# Proverbs 27

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day may bring. [2] Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—
a stranger, and not your own lips. [3] A stone is heavy and sand is a burden,
but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both. [4] Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood,
but who can withstand jealousy? [5] Better an open rebuke
than love that is concealed. [6] The wounds of a friend are faithful,
but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. [7] The soul that is full loathes honey,
but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet. [8] Like a bird that strays from its nest
is a man who wanders from his home. [9] Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul. [10] Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend,
and do not go to your brother’s house
in the day of your calamity;
better a neighbor nearby
than a brother far away. [11] Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart,
so that I can answer him who taunts me. [12] The prudent see danger and take cover;
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. [13] Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for a foreigner. [14] If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
it will be counted to him as a curse. [15] A constant dripping on a rainy day
and a contentious woman are alike— [16] restraining her is like holding back the wind
or grasping oil with one’s right hand. [17] As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another. [18] Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and he who looks after his master will be honored. [19] As water reflects the face,
so the heart reflects the true man. [20] Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied;
so the eyes of man are never satisfied. [21] A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold,
but a man is tested by the praise accorded him. [22] Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle,
yet his folly will not depart from him. [23] Be sure to know the state of your flocks,
and pay close attention to your herds; [24] for riches are not forever,
nor does a crown endure to every generation. [25] When hay is removed and new growth appears
and the grain from the hills is gathered, [26] the lambs will provide you with clothing,
and the goats with the price of a field. [27] You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you—
food for your household
and nourishment for your maidservants.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 27:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/1
- Proverbs 27:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/2
- Proverbs 27:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/3
- Proverbs 27:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/4
- Proverbs 27:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/5
- Proverbs 27:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/6
- Proverbs 27:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/7
- Proverbs 27:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/8
- Proverbs 27:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/9
- Proverbs 27:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/10
- Proverbs 27:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/11
- Proverbs 27:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/12
- Proverbs 27:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/13
- Proverbs 27:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/14
- Proverbs 27:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/15
- Proverbs 27:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/16
- Proverbs 27:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/17
- Proverbs 27:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/18
- Proverbs 27:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/19
- Proverbs 27:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/20
- Proverbs 27:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/21
- Proverbs 27:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/22
- Proverbs 27:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/23
- Proverbs 27:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/24
- Proverbs 27:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/25
- Proverbs 27:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/26
- Proverbs 27:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/27/27