From 9dbc45d02eba3b451f485300a28cb2c9ecdca53a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SusanQuigley Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:33:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update '20-PRO.usfm' Poetry formatting. Checked 1-15 --- 20-PRO.usfm | 131 +++++++++------------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 108 deletions(-) diff --git a/20-PRO.usfm b/20-PRO.usfm index 7a183e5d..3ddc3cd4 100644 --- a/20-PRO.usfm +++ b/20-PRO.usfm @@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ \s5 \q1 \v 24 Put crooked speech away from you -\q 2and put corrupt talk far from you. +\q2 and put corrupt talk far from you. \q1 \v 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead \q2 and fix your gaze straight before you. @@ -522,7 +522,8 @@ \q2 her steps go all the way to Sheol. \q1 \v 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. -\q2 Her footsteps wander; she does not know where she is going. +\q2 Her footsteps wander; +\q2 she does not know where she is going. \b \s5 @@ -555,7 +556,8 @@ \q2 or incline my ear to my instructors. \q1 \v 14 I was almost completely ruined -\q2 in the midst of the assembly, among the gathering of the people." +\q2 in the midst of the assembly, +\q2 among the gathering of the people." \b \s5 @@ -607,7 +609,8 @@ \s5 \q1 -\v 3 When you are caught by your words, my son, do this and save yourself, +\v 3 When you are caught by your words, my son, +\q2 do this and save yourself, \q2 since you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor; \q1 go and humble yourself \q2 and make your case before your neighbor. @@ -649,12 +652,12 @@ \q1 \v 12 A worthless person—a wicked man— \q2 lives by the crookedness of his speech, -\q2 +\q \v 13 winking his eyes, making signals with his feet \q2 and pointing with his fingers. \s5 -\q2 +\q \v 14 He plots evil with perversity in his heart; \q2 he always stirs up strife. \q1 @@ -745,7 +748,8 @@ \q2 he will show no mercy on the day of vengeance. \q1 \v 35 He will accept no ransom -\q2 and he cannot be bought off, though you offer him many gifts. +\q2 and he cannot be bought off, +\q2 though you offer him many gifts. \s5 \c 7 @@ -808,7 +812,8 @@ \q2 I fulfilled my vows, \q1 \v 15 so I came out to meet you, -\q2 to eagerly seek your face, and I have found you. +\q2 to eagerly seek your face, +\q2 and I have found you. \s5 \q1 @@ -879,7 +884,7 @@ \q2 my voice is for the sons of mankind. \q1 \v 5 You who are naive, learn wisdom; -\q 2and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind. +\q2 and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind. \s5 \q1 @@ -972,17 +977,17 @@ \s5 \q1 -\v 28 I was there when he established the clouds above and -\q2 when the springs in the deep became fixed. +\v 28 I was there when he established the clouds above +\q2 and when the springs in the deep became fixed. \q1 \v 29 I was there when he made his limit for the sea, \q2 so the waters should not spread beyond his command, -\q1and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land. +\q2 and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land. \s5 -\q2 +\q1 \v 30 I was beside him, as a skilled craftsman; -\q1 I was his delight day after day, +\q2 I was his delight day after day, \q2 always rejoicing before him. \q1 \v 31 I was rejoicing in his whole world, @@ -1086,16 +1091,13 @@ \p \v 1 The proverbs of Solomon. \b - \q1 A wise son makes his father rejoice -\b - \q2 but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. +\b \q1 \v 2 Treasures accumulated by wickedness give no profit, \q2 but doing what is right delivers from death. \b - \q1 \v 3 Yahweh does not let the soul of the righteous person go hungry, \q2 but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked. @@ -1106,7 +1108,6 @@ \v 4 A lazy hand causes a person to be poor, \q2 but the hand of the diligent person gains riches. \b - \q1 \v 5 A wise son gathers a crop in the summer, \q2 but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest. @@ -1117,7 +1118,6 @@ \v 6 Blessings from God are upon the head of the righteous person, \q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. \b - \q1 \v 7 The righteous person makes those who remember him happy, \q2 but the name of the wicked will rot away. @@ -1128,7 +1128,6 @@ \v 8 The wise of heart accept commands, \q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin. \b - \q1 \v 9 He who walks in integrity walks in safety, \q2 but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out. @@ -1139,7 +1138,6 @@ \v 10 He who winks the eye causes grief, \q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin. \b - \q1 \v 11 The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life, \q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. @@ -1150,7 +1148,6 @@ \v 12 Hatred stirs up conflicts, \q2 but love covers over all transgressions. \b - \q1 \v 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person, \q2 but a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense. @@ -1161,7 +1158,6 @@ \v 14 Wise men store up knowledge, \q2 