an adulterous|strong="H5003"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*\w :|strong="H0398"\w*  
\q1 \w she eats|strong="H0398"\w* \w and wipes|strong="H4229"\w* \w her mouth|strong="H6310"\w*  
\q1 \w and says|strong="H0559"\w*, \w “I have not|strong="H3808"\w* \w done|strong="H6466"\w* \w wrong|strong="H0205"\w*.”   
\q1
\v 21  \w Under|strong="H8478"\w* \w three|strong="H7969"\w* \w things the earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w trembles|strong="H7264"\w*,  
\q1 \w and under|strong="H8478"\w* \w four|strong="H0702"\w* \w things it cannot|strong="H3201"\w* \w bear|strong="H5375"\w* \w up|strong="H5375"\w*:   
\q1
\v 22  \w under|strong="H8478"\w* \w a servant|strong="H5650"\w* \w who becomes|strong="H3588"\w* \w king|strong="H4427"\w*,  
\q1 \w under a fool|strong="H5036"\w* \w who is stuffed|strong="H7646"\w* \w with food|strong="H3899"\w*,   
\q1
\v 23  \w under|strong="H8478"\w* \w an unloved|strong="H8130"\w* \w woman who is married|strong="H1166"\w*,  
\q1 \w and under a female servant|strong="H8198"\w* \w who dispossesses|strong="H3423"\w* \w her mistress|strong="H1404"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w There are four|strong="H0702"\w* \w things on earth|strong="H0776"\w* \w that are|strong="H1992"\w* \w small|strong="H6996"\w*,  
\q1 \w but they|strong="H1992"\w* \w are exceedingly|strong="H2449"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*:   
\q1
\v 25  \w ants|strong="H5244"\w* \w are creatures with little strength,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H3808"\w* \w they prepare|strong="H3559"\w* \w their food|strong="H3899"\w* \w in the summer|strong="H7019"\w*;   
\q1
\v 26  \w rock badgers|strong="H8227"\w* \w are creatures with little power,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w but|strong="H3808"\w* \w they make|strong="H7760"\w* \w their homes|strong="H1004"\w* \w in the crags|strong="H5553"\w*;   
\q1
\v 27  \w locusts|strong="H0697"\w* \w have no|strong="H0369"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w*,  
\q1 \w but they all|strong="H3605"\w* \w go forward|strong="H3318"\w* \w by ranks|strong="H2686"\w*;   
\q1
\v 28  \w a lizard|strong="H8079"\w* \w you can catch with the hand|strong="H3027"\w*,  
\q1 \w but it|strong="H1931"\w* \w gets|strong="H8610"\w* \w into the palaces|strong="H1964"\w* \w of the king|strong="H4428"\w*.   
\q1
\v 29  \w There|strong="H1992"\w* \w are three|strong="H7969"\w* \w things that are magnificent|strong="H3190"\w* \w in their step|strong="H6806"\w*,  
\q1 \w four|strong="H0702"\w* \w things that move|strong="H1980"\w* \w about magnificently|strong="H3190"\w*:   
\q1
\v 30  \w a lion|strong="H3918"\w*, \w mightiest|strong="H1368"\w* \w of the beasts|strong="H0929"\w*,  
\q1 \w who does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w retreat|strong="H7725"\w* \w from anything|strong="H3605"\w*;   
\q1
\v 31  \w a strutting rooster|strong="H4975"\w*, \w a male goat|strong="H8495"\w*,  
\q1 \w and a king|strong="H4428"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w his army|strong="H0510"\w* around \w him|strong="H5973"\w*.   
\q1
\v 32  \w If|strong="H0518"\w* \w you have done foolishly|strong="H5034"\w* \w by exalting|strong="H5375"\w* \w yourself|strong="H0518"\w*  
\q1 \w or if|strong="H0518"\w* \w you have planned|strong="H2161"\w* \w evil,|strong="H3027"\w*  
\q1 \w put|strong="H3027"\w* \w your|strong="H0518"\w* \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w over your mouth|strong="H6310"\w*!   
\q1
\v 33  \w For|strong="H3588"\w* \w as the churning|strong="H4330"\w* \w of milk|strong="H2461"\w* \w produces|strong="H3318"\w* \w butter|strong="H2529"\w*  
\q1 \w and as punching|strong="H4330"\w* \w the nose|strong="H0639"\w* \w produces|strong="H3318"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*,  
\q1 \w so stirring|strong="H4330"\w* \w up anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w produces|strong="H3318"\w* \w strife|strong="H7379"\w*.   
