Proverbs 21:15-28 in English

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

¹⁵ It is the joy of the righteous to do judgment: but a holy man is abominable with evil-doers.

¹⁶ A man that wanders out of the way of righteousness, shall rest in the congregation of giants.

¹⁷ A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;

¹⁸ and a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

²⁰ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

²¹ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

²² A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

²³ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

²⁴ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

²⁵ Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.

²⁶ An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, for they offer them wickedly.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

¹⁵ It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

²⁰ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

¹⁵ It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

²⁰ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

¹⁵ It is the joy of the righteous to do judgment: but a holy man is abominable with evil-doers.

¹⁶ A man that wanders out of the way of righteousness, shall rest in the congregation of giants.

¹⁷ A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;

¹⁸ and a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

²⁰ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

²¹ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

²² A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

²³ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

²⁴ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

²⁵ Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.

²⁶ An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, for they offer them wickedly.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, he worketh in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged.

¹⁵ Good/Righteous people are happy when they see others do what is just/fair, but those who do what is evil are terrified when they think about what may happen to them.

¹⁶ Those who stop behaving like those who have good sense behave will soon discover that they have gone to the place where dead people are.

¹⁷ Those who spend their money to buy ◄things that give them pleasure/things that cause them to feel happy► will become poor; those who love to spend money to buy wine and nice/fancy food MTY will never become rich.

¹⁸ Wicked people bring on themselves the sufferings that they were trying to cause righteous people to experience DOU.

¹⁹ It is better to live alone in a desert than to live with a wife who is always nagging and complaining.

²⁰ Wise people have many valuable things in their houses, but foolish people quickly spend/waste all their money.

²¹ Those who always try to act in a fair and kind way toward others will live a long time and be honored/respected.

²² A wise army commander helps his troops climb over a wall to attack a city that is defended by a strong army, with the result that they are able to ◄get over/destroy► the high walls that their enemies trusted would protect them.

²³ Those who are very careful about what they say MTY are able to avoid trouble.

²⁴ Those who make fun of everything that is good are proud and conceited DOU; they always act in an inconsiderate way toward others.

²⁵ Lazy people, who refuse to work, will die of hunger because they SYN do not earn money to buy food.

²⁶ All during the day wicked people desire to obtain things, but righteous people have plenty, with the result that they are able to give things generously to others.

²⁷ Yahweh detests the sacrifices that wicked people offer to him; but he detests it even more when they think that they will escape being punished for their evil deeds because of the sacrifices that they bring.

²⁸ Those who tell lies in court will be punished; no one stops/silences witnesses who say what is truthful/reliable.

¹⁵ It is the joy of the righteous to do judgement: but a holy man is abominable with evil-doers.

¹⁶ A man that wanders out of the way of righteousness, shall rest in the congregation of giants.

¹⁷ A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;

¹⁸ and a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

²⁰ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

²¹ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

²² A wise man assaults strong cities, and demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

²³ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from trouble.

²⁴ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: and he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

²⁵ Desires kill the sluggard; for his hands do not choose to do anything.

²⁶ An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, for they offer them wickedly.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

¹⁵ It is a joy to the good man to do right, but it is destruction to the workers of evil.

¹⁶ The wanderer from the way of knowledge will have his resting-place among the shades.

¹⁷ The lover of pleasure will be a poor man: the lover of wine and oil will not get wealth.

¹⁸ The evil-doer will be given as a price for the life of the good man, and the worker of deceit in the place of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to be living in a waste land, than with a bitter-tongued and angry woman.

²⁰ There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.

²¹ He who goes after righteousness and mercy will get life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man goes up into the town of the strong ones, and overcomes its strength in which they put their faith.

²³ He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The man of pride, lifted up in soul, is named high-hearted; he is acting in an outburst of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the hater of work is death to him, for his hands will do no work.

²⁶ All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.

²⁷ The offering of evil-doers is disgusting: how much more when they give it with an evil purpose!

²⁸ A false witness will be cut off, ...

¹⁵ It is joy to a righteous man to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷ He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous man in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.

²⁰ There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.

¹⁵ It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.

¹⁶ A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.

¹⁷ He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.

²⁰ There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.

²¹ He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.

²² The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.

²⁴ The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.

²⁵ Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.

²⁶ He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.

¹⁵ When justice is done, the good are happy, but it brings terror to those who do evil.

