OET-RV SIR chapter 32

This OET Readers’ Version was designed to be used with the Literal Version alongside, so you won’t get the best understanding from this single viewpoint. This is still an early look into the drafted text of the Open English Translation of the Bible. Please double-check the text in advance before using in public.

32:1 How to behave at a feast

32 Have they made you ruler of a feast?

Don’t be lifted up.

Be among them as one of them.

Take care of them first, and then sit down.

2 And when you’ve done all your duties, take your place,

that you may be gladdened on their account,

and receive a wreath for your good service.

3 Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge;

and don’t interrupt the music.

4 Don’t pour out talk where there’s a performance of music.

Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.

5 As a ruby signet in a setting of gold,

so is a music concert at a wine banquet.

6 As an emerald signet in a work of gold,

so is musical melody with pleasant wine.

7 Speak, young man, if you’re obliged to,

but no more than twice, and only if asked.

8 Sum up your speech, many things in few words.

Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.

9 When among great men, don’t behave as their equal.

When another is speaking, don’t babble.

10 Lightning speeds before thunder.

Approval goes before one who’s modest.

11 Rise up in good time, and don’t be last.

Go home quickly and don’t loiter

12 Amuse yourself there and do what is in your heart.

Don’t sin by proud speech.

13 Because these things bless your Maker,

who gives you to drink freely of his good things.

32:14 Accept instruction and think before acting

14 He who fears the master will receive discipline.

Those who seek him early will find favour.

15 He who seeks the law will be filled with it,

but the hypocrite will stumble at it.

16 Those who fear the master will find true judgement,

and will kindle righteous acts like a light.

17 A sinful man shuns reproof,

and will find a judgement according to his will.

18 A sensible person won’t neglect a thought.

An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear,

even after he’s done a thing by himself without counsel.

19 Do nothing without counsel,

but when you’ve acted, don’t regret it.

20 Don’t go in a way of conflict.

Don’t stumble in stony places.

21 Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.

22 Beware of your own children.

23 In every work guard your own soul,

for this is the keeping of the commandments.

24 He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment.

He who trusts in the master will suffer no loss.

OET-RV SIR Chapter 32