1 Do not feel confident about tomorrow since you do not know how today will end.
2 Let another praise you but not your own mouth; a stranger but not your own lips.
3 Heavy the stone and weighty the sand but the fool's anger outweighs both.
4 Wrath is cruel and anger, impulsive but who can withstand jealousy?
5 Better an honest rebuke than false affection.
6 Worthy of trust is the friend who speaks honestly; the enemy is he who multiplies caresses.
7 The full mouth looks down on honey, the hungry one finds any bitter thing sweet.
8 Like a bird far from its nest, so is the one who wanders from his own place.
9 Oil and perfume gladden the heart; so too does the sweetness of friendship comfort the soul.
10 Never desert your friend or your father's friend; do not hasten to your brother's house when troubles strike: better a friend nearby than a brother far away.
11 Learn to be wise, my son, and make me happy so that I can reply to those who insult me.
12 The discerning man foresees danger and takes cover, but fools keep going, to their own loss.
13 Get rid of his clothes since he has gone surety for a stranger, seize him for the benefit of those unknown.
14 If he, at dawn, blesses his neighbor in a loud voice, it shall be interpreted as a curse.
15 The constant dripping of a gutter on a rainy day and a nagging woman have something in common.
16 Stopping her is like stopping the wind and grasping oil in one's hand.
17 Iron is sharpened with iron, contact with a neighbor sharpens a man's wit.
18 He who tends the fig tree eats its fruit, he who looks after his master will be honored.
19 As the face is reflected in water, so man finds himself in his own heart.
20 Death and hell are never satisfied; so, also, the eyes of men.
21 A crucible for silver, a furnace for gold; you will know a man by his reputation.
22 Even though you grind the fool in a mortar, you will not rid him of his stupidity.
23 Know well the state of your herd and tend to your flock
24 because wealth does not last forever and riches are not handed down from generation to generation.
25 Once the pasture is mowed and the aftergrowth appears and the hay is gathered in from the hills,
26 you should have lambs to clothe you and goats to pay for your fields,
27 sufficient goats' milk to feed you, to sustain your household and provide for your serving girls.
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Proverbs 27 brings several teachings about life and human relations, including the importance of true friendship, wisdom and humility. Some topics covered include vanity, importance of honesty, the need to have good advice, the importance of taking care of relationships and the need to cultivate wisdom. Below are five verses related to these themes.
Proverbs 27:2: "May the other praise you, not your own mouth, a stranger, not your own lips." This verse talks about the importance of being humble and not seeking praise or recognition for yourself.
Proverbs 27:6: "Wounds made by those who love are loyal, but kisses of an enemy are misleading." This verse highlights the importance of having true friends, who are honest and helps us grow, even if it means confronting us with difficult truths.
Proverbs 27:9: "Oil and incense rejoice in the heart; so sweet friendship is sweet." This verse highlights the importance of true friendship and how it can bring joy and comfort to the heart.
Proverbs 27:17: "Just as iron sharpening iron, man sharpely his mate." This verse emphasizes the importance of having good advice and cultivating healthy relationships that help us grow and mature.
Proverbs 27:23: "Pay attention to the state of your flock, take care of your flocks carefully and attention." This verse talks about the importance of taking care of the relationships and responsibilities that are entrusted to us, including interpersonal relationships.
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