Proverbs Chapter 11
King James Version (KJV)
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darby (darby) - eBible.org Darby 1890 plaintext
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A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.
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[When] pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
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The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.
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Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
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The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
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When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.
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The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
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With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
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When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
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A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
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As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
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The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
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Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
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A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.
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The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.
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The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
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He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
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He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
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He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
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He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.
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Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner.
lxxbrent (lxxbrent) - Septuagint (Brenton 1851) eBible USFM
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False balances are an abomination before the Lord: but a just weight is acceptable unto him.
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Wherever pride enters, there will be also disgrace: but the mouth of the lowly meditates wisdom.
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When a just man dies he leaves regret: but the destruction of the ungodly is speedy, and causes joy.
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Righteousness traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
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The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.
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At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.
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A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.
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In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.
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In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers:
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but by the mouths of ungodly men it is overthrown.
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A man void of understanding sneers at [his fellow] citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.
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A double-tongued man discloses the [secret] counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.
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They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.
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A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.
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A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.
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A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.
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An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: but the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.
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A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly [ends] in death.
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Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.
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He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: but he that sows righteousness shall receive a faithful reward.
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As an ornament in a swine's snout, so is beauty to an ill-minded woman.
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All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
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There are [some] who scatter their own, and make it more: and there are [some] also who gather, [yet] have less.
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Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.
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May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives [it].
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He that devises good [counsels] seeks good favour: but [as for] him that seeks after evil, [evil] shall overtake him.
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He that trusts in wealth shall fall; but he that helps righteous men shall rise.
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He that deals not graciously with his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise man.
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Out of the fruit of righteousness grows a tree of life; but the souls of transgressors are cut off before their time.
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If the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
vul1914 (vul1914) - Vulgate 1914 UTF-8 (sacredbible.org)
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Statera dolosa, abominatio est apud Dominum: et pondus æquum, voluntas eius.
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Ubi fuerit superbia, ibi erit et contumelia: ubi autem est humilitas, ibi et sapientia.
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Simplicitas iustorum diriget eos: et supplantatio perversorum vastabit illos.
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Non proderunt divitiæ in die ultionis: iustitia autem liberabit a morte.
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Iustitia simplicis diriget viam eius: et in impietate sua corruet impius.
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Iustitia rectorum liberabit eos: et in insidiis suis capientur iniqui.
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Mortuo homine impio, nulla erit ultra spes: et expectatio solicitorum peribit.
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Iustus de angustia liberatus est: et tradetur impius pro eo.
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Simulator ore decipit amicum suum: iusti autem liberabuntur scientia.
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In bonis iustorum exultabit civitas: et in perditione impiorum erit laudatio.
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Benedictione iustorum exaltabitur civitas: et ore impiorum subvertetur.
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Qui despicit amicum suum, indigens corde est: vir autem prudens tacebit.
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Qui ambulat fraudulenter, revelat arcana: qui autem fidelis est animi, celat amici commissum.
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Ubi non est gubernator, populus corruet: salus autem, ubi multa consilia.
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Affligetur malo, qui fidem facit pro extraneo: qui autem cavet laqueos, securus erit.
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Mulier gratiosa inveniet gloriam: et robusti habebunt divitias.
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Benefacit animæ suæ vir misericors: qui autem crudelis est, etiam propinquos abiicit.
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Impius facit opus instabile: seminanti autem iustitiam merces fidelis.
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Clementia præparat vitam: et sectatio malorum mortem.
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Abominabile Domino cor pravum: et voluntas eius in iis, qui simpliciter ambulant.
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Manus in manu non erit innocens malus: semen autem iustorum salvabitur.
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Circulus aureus in naribus suis, mulier pulchra et fatua.
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Desiderium iustorum omne bonum est: præstolatio impiorum furor.
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Alii dividunt propria, et ditiores fiunt: alii rapiunt non sua, et semper in egestate sunt.
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Anima, quæ benedicit, impinguabitur: et qui inebriat, ipse quoque inebriabitur.
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Qui abscondit frumenta, maledicetur in populis: benedictio autem super caput vendentium.
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Bene consurgit diluculo qui quærit bona: qui autem investigator malorum est, opprimetur ab eis.
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Qui confidit in divitiis suis, corruet: iusti autem quasi virens folium germinabunt.
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Qui conturbat domum suam, possidebit ventos: et qui stultus est, serviet sapienti.
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Fructus iusti lignum vitæ: et qui suscipit animas, sapiens est.
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Si iustus in terra recipit, quanto magis impius et peccator?
web (web) - WorldEnglish.Bible — CC0 modern update of ASV
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A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.
2
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
3
The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4
Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
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The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
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When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
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A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
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With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
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One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
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Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
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He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
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A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
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The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
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Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.
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Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
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Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
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Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
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The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
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The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
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People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
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He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
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He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
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He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.
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Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!
ylt (ylt) - Bible.com YLT98 plain UTF-8
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Balances of deceit <FI>are<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight <FI>is<Fi> His delight.
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Pride hath come, and shame cometh, And with the lowly <FI>is<Fi> wisdom.
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The integrity of the upright leadeth them, And the perverseness of the treacherous destroyeth them.
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Wealth profiteth not in a day of wrath, And righteousness delivereth from death.
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The righteousness of the perfect maketh right his way, And by his wickedness doth the wicked fall.
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The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured.
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In the death of a wicked man, hope perisheth, And the expectation of the iniquitous hath been lost.
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The righteous from distress is drawn out, And the wicked goeth in instead of him.
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With the mouth a hypocrite corrupteth his friend, And by knowledge the righteous are drawn out.
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In the good of the righteous a city exulteth, And in the destruction of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> singing.
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By the blessing of the upright is a city exalted, And by the mouth of the wicked thrown down.
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Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
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A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.
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Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance <FI>is<Fi> in a multitude of counsellors.
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Evil <FI>one<Fi> suffereth when he hath been surety <FI>for<Fi> a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.
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A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible <FI>men<Fi> retain riches.
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A kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh.
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The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness--a true reward.
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Rightly <FI>is<Fi> righteousness for life, And whoso is pursuing evil--for his own death.
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An abomination to Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> the perverse of heart, And the perfect of the way <FI>are<Fi> His delight.
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Hand to hand, the wicked is not acquitted, And the seed of the righteous hath escaped.
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A ring of gold in the nose of a sow--A fair woman and stubborn of behaviour.
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The desire of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> only good, The hope of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> transgression.
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There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.
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A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.
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Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing <FI>is<Fi> for the head of him who is selling.
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Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil--it meeteth him.
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Whoso is confident in his wealth he falleth, And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.
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Whoso is troubling his own house inheriteth wind, And a servant <FI>is<Fi> the fool to the wise of heart.
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The fruit of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> a tree of life, And whoso is taking souls <FI>is<Fi> wise.
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Lo, the righteous in the earth is recompensed, Surely also the wicked and the sinner!
Explanations by Age Level
Explain Like I'm 5
A long, long time ago, there was nothing at all - no earth, no sky, no animals, no people. It was all dark and empty. But God was there! God is so powerful that He can make anything just by speaking. So God said "Let there be light!" and BOOM! There was light everywhere! God saw that the light was beautiful and good. He called the light "day" and the darkness "night." This was the very first day when God started making our wonderful world!
Explain Like I'm 10
Before anything existed - no planets, stars, or life - God decided to create the universe. The earth started out as a dark, empty place covered with water. But God's Spirit was there, ready to bring order and beauty to everything. When God spoke and said "Let there be light," light immediately appeared because God's words have incredible power. God looked at the light and was pleased with what He had made. He organized time by separating light (day) from darkness (night), creating the first 24-hour period. This shows us that God is organized and purposeful in everything He does.
Explain Like I'm 15
Genesis 1:1-5 establishes fundamental theological truths about God and creation. The Hebrew word "bara" (created) indicates creation from nothing (ex nihilo), demonstrating God's absolute sovereignty and power. The phrase "without form and void" (tohu wa-bohu) describes a state of chaos that God transforms into order. The Spirit of God "hovering" or "brooding" over the waters suggests active, caring involvement in creation. The creation of light before the sun (created on day 4) indicates that God Himself is the ultimate source of light and energy. The establishment of day and night creates the framework of time, showing that God operates within orderly patterns while transcending them. This passage refutes both atheistic materialism and pantheism, establishing that God is both transcendent (separate from creation) and immanent (actively involved in it).