but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near. \b - \q1 \v 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city; \q2 the poverty of the poor is their destruction. @@ -1172,7 +1168,6 @@ \v 16 The wage of the righteous person leads to life; \q2 the income of the wicked leads them to sin. \b - \q1 \v 17 There is a path to life for the one who follows discipline, \q2 but the one who rejects correction is led astray. @@ -1183,7 +1178,6 @@ \v 18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips, \q2 and whoever spreads slander is a fool. \b - \q1 \v 19 When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, \q2 but he who is careful in what he says is wise. @@ -1194,7 +1188,6 @@ \v 20 The tongue of the righteous person is pure silver; \q2 there is little value in the heart of the wicked. \b - \q1 \v 21 The lips of the righteous person nourish many, \q2 but fools die because of their lack of sense. @@ -1205,7 +1198,6 @@ \v 22 The blessings of Yahweh bring wealth \q2 and he adds no pain to it. \b - \q1 \v 23 Wickedness is a game a fool plays, \q2 but wisdom is a pleasure to a man of understanding. @@ -1216,7 +1208,6 @@ \v 24 The fear of the wicked person will overtake him, \q2 but the desire of righteous people will be granted. \b - \q1 \v 25 The wicked are like the storm that passes by, and they are no more, \q2 but the righteous person is a foundation that lasts forever. @@ -1227,7 +1218,6 @@ \v 26 Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes, \q2 so is the lazy person to those who send him. \b - \q1 \v 27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, \q2 but the years of the wicked will be short. @@ -1238,7 +1228,6 @@ \v 28 The hope of righteous people is their joy, \q2 but the hope of wicked people will perish. \b - \q1 \v 29 The way of Yahweh is a stronghold for those who have integrity, \q2 but it is destruction for those who behave wickedly. @@ -1254,7 +1243,6 @@ \v 31 Out of the mouth of the righteous person comes the fruit of wisdom, \q2 but the perverse tongue will be cut out. \b - \q1 \v 32 The lips of the righteous person know what gains favor, \q2 but the mouth of the wicked, they know what is perverse. @@ -1263,9 +1251,8 @@ \c 11 \q1 \v 1 False scales are an abomination to Yahweh, -\q2but he delights in a precise weight. +\q2 but he delights in a precise weight. \b - \q1 \v 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, \q2 but with humility comes wisdom. @@ -1276,7 +1263,6 @@ \v 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, \q2 but the crooked ways of the treacherous destroy them. \b - \q1 \v 4 Wealth is worthless on the day of wrath, \q2 but doing right delivers you from death. @@ -1287,7 +1273,6 @@ \v 5 The right conduct of a blameless person makes his way straight, \q2 but the wicked will fall because of their own wickedness. \b - \q1 \v 6 The right conduct of the upright keeps them safe, \q2 but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings. @@ -1298,7 +1283,6 @@ \v 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes \q2 and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing. \b - \q1 \v 8 The righteous person is delivered from trouble \q2 and it comes upon the wicked instead. @@ -1309,12 +1293,10 @@ \v 9 With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, \q2 but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe. \b - \q1 \v 10 When righteous people prosper, a city rejoices; \q2 when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. \b - \q1 \v 11 Through the blessings of the upright the city is exalted; \q2 by the mouth of the wicked the city is thrown down. @@ -1325,7 +1307,6 @@ \v 12 The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense, \q2 but a man of understanding keeps quiet. \b - \q1 \v 13 Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets, \q2 but the trustworthy in spirit keeps a matter covered. @@ -1342,7 +1323,6 @@ \v 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm, \q2 but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe. \b - \q1 \v 16 A gracious woman gets honor, \q2 but violent people grasp for wealth. @@ -1353,7 +1333,6 @@ \v 17 A merciful person benefits himself, \q2 but one who is cruel hurts himself. \b - \q1 \v 18 The wicked person lies to get his wages, \q2 but one who sows what is right reaps the wages of truth. @@ -1364,7 +1343,6 @@ \v 19 An honest person who does what is right will live, \q2 but the one who pursues evil will die. \b - \q1 \v 20 Those whose hearts are perverse are an abomination to Yahweh, \q2 but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. @@ -1375,7 +1353,6 @@ \v 21 Be sure of this—the wicked person will not go unpunished, \q2 but the descendants of righteous people will be kept safe. \b - \q1 \v 22 Like a gold ring in a pig's nose \q2 is a beautiful woman without discretion. @@ -1386,7 +1363,6 @@ \v 23 The desires of righteous people result in good, \q2 but wicked people can only hope for wrath. \b - \q1 \v 24 There is one who scatters—he will accumulate even more; \q2 another withholds what is just—he comes to