¹⁶ Anyone who wanders away from the path of understanding ends up with the dead.

¹⁷ If you love pleasure you'll become poor; if you love wine and olive oil you won't ever be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked pay the price and not the good; those who are deceitful and not those who live right.

¹⁹ It's better to live in a desert than with an argumentative and bad-tempered wife.

²⁰ The wise hold on to their wealth and olive oil, but stupid people use up everything they have.

²¹ If you pursue goodness and trustworthy love, you'll find life, prosperity, and honor.

²² The wise can overcome a city belonging to strong warriors, and tear down the fortress they trusted to protect them.

²³ If you watch what you say, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.

²⁴ A proud, conceited, mocker—that's the name of those who act with insolent arrogance.

²⁵ Slackers die hungry because they refuse to work.

²⁶ Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.

²⁷ The sacrifices given by the wicked are obnoxious, worse still when they're offered with evil motives.

²⁸ The lies of a false witness vanish away, but the words of a reliable witness will stand.

¹⁵ It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.

¹⁶ A man that wandreth out of the way of wisdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷ Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.

¹⁸ The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.

²⁰ In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.

²² A wise man goeth vp into the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from afflictions.

²⁴ Proude, hautie and scornefull is his name that worketh in his arrogancie wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.

²⁶ He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked minde?

²⁸ A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.

¹⁵ To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the shades.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, prosperity, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.

¹⁵ It is joy to the just to do judgment: But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and an angry woman.

²⁰ There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man spendeth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, Who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; For his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: But the man that heareth, speaketh constantly.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to execute justice; but it is a terror to wrong-doers.

¹⁶ The man that wandereth astray out of the way of intelligence shall rest in the assembly of the departed.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure will be a man of want: he that loveth wine and oil will not become rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous shall be put in the stead of the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a quarrelsome and vexatious woman.

²⁰ There are a desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man will swallow it up.

²¹ He that pursueth righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength in which they trusted.

²³ Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue guardeth his soul against distresses.

²⁴ The presumptuous and proud, scorner is his name, dealeth in the wrath of presumption.

²⁵ The longing of the slothful will kill him; for his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ All the day he feeleth a great longing; but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a sinful purpose?

²⁸ A lying witness shall perish; but the man that is obedient to the law can speak for ever.

¹⁵ It is the joy of the righteous to do judgment: But a holy man is abominable with evildoers.

¹⁶ A man that wanders out of the way of righteousness, Shall rest in the congregation of giants.

¹⁷ A poor man loves mirth, Loving wine and oil in abundance;

¹⁸ And a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a wilderness Than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.

²⁰ A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; But foolish men will swallow it up.

²¹ The way of righteousness and mercy will find life and glory.

²² A wise man assaults strong cities, And demolishes the fortress in which the ungodly trusted.

²³ He that keeps his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from trouble.

²⁴ A bold and self-willed and insolent man is called a pest: And he that remembers injuries is a transgressor.

²⁵ Desires kill the sluggard; For his hands do not choose to do anything.

²⁶ An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day: But the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.

²⁷ The sacrifices of the ungodly are abomination to the Lord, For they offer them wickedly.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But an obedient man will speak cautiously.

¹⁵ To do justice shall be joy to the righteous; But destruction is for them that do iniquity.

¹⁶ A man who wandereth from the way of discretion Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure will be a poor man; He that loveth wine and oil will not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous! And in the room of the upright shall be the transgressor.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise; But the foolish man swalloweth them up.

²¹ He who followeth after righteousness and mercy Shall find life, prosperity, and honor.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength in which it trusted.

²³ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from trouble.

²⁴ The proud and haughty,—scoffer is his name; He acteth with haughty arrogance.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard will destroy him; For his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ The covetous man coveteth all the day long; But the righteous man giveth, and doth not withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he bringeth it with an evil design!

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; But a man that hearkeneth shall speak forever.

¹⁵ It is joy to the upright to do mishpat ·justice·; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

¹⁷ He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· pleasure shall be a poor man. He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the upright; the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and cheshed ·loving-kindness· finds life, righteousness, and kavod ·weighty glory·.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the upright give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish, and a man who sh'ma ·hears obeys· speaks to eternity.

¹⁵ When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous person, but it brings terror to evildoers.

¹⁶ The one who wanders from the way of understanding, he will rest in the assembly of the dead.

