A few Proverbs - advice for the heart - in Tai and English

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¹⁷As iron sharpens iron,

so one person sharpens another.

¹⁸The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit,

and whoever protects their master will be honored.

¹⁹As water reflects the face,

so one’s life reflects the heart.

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(Tuc];kGam];18;9'10'13'15-18El:22')

³The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,

but the Lord tests the heart.

⁶Children’s children are a crown to the aged,

and parents are the pride of their children.

¹⁷A friend loves at all times,

and a brother is born for a time of adversity. (Prov. 17:3, 6 & 17, NIV)

¹⁷ A friend is there to help, in any situation, and relatives are born to share our troubles. (Prov. 17:17, CEV)

¹⁷A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (Prov. 17:17, NLT)

⁹One who is slack in his work

is brother to one who destroys.

¹⁰The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

¹³To answer before listening—

that is folly and shame.

¹⁵The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,

for the ears of the wise seek it out.

¹⁶A gift opens the way

and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

¹⁷In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,

until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

¹⁸Casting the lot settles disputes

and keeps strong opponents apart

²²He who finds a wife finds what is good

and receives favor from the Lord. (Proverbs 18:9, 10, 13, 15-18 & 22, NIV)