As for me, even though I am the anointed king, I have little power today. These men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer according to his evil! ’
Proverbs 19:10 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Luxury is not appropriate for a fool #– # how much less for a slave to rule over princes! Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Delight is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Luxury is not fitting for a [self-confident] fool–much less for a slave to rule over princes. American Standard Version (1901) Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Common English Bible Luxury isn’t fitting for a fool; even less so for a servant to rule over princes. Catholic Public Domain Version Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes. |
As for me, even though I am the anointed king, I have little power today. These men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer according to his evil! ’
The couriers left, spurred on by royal command, and the law was issued in the fortress of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, while the city of Susa was in confusion.
Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips; how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honour is inappropriate for a fool.
The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbour against neighbour; the young will act arrogantly towards the old, and the worthless towards the honourable.
Israel, do not rejoice jubilantly as the nations do, for you have acted promiscuously, leaving your God. You love the wages of a prostitute on every grain threshing-floor.
‘There was a rich man who would dress in purple and fine linen, feasting lavishly every day.
And being in torment in Hades, he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off, with Lazarus at his side.
Be miserable and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.
Then Abigail went to Nabal, and there he was in his house, holding a feast fit for a king. Nabal’s heart was cheerful, and he was very drunk, so she didn’t say anything to him until morning light.