Proverbs 27
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1Never brag about the day to come, because you don't know what it might bring.1Never brag about the day to come, because you don't know what it might bring.
2Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth; a stranger, and never your own lips.2Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth; a stranger, and never your own lips.
3Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.3Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.
4Wrath can be fierce and anger overwhelms but who can stand up to jealousy?4Wrath can be fierce and anger overwhelms but who can stand up to jealousy?
5An open rebuke is better than unspoken love.5An open rebuke is better than unspoken love.
6Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes. 6Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.
7The person who is full spurns honey, but to a hungry person even the bitter seems sweet.7The person who is full spurns honey, but to a hungry person even the bitter seems sweet.
8Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders away from his home. 8Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders away from his home.
9Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul. 9Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul.
10Never abandon your friend nor your father's friend, and don't go to your brother's house in times of trouble. A neighbor who is near is better than a brother who lives far away.10Never abandon your friend nor your father's friend, and don't go to your brother's house in times of trouble. A neighbor who is near is better than a brother who lives far away.
11Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.11Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.
12Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.12Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.
13Take the coat of anyone who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he cosigns for an immoral woman.13Take the coat of anyone who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he cosigns for an immoral woman.
14A friend's loud blessing early in the morning will be thought of as a curse.14A friend's loud blessing early in the morning will be thought of as a curse.
15A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.15A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.
16Trying to keep her in check is like stopping a wind storm or grabbing oil with your right hand.16Trying to keep her in check is like stopping a wind storm or grabbing oil with your right hand.
17Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens a friend's character. 17Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens a friend's character.
18Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever obeys his master will be honored.18Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever obeys his master will be honored.
19Just as water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.19Just as water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.
20Sheol and Abaddon are never satiated, and neither are human eyes.20Sheol and Abaddon are never satiated, and neither are human eyes.
21As the crucible tests silver, and the furnace assays gold; so praise received tests a man.21As the crucible tests silver, and the furnace assays gold; so praise received tests a man.
22Though you crush a fool in a mortar and pestle as someone might crush grain, his stupidity still won't leave him.22Though you crush a fool in a mortar and pestle as someone might crush grain, his stupidity still won't leave him.
23Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,23Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,
24because riches don't endure forever, and crowns don't last from one generation to the next.24because riches don't endure forever, and crowns don't last from one generation to the next.
25When the grass disappears, and new growth appears, the mountain spices will be harvested,25When the grass disappears, and new growth appears, the mountain spices will be harvested,
26the lambs will supply your clothing, and your goats the price of a field.26the lambs will supply your clothing, and your goats the price of a field.
27You will have enough goat's milk to drink and to supply your household needs, as well as sustenance for your servant girls.27You will have enough goat's milk to drink and to supply your household needs, as well as sustenance for your servant girls.
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Proverbs 26
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