poverty. @@ -1397,7 +1373,6 @@ \v 25 The generous person will prosper \q2 and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself. \b - \q1 \v 26 People curse the man who refuses to sell grain, \q2 but good gifts crown the head of him who sells it. @@ -1408,7 +1383,6 @@ \v 27 The one who diligently seeks good is also seeking favor, \q2 but the one who searches for evil will find it. \b - \q1 \v 28 Those who trust in their riches will fall, \q2 but like the leaf, righteous people will flourish. @@ -1425,7 +1399,6 @@ \v 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, \q2 but violence takes away lives. \b - \q1 \v 31 Behold! The righteous person is rewarded on earth; \q2 how much more the wicked and the sinner! @@ -1436,7 +1409,6 @@ \v 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, \q2 but the one who hates correction is stupid. \b - \q1 \v 2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man, \q2 but he condemns a man who makes evil plans. @@ -1447,7 +1419,6 @@ \v 3 A person cannot be established by wickedness, \q2 but righteous people cannot be uprooted. \b - \q1 \v 4 A worthy wife is her husband's crown, \q2 but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones. @@ -1458,7 +1429,6 @@ \v 5 The plans of the righteous are just, \q2 but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. \b - \q1 \v 6 The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for bloodshed, \q2 but the words of the upright keep them safe. @@ -1469,7 +1439,6 @@ \v 7 Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone, \q2 but the house of the righteous person will stand. \b - \q1 \v 8 A man is praised for prudent lips, \q2 but the perverse heart is despised. @@ -1480,7 +1449,6 @@ \v 9 Better the person of low position who has a servant \q2 than the one who honors himself but has no food. \b - \q1 \v 10 The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal, \q2 but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. @@ -1491,7 +1459,6 @@ \v 11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, \q2 but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense. \b - \q1 \v 12 The evil person desires the plunder of the wicked, \q2 but the righteous root endures. @@ -1502,7 +1469,6 @@ \v 13 An evil person is trapped by the transgression of his lips, \q2 but the righteous person escapes from trouble. \b - \q1 \v 14 From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things, \q2 just as the work of his hands rewards him. @@ -1513,7 +1479,6 @@ \v 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, \q2 but a wise man listens to advice. \b - \q1 \v 16 A fool shows his anger at once, \q2 but one who ignores an insult is prudent. @@ -1524,7 +1489,6 @@ \v 17 The one who speaks the truth says what is right, \q2 but a false witness, deceit. \b - \q1 \v 18 The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, \q2 but the tongue of the wise brings healing. @@ -1535,7 +1499,6 @@ \v 19 Truthful lips last forever, \q2 but a lying tongue is only for a moment. \b - \q1 \v 20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil, \q2 but joy comes to the advisors of peace. @@ -1546,7 +1509,6 @@ \v 21 No ill comes upon the righteous, \q2 but the wicked are filled with distress. \b - \q1 \v 22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, \q2 but those who live faithfully are his delight. @@ -1557,7 +1519,6 @@ \v 23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, \q2 but the heart of fools shouts out folly. \b - \q1 \v 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, \q2 but lazy people will be put to forced labor. @@ -1568,7 +1529,6 @@ \v 25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down, \q2 but a good word makes him glad. \b - \q1 \v 26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend, \q2 but the way of the wicked leads them astray. @@ -1579,7 +1539,6 @@ \v 27 Lazy people would not roast their own game, \q2 but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth. \b - \q1 \v 28 Those who walk in the right way find life \q2 and in its path there is no death. @@ -1590,7 +1549,6 @@ \v 1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, \q2 but a mocker will not listen to rebuke. \b - \q1 \v 2 From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, \q2 but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence. @@ -1601,7 +1559,6 @@ \v 3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life, \q2 but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself. \b - \q1 \v 4 The appetite of the lazy person craves but gets nothing, \q2 but the appetite of the diligent person will be richly satisfied. @@ -1612,7 +1569,6 @@ \v 5 The righteous person hates deceptive words, \q2 but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful. \b - \q1 \v 6 Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, \q2 but wickedness ruins those who commit sin. @@ -1623,7 +1579,6 @@ \v 7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, \q2 and there is someone who gives everything away, yet has much wealth. \b - \q1 \v 8 The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, \q2 but a poor person does not hear a threat. @@ -1634,7 +1589,6 @@ \v 9 The light of righteous people rejoices, \q2 but the lamp of wicked people will be put out. \b - \q1 \v 10 Pride only breeds conflict, \q2 but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom. @@ -1643,9 +1597,9 @@ \s5 \q1 \v 11 Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, -\q2 but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow. +\q2 but the one who makes money by working with his hand +\q2 will make his money grow. \b - \q1 \v 12 When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, \q2 but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. @@ -1656,7 +1610,6 @@ \v 13 Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, \q2 but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded. \b - \q1 \v 14 The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, \q2 turning you away from the snares of death. @@ -1667,7 +1620,6 @@ \v 15 Good insight wins favor, \q2 but the way of the treacherous is disaster. \f + \ft The ULB is following the ancient Greek translation because the Hebrew is difficult to understand. The Hebrew has: \fqa the way of the treacherous is unending. \fqa* \f* \b - \q1 \v 16 Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, \q2 but a fool parades his folly. @@ -1678,7 +1630,6 @@ \v 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, \q2 but a faithful envoy brings healing. \b - \q1 \v 18 The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, \q2 but honor will come to him who learns from correction. @@ -1689,7 +1640,6 @@ \v 19 A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, \q2 but turning away from evil is an abomination to fools. \b - \q1 \v 20 Walk with wise people and you will be wise, \q2 but the companion of fools will suffer harm. @@ -1700,7 +1650,6 @@ \v 21 Disaster runs after sinners, \q2 but righteous people are rewarded with good. \b - \q1 \v 22 A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, \q2 but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person. @@ -1711,7 +1660,6 @@ \v 23 An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, \q2 but it is swept away by injustice. \b - \q1 \v 24 The one who does not use his rod hates his son, \q2 but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him. @@ -1728,7 +1676,6 @@ \v 1 The wise woman builds her house, \q2 but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. \b - \q1 \v 2 The one who walks uprightly fears Yahweh, \q2 but the one who is dishonest in his ways despises him. @@ -1739,7 +1686,6 @@ \v 3 From the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, \q2 but the lips of the wise will preserve them. \b - \q1 \v 4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is clean, \q2 but an abundant crop comes from the strength of an ox. @@ -1750,7 +1696,6 @@ \v 5 A faithful witness does not lie, \q2 but a false witness breathes out lies. \b - \q1 \v 6 A mocker seeks wisdom and there is none, \q2 but knowledge comes easily to the one who is discerning. @@ -1761,7 +1706,6 @@ \v 7 Walk away from a foolish person, \q2 for you will not find knowledge on his lips. \b - \q1 \v 8 The wisdom of the prudent person is to understand his own way, \q2 but the folly of fools is deception. @@ -1772,7 +1716,6 @@ \v 9 Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed, \q2 but among the upright favor is shared. \b - \q1 \v 10 The heart knows its own bitterness \q2 and no stranger shares its joy. @@ -1783,7 +1726,6 @@ \v 11 The house of wicked people will be destroyed, \q2 but the tent of the upright will flourish. \b - \q1 \v 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, \q2 but its end only leads to death. @@ -1794,7 +1736,6 @@ \v 13 A heart can laugh but still be in pain \q2 and joy may end up being grief. \b - \q1 \v 14 The faithless in heart will get what his ways deserve, \q2 but a good person will get what is his. @@ -1804,7 +1745,6 @@ \q1 \v 15 The one who is naive believes everything, \b - \q1 \v 16 A wise man fears and turns away from evil, \q2 but the fool confidently dismisses a warning. @@ -1815,7 +1755,6 @@ \v 17 One who is quick to become angry does foolish things, \q2 and a person who makes evil schemes is hated. \b - \q1 \v 18 The naive inherit foolishness, \q2 but prudent people are crowned with knowledge. @@ -1826,7 +1765,6 @@ \v 19 Evil people will bow down before those who are good \q2 and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous person. \b - \q1 \v 20 The poor person is hated even by his own companions, \q2 but the rich people have many friends. @@ -1842,13 +1780,11 @@ \v 22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? \q2 But those who plan to do good will receive steadfast love and faithfulness. \b - \s5 \q1 \v 23 With all hard work comes a profit, \q2 but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty. \b - \q1 \v 24 The crown of wise people is their wealth, \q2 but the folly of fools brings them only more folly. @@ -1865,7 +1801,6 @@ \v 26 In the fear of Yahweh is strong confidence; \q2 it will be a refuge for his children. \b - \q1 \v 27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, \q2 so that a person may turn away from the snares of death. @@ -1876,7 +1811,6 @@ \v 28 The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people, \q2 but without people the prince is ruined. \b - \q1 \v 29 A patient person has great understanding, \q2 but the quick-tempered person exalts folly. @@ -1887,7 +1821,6 @@ \v 30 A tranquil heart is life for the body, \q2 but envy rots the bones. \b - \q1 \v 31 The one who oppresses the poor insults his Maker, \q2 but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him. @@ -1898,7 +1831,6 @@ \v 32 The wicked person is brought down by his evil actions, \q2 but the righteous person has a refuge even in death. \b - \q1 \v 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, \q2 but even among fools she lets herself be known. @@ -1909,7 +1841,6 @@ \v 34 Doing what is right exalts a nation, \q2 but sin is a disgrace to any people. \b - \q1 \v 35 The favor of the king is with the servant who acts prudently, \q2 but his anger is for the one who acts shamefully. @@ -1920,7 +1851,6 @@ \v 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, \q2 but a harsh word stirs up anger. \b - \q1 \v 2 The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, \q2 but the mouth of fools pours out folly. @@ -1931,7 +1861,6 @@ \v 3 The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere, \q2 keeping watch over the evil and the good. \b - \q1 \v 4 A healing tongue is a tree of life, \q2 but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. @@ -1942,7 +1871,6 @@ \v 5 A fool has contempt for his father's instruction, \q2 but he who learns from correction is prudent. \b - \q1 \v 6 In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure, \q2 but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble. @@ -1953,7 +1881,6 @@ \v 7 The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about, \q2 but not so the hearts of fools. \b - \q1 \v 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, \q2 but the prayer of the upright is his delight. @@ -1964,7 +1891,6 @@ \v 9 The way of wicked people is an abomination to Yahweh, \q2 but he loves the one who pursues what is right. \b - \q1 \v 10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who abandons the way \q2 and he who hates correction will die. @@ -1975,7 +1901,6 @@ \v 11 Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh; \q2 how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind? \b - \q1 \v 12 The mocker does not love the one who corrects him; \q2 he will not go to the wise. @@ -1986,7 +1911,6 @@ \v 13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, \q2 but by an injured heart the spirit is broken. \b - \q1 \v 14 The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge, \q2 but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. @@ -1997,7 +1921,6 @@ \v 15 All the days of the afflicted are miserable, \q2 but a cheerful heart has an unending feast. \b - \q1 \v 16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh \q2 than great treasure with tumult. @@ -2008,7 +1931,6 @@ \v 17 Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love \q2 than a fattened calf served with hatred. \b - \q1 \v 18 An angry man stirs up strife, \q2 but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel. @@ -2019,7 +1941,6 @@ \v 19 The path of the lazy person is like a place with a hedge of thorns, \q2 but the path of the upright is a built-up highway. \b - \q1 \v 20 A wise son brings joy to his father, \q2 but a foolish person despises his mother. @@ -2030,7 +1951,6 @@ \v 21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense, \q2 but the one who has understanding walks a straight path. \b - \q1 \v 22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice, \q2 but with numerous advisors they succeed. @@ -2041,7 +1961,6 @@ \v 23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; \q2 how good is a timely word! \b - \q1 \v 24 The path of life leads upward for prudent people, \q2 that they may turn away from Sheol beneath. @@ -2052,7 +1971,6 @@ \v 25 Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, \q2 but he protects the property of the widow. \b - \q1 \v 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Yahweh, \q2 but pleasant words are pure. @@ -2063,7 +1981,6 @@ \v 27 The person who profits from unjust gain brings trouble to his family, \q2 but the one who hates bribes will live. \b - \q1 \v 28 The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, \q2 but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil. @@ -2074,7 +1991,6 @@ \v 29 Yahweh is far away from wicked people, \q2 but he hears the prayer of righteous people. \b - \q1 \v 30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart \q2 and good news is health to the body. @@ -2085,7 +2001,6 @@ \v 31 The ear that listens to life-giving rebuke \q2 will dwell among wise people. \b - \q1 \v 32 The one who rejects discipline despises himself, \q2 but he who listens to correction gains understanding.