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reading plan entry for July 7

Proverbs 11 ()

[1] A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh,
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.
[5] The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way,
but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
[6] The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them,
but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
[7] When a wicked man dies, hope perishes,
and expectation of power comes to nothing.
[8] A righteous person is delivered out of trouble,
and the wicked takes his place.
[9] 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.
[11] 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.
[13] One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
[14] Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls,
but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
[15] He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it,
but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
[16] A gracious woman obtains honor,
but violent men obtain riches.
[17] The merciful man does good to his own soul,
but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
[18] Wicked people earn deceitful wages,
but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
[19] He who is truly righteous gets life.
He who pursues evil gets death.
[20] Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
[21] Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished,
but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
[22] Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout,
is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
[23] The desire of the righteous is only good.
The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
[24] There is one who scatters, and increases yet more.
There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
[25] The liberal soul shall be made fat.
He who waters shall be watered also himself.
[26] People curse someone who withholds grain,
but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
[27] He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,
but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
[28] He who trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
[29] He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind.
The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
[30] The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.
He who is wise wins souls.
[31] Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!

Proverbs 11:21 or, seed

Proverbs 12 ()

[1] Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.
[2] A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
[3] A man shall not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
[4] A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
[5] The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
[6] The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
[7] The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
but the house of the righteous shall stand.
[8] A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
[9] Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
[10] A righteous man respects the life of his animal,
but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
[11] He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
[12] The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
[13] An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
[14] A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
[16] A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
[17] He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.
[18] There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
[19] Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
[20] Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
[21] No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
[22] Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
[23] A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
[24] The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.
[25] Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad.
[26] A righteous person is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
[27] The slothful man doesn’t roast his game,
but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
[28] In the way of righteousness is life;
in its path there is no death.

Proverbs 13 ()

[1] A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
[2] By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful crave violence.
[3] He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
[4] The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing,
but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
[5] A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
[6] Righteousness guards the way of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
[7] There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing.
There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
[8] The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
but the poor hear no threats.
[9] The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
[10] Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is with people who take advice.
[11] Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,
but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
[12] Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
[13] Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
[14] The teaching of the wise is a spring of life,
to turn from the snares of death.
[15] Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
[16] Every prudent man acts from knowledge,
but a fool exposes folly.
[17] A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
[18] Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline,
but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
[19] Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
[20] One who walks with wise men grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.
[21] Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.
[22] A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
[23] An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields,
but injustice sweeps it away.
[24] One who spares the rod hates his son,
but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
[25] The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul,
but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

Proverbs 14 ()

[1] Every wise woman builds her house,
but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
[2] He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh,
but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
[3] The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
[4] Where no oxen are, the crib is clean,
but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
[5] A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies.
[6] A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
[7] Stay away from a foolish man,
for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
[8] The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
[9] Fools mock at making atonement for sins,
but among the upright there is good will.
[10] The heart knows its own bitterness and joy;
he will not share these with a stranger.
[11] The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
[12] There is a way which seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.
[13] Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful,
and mirth may end in heaviness.
[14] The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways;
likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
[15] A simple man believes everything,
but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
[16] A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
[17] He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
and a crafty man is hated.
[18] The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
[19] The evil bow down before the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
[20] The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor,
but the rich person has many friends.
[21] He who despises his neighbor sins,
but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
[22] Don’t they go astray who plot evil?
But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
[23] In all hard work there is profit,
but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
[24] The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
[25] A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.
[26] In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress,
and he will be a refuge for his children.
[27] The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
turning people from the snares of death.
[28] In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
[29] He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
[30] The life of the body is a heart at peace,
but envy rots the bones.
[31] He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
[32] The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
[33] Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
[34] Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
[35] The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,
but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.