International Standard Version | International Standard Version |
1The proverbs of David's son Solomon, king of Israel. | 1The proverbs of David's son Solomon, king of Israel. |
2These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; | 2These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; |
3for acquiring the discipline that produces wise behavior, righteousness, justice, and upright living; | 3for acquiring the discipline that produces wise behavior, righteousness, justice, and upright living; |
4for giving prudence to the naïve, and knowledge and discretion to the young. | 4for giving prudence to the naïve, and knowledge and discretion to the young. |
5Let the wise listen and increase their learning; let the person of understanding receive guidance | 5Let the wise listen and increase their learning; let the person of understanding receive guidance |
6in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles. | 6in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles. |
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. | 7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. |
8My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not let go of your mother's teaching. | 8My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not let go of your mother's teaching. |
9They will be a graceful wreath for your head and a chain for your neck. | 9They will be a graceful wreath for your head and a chain for your neck. |
10My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. | 10My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. |
11If they say, "Come with us! Let's lie in wait for blood; let's ambush some innocent person for no reason at all. | 11If they say, "Come with us! Let's lie in wait for blood; let's ambush some innocent person for no reason at all. |
12Let's swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those who go down into the Pit. | 12Let's swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those who go down into the Pit. |
13We'll find all kinds of valuable wealth, and we'll fill our houses with spoil. | 13We'll find all kinds of valuable wealth, and we'll fill our houses with spoil. |
14Throw your lot in with us, and all of us will have one purse." | 14Throw your lot in with us, and all of us will have one purse." |
15My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their paths! | 15My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their paths! |
16For they run toward evil; these enticers shed blood without hesitation. | 16For they run toward evil; these enticers shed blood without hesitation. |
17Look, it is useless to spread a net in full view of all the birds, | 17Look, it is useless to spread a net in full view of all the birds, |
18but these people lie in wait for their own blood. They ambush only themselves. | 18but these people lie in wait for their own blood. They ambush only themselves. |
19Such is the way of all those who seek illicit gain— it takes away the lives of those who possess it. | 19Such is the way of all those who seek illicit gain— it takes away the lives of those who possess it. |
20Wisdom cries out in the street; she raises her voice in the public squares. | 20Wisdom cries out in the street; she raises her voice in the public squares. |
21She calls out at the busiest part of the noisy streets, and at the entrance to the gates of the city she utters her words: | 21She calls out at the busiest part of the noisy streets, and at the entrance to the gates of the city she utters her words: |
22"You naïve ones, how long will you love naivete? And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?" | 22"You naïve ones, how long will you love naivete? And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?" |
23Return to my correction! Look, I will pour out my spirit on you, and I will make my words known to you. | 23Return to my correction! Look, I will pour out my spirit on you, and I will make my words known to you. |
24"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond— I appealed, but no one paid attention— | 24"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond— I appealed, but no one paid attention— |
25because you neglected all my advice and did not want my correction, | 25because you neglected all my advice and did not want my correction, |
26I will laugh at your calamity. I will mock when what you fear comes, | 26I will laugh at your calamity. I will mock when what you fear comes, |
27when what you dread comes like a storm, and your calamity comes on like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you. | 27when what you dread comes like a storm, and your calamity comes on like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you. |
28"Then they will call out to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but they will not find me. | 28"Then they will call out to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but they will not find me. |
29"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD; | 29"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD; |
30they did not want my advice, and they rejected all my correction. | 30they did not want my advice, and they rejected all my correction. |
31They will eat the fruit of their way, and they will be filled with their own devices. | 31They will eat the fruit of their way, and they will be filled with their own devices. |
32Indeed, the waywardness of the naïve will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. | 32Indeed, the waywardness of the naïve will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. |
33"But the person who listens to me will live safely and will be secure from the fear of evil." | 33"But the person who listens to me will live safely and will be secure from the fear of evil." |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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