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| Num |
Verse |
King James Version |
| 16402 |
Proverbs 1:1 |
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: |
| 16403 |
Proverbs 1:2 |
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; |
| 16404 |
Proverbs 1:3 |
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; |
| 16405 |
Proverbs 1:4 |
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man: |
| 16406 |
Proverbs 1:5 |
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel: |
| 16407 |
Proverbs 1:6 |
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise. |
| 16408 |
Proverbs 1:7 |
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. |
| 16409 |
Proverbs 1:8 |
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching: |
| 16410 |
Proverbs 1:9 |
For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck. |
| 16411 |
Proverbs 1:10 |
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. My son, if sinners entice you, don't consent. |
| 16412 |
Proverbs 1:11 |
If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: If they say, |Come with us, Let's lay in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; |
| 16413 |
Proverbs 1:12 |
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit. |
| 16414 |
Proverbs 1:13 |
We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: We'll find all valuable wealth. We'll fill our houses with spoil. |
| 16415 |
Proverbs 1:14 |
Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: You shall cast your lot among us. We'll all have one purse.| |
| 16416 |
Proverbs 1:15 |
My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: My son, don't walk in the way with them. Keep your foot from their path, |
| 16417 |
Proverbs 1:16 |
For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. for their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood. |
| 16418 |
Proverbs 1:17 |
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. For in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird: |
| 16419 |
Proverbs 1:18 |
And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. but these lay wait for their own blood. They lurk secretly for their own lives. |
| 16420 |
Proverbs 1:19 |
So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners. |
| 16421 |
Proverbs 1:20 |
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares. |
| 16422 |
Proverbs 1:21 |
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words: |
| 16423 |
Proverbs 1:22 |
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? |How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge? |
| 16424 |
Proverbs 1:23 |
Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you. |
| 16425 |
Proverbs 1:24 |
Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention; |
| 16426 |
Proverbs 1:25 |
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof; |
| 16427 |
Proverbs 1:26 |
I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; I also will laugh at your disaster. I will mock when calamity overtakes you; |
| 16428 |
Proverbs 1:27 |
When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when your disaster comes on like a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come on you. |
| 16429 |
Proverbs 1:28 |
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: Then will they call on me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me; |
| 16430 |
Proverbs 1:29 |
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: because they hated knowledge, and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh. |
| 16431 |
Proverbs 1:30 |
They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof. |
| 16432 |
Proverbs 1:31 |
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes. |
| 16433 |
Proverbs 1:32 |
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them. |
| 16434 |
Proverbs 1:33 |
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.| |
| 16435 |
Proverbs 2:1 |
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you; |
| 16436 |
Proverbs 2:2 |
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; |
| 16437 |
Proverbs 2:3 |
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; |
| 16438 |
Proverbs 2:4 |
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures: |
| 16439 |
Proverbs 2:5 |
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God. |
| 16440 |
Proverbs 2:6 |
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. |
| 16441 |
Proverbs 2:7 |
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity; |
| 16442 |
Proverbs 2:8 |
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his saints. |
| 16443 |
Proverbs 2:9 |
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path. |
| 16444 |
Proverbs 2:10 |
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. |
| 16445 |
Proverbs 2:11 |
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you, |
| 16446 |
Proverbs 2:12 |
To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; to deliver you from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things; |
| 16447 |
Proverbs 2:13 |
Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; who forsake the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; |
| 16448 |
Proverbs 2:14 |
Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil; |
| 16449 |
Proverbs 2:15 |
Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths: |
| 16450 |
Proverbs 2:16 |
To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the foreigner who flatters with her words; |
| 16451 |
Proverbs 2:17 |
Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God. who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God: |
| 16452 |
Proverbs 2:18 |
For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. for her house leads down to death, her paths to the dead. |
| 16453 |
Proverbs 2:19 |
None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life. None who go to her return again, neither do they attain to the paths of life: |
| 16454 |
Proverbs 2:20 |
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. |
| 16455 |
Proverbs 2:21 |
For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. For the upright will dwell in the land. The perfect will remain in it. |
| 16456 |
Proverbs 2:22 |
But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. But the wicked will be cut off from the land. The treacherous will be rooted out of it. |
| 16457 |
Proverbs 3:1 |
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: My son, don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: |
| 16458 |
Proverbs 3:2 |
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. for length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they add to you. |
| 16459 |
Proverbs 3:3 |
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 16460 |
Proverbs 3:4 |
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man. |
| 16461 |
Proverbs 3:5 |
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. |
| 16462 |
Proverbs 3:6 |
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
| 16463 |
Proverbs 3:7 |
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. |
| 16464 |
Proverbs 3:8 |
It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones. |
| 16465 |
Proverbs 3:9 |
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase: |
| 16466 |
Proverbs 3:10 |
So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. |
| 16467 |
