Septuagint Bible w/ Apocrypha LXX
New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha NRSA
1 Strive not with a mighty man' lest thou fall into his hands.
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Do not contend with the powerful, or you may fall into their hands.
2 Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.
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Do not quarrel with the rich, in case their resources outweigh yours; for gold has ruined many, and has perverted the minds of kings.
3 Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.
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Do not argue with the loud of mouth, and do not heap wood on their fire.
4 Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.
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Do not make fun of one who is ill-bred, or your ancestors may be insulted.
5 Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
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Do not reproach one who is turning away from sin; remember that we all deserve punishment.
6 Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.
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Do not disdain one who is old, for some of us are also growing old.
7 Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.
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Do not rejoice over anyone's death; remember that we must all die.
8 Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.
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Do not slight the discourse of the sages, but busy yourself with their maxims; because from them you will learn discipline and how to serve princes.
9 Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.
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Do not ignore the discourse of the aged, for they themselves learned from their parents; from them you learn how to understand and to give an answer when the need arises.
10 Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.
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Do not kindle the coals of sinners, or you may be burned in their flaming fire.
11 Rise not up at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words
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Do not let the insolent bring you to your feet, or they may lie in ambush against your words.
12 Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.
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Do not lend to one who is stronger than you; but if you do lend anything, count it as a loss.
13 Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.
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Do not give surety beyond your means; but if you give surety, be prepared to pay.
14 Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.
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Do not go to law against a judge, for the decision will favor him because of his standing.
15 Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.
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Do not go traveling with the reckless, or they will be burdensome to you; for they will act as they please, and through their folly you will perish with them.
16 Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.
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Do not pick a fight with the quick-tempered, and do not journey with them through lonely country, because bloodshed means nothing to them, and where no help is at hand, they will strike you down.
17 Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.
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Do not consult with fools, for they cannot keep a secret.
18 Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.
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In the presence of strangers do nothing that is to be kept secret, for you do not know what they will divulge.
19 Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.
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Do not reveal your thoughts to anyone, or you may drive away your happiness.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.