New English [1970], THE NEW ENGLISH BIBLE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE) [word count] [B16000].
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1 The king's heart is under the Lord's hand;
like runnels of water, he turns it wherever he will.
2 A man may think that he is always right,
but the Lord fixes a standard for the heart.
3 Do what is right and just;
that is more pleasing to the Lord than sacrifice.
4 Haughty looks and a proud heart—
these sins mark a wicked man.
5 Forethought and diligence are sure of profit;
the man in a hurry is as sure of poverty.
6 He who makes a fortune by telling lies
runs needlessly into the toils note of death.
7 The wicked are caught up in their own violence,
because they refuse to do what is just.
8 The criminal's conduct is tortuous;
straight dealing is a sign of integrity.
9 Better to live in a corner of the house-top
than have a nagging wife and a brawling household. note
10 The wicked man is set on evil;
he has no pity to spare for his friend.
11 The simple man is made wise when he sees the insolent punished,
and learns his lesson when the wise man prospers.
12 The just God note makes the wicked man's home childless; note
he overturns the wicked and ruins them.
13 If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the helpless,
he will cry for help himself and not be heard.
14 A gift in secret placates an angry man;
a bribe slipped under the cloak pacifies great wrath.
15 When justice is done, all good men rejoice,
but it brings ruin to evildoers.
16 A man who takes leave of common sense
comes to rest in the company of the dead.
17 Love pleasure and you will beg your bread;
a man who loves wine and oil will never grow rich.
18 The wicked man serves as a ransom for the righteous,
so does a traitor for the upright.
19 Better to live alone in the desert
than with a nagging and ill-tempered wife.
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20 The wise man has his home full of fine and costly treasures;
the stupid man is a mere spendthrift.
21 Persevere in right conduct and loyalty
and you shall find life note and honour.
22 A wise man climbs into a city full of armed men
and undermines its strength and its confidence.
23 Keep a guard over your lips and tongue
and keep yourself out of trouble.
24 The conceited man is haughty, his name is insolence;
conceit and impatience are in all he does.
25 The sluggard's cravings will be the death of him,
because his hands refuse to work;
26 all day long his cravings go unsatisfied,
while the righteous man gives without stint.
27 The wicked man's sacrifice is an abomination to the Lord; note
how much more when he offers it with vileness at heart!
28 A lying witness will perish,
but he whose words ring true will leave children behind him.
29 A wicked man puts a bold face on it,
whereas the upright man secures his line of retreat. note
30 Face to face with the Lord,
wisdom, understanding, counsel go for nothing.
31 A horse may be made ready for the day of battle,
but victory comes from the Lord.
New English [1970], THE NEW ENGLISH BIBLE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE) [word count] [B16000].
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