Jun 27 - Proverbs 13-15
Proverbs
1A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved2From the fruit of his own mouth, a man shall be satisfied with good things. But the soul of betrayers is iniquity3Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes4The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat5The just shall detest a lying word. But the impious confound and will be confounded6Justice guards the way of the innocent. But impiety undermines the sinner7One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches8The redemption of a man’s life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction9The light of the just enriches. But the lamp of the impious will be extinguished10Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom11Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied12Hope, when it is delayed, afflicts the soul. The arrival of the desired is a tree of life13Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, so that he may turn aside from the ruin of death15Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm16The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity17The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper18Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified19The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils20Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them21Evil pursues sinners. And good things shall be distributed to the just22The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just23Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment24He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him25The just eats and fills his soul. But the belly of the impious is never satisfied
1A wise woman builds up her household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been built up2One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way3In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them4Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty. But where there are many crops, there the strength of the ox is manifest5A faithful witness will not lie. But a deceitful witness offers a lie6A mocker seeks wisdom and does not find it. The doctrine of the prudent is accessible7Go against a foolish man, and he does not acknowledge lips of prudence8The wisdom of a discerning man is to understand his way. And the imprudence of the foolish is to be wandering astray9The foolish will speak mockingly of sin. But grace lingers among the just10The heart that knows the bitterness of its own soul, in its gladness the outsider shall not meddle11The house of the impious will be wiped away. Yet truly, the tabernacles of the just shall spring forth12There is a way which seems just to a man, but its conclusion leads to death13Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning occupies the limits of joy14The foolish will be filled up by his own ways. And the good man shall be above him15The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order16The wise fear, and so turn away from evil. The foolish leap ahead with confidence17The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated18The childish will possess foolishness, and the discerning will anticipate knowledge19The evil will fall down before the good. And the impious will fall down before the gates of the just20The pauper will be hated, even by his own neighbor. Yet truly, the friends of the wealthy are many21Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy22They wander astray who work evil. But mercy and truth prepare good things23In every work, there shall be abundance. But where there are many words, there is often need24The crown of the wise is their wealth. The senselessness of the foolish is imprudence25A faithful witness frees souls. And the chameleon utters lies26In the fear of the Lord is the faithfulness of strength, and there shall be hope for his sons27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, so as to turn aside from the ruin of death28In a multitude of people, there is dignity for the king. And in a paucity of people, there is disgrace for the prince29Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness30The well-being of the heart is life for the flesh. But envy is decay for the bones31Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker32The impious will be expelled in his malice. But the just finds hope even in his own death33In the heart of the prudent, wisdom finds rest. And so shall he instruct all the uneducated34Justice elevates a nation. But sin makes the peoples miserable35An intelligent minister is acceptable to the king. Whoever is useless shall bear his wrath
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness3In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil4A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit5A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated6The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder7The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar8The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing9The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him10Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die11Hell and perdition are in the sight of the Lord. How much more the hearts of the sons of men12He who corrupts himself does not love the one who afflicts him, nor will he step toward the wise13A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down14The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance15All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction17It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred18A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up19The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense20A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother21Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order22Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors23A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best24The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell25The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow26Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him27Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil28The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils29The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just30The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones31The ear that listens to the reproofs of life shall abide in the midst of the wise32Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart33The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory