whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
those who anger him forfeit their lives.
but every fool is quick to quarrel.
so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
but one who has insight draws them out.
but a faithful person who can find?
blessed are their children after them.
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
I am clean and without sin”?
the Lord detests them both.
so is their conduct really pure and upright?
the Lord has made them both.
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.
but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
will not be blessed at the end.
Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.
and dishonest scales do not please him.
How then can anyone understand their own way?
and only later to consider one’s vows.
he drives the threshing wheel over them.
that sheds light on one’s inmost being.
through love his throne is made secure.
gray hair the splendor of the old.
and beatings purge the inmost being.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:27 Or A person’s words are