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On Life and Conduct
aBetter is a poor man who bwalks in his integrityThan a rich man who is twisted in his speech and is a shortsighted fool.2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,And he who hurries with his afeet acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences sins (misses the mark) .3 The afoolishness of man undermines his way ruining whatever he undertakes;Then his heart is bresentful and rages against the LORD for, being a fool, he blames the LORD instead of himself.4 aWealth makes many friends,But a poor man is separated from his friend. Prov 14:205 A afalse witness will not go unpunished,And he who bbreathes out lies will not escape. Ex 23:1; Deut 19:16-19; Prov 6:19; 21:286 aMany will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,And everyone is a friend to him who bgives gifts.7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him;How much more do his afriends abandon him!He bpursues them with words, but they are gone.8 He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul;He who keeps understanding will afind good and prosper.9 A afalse witness will not go unpunished,And he who breathes lies will perish.10 Luxury is anot fitting for a fool;Much less for a bslave to rule over princes.11 aGood sense and discretion make a man slow to anger,And it is his honor and glory bto overlook a transgression or an offense without seeking revenge and harboring resentment.12 The aking’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,But his favor is as refreshing and nourishing as bdew on the grass. Hos 14:513 A afoolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father,And the bcontentions of a quarrelsome wife are like a constant dripping of water.14 House and wealth are the ainheritance from fathers,But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is a gift and blessing from the LORD. Prov 18:2215 aLaziness casts one into a deep sleep unmindful of lost opportunity,And the idle person will suffer hunger.16 He who akeeps and obeys the commandment of the LORD keeps (guards) his own life,But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die. Prov 13:13; 16:17; Luke 10:28; 11:2817 He who ais gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the LORD,And the LORD will repay him for his bgood deed. Prov 28:27; Eccl 11:1; Matt 10:42; 25:40; 2+@Cor 9:6-8; Heb 6:1018 aDiscipline and teach your son while there is hope,And do not indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor desire his destruction.19 A man of great anger will bear the penalty for his quick temper and lack of self-control;For if you rescue him and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action, you will only have to rescue him over and over again.20 aListen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,That you may be wise in the time to come.21 Many aplans are in a man’s mind,But it is the LORD’S bpurpose for him that will stand (be carried out) . Job 23:13; Ps 33:10, 11; Is 14:26, 27; 46:10; Acts 5:39; Heb 6:1722 That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love,But it is better to be a poor man than a wealthy liar.23 The afear of the LORD leads to life,So that one may sleep bsatisfied, cuntouched by evil. Job 5:19; Ps 91:3; Prov 12:13; Is 46:4; Jer 1:8; Dan 6:27; 2+@Tim 4:1824 The alazy man buries his hand bin the food dish,But will not even bring it to his mouth again.25 aStrike a scoffer for refusing to learn, and the naive may be warned and become prudent;bReprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.26 He awho assaults his father and chases away his motherIs a son who brings shame and disgrace. 1+@Tim 5:827 Cease listening, my son, to instruction and disciplineAnd you will stray from the words of knowledge.28 A wicked and worthless witness mocks justice,And the mouth of the wicked aspreads iniquity.29 Judgments are prepared for ascoffers,And bbeatings for the backs of thickheaded fools. Is 32:6
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