New English Translation

Proverbs 27:12-17 New English Translation (NET)

12. A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself,but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

13. Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger,and when he gives surety for a stranger, hold him in pledge.

14. If someone blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,it will be counted as a curse to him.

15. A continual dripping on a rainy dayand a contentious wife are alike.

16. Whoever hides her hides the windor grasps oil with his right hand.

17. As iron sharpens iron,so a person sharpens his friend.