Proverbs 26:8-23 in English

⁸ As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So is a fool that repeateth his folly.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

¹⁷ He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

²⁰ For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

⁸ He that binds up a stone in a sling, is like one that gives glory to a fool.

⁹ Thorns grow in the hand of a drunkard, and servitude in the hand of fools.

¹⁰ All the flesh of fools endures much hardship; for their fury is brought to nought.

¹¹ As when a dog goes to his own vomit, and becomes abominable, so is a fool who returns in his wickedness to his own sin.

^11a There is a shame that brings sin: and there is a shame that is glory and grace.

¹² I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; but a fool had more hope than he.

¹³ A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, and there are murderers in the streets.

¹⁴ As a door turns on the hinge, so does a sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ A sluggard having hid his hand in his bosom, will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.

¹⁶ A sluggard seems to himself wiser than one who most satisfactorily brings back a message.

¹⁷ As he that lays hold of a dog's tail, so is he that makes himself the champion of another's cause.

¹⁸ As those who need correction put forth fair words to men, and he that first falls in with the proposal will be overthrown;

¹⁹ so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.

²⁰ With much wood fire increases; but where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.

²¹ A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; and a railing man for the tumult of strife.

²² The words of cunning knaves are soft; but they smite even to the inmost parts of the bowels.

²³ Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: smooth lips cover a grievous heart.

⁸ As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

¹¹ As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

¹⁵ The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

¹⁷ He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

²⁰ Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

²¹ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

²² The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

²³ Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

⁸ As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

¹¹ As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

¹⁵ The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

¹⁷ He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

²⁰ Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

²¹ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

²² The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

²³ Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

⁸ He that binds up a stone in a sling, is like one that gives glory to a fool.

⁹ Thorns grow in the hand of a drunkard, and servitude in the hand of fools.

¹⁰ All the flesh of fools endures much hardship; for their fury is brought to nothing.

¹¹ As when a dog goes to his own vomit, and becomes abominable, so is fool who returns in his wickedness to his own sin. There is a shame that brings sin: and there is a shame that is glory and grace.

¹² I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; but a fool had more hope than he.

¹³ A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, and there are murderers in the streets.

¹⁴ As a door turns on the hinge, so does a sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ A sluggard having hid his hand in his bosom, will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.

¹⁶ A sluggard seems to himself wiser than one who most satisfactorily brings back a message.

¹⁷ As he that lays hold of a dog's tail, so is he that makes himself the champion of another's cause.

¹⁸ As those who need correction put forth fair words to men, and he that first falls in with the proposal will be overthrown;

¹⁹ so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.

²⁰ With much wood fire increases; but where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.

²¹ A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; and railing man for the tumult of strife.

²² The words of cunning knaves are soft; but they strike even to the inmost parts of the bowels.

²³ Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: smooth lips cover a grievous heart.

⁸ As a bag of gems in a heap of stones, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the month of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer that woundeth all, so is he that hireth the fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is a fool that repeateth his folly.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the sluggard upon his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; it wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

¹⁷ He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death;

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

²⁰ For lack of wood the fire goeth out: and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to inflame strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

²³ Fervent lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

⁸ Tying a stone in a sling so that it cannot be thrown at a target is as foolish as SIM honoring a foolish person.

⁹ If a drunk person waves some thorns/brambles with his hand, he is not able to accomplish anything useful by doing that (OR, he does not feel it when a thorn sticks in his hand); similarly, if foolish people speak MTY proverbs, they do not help anyone who hears them.

¹⁰ A man who shoots arrows to try to wound everybody who is near is foolish; similarly, anyone who hires a foolish person who passes by is very foolish.

¹¹ A foolish person will foolishly do something stupid a second time; it is like SIM a dog returning to eat what it has vomited.

¹² God can help/bless foolish people more easily than he can help/bless people who are not wise RHQ, but think that they are wise.

¹³ Lazy people just stay inside their houses and do nothing; they keep saying “ I think there is a lion in the street!”

¹⁴ A door continually swings back and forth on its hinges and does not go anywhere; similarly SIM, lazy people just continually turn over in their beds and never do anything.

¹⁵ Some people are extremely lazy; they put their hand in a dish to get some food but do not even lift the food up to their mouths.

¹⁶ Lazy people think that they are wiser than seven/several people who can answer others' questions with good sense.

¹⁷ Anyone who ◄meddles/involves himself► in a quarrel that does not concern him is as foolish as SIM someone who tries to grab a passing dog by its ears.

¹⁸ Crazy people who shoot burning arrows to kill people

¹⁹ are as foolish as those who deceive someone else and then say, “I was only joking.”

