Betteris a poorman who walksin his integrityThanhe whois perversein speechand is a fool.
But as for me, I shall walkin my integrity;Redeemme, and be graciousto me.
Alldaylong he is graciousand lends,And his descendantsare a blessing.
The righteousis a guideto his neighbor,But the wayof the wickedleadsthem astray.
He who walksin his uprightnessfearsthe LORD,But he who is deviousin his waysdespisesHim.
Betteris a littlewith the fearof the LORDThangreattreasureand turmoilwith it.
Betteris a littlewith righteousnessThangreatincomewith injustice.
Whatis desirablein a manis his kindness,And [it is] betterto be a poorman thana liar.
A righteousmanwho walksin his integrity--How blessedare his sonsafterhim.
Betteris the poorwho walksin his integrityThanhe who is crookedthough he be rich.
Putawayfrom you a deceitfulmouthAnd putdeviousspeechfarfrom you.
For your handsare defiledwith bloodAnd your fingerswith iniquity;Your lipshave spokenfalsehood,Your tonguemutterswickedness.
"For whatwill it profita manifhe gainsthe wholeworldand forfeitshis soul?Orwhatwill a mangivein exchangefor his soul?
"Nowtherefore, knowand considerwhatyou should do,for evilis plottedagainstour masterand againstallhis household;and he is such a worthlessmanthat noone can speakto him."
"Pleasedo not let my lordpayattentionto thisworthlessman,Nabal,for as his nameis, sois he. Nabalis his nameand follyis with him; but I your maidservantdid not seethe youngmenof my lordwhomyou sent.