\c 31  
\p  
\q1
\v 1  \w The words|strong="H1697"\w* \w of King|strong="H4428"\w* \w Lemuel|strong="H3927"\w*,  
\q1 \w an oracle|strong="H4853"\w* \w that|strong="H0834"\w* \w his mother|strong="H0517"\w* \w taught|strong="H3256"\w* \w him|strong="H4428"\w*:   
\q1
\v 2  \w O|strong="H1248"\w* \w my|strong="H4100"\w* \w son|strong="H1248"\w*, \w O son|strong="H1248"\w* \w of my womb|strong="H0990"\w*,  
\q1 \w O son|strong="H1248"\w* \w of my vows|strong="H5088"\w*,   
\q1
\v 3  \w Do not|strong="H0408"\w* \w give|strong="H5414"\w* \w your strength|strong="H2428"\w* \w to women|strong="H0802"\w*,  
\q1 \w nor your ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w to that which ruins|strong="H4229"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*.   
\q1
\v 4  \w It is not|strong="H0408"\w* \w for kings|strong="H4428"\w*, \w O Lemuel|strong="H3927"\w*,  
\q1 \w it is not|strong="H0408"\w* \w for kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w to drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w*,  
\q1 \w or|strong="H0176"\w* \w for rulers|strong="H7336"\w* \w to crave strong drink|strong="H7941"\w*,   
\q1
\v 5  \w lest|strong="H6435"\w* \w they drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w and forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w what is decreed|strong="H2710"\w*,  
\q1 \w and remove|strong="H8138"\w* \w from all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the poor|strong="H6040"\w* \w their legal rights|strong="H1779"\w*.   
\q1
\v 6  \w Give|strong="H5414"\w* \w strong drink|strong="H7941"\w* \w to the one who is perishing|strong="H0006"\w*,  
\q1 \w and wine|strong="H3196"\w* \w to those who|strong="H5315"\w* \w are bitterly distressed|strong="H4751"\w*;   
\q1
\v 7  \w let them|strong="H8354"\w* \w drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w and forget|strong="H7911"\w* \w their poverty|strong="H7389"\w*,  
\q1 \w and remember|strong="H2142"\w* \w their misery|strong="H5999"\w* \w no|strong="H3808"\w* \w more|strong="H5750"\w*.   
\q1
\v 8  \w Open|strong="H6605"\w* \w your mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w on|strong="H0413"\w* \w behalf of those unable to speak|strong="H0483"\w*,  
\q1 \w for the legal rights|strong="H1779"\w* \w of all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the dying|strong="H2475"\w*.   
\q1
\v 9  \w Open|strong="H6605"\w* \w your mouth|strong="H6310"\w*, \w judge|strong="H8199"\w* \w in righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*,  
\q1 \w and plead|strong="H1777"\w* \w the cause|strong="H6041"\w* \w of|strong="H6310"\w* \w the|strong="H8199"\w* \w poor|strong="H6041"\w* \w and needy|strong="H0034"\w*.   
\s1 \w The|strong="H8199"\w* Wife \w of|strong="H6310"\w* Noble Character  
\q1
\v 10  \w Who|strong="H4310"\w* \w can find|strong="H4672"\w* \w a wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w of noble character|strong="H2428"\w*\w ?|strong="H4377"\w*  
\q1 \w For her value|strong="H4377"\w* \w is far more|strong="H7350"\w* \w than rubies|strong="H6443"\w*.   
\q1
\v 11  \w The heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w of her husband|strong="H1167"\w* \w has confidence|strong="H0982"\w* \w in her,|strong="H3808"\w*  
\q1 \w and he has no|strong="H3808"\w* \w lack|strong="H2637"\w* \w of gain|strong="H7998"\w*.   
\q1
\v 12  \w She brings|strong="H1580"\w* \w him|strong="H2896"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w and not|strong="H3808"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*  
\q1 \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w the days|strong="H3117"\w* \w of her life|strong="H2416"\w*.   
\q1
\v 13  \w She obtains|strong="H1875"\w* \w wool|strong="H6785"\w* \w and flax|strong="H6593"\w*,  
\q1 \w and she is pleased|strong="H2656"\w* \w to work with her hands|strong="H3709"\w*.   
\q1
\v 14  \w She is like|strong="H1961"\w* \w the merchant|strong="H5503"\w* \w ships|strong="H0591"\w*;  
\q1 \w she brings|strong="H0935"\w* \w her food|strong="H3899"\w* \w from afar|strong="H4801"\w*.   
\q1
\v 15  \w She|strong="H6965"\w* \w also gets up|strong="H6965"\w* \w while it is still|strong="H5750"\w* \w night|strong="H3915"\w*,  
\q1 \w and provides|strong="H2964"\w* \w food|strong="H1004"\w* \w for|strong="H1004"\w* \w her|strong="H5414"\w* \w household|strong="H1004"\w* \w and a portion|strong="H2706"\w* \w to her female|strong="H5291"\w* servants.   
\q1
\v 16  \w She considers|strong="H2161"\w* \w a field|strong="H7704"\w* \w and buys|strong="H3947"\w* \w it;|strong="H3709"\w*  
\q1 \w from her own income|strong="H3709"\w* \w she plants|strong="H5193"\w* \w a vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*.   
