Proverbs 17:7-16 in English

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸ A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

⁷ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.

⁸ Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward: and whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.

⁹ He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹ Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

¹² Care may befall a man of understanding; but fools will meditate evils.

¹³ Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not be removed from his house.

¹⁴ Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom.

^16a He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischiefs.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

⁷ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.

⁸ Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward; and wherever it may turn, it shall prosper.

⁹ He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹ Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

¹² Care may befall a man of understanding; but fools will meditate evils.

¹³ Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not be removed from his house.

¹⁴ Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?

⁷ Fine/Eloquent speech is not suitable for foolish people to say, just like lies are not suitable for rulers to say.

⁸ People think that a bribe is like a magic stone to persuade someone to do what they want him to do; they think that because of the bribe, that person will do whatever they want him to do.

⁹ If you want people to like/love you, forgive them for the wrong things that they do to you. If you continue to remind them about those wrong things, they will no longer be your friends.

¹⁰ Rebuking people who have good sense will accomplish more for them than hitting them 100 times with a stick.

¹¹ Because wicked people are always trying to cause trouble, someone will be sent to severely punish them.

¹² A mother bear whose cubs have been taken away from her is dangerous, but it is more dangerous to confront a foolish person who is doing something foolish.

¹³ If someone does something evil in return for something good being done to him, evil/trouble will never leave that person's family.

¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like allowing water to start to leak out of a dam; they both need to be stopped before they get worse.

¹⁵ There are two things that Yahweh hates: ◄Condemning innocent people/Saying that people who have done nothing wrong must be punished►, and declaring that people who have done wicked things should not be punished.

¹⁶ It is useless to allow foolish people RHQ to try to become wise by paying for it, because they do not have enough good sense to become wise.

⁷ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.

⁸ Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward; and wherever it may turn, it shall prosper.

⁹ He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹ Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

¹² Care may befall a man of understanding; but fools will meditate evils.

¹³ Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not be removed from his house.

¹⁴ Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

⁹ He who covers an offence promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

⁷ Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

⁸ An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.

⁹ He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

¹⁰ A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

¹¹ An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.

¹² It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.

¹³ If anyone gives back evil for good, evil will never go away from his house.

¹⁴ The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.

¹⁵ He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.

¹⁶ How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!

⁸ A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶ To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

⁷ Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

⁸ The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.

⁹ He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

¹⁰ A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.

¹¹ An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.

¹² It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.

¹³ He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.

¹⁶ What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

⁷ Fine words don't suit stupid people, how much less are lies suited to a ruler.

⁸ Whoever gives a bribe thinks it's a magical stone—that wherever they turn they'll have success!

⁹ If you forgive a wrong you encourage friendship, but if you keep talking about it you'll lose your friend.

¹⁰ A reprimand hits a thinking person more than one hundred blows hit someone stupid.

¹¹ Evil people are only looking to rebel, so a cruel messenger will be sent to attack them.

¹² Better to meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs than a stupid person and their foolishness.

¹³ If you repay evil for good, evil will never leave your house.

¹⁴ The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.

¹⁵ The Lord hates it when the wicked are acquitted and the innocent condemned.

¹⁶ Is there any point in stupid people trying to buy wisdom when they don't want to learn?

⁷ Hie talke becommeth not a foole, much lesse a lying talke a prince.

⁸ A rewarde is as a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that haue it: it prospereth, whithersoeuer it turneth.

⁹ Hee that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue: but hee that repeateth a matter, separateth the prince.

¹⁰ A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.

¹¹ A sedicious person seeketh onely euill, and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² It is better for a man to meete a beare robbed of her whelpes, then a foole in his follie.

¹³ He that rewardeth euil for good, euil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.

¹⁵ He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of the foole to get wisdome, and he hath none heart?

⁷ Overbearing speech becometh not a churl; much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever he turneth, he prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that harpeth on a matter estrangeth a familiar friend.

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ A rebellious man seeketh only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off contention, before the quarrel break out.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man Than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, Even they both are abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

⁷ High-toned language is not seemly to a worthless fool: and yet much less the language of falsehood to a noble.

⁸ As a precious stone appeareth a bribe in the eyes of him that obtaineth it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth confident friends.

¹⁰ A reproof penetrateth more deeply into a wise man, than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ Only rebellion doth a bad man seek: therefore a cruel messenger will be sent out against him.

¹² A man may meet a she-bear robbed of her whelps, but not a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso bestoweth evil in return for good—evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ As one letteth loose a stream of water, so is the beginning of strife: therefore before it be enkindled, leave off the contest.

¹⁵ He that declareth the wicked innocent, and he that condemneth the righteous, yea, both of them are equally an abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶ Wherefore is the purchase-money in the hand of a fool to acquire wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

⁷ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; Nor lying lips a just man.

⁸ Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward: And whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.