²⁰ If there is no more firewood to put on the fire, the fire will go out; similarly SIM, if there are no people who ◄gossip/tell people things that are not true►, quarreling will end.

²¹ Putting charcoal on burning coals or putting wood on a fire causes the fire to keep burning; similarly, people who like to quarrel cause people to keep arguing.

²² People enjoy listening to what gossips say about others just like SIM they enjoy tasty food; they enjoy listening to what gossips tell them like they enjoy swallowing tasty food.

²³ People who say nice things when they are thinking about doing evil things are like a nice glaze/covering on a cheap clay pot.

⁸ He that binds up a stone in a sling, is like one that gives glory to a fool.

⁹ Thorns grow in the hand of a drunkard, and servitude in the hand of fools.

¹⁰ All the flesh of fools endures much hardship; for their fury is brought to nothing.

¹¹ As when a dog goes to his own vomit, and becomes abominable, so is fool who returns in his wickedness to his own sin. There is a shame that brings sin: and there is a shame that is glory and grace.

¹² I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; but a fool had more hope than he.

¹³ A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, and there are murderers in the streets.

¹⁴ As a door turns on the hinge, so does a sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ A sluggard having hid his hand in his bosom, will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.

¹⁶ A sluggard seems to himself wiser than one who most satisfactorily brings back a message.

¹⁷ As he that lays hold of a dog's tail, so is he that makes himself the champion of another's cause.

¹⁸ As those who need correction put forth fair words to men, and he that first falls in with the proposal will be overthrown;

¹⁹ so are all that lay wait for their own friends, and when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.

²⁰ With much wood fire increases; but where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.

²¹ A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; and railing man for the tumult of strife.

²² The words of cunning knaves are soft; but they strike even to the inmost parts of the bowels.

²³ Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: smooth lips cover a grievous heart.

⁸ As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

²⁰ For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

⁸ As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

²⁰ For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

⁸ As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honour to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbour and says, “Am I not joking?”

²⁰ For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

⁸ Giving honour to a foolish man is like attempting to keep a stone fixed in a cord.

⁹ Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.

¹⁰ Like an archer wounding all who go by, is a foolish man overcome by drink.

¹¹ Like a dog going back to the food which he has not been able to keep down, is the foolish man doing his foolish acts over again.

¹² Have you seen a man who seems to himself to be wise? There is more hope for the foolish than for him.

¹³ The hater of work says, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

¹⁴ A door is turned on its pillar, and the hater of work on his bed.

¹⁵ The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin: lifting it again to his mouth is a weariness to him.

¹⁶ The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.

¹⁷ He who gets mixed up in a fight which is not his business, is like one who takes a dog by the ears while it is going by.

¹⁸ As one who is off his head sends about flaming sticks and arrows of death,

¹⁹ So is the man who gets the better of his neighbour by deceit, and says, Am I not doing so in sport?

²⁰ Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.

²¹ Like breath on coals and wood on fire, so a man given to argument gets a fight started.

²² The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, they go down into the inner parts of the stomach.

²³ Smooth lips and an evil heart are like a vessel of earth plated with silver waste.

⁸ As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ A master roughly worketh every one: he both hireth the fool and hireth passers-by.

¹¹ As a dog turneth back to its vomit, so a fool repeateth his folly.

¹² Hast thou seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The sluggard saith, There is a fierce lion in the way; a lion is in the midst of the streets!

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon its hinges, so the sluggard upon his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish: it wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

¹⁶ A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that answer discreetly.

¹⁷ He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ so is a man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am I not in sport?

²⁰ Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.

²¹ As coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.

²² The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

²³ Ardent lips, and a wicked heart, are as an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

⁸ As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

⁹ As if a thorn should grow in the hand of a drunkard: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ Judgment determineth causes: and he that putteth a fool to silence, appeaseth anger.

¹¹ As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is the fool that repeateth his folly.

¹² Hast thou seen a man wise in his own conceit? there shall be more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The slothful man saith: There is a lion in the way, and a lioness in the roads.

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

¹⁵ The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and it grieveth him to turn it to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.

¹⁷ As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man’s quarrel.

¹⁸ As he is guilty that shooteth arrows, and lances unto death:

¹⁹ So is the man that hurteth his friend deceitfully: and when he is taken, saith: I did it in jest.

²⁰ When the wood faileth, the fire shall go out: and when the talebearer is taken away, contentions shall cease.

²¹ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so an angry man stirreth up strife.

²² The words of a talebearer are as it were simple, but they reach to the innermost parts of the belly.

²³ Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthen vessel adorned with silver dross.

⁸ Honoring someone stupid is as pointless as tying a stone into a sling.

