New English [1970], THE NEW ENGLISH BIBLE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE) [word count] [B16000].
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1 The man who holds aloof seeks every pretext note
to bare his teeth in scorn at competent people.
2 The foolish have no interest in seeking to understand,
but prefer to display their wit.
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3 When wickedness comes in, in comes contempt;
with loss of honour comes reproach.
4 The words of a man's mouth are a gushing torrent,
but deep is the water in the well of wisdom. note
5 It is not good to show favour to the wicked
or to deprive the righteous of justice.
6 When the stupid man talks, contention follows;
his words provoke blows.
7 The stupid man's tongue is his undoing;
his lips put his life in jeopardy.
8 A gossip's whispers are savoury morsels,
gulped down into the inner man.
9 Again, the lazy worker is own brother
to the man who enjoys destruction.
10 The name of the Lord is a tower of strength,
where the righteous may run for refuge.
11 A rich man's wealth is his strong city,
a towering wall, so he supposes.
12 Before disaster comes, a man is proud,
but the way to honour is humility.
13 To answer a question before you have heard it out
is both stupid and insulting.
14 A man's spirit may sustain him in sickness,
but if the spirit is wounded, who can mend it?
15 Knowledge comes to the discerning mind;
the wise ear listens to get knowledge.
16 A gift opens the door to the giver
and gains access to the great.
17 In a lawsuit the first speaker seems right,
until another steps forward and cross-questions him.
18 Cast lots, and settle a quarrel,
and so keep litigants apart.
19 A reluctant brother is more unyielding than a fortress,
and quarrels are stubborn as the bars of a castle.
20 A man may live by the fruit of his tongue,
his lips may earn him a livelihood.
21 The tongue has power of life and death;
make friends with it and enjoy its fruits.
22 Find a wife, and you find a good thing;
so you will earn the favour of the Lord.
23 The poor man speaks in a tone of entreaty,
and the rich man gives a harsh answer.
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24 Some companions are good only for idle talk,
but a friend may stick closer than a brother.
New English [1970], THE NEW ENGLISH BIBLE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE) [word count] [B16000].
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