\q1
\v 17  \w She begins|strong="H2296"\w* \w her work|strong="H4975"\w* \w vigorously|strong="H5797"\w*,  
\q1 \w and she strengthens|strong="H0553"\w* \w her arms|strong="H2220"\w*.   
\q1
\v 18  \w She knows|strong="H2938"\w* \w that|strong="H3588"\w* \w her merchandise|strong="H5504"\w* \w is good|strong="H2896"\w*,  
\q1 \w and her lamp|strong="H5216"\w* \w does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w go out|strong="H3518"\w* \w in the night|strong="H3915"\w*.   
\q1
\v 19  \w Her hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w take hold|strong="H6418"\w* \w of|strong="H3027"\w* \w the|strong="H7971"\w* \w distaff|strong="H6418"\w*,  
\q1 \w and her hands|strong="H3709"\w* \w grasp|strong="H8551"\w* \w the|strong="H7971"\w* \w spindle|strong="H6418"\w*.   
\q1
\v 20  \w She extends|strong="H6566"\w* \w her hand|strong="H3709"\w* \w to the poor|strong="H6041"\w*,  
\q1 \w and reaches|strong="H7971"\w* \w out her hand|strong="H3027"\w* \w to the needy|strong="H0034"\w*.   
\q1
\v 21  \w She is not|strong="H3808"\w* \w afraid|strong="H3372"\w* \w of the snow|strong="H7950"\w* \w for her household|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w for|strong="H3588"\w* \w all|strong="H3605"\w* \w of her household|strong="H1004"\w* \w are clothed|strong="H3847"\w* \w with scarlet|strong="H8144"\w*.   
\q1
\v 22  \w She makes for herself coverlets|strong="H4765"\w*;  
\q1 \w her clothing|strong="H3830"\w* \w is fine linen|strong="H8336"\w* \w and purple|strong="H0713"\w*.   
\q1
\v 23  \w Her husband|strong="H1167"\w* \w is well-known|strong="H3045"\w* \w in the city gate|strong="H8179"\w*  
\q1 \w when he sits|strong="H3427"\w* \w with|strong="H5973"\w* \w the elders|strong="H2205"\w* \w of the land|strong="H0776"\w*.   
\q1
\v 24  \w She makes linen|strong="H5466"\w* \w garments|strong="H4376"\w* \w and|strong="H5466"\w* \w sells|strong="H4376"\w* \w them,|strong="H5414"\w*  
\q1 \w and supplies|strong="H5414"\w* \w the merchants|strong="H3669"\w* \w with sashes|strong="H2289"\w*.   
\q1
\v 25  \w She is clothed|strong="H3830"\w* \w with strength|strong="H5797"\w* \w and honor|strong="H1926"\w*,  
\q1 \w and she can laugh|strong="H7832"\w* \w at the time|strong="H3117"\w* \w to|strong="H3117"\w* \w come|strong="H0314"\w*.   
\q1
\v 26  \w She opens|strong="H6605"\w* \w her mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w with wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*,  
\q1 \w and loving|strong="H2617"\w* \w instruction|strong="H8451"\w* \w is on|strong="H5921"\w* \w her tongue|strong="H3956"\w*.   
\q1
\v 27  \w She watches|strong="H6822"\w* \w over|strong="H1979"\w* \w the|strong="H0398"\w* \w ways|strong="H1979"\w* \w of her household|strong="H1004"\w*,  
\q1 \w and does not|strong="H3808"\w* \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w the bread|strong="H3899"\w* \w of idleness|strong="H6104"\w*.   
\q1
\v 28  \w Her children|strong="H1121"\w* \w rise up|strong="H6965"\w* \w and call her blessed|strong="H0833"\w*,  
\q1 \w her husband|strong="H1167"\w* \w also praises|strong="H1984"\w* \w her|strong="H0833"\w*:   
\q1
\v 29 “\w Many|strong="H7227"\w* \w daughters|strong="H1323"\w* \w have done|strong="H6213"\w* \w valiantly|strong="H2428"\w*,  
\q1 \w but you|strong="H0859"\w* \w surpass|strong="H5927"\w* \w them all|strong="H3605"\w*!”   
\q1
\v 30  \w Charm|strong="H2580"\w* \w is deceitful|strong="H8267"\w* \w and beauty|strong="H3308"\w* \w is fleeting|strong="H1892"\w*,  
\q1 \w but a woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w who fears|strong="H3373"\w* \w the \+nd Lord\+nd*|strong="H3069"\w* \w will be praised|strong="H1984"\w*.   
\q1
\v 31  \w Give|strong="H5414"\w* \w her credit|strong="H6529"\w* \w for what she has accomplished|strong="H3027"\w*,  
\p \w and let her works|strong="H4639"\w* \w praise|strong="H1984"\w* \w her|strong="H8179"\w* \w in|strong="H5414"\w* \w the|strong="H5414"\w* \w city|strong="H8179"\w* \w gates|strong="H8179"\w*.