Proverbs 3:11 |
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof: |
| 16468 |
Proverbs 3:12 |
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights. |
| 16469 |
Proverbs 3:13 |
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. |
| 16470 |
Proverbs 3:14 |
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold. |
| 16471 |
Proverbs 3:15 |
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her. |
| 16472 |
Proverbs 3:16 |
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor. |
| 16473 |
Proverbs 3:17 |
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace. |
| 16474 |
Proverbs 3:18 |
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her. |
| 16475 |
Proverbs 3:19 |
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens. |
| 16476 |
Proverbs 3:20 |
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. |
| 16477 |
Proverbs 3:21 |
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion: |
| 16478 |
Proverbs 3:22 |
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck. |
| 16479 |
Proverbs 3:23 |
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won't stumble. |
| 16480 |
Proverbs 3:24 |
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet. |
| 16481 |
Proverbs 3:25 |
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. Don't be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes: |
| 16482 |
Proverbs 3:26 |
For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. for Yahweh will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken. |
| 16483 |
Proverbs 3:27 |
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Don't withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it. |
| 16484 |
Proverbs 3:28 |
Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. Don't say to your neighbor, |Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you,| when you have it by you. |
| 16485 |
Proverbs 3:29 |
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Don't devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you. |
| 16486 |
Proverbs 3:30 |
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. Don't strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm. |
| 16487 |
Proverbs 3:31 |
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. Don't envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways. |
| 16488 |
Proverbs 3:32 |
For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh, but his friendship is with the upright. |
| 16489 |
Proverbs 3:33 |
The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. Yahweh's curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous. |
| 16490 |
Proverbs 3:34 |
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble. |
| 16491 |
Proverbs 3:35 |
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools. |
| 16492 |
Proverbs 4:1 |
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; |
| 16493 |
Proverbs 4:2 |
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. for I give you sound learning. Don't forsake my law. |
| 16494 |
Proverbs 4:3 |
For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother. |
| 16495 |
Proverbs 4:4 |
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. He taught me, and said to me: |Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live. |
| 16496 |
Proverbs 4:5 |
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth. |
| 16497 |
Proverbs 4:6 |
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you. |
| 16498 |
Proverbs 4:7 |
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding. |
| 16499 |
Proverbs 4:8 |
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her. |
| 16500 |
Proverbs 4:9 |
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.| |
| 16501 |
Proverbs 4:10 |
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many. |
| 16502 |
Proverbs 4:11 |
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths. |
| 16503 |
Proverbs 4:12 |
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble. |
| 16504 |
Proverbs 4:13 |
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life. |
| 16505 |
Proverbs 4:14 |
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Don't enter into the path of the wicked. Don't walk in the way of evil men. |
| 16506 |
Proverbs 4:15 |
Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. Avoid it, and don't pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on. |
| 16507 |
Proverbs 4:16 |
For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. For they don't sleep, unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall. |
| 16508 |
Proverbs 4:17 |
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. |
| 16509 |
Proverbs 4:18 |
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day. |
| 16510 |
Proverbs 4:19 |
The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. The way of the wicked is like darkness. They don't know what they stumble over. |
| 16511 |
Proverbs 4:20 |
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings. |
| 16512 |
Proverbs 4:21 |
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart. |
| 16513 |
Proverbs 4:22 |
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body. |
| 16514 |
Proverbs 4:23 |
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. |
| 16515 |
Proverbs 4:24 |
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you. |
| 16516 |
Proverbs 4:25 |
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you. |
| 16517 |
Proverbs 4:26 |
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established. |
| 16518 |
Proverbs 4:27 |
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. Don't turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil. |
| 16519 |
Proverbs 5:1 |
My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding: |
| 16520 |
Proverbs 5:2 |
That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge. |
| 16521 |
Proverbs 5:3 |
For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil, |
| 16522 |
Proverbs 5:4 |
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword. |
| 16523 |
Proverbs 5:5 |
Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol. |
| 16524 |
Proverbs 5:6 |
Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it. |
| 16525 |
Proverbs 5:7 |
Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from the words of my mouth. |
| 16526 |
Proverbs 5:8 |
Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: Remove your way far from her. Don't come near the door of her house, |
| 16527 |
Proverbs 5:9 |
Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one; |
| 16528 |
Proverbs 5:10 |
Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another man's house. |
| 16529 |
Proverbs 5:11 |
And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed, |
| 16530 |
Proverbs 5:12 |
And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; and say, |How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; |
| 16531 |
Proverbs 5:13 |
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me! |
| 16532 |
Proverbs 5:14 |
I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly. I have come to the brink of utter ruin, in the midst of the gathered assembly.| |
| 16533 |
Proverbs 5:15 |
Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. Drink water out of your own cistern, running water out of your own well. |
| 16534 |
Proverbs 5:16 |
Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. