Proverbs 27
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1Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.1Never brag about the day to come, because you don't know what it might bring.
2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.2Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth; a stranger, and never your own lips.
3A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.3Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.
4Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?4Wrath can be fierce and anger overwhelms but who can stand up to jealousy?
5Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.5An open rebuke is better than unspoken love.
6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.6Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.
7The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is 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 from his home.8Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders away from his home.
9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.9Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul.
10Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother 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 bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.11Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.
12The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.12Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.
13Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.13Take the coat of anyone who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he cosigns for an immoral woman.
14If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.14A friend's loud blessing early in the morning will be thought of as a curse.
15A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike—15A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.
16restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.16Trying to keep her in check is like stopping a wind storm or grabbing oil with your right hand.
17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.17Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens a friend's character.
18Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.18Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever obeys his master will be honored.
19As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.19Just as water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.
20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.20Sheol and Abaddon are never satiated, and neither are human eyes.
21A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.21As the crucible tests silver, and the furnace assays gold; so praise received tests a man.
22Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.22Though you crush a fool in a mortar and pestle as someone might crush grain, his stupidity still won't leave him.
23Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;23Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,
24for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.24because riches don't endure forever, and crowns don't last from one generation to the next.
25When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered,25When the grass disappears, and new growth appears, the mountain spices will be harvested,
26the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.26the lambs will supply your clothing, and your goats the price of a field.
27You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you—food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.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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