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Psalms 119
Amplified Bible, 2015 (AMP)
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A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
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A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket To pervert the ways of justice.
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[Skillful and godly] wisdom is in the presence of a person of understanding [and he recognizes it], But the eyes of a [thickheaded] fool are on the ends of the earth.
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A foolish son is a grief and anguish to his father And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.
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It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
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He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words, And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).
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Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.
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He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
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A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity].
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When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes, And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).
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The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters [copious and difficult to fathom]; The fountain of [mature, godly] wisdom is like a bubbling stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].
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To show respect to the wicked person is not good, Nor to push aside and deprive the righteous of justice.
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A fool's lips bring contention and strife, And his mouth invites a beating.
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A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
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The words of a whisperer (gossip) are like dainty morsels [to be greedily eaten]; They go down into the innermost chambers of the body [to be remembered and mused upon].
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He who is careless in his work Is a brother to him who destroys.
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].
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The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.
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Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance, But humility comes before honor.
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He who answers before he hears [the facts]— It is folly and shame to him.
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The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness, But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it?
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The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
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A man's gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him And brings him before great men.
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The first one to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and cross-examines him.
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[1] To cast lots puts an end to quarrels And decides between powerful contenders.
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A brother offended is harder to win over than a fortified city, And contentions [separating families] are like the bars of a castle.
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A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; He will be satisfied with the consequence of his words.
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.
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He who finds a [[2] true and faithful] wife finds a good thing And obtains favor and approval from the LORD.
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The poor man pleads, But the rich man answers roughly.
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The man of too many friends [chosen indiscriminately] will be broken in pieces and come to ruin, But there is a [true, loving] friend who [is reliable and] sticks closer than a brother.
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Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than a [rich] man who is twisted in his speech and is a [shortsighted] fool.
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Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).
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The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes]; Then his heart is resentful and rages against the LORD [for, being a fool, he blames the LORD instead of himself].
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Wealth makes many friends, But a poor man is separated from his friend.
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A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes out lies will not escape.
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Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man, And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
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All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they are gone.
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He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.
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A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes lies will perish.
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Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
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Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].
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The king's wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
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A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
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House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers, But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the LORD.
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Laziness casts one into a deep sleep [unmindful of lost opportunity], And the idle person will suffer hunger.
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He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the LORD] keeps (guards) his own life, But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.
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He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the LORD, And the LORD will repay him for his good deed.
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Discipline and teach your son while there is hope, And do not [indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor] desire his destruction.
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A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control]; For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.
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Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, That you may be wise in the time to come.
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Many plans are in a man's mind, But it is the Lord's purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).
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That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love, But it is better to be a poor man than a [wealthy] liar.
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The fear of the LORD leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
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The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish, But will not even bring it to his mouth again.
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Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent; Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
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He who assaults his father and chases away his mother Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
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Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
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A wicked and worthless witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
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Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools.
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Wine is a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler; And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
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The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
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It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight], But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].
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The lazy man does not plow when the winter [planting] season arrives; So he begs at the [next] harvest and has nothing [to reap].
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A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well, But a man of understanding draws it out.
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Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness, But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man?
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The righteous man who walks in integrity and lives life in accord with his [godly] beliefs— How blessed [happy and spiritually secure] are his children after him [who have his example to follow].
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A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
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Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin?"
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Differing weights [one for buying and another for selling] and differing measures, Both of them are detestable and offensive to the LORD.
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Even a boy is known and distinguished by his acts, Whether his conduct is pure and right.
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The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The [omnipotent] LORD has made both of them.
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Do not love [excessive] sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes [so that you can do your work] and you will be satisfied with bread.
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"It is [almost] worthless, it is [almost] worthless," says the buyer [as he negotiates the price]; But when he goes his way, then he boasts [about his bargain].
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There is gold, and an abundance of pearls, But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
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[The judge tells the creditor], "Take the clothes of one who is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [when he guarantees a loan] for foreigners."
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Food gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel [just as sin may be sweet at first, but later its consequences bring despair].
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Plans are established by counsel; So make war [only] with wise guidance.
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He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters].
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Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp [of life] will be extinguished in time of darkness.
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An inheritance hastily gained [by greedy, unjust means] at the beginning Will not be blessed in the end.
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Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait [expectantly] for the LORD, and He will rescue and save you.
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Differing weights are detestable and offensive to the LORD, And fraudulent scales are not good.
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Man's steps are ordered and ordained by the LORD. How then can a man [fully] understand his way?
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It is a trap for a man to [[1] speak a vow of consecration and] say rashly, "It is holy!" And [not until] afterward consider [whether he can fulfill it].
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A wise king sifts out the wicked [from among the good] And drives the [threshing] wheel over them [to separate the chaff from the grain].
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The[2] spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.
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Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king, And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.
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The glory of young men is their [physical] strength, And the honor of aged men is their gray head [representing wisdom and experience].
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Blows that wound cleanse away evil, And strokes reach to the innermost parts.
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The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it whichever way He wishes.
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Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives].
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To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed].
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Haughty and arrogant eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked [their self-centered pride], is sin [in the eyes of God].
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The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance and advantage, But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty.
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Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the seeking and pursuit of death.
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The violence of the wicked will [return to them and] drag them away [like fish caught in a net], Because they refuse to act with justice.
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The way of the guilty is [exceedingly] crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
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It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather] Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
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The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance]; His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes.
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When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise; But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked— How the wicked are cast down to ruin.
103
Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor Will cry out himself and not be answered.
104
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
105
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God), But to the evildoers it is disaster.
106
A man who wanders from the way of understanding (godly wisdom) Will remain in the assembly of the dead.
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He who loves [only selfish] pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves and is devoted to[1] wine and [olive] oil will not become rich.
108
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous in the place of the upright [for they fall into their own traps].
109
It is better to dwell in a desert land Than with a contentious and troublesome woman.
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There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise [who prepare for the future], But a short-sighted and foolish man swallows it up and wastes it.
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He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
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He who guards his mouth and his tongue Guards himself from troubles.
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"Proud," "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
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The desire of the lazy kills him, For his hands refuse to labor;
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He craves all the day long [and does no work], But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].
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The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the LORD]. How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
118
A false witness will perish, But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
119
A wicked man puts on a bold face, But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
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There is no [human] wisdom or understanding Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD.
121
The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.
122
A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches; And favor is better than silver and gold.
123
The rich and poor have a common bond; The LORD is the Maker of them all.
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A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it], But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
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The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one's importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD Is riches, honor, and life.
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Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them]; He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.
127
Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God's wisdom and will for his abilities and talents], Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
128
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.
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He who sows injustice will reap [a harvest of] trouble, And the rod of his wrath [with which he oppresses others] will fail.
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He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.
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Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away; Even strife and dishonor will cease.
132
He who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.
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The eyes of the LORD keep guard over knowledge and the one who has it, But He overthrows the words of the treacherous.
134
The lazy one [manufactures excuses and] says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets [if I go out to work]!"
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The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit [deep and inescapable]; He who is cursed by the LORD [because of his adulterous sin] will fall into it.
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Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline [correction administered with godly wisdom and lovingkindness] will remove it far from him.
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He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.
138
Listen carefully and hear the[1] words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;
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For it will be pleasant if you keep them in mind [incorporating them as guiding principles]; Let them be ready on your lips [to guide and strengthen yourself and others].
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So that your trust and reliance and confidence may be in the LORD, I have taught these things to you today, even to you.
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Have I not written to you excellent things In counsels and knowledge,
142
To let you know the certainty of the words of truth, That you may give a correct answer to him who sent you?
143
Do not rob the poor because he is poor [and defenseless], Nor crush the afflicted [by legal proceedings] at the gate [where the city court is held],
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For the LORD will plead their case And take the life of those who rob them.
145
Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,
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Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape].
147
Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others' finances], Or among those who become guarantors for others' debts.
148
If you have nothing with which to pay [another's debt when he defaults], Why should his creditor take your bed from under you?
149
Do not move the ancient landmark [at the boundary of the property] Which your fathers have set.
150
Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work? He will stand [in honor] before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
151
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is [set] before you;
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For you will put a knife to your throat If you are a man of great appetite.
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Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food [offered to you with questionable motives].
154
Do not weary yourself [with the overwhelming desire] to gain wealth; Cease from your own understanding of it.
155
When you set your eyes on wealth, it is [suddenly] gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies to the heavens.
156
Do not eat the bread of a selfish man, Or desire his delicacies;
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For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior—one who manipulates]. He says to you, "Eat and drink," Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].
158
The morsel which you have eaten you will vomit up, And you will waste your compliments.
159
Do not speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.
160
Do not move the ancient landmark [at the boundary of the property] And do not go into the fields of the fatherless [to take what is theirs],
161
For their Redeemer is strong and mighty; He will plead their case against you.
162
Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge.
163
Do not withhold discipline from the child; If you[1] swat him with a reed-like rod [applied with godly wisdom], he will not die.
164
You shall[2] swat him with the reed-like rod And rescue his life from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).
165
My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will also be glad;
166
Yes, my heart will rejoice When your lips speak right things.
167
Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation], But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD day by day.
168
Surely there is a future [and a reward], And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
169
Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way [of the LORD].
170
Do not associate with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat,
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For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And the drowsiness [of overindulgence] will clothe one with rags.
172
Listen to your father, who sired you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.
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[3] Buy truth, and do not sell it; Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.
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The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who sires a wise child will have joy in him.
175
Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who gave birth to you rejoice [in your wise and godly choices].
176
My son, give me your heart And let your eyes delight in my ways,
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