New American Bible, Revised Edition

Proverbs 27:18-23 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

18. Those who tend a fig tree eat its fruit;so those attentive to their master will be honored.

19. As face mirrors face in water,so the heart reflects the person.

20. Sheol and Abaddon can never be satisfied;so the eyes of mortals can never be satisfied.

21. The crucible for silver, the furnace for gold,so you must assay the praise you receive.

22. Though you pound fools with a pestle,their folly never leaves them.

23. Take good care of your flocks,give careful attention to your herds;