Pro 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.

Pro 27:3 A stone is heavy and the sand weighty, But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.

Pro 27:4 Wrath is fierce and anger is a flood, But who can stand before jealousy?

Pro 27:5 Better is open rebuke Than love that is concealed.

Pro 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.

Pro 27:7 A sated man loathes honey, But to a famished man any bitter thing is sweet.

Pro 27:8 Like a bird that wanders from her nest, So is a man who wanders from his home.

Pro 27:9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man's counsel is sweet to his friend.

Pro 27:10 Do not forsake your own friend or your father's friend, And do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away.

Pro 27:11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me.

Pro 27:12 A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty.

Pro 27:13 Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.

Pro 27:14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, It will be reckoned a curse to him.

Pro 27:15 A constant dripping on a day of steady rain And a contentious woman are alike;

Pro 27:16 He who would restrain her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand.

Pro 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.

Pro 27:18 He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.

Pro 27:19 As in water face reflects face, So the heart of man reflects man.

Pro 27:20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.

Pro 27:21 The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.

Pro 27:22 Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.

Pro 27:23 Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds;

Pro 27:24 For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations.

Pro 27:25 When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,

Pro 27:26 The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field,

Pro 27:27 And there will be goats' milk enough for your food, For the food of your household, And sustenance for your maidens.

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Pro 28:1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.

Pro 28:2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

Pro 28:3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

Pro 28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.

Pro 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all things.

Pro 28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich.

Pro 28:7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

Pro 28:8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

Pro 28:9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Pro 28:10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.

Pro 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

Pro 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Pro 28:13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

Pro 28:14 How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Pro 28:15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Pro 28:16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

Pro 28:17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.

Pro 28:18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.

Pro 28:19 He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.

Pro 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

Pro 28:21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

Pro 28:22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.

Pro 28:23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.

Pro 28:24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys.

Pro 28:25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Pro 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

Pro 28:27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

Pro 28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

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Pro 29:1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

Pro 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

Pro 29:3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.

Pro 29:4 The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

Pro 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

Pro 29:6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

Pro 29:7 The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.

Pro 29:8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.

Pro 29:9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

Pro 29:10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

Pro 29:11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.

Pro 29:12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

Pro 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

Pro 29:14 If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

Pro 29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

Pro 29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.

Pro 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.

Pro 29:19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

Pro 29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Pro 29:21 He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.

Pro 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

Pro 29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Pro 29:24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.

Pro 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.

Pro 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.

Pro 29:27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.