⁹ He that conceals injuries seeks love; But he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; But a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹ Every bad man stirs up strifes: But the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

¹² Care may befall a man of understanding; But fools will meditate evils.

¹³ Whoso rewards evil for good, Evil shall not be removed from his house.

¹⁴ Rightful rule gives power to words; But sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, Is unclean and abominable with God.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? For a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom.

^16a He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; And he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischiefs.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not the base; How much less lying lips the noble!

⁸ A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of him who taketh it; Whithersoever it turneth it hath success.

⁹ He who covereth an offence seeketh love; But he who recurreth to a matter removeth a friend.

¹⁰ A reproof will penetrate deeper into a wise man Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore shall a cruel messenger be sent against him.

¹² Let a man meet a bear robbed of her whelps, Rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso returneth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, And he that condemneth the just, Both alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why should a price be in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

⁷ Arrogant speech is not fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

⁸ A bribe is a chen ·gracious· stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the upright, both of them alike are an abomination to Adonai .

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

⁷ Eloquent speech is not suitable for a fool; much less are lying lips suitable for royalty.

⁸ A bribe is like a magic stone to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

⁹ Whoever overlooks an offense seeks love, but the one who repeats a matter alienates close friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke goes deeper into a person who has understanding than a hundred blows go into a fool.

¹¹ An evil person only seeks rebellion, so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

¹² It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to meet a fool in his foolishness.

¹³ When someone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere, so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out.

¹⁵ The person who acquits the wicked person and the person who condemns the righteous person— both are an abomination to Yahweh.

¹⁶ Why should a fool pay money to learn about wisdom, when he has no ability to learn it?

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

⁹ He who covers an offence promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it ?

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

⁹ He who covers an offence promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

⁷ Words well-set together beseem not a fool; and a lying lip becometh not a prince.

⁸ A precious stone most acceptable is the abiding of him that seeketh; whither ever he turneth himself, he understandeth prudently.

⁹ He that covereth trespass, seeketh friendships; he that rehearseth by an high word, separateth them that be knit together in peace.

¹⁰ A blaming profiteth more at a prudent man, than an hundred wounds at a fool.

¹¹ Ever an evil man seeketh strives; forsooth a cruel angel shall be sent against him.

¹² It speedeth more to meet a female bear, when her whelps be ravished, than a fool trusting to himself in his folly.

¹³ Evil shall not go away from the house of him, that yieldeth evils for goods.

¹⁴ He that letteth out water, is the head of strives; and before that he suffereth wrong, he forsaketh doom.

¹⁵ Both he that justifieth a wicked man, and he that condemneth a just or rightwise man, ever either is abominable to God.

¹⁶ What profiteth it to a fool to have riches, since he may not buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh falling; and he that escheweth to learn, shall fall into evils.

⁷ Words well-set together beseem not a fool; and a lying lip becometh not a prince. (Words put together well become not a fool; and lies become not a leader.)

⁸ A precious stone most acceptable is the abiding of him that seeketh; whither ever he turneth himself, he understandeth prudently. (A gift, or a bribe, is like a most acceptable precious stone in the eyes of him who receiveth it; wherever it goeth, it bringeth prosperity to he who giveth it.)

⁹ He that covereth trespass, seeketh friendships; he that rehearseth by an high word (or but he who remembereth a wrong), separateth them that (should) be knit together in peace.

¹⁰ A blaming profiteth more at a prudent man, than an hundred wounds at a fool. (A rebuke more profiteth a prudent man, than an hundred wounds to a fool.)

¹¹ Ever an evil man seeketh strives; forsooth a cruel angel shall be sent against him. (An evil person forevermore seeketh out strife, or arguments; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.)

¹² It speedeth more to meet a female bear, when her whelps be ravished, than a fool trusting to himself in his folly. (It is better to meet a female bear after she hath been robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting himself in his own foolishness.)

¹³ Evil shall not go away from the house of him, that yieldeth evils for goods (or who giveth evil for good).

¹⁴ He that letteth (out) water, is the head of strives, (or of arguments); and before that he suffereth wrong, he forsaketh doom (or he deserteth judgement).

¹⁵ Both he that justifieth a wicked man, and he that condemneth a just man, ever either is abominable to God. (Both he who justifieth a wicked person, and he who condemneth a righteous person, be abominable to God.)

¹⁶ What profiteth it to a fool to have riches, since he may not buy wisdom? (or since he cannot buy wisdom?) He that maketh his house high, seeketh falling; and he that escheweth to learn, shall fall into evils.

⁷ Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.

⁸ A stone of grace is the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.

¹⁰ Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.

¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.

¹² The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And — not a fool in his folly.

¹³ Whoso is returning evil for good, Evil moveth not from his house.

¹⁴ The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.

¹⁵ Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these are an abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶ Why is this — a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?