1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
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11 The wisdom of humble people
raises up their heads,
and it will seat them among officials.
2 Don’t praise people
for their beautiful looks,
and don’t despise people
for their appearance.
3 The bee is small among flying creatures,
but its produce is the origin
of everything sweet.
4 Don’t take pride in the way you dress,
and don’t promote yourself
when you are being honored,[a]
because the Lord’s works
are wonderful,
and his works are hidden
from humans.
5 Many tyrants have sat on the ground,
and one who was never expected
to rule has worn a crown.
6 Many rulers have been
completely dishonored,
and those once held in honor
have been handed over to others.
7 Don’t find fault before you investigate;
consider first, and then reprimand.
8 Don’t answer before you listen,
and don’t interrupt someone
who is speaking.
9 Don’t argue about something
that doesn’t matter to you,
and don’t deliberate in a court case
between sinners.
10 My child, don’t be busy with many things;
if you multiply pursuits,
you won’t be held guiltless.
If you pursue them,
you won’t overtake them,
and when you flee, you won’t escape.
11 Some people work hard, struggle,
and hurry—
and end up even more deeply in need.
12 Others are sluggish and need support,
lacking strength
and immersed in poverty.
The Lord has looked upon them
with kindness,
and has restored them
from their low position.
13 He has raised up their heads,
and many have been amazed at them.
14 Good things and bad, life and death,
poverty and wealth come from the Lord.[b]
17 The Lord’s gift remains with the godly,
and his favor will always bring success.
18 Some become rich from diligence
and greed,[c]
and this is part of their reward:
19 When they say, “I’ve found rest,
and now I’ll eat of my good things,”
they don’t know when the time
will come
when they will leave these things
to others and die.
20 Stand by your agreement,
devote attention to accomplishing it,
and grow old in your work.
21 Don’t be amazed at the works of sinners,
but trust in the Lord
and continue your work,
because it is easy in God’s sight
to make the poor person
quickly and suddenly rich.
22 The Lord’s blessing is part
of the godly person’s wages,
and God’s good pleasure
causes a person to flourish very quickly.
23 Don’t say, “What do I need?
What good things will be mine
from now on?”
24 Don’t say, “I have enough.
What harm can come upon me
from now on?”
25 At a time of prosperity,
adversity is forgotten,
and at a time of adversity,
prosperity is not remembered.
26 It is easy for the Lord to pay back people
according to their ways
in the hour of death.
27 An hour of misery
makes one forget luxury;
the end of a person’s life
reveals his or her deeds.
28 Don’t call anyone happy
before their death;
people are known
through their children.[d]
29 Don’t bring just anyone into your house,
because deceitful people
set many ambushes.
30 The hearts of arrogant people
are like decoy birds in a cage;
and like spies
they will observe your downfall.[e]
31 They set up ambushes
and turn good into bad;
they place blame
on praiseworthy actions.
32 From a fire’s spark come many coals,
and sinful people plot and connive
to shed blood.
33 Beware of evildoers, for they plan
evil things, and they might bring
lasting disgrace upon you.
34 If you allow strangers to live with you,
they will twist you around in confusion
and make you a stranger
to your own family.
11 The wisdom of a man made meek shall enhance his head; and shall make him to sit in the midst of great men. [The wisdom of the meeked shall enhance the head of him; and in the middle of great men to sit shall make him.] 2 Praise thou not a man in (or for) his fairness; neither despise thou a man i...
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The Deceptiveness of Appearances11 The wisdom of a humble man will lift up his head, and will seat him among the great. 2 Do not praise a man for his good looks, nor loathe a man because of his appearance.3 The bee is small among flying creatures, but her product is the best of sweet things.4 Do not...
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The Deceptiveness of Appearances11 The wisdom of a humble man will lift up his head, and will seat him among the great. 2 Do not praise a man for his good looks, nor loathe a man because of his appearance.3 The bee is small among flying creatures, but her product is the best of sweet things.4 Do not...
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The Deceptiveness of Appearances11 The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high, and seats them among the great.2 Do not praise individuals for their good looks, or loathe anyone because of appearance alone.3 The bee is small among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of sweet thing...
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The Deceptiveness of Appearances11 The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high, and seats them among the great.2 Do not praise individuals for their good looks, or loathe anyone because of appearance alone.3 The bee is small among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of sweet thing...
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The Deceptiveness of Appearances11 The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high, and seats them among the great.2 Do not praise individuals for their good looks, or loathe anyone because of appearance alone.3 The bee is small among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of sweet thing...
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The Deceptiveness of Appearances11 The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high and seats them among the great.(A)2 Do not praise individuals for their good looks or loathe anyone because of appearance alone.(B)3 The bee is small among flying creatures, but what it produces is the origin of sweet...
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11 1 If a poor person is wise, he has good reason to be proud, and he will be thought of as someone great. Appearances2 Do not compliment a person on his good looks. On the other hand, do not look down on someone who is unattractive. 3 Compared to most flying things, a bee is very small, but the ho...
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11 The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men. 2 Praise not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man for his look. 3 The bee is small among flying things, but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness. 4 Glory not in apparel at any time, and be not...
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