微读圣经

1One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;

he rebels against all sound judgment.

2A fool does not delight in understanding,

but only wants to show off his opinions. Lit to uncover his heart Pr 12:23; 13:16; Ec 10:3

3When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,

and along with dishonor, disgrace.

4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, Pr 20:5

a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river.

5It is not good to show partiality to the guilty Lv 19:15; Dt 1:17; 24:17; Ps 15:5; 82:2; Pr 24:23-24; 28:21

by perverting the justice due the innocent. Pr 17:15

6A fool’s lips lead to strife,

and his mouth provokes a beating. Pr 19:29

7A fool’s mouth is his devastation,

and his lips are a trap for his life. Ps 64:8; 140:9; Pr 10:14; 12:13; 13:3; Ec 10:12

8A gossip’s words are like choice food

that goes down to one’s innermost being. Lit to the chambers of the belly Pr 26:22

9The one who is truly lazy in his work

is brother to a vandal. Lit master of destruction Pr 28:24

10The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; Ps 18:2; 61:3; 91:2; 144:2

the righteous run to it and are protected. Lit raised high Pr 29:25

11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;

in his imagination it is like a high wall. Pr 10:15

12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, Pr 16:18

but humility comes before honor. Pr 11:2; 15:33; 29:23

13The one who gives an answer before he listens —

this is foolishness and disgrace for him. Pr 15:28

14A man’s spirit can endure sickness,

but who can survive a broken spirit? Pr 15:13; 17:22

15The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,

and the ear of the wise seeks it. Pr 14:33; 15:14

16A gift opens doors Lit gift makes room for a man

and brings him before the great. Gn 32:20; 1Sm 25:27; Pr 17:8; 19:6; 21:14

17The first to state his case seems right

until another comes and cross-examines him. 1Kg 3:16-28

18Casting the lot Pr 16:33 ends quarrels

and separates powerful opponents.

19An offended brother is harder to reach LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger

than a fortified city,

and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.

20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied;

he is filled with the product of his lips. Pr 1:31; 12:14; 14:14

21Life and death are in the power of the tongue,

and those who love it will eat its fruit. Pr 13:2; Mt 12:37; 15:11,18-20; Jms 3:8

22A man who finds a wife finds a good thing Pr 12:4; 19:14; 31:10-31

and obtains favor from the Lord. Pr 8:35

23The poor man pleads, Pr 19:7

but the rich one answers roughly. Jms 2:6

24A man with many friends may be harmed, Some LXX mss, Syr, Tg, Vg read friends must be friendly

but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Pr 17:17; 27:10; Jn 15:13