Proverbs 27

1 Never brag about the day to come, because you don’t know what it ^{a27:1 Lit. what a day} might bring.ISV — Proverbs 27:1

2 Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth; a stranger, and never your own lips.ISV — Proverbs 27:2

3 Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool’s provocation outweighs them both.ISV — Proverbs 27:3

4 Wrath can be fierce and anger overwhelms but who can stand up to jealousy?ISV — Proverbs 27:4

5 An open rebuke is better than unspoken love.ISV — Proverbs 27:5

6 Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes. ^{b27:6 Lit. enemy are profuse}ISV — Proverbs 27:6

7 The person ^{c27:7 Lit. soul} who is full spurns honey, but to a hungry person even the bitter seems sweet.ISV — Proverbs 27:7

8 Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders away from his home. ^{d27:8 Lit. place}ISV — Proverbs 27:8

9 Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul. ^{e27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart}ISV — Proverbs 27:9

10 Never abandon your friend nor your father’s friend, and don’t go to your brother’s house in times of trouble. A neighbor who is near is better than a brother who lives far away.ISV — Proverbs 27:10

11 Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.ISV — Proverbs 27:11

12 Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.ISV — Proverbs 27:12

13 Take the coat of anyone who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he cosigns for an immoral woman.ISV — Proverbs 27:13

14 A friend’s loud blessing early in the morning will be thought of as a curse.ISV — Proverbs 27:14

15 A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.ISV — Proverbs 27:15

16 Trying to keep her in check is like stopping a wind storm or grabbing oil with your right hand.ISV — Proverbs 27:16

17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens a friend’s character. ^{f27:17 Lit. countenance}ISV — Proverbs 27:17

18 Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever obeys ^{g27:18 Lit. guards} his master will be honored.ISV — Proverbs 27:18

19 Just as water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.ISV — Proverbs 27:19

20 Sheol ^{h27:20 i.e. the realm of the dead} and Abaddon ^{i27:20 i.e. the realm of destruction in the afterlife} are never satiated, and neither are human eyes.ISV — Proverbs 27:20

21 As the crucible tests ^{j27:21 The Heb. lacks tests} silver, and the furnace assays ^{k27:21 The Heb. lacks assays} gold; so praise received tests ^{l27:21 The Heb. lacks tests} a man.ISV — Proverbs 27:21

22 Though you crush a fool in a mortar and pestle as someone might crush grain, his stupidity still won’t leave him.ISV — Proverbs 27:22

23 Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,ISV — Proverbs 27:23

24 because riches don’t endure forever, and crowns don’t last from one generation to the next.ISV — Proverbs 27:24

25 When the grass disappears, and new growth appears, the mountain spices will be harvested,ISV — Proverbs 27:25

26 the lambs will supply your clothing, and your goats the price of a field.ISV — Proverbs 27:26

27 You will have enough goat’s milk to drink and to supply your household needs, as well as sustenance for your servant girls.ISV — Proverbs 27:27