¹⁷ Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

¹⁸ A wicked person is ransom for the righteous person, and the treacherous person is ransom for upright people.

¹⁹ It is better to live in the desert than with a quarreling and angry wife.

²⁰ Desirable treasure and oil are kept in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows it all up.

²¹ The one who does right and is kind— this person finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty ones, and he brings down the stronghold in which they trusted.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

²⁴ The proud and haughty person—”Mocker” is his name— acts with arrogant pride.

²⁵ The desire of the lazy kills him, for his hands refuse to work.

²⁶ All day long he craves and craves more, but the righteous person gives and does not hold back.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable; it is even more detestable when he brings it with evil motives.

²⁸ A false witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak for all time.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

¹⁵ It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

¹⁷ He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

²⁰ There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

²¹ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴ Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

²⁸ A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

¹⁵ It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.

¹⁸ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

²⁰ There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

²⁴ The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

²⁸ A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

¹⁵ It is joy to a just or rightwise man to make doom; and it is dread to them that work wickedness.

¹⁶ A man that erreth from the way of doctrine, shall dwell in the company of giants, that is, of men evil ruled, either of fiends.

¹⁷ He that loveth meats, shall be in neediness; he that loveth wine and fat things, shall not be made rich.

¹⁸ An unpious man shall be given for a just or rightwise man; and a wicked man shall be given for a rightful or the right man.

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman full of chiding, and wrathful.

²⁰ Desirable treasure and oil is in the dwelling place of a just or rightwise man; and an unprudent man shall destroy it.

²¹ He that pursueth rightfulness or followeth rightwiseness and mercy, shall find life and rightwiseness and glory.

²² A wise man ascended into the city of strong men, and destroyed the strength of the trust thereof.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from anguishes.

²⁴ A proud man and boaster is called a fool, that worketh pride in ire.

²⁵ Desires slay a slow man; for his hands would not work anything.

²⁶ All day he coveteth and desireth; but he that is a just or rightwise man, shall give, and shall not cease.

²⁷ The offerings of wicked men, that be offered of great trespass, be abominable.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; a man obedient shall speak victory.

¹⁵ It is joy to a just man to make doom; and it is dread to them that work wickedness. (It is a joy for the righteous to see justice done; but judgement bringeth ruin to those who work wickedness.)

¹⁶ A man that erreth from the way of doctrine, shall dwell in the company of giants, that is, of men evil ruled, either of fiends. (Those who err, or who stray, from the way of doctrine, shall dwell in the company of the dead.)

¹⁷ He that loveth meats shall be in neediness (or He who loveth too much food shall be in want); he that loveth wine and fat things, shall not be made rich.

¹⁸ An unpious man shall be given for a just man; and a wicked man shall be given for a rightful man. (An evil person shall be given as a ransom for a righteous person; and a wicked person shall be given as a ransom for an upright person.)

¹⁹ It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman full of chiding, and wrathful.

²⁰ Desirable treasure and oil is in the dwelling place of a just man; and an unprudent man shall destroy it. (Desirable treasure and oil be in the dwelling place of the wise; but an imprudent person shall destroy it all.)

²¹ He that followeth rightfulness and mercy, shall find life, and rightwiseness, and glory.

²² A wise man ascended into the city of (the) strong men, and destroyed the strength of the trust thereof.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue (under control), keepeth his soul from anguishes.

²⁴ A proud man and (a) boaster is called a fool, (for) that (he) worketh (his) pride in ire.

²⁵ Desires slay a slow man; for his hands would not (do) work (of) anything. (Desires shall slay a lazy person; for his hands shall not do any work.)

²⁶ All day he coveteth and desireth; but he that is a just man, shall give, and shall not cease. (All day long he wanteth, and longeth for; but he who is righteous, shall give, and shall never cease to give.)

²⁷ The offerings of wicked men (or The offerings of the wicked), that be offered (out) of great trespass, be abominable.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish; a man obedient shall speak victory (or but an honest person shall speak, and be rewarded).

¹⁵ To do justice is joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.

¹⁶ A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.

¹⁷ Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.

¹⁸ The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.

¹⁹ Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than with a woman of contentions and anger.

²⁰ A treasure to be desired, and oil, Is in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.

²¹ Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²² A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.

²³ Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.

²⁴ Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.

²⁶ All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.

²⁸ A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.