సామెతలు 18
He who separateth himself seeketh his own desire; Against all sound discretion he rusheth on.
The fool hath no delight in understanding, But rather in revealing his own mind.
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt; And with baseness, shame.
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom is an overflowing brook.
It is not good to be partial to the wicked, So as to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth calleth for blows.
A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare for his life.
The words of a talebearer are like sweet morsels; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.
Moreover, he that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runneth to it, and is safe.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall, in his own conceit.
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
13 ౧౩ సావధానంగా వినకుండానే జవాబిచ్చేవాడు తన తెలివి తక్కువతనాన్ని బయట పెట్టుకుంటాడు. సిగ్గు కొని తెచ్చుకుంటాడు.
He who answereth a matter before he hath heard it, It is folly and shame to him.
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?
The heart of the intelligent will acquire knowledge, And the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
A gift maketh room for a man, And bringeth him into the presence of the great.
17 ౧౭ వ్యాజ్యంలో మొదట మాట్లాడిన వాడి మాటలు సరైనవిగా కనిపిస్తాయి. అయితే అతని ప్రత్యర్థి వచ్చాక గానీ విషయం తేట పడదు.
He that first pleadeth his cause appeareth just; But his opponent cometh, and searcheth him through.
The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth asunder the mighty.
19 ౧౯ పటిష్టమైన నగరాన్ని వశపరచుకోవడం కంటే అలిగిన సోదరుణ్ణి సముదాయించడం కష్టం. పోట్లాటలు కోట తలుపుల అడ్డగడియలంత గట్టివి.
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; Yea, their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 ౨౦ ఒకడి కడుపు నిండడం అతని నోటి మాటలను బట్టే ఉంటుంది. తన పెదవుల పంట కోత మూలంగా అతడు తృప్తిచెందుతాడు.
With the fruit of a man's mouth shall his stomach be filled; He shall be filled with the produce of his lips.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; They that love it shall eat its fruit.
He that findeth a wife findeth a blessing, And obtaineth favor from the LORD.
The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
24 ౨౪ ఎక్కువ మంది స్నేహితులున్న వాడికి నష్టం. అయితే సోదరుని కన్నా సన్నిహితంగా ఉండే మిత్రులు కూడా ఉంటారు.
A man of many friends will show himself false; Yet there is a friend who sticketh closer than a brother.
