Proverbs 24:23-34 (Young's Literal Translation)
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23
These also are for the wise: -- To discern faces in judgment is not good.
24
Whoso is saying to the wicked, `Thou [art] righteous,' Peoples execrate him -- nations abhor him.
25
And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.
26
Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.
27
Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field -- go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.
28
Be not a witness for nought against thy neighbour, Or thou hast enticed with thy lips.
29
Say not, `As he did to me, so I do to him, I render to each according to his work.'
30
Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.
31
And lo, it hath gone up -- all of it -- thorns! Covered its face have nettles, And its stone wall hath been broken down.
32
And I see -- I -- I do set my heart, I have seen -- I have received instruction,
33
A little sleep -- a little slumber -- A little folding of the hands to lie down.
34
And thy poverty hath come [as] a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!
Young's Literal Translation is in the public domain. (Young's Literal Translation - The Bible Online)
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