⁹ A proverb spoken by someone stupid is as ridiculous as a thorn bush waved around by a drunk.

¹⁰ Anyone who hires someone stupid or just a passer-by is like an archer wounding people by shooting arrows at random.

¹¹ Stupid people repeat their stupidity like a dog returning to its vomit.

¹² Have you seen a man who is wise in his own eyes? There's more hope for stupid people than for him!

¹³ Lazy people are the ones who say, “There's a lion on the road—a lion running around the streets!”

¹⁴ A lazy person turns in bed like a door turns on its hinge.

¹⁵ Lazy people put their hands in a dish, but are too tired to lift the food to their mouths.

¹⁶ In their own eyes lazy people are wiser than many sensible advisors.

¹⁷ Interfering in someone else's quarrel is like grabbing a stray dog by the ears.

¹⁸ You're like a crazy person firing off blazing arrows and killing people

¹⁹ if you lie to your friend and then say, “I was only joking!”

²⁰ Without wood, the fire goes out; and without gossips, arguments stop.

²¹ An argumentative person fires up quarrels like putting charcoal on hot embers or wood on a fire.

²² Listening to gossip is like gulping down bites of your favorite food—they go deep down inside you.

²³ Smooth talking with evil intent is like a shiny lead glaze on an earthenware pot.

⁸ As the closing vp of a precious stone in an heape of stones, so is he that giueth glory to a foole.

⁹ As a thorne standing vp in the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.

¹⁰ The excellent that formed all things, both rewardeth the foole and rewardeth the transgressers.

¹¹ As a dog turneth againe to his owne vomit, so a foole turneth to his foolishnes.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceite? more hope is of a foole then of him.

¹³ The slouthfull man sayth, A lyon is in the way: a lyon is in the streetes.

¹⁴ As the doore turneth vpon his hinges, so doeth the slouthfull man vpon his bed.

¹⁵ The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceite, then seuen men that can render a reason.

¹⁷ He that passeth by and medleth with the strife that belongeth not vnto him, is as one that taketh a dog by the eares.

¹⁸ As he that faineth himselfe mad, casteth fire brands, arrowes, and mortall things,

¹⁹ So dealeth the deceitfull man with his friend and sayth, Am not I in sport?

²⁰ Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a talebearer strife ceaseth.

²¹ As ye cole maketh burning coles, and wood a fire, so the contentious man is apt to kindle strife.

²² The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.

²³ As siluer drosse ouerlayde vpon a potsheard, so are burning lips, and an euill heart.

⁸ As a small stone in a heap of stones, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn that cometh into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ A master performeth all things; but he that stoppeth a fool is as one that stoppeth a flood.

¹¹ As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is a fool that repeateth his folly.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his own eyes? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The sluggard saith: 'There is a lion in the way; yea, a lion is in the streets.'

¹⁴ The door is turning upon its hinges, and the sluggard is still upon his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; it wearieth him to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that give wise answer.

¹⁷ He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife not his own, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death;

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith: 'Am not I in sport?'

²⁰ Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

²¹ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

²³ Burning lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

⁸ As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honour to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ The great God that formed all things Both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

¹¹ As a dog returneth to his vomit, So a fool returneth to his folly.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon his hinges, So doth the slothful upon his bed.

¹⁵ The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; It grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

¹⁷ He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, And saith, Am not I in sport?

²⁰ Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: So where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

²¹ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

²² The words of a talebearer are as wounds, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

²³ Burning lips and a wicked heart Are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

⁸ As is the one that bindeth a stone fast in a sling, so is he that giveth honor to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn that is come into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ A master injureth all things when he hireth a fool or hireth mere rovers.

¹¹ As a dog returneth to his vomit, so doth a fool repeat to act in his folly.

¹² When thou seest a man wise in his own eyes, then is there more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The slothful saith, There is a leopard in the way: a lion is between the streets.

¹⁴ As a door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

¹⁵ Hath the slothful hidden his hand in the dish, it wearieth him to bring it back again to his mouth.

¹⁶ The slothful is wiser in his own eyes, than seven men that can give wise answers.

¹⁷ As is one that taketh hold of a dog by the ears, so is he that passing by becometh excited about a dispute which concerneth him not.

¹⁸ As one fatigueth himself shooting off firebrands, arrows, and death:

¹⁹ So is the man that hath cheated his neighbor, and saith, Behold, I am only jesting.

²⁰ Where there is no wood, the fire goeth out: so where there is no whisperer, strife is silenced.

²¹ As charcoals are added to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man fitted to enkindle a dispute.

²² The words of a whisperer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost chambers of the body.

²³ Like silver dross laid over an earthen vessel, so are burning lips with a bad heart.

⁸ He that binds up a stone in a sling, Is like one that gives glory to a fool.

⁹ Thorns grow in the hand of a drunkard, And servitude in the hand of fools.

¹⁰ All the flesh of fools endures much hardship; For their fury is brought to nought.

¹¹ As when a dog goes to his own vomit, and becomes abominable, So is a fool who returns in his wickedness to his own sin.

^11a There is a shame that brings sin: And there is a shame that is glory and grace.

¹² I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; But a fool had more hope than he.

¹³ A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, And there are murderers in the streets.

¹⁴ As a door turns on the hinge, So does a sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ A sluggard having hidden his hand in his bosom, Will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.

¹⁶ A sluggard seems to himself wiser Than one who most satisfactorily brings back a message.

¹⁷ As he that lays hold of a dog’s tail, So is he that makes himself the champion of another’s cause.

¹⁸ As those who need correction put forth fair words to men, And he that first falls in with the proposal will be overthrown;

¹⁹ So are all that lay wait for their own friends, And when they are discovered, say, I did it in jest.

²⁰ With much wood fire increases; But where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.

²¹ A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; And a railing man for the tumult of strife.

²² The words of cunning knaves are soft; But they smite even to the inmost parts of the bowels.

²³ Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: Smooth lips cover a grievous heart.

⁸ As he who bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn lifted up by the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who woundeth every one, So is he who hireth fools and hireth wayfarers.

¹¹ As a dog returneth to that which he hath vomited, So a fool repeateth his folly.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The slothful man saith, “There is a lion in the way; There is a lion in the streets.”

¹⁴ As a door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard dippeth his hand into the dish; It grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men who can render a reason.

¹⁷ As one that taketh a dog by the ears, So is he who, passing by, is enraged on account of the quarrel of another.

¹⁸ As a madman That casteth about darts, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man who deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, “Was I not in sport?”

²⁰ Where there is no wood, the fire goeth out; So, where there is no talebearer, contention ceaseth.

²¹ As coal is for heat, and as wood for fire, So is a contentious man for kindling strife.

²² The words of a talebearer are like dainties; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.

²³ As drossy silver spread over an earthen vessel, So are warm lips and an evil heart.

⁸ As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives kavod ·weighty glory· to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that makes teshuvah ·completely returns· to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

²⁰ For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

⁸ Like tying a stone in a sling is giving honor to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ Like an archer who wounds all those around him is one who hires a fool or hires anyone who passes by.

¹¹ As a dog returns to his own vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see someone who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The lazy person says, “There is a lion on the road! There is a lion between the open places!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so is the lazy person upon his bed.

¹⁵ The lazy person puts his hand into the dish and yet he has no strength to lift it up to his mouth.

¹⁶ The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who respond with good judgment.

¹⁷ Like one who takes hold of the ears of a dog, is a passerby who becomes angry at a dispute that is not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots burning arrows,

¹⁹ is the one who deceives his neighbor and says, “Was I not telling a joke?”

²⁰ For lack of wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no gossiper quarreling ceases.

²¹ As charcoal is to burning coals and wood is to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.

²² The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.

²³ Like the glaze overlaying an earthen vessel so are burning lips and an evil heart.

⁸ As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

²⁰ For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

⁸ As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honour to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbour and says, “Am I not joking?”

²⁰ For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

⁸ As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honor to a fool.

⁹ As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

¹¹ As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

¹² Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

¹³ The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

¹⁵ The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

¹⁷ He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a mad man who casteth fire-brands, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, and saith, Am not I in sport?

²⁰ Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.

²¹ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

²² The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

²³ Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

⁸ As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

²⁰ For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

⁸ As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honour to a fool.

⁹ Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

¹¹ As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

¹² Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

¹⁸ Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbour and says, “Am I not joking?”

²⁰ For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

²¹ As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

²³ Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

⁸ As he that sendeth a stone into the broad place of the sling; so he that giveth honour to an unwise man.

⁹ As if a thorn groweth in the hand of a drunken man; so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ Doom determineth causes; and he that setteth silence to a fool, assuageth ires or wraths.

¹¹ As a dog that turneth again to his spewing or As an hound that turneth again to his vomit; so is an unprudent man, that rehearseth his folly.

¹² Thou hast seen a man seem wise to himself; an unknowing man shall have hope more than he.

¹³ A slow man saith, A lion is in the way, a lioness is in the footpaths.

¹⁴ As a door is turned in his hinges; so a slow man in his bed.

¹⁵ A slow man hideth his hands under his armpit; and he travaileth, if he turneth them up to his mouth.

¹⁶ A slow man seemeth wiser to himself, than seven men speaking sentences.

¹⁷ As he that taketh a dog by the ears; so he that passeth, and is unpatient, and is meddled or mingled with the chiding of another man.

¹⁸ As he is guilty, that sendeth spears and arrows into death,

¹⁹ so a man that annoyeth guilefully his friend, and when he is taken, he shall say, I did playing.

²⁰ When trees or woods shall fail, the fire shall be quenched; and when a privy backbiter is withdrawn, strives rest.

²¹ As dead coals at or to quick coals, and trees at the fire or wood to fire; so a wrathful man raiseth chidings.

²² The words of a privy backbiter be as simple; and those or they come till to the innerest things of the heart.

²³ As if thou wouldest adorn a vessel of earth with the dross of silver, so be swelling lips fellowshipped with a full wicked heart.

⁸ As he that sendeth a stone into the broad place of the sling; so he that giveth honour to an unwise man. (Like he who sendeth a stone into the broad place of a sling, is he who giveth honour to an unwise person.)

⁹ As if a thorn groweth in the hand of a drunken man; so is a parable in the mouth of fools. (Like a thorn that groweth in the hand of a drunk, is a parable in the mouth of a fool.)

¹⁰ Doom determineth causes; and he that setteth silence to a fool, assuageth ires. (Judgement decideth a person’s case; and he who telleth a fool to be silent, lesseneth anger.)

¹¹ As a dog that turneth again to his spewing or As an hound that turneth again to his vomit; so is an unprudent man, that rehearseth his folly. (Like a dog that returneth to his vomit, is an imprudent person, who repeateth his own foolishness.)

¹² Thou hast seen a man seem wise to himself; an unknowing man shall have hope more than he. (Thou hast seen a person who taketh himself to be wise; but a person without knowledge, yea, a fool, shall have more hope than him.)

¹³ A slow man saith, A lion is in the way, a lioness is in the footpaths. (A lazy person saith, A lion is there on the way, a lioness is there on the footpaths!)

¹⁴ As a door is turned in his hinges; so a slow man in his bed. (Like a door turning on its hinges, is a lazy person turning in his bed.)

¹⁵ A slow man hideth his hands under his armpit; and he travaileth, if he turneth them up to his mouth. (A lazy person hideth his hands under his armpit; and he laboureth, if he turneth them up to his mouth.)

¹⁶ A slow man seemeth wiser to himself, than seven men speaking sentences. (A lazy person seemeth wiser to himself, than seven people speaking forth their thoughts.)

¹⁷ As he that taketh a dog by the ears; so he that passeth, and is unpatient, and is meddled with the chiding of another man. (Like he who taketh a dog by the ears, is he who passeth by, and is impatient, and is mixed in, or mingled, with the argument of another man.)

¹⁸ As he is guilty, that sendeth spears and arrows into death, (Like he is guilty, who sendeth spears and arrows into uncertainty, causing death,)

¹⁹ so a man that harmeth guilefully his friend, and when he is taken, he shall say, I did playing. (is a person who deceitfully harmeth his friend, and when he is caught, he saith, I was just playing.)

²⁰ When trees fail or When woods shall fail, the fire shall be quenched; and when a privy backbiter is withdrawn, strives rest. (When there is no more wood, the fire shall be quenched; and when a gossip departeth, or stoppeth speaking, the argument shall be ended.)

²¹ As dead coals at quick coals, and trees at the fire, or As dead coals to quick coals, and wood to fire; so a wrathful man (that) raiseth chidings. (Like dead coals to burning coals, and wood to fire, is an angry person who raiseth up arguments, or strife.)

²² The words of a privy backbiter be as simple (or The words of a gossip be tasty); and those come till to the innerest things of the heart.

²³ As if thou wouldest adorn a vessel of earth, (that is, a cheap pot made out of clay), with the dross of silver, so be swelling lips fellowshipped with a full wicked heart.

⁸ As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So is he who is giving honour to a fool.

⁹ A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.

¹⁰ Great is the Former of all, And He is rewarding a fool, And is rewarding transgressors.

¹¹ As a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly.

¹² Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!

¹³ The slothful hath said, 'A lion is in the way, A lion is in the broad places.'

¹⁴ The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.

¹⁵ The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.

¹⁶ Wiser is the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven men returning a reason.

¹⁷ Laying hold on the ears of a dog, Is a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.

¹⁸ As one pretending to be feeble, Who is casting sparks, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, 'Am not I playing?'

²⁰ Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth,

²¹ Coal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife.

²² The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.

²³ Silver of dross spread over potsherd, Are burning lips and an evil heart.