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LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012 - Proverbs - Proverbs 26

Proverbs 26:12-25

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12I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; but a fool had more hope than he.
13A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, and there are murderers in the streets.
14As a door turns on the hinge, so does a sluggard on his bed.
15A sluggard having hid his hand in his bosom, will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.
16A sluggard seems to himself wiser than one who most satisfactorily brings back a message.
17As he that lays hold of a dog's tail, so is he that makes himself the champion of another's cause.
18As those who need correction put forth fair words to men, and he that first falls in with the proposal will be overthrown;
19so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.
20With much wood fire increases; but where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.
21A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; and railing man for the tumult of strife.
22The words of cunning knaves are soft; but they strike even to the inmost parts of the bowels.
23Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: smooth lips cover a grievous heart.
24A weeping enemy promises all things with his lips, but in his heart he contrives deceit.
25Though your enemy entreat you with a loud voice, consent not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

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