Proverbs of Solomon

Bot tweeting selections from the Book of Proverbs, using the RSV-CE translation. Maintained by @CheshireOcelot

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The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel. (1:1)

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It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes. (19:10)

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An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. (29:6)

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The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. (13:9)

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. (9:10)

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A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. (12:4)

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The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. (14:20)

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Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked; for the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out. (24:19-20)

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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. (12:15)

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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (17:17)

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Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips. Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.” (24:28-29)

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A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly. (12:23)

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Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life. (29:10)

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There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (12:18)

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Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles; lest the Lord see it, and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him. (24:17-18)

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When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. (11:10)

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What is desired in a man is loyalty, and a poor man is better than a liar. (19:22)

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A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. (16:9)

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A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but passion makes the bones rot. (14:30)

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Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase it. (13:11)

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A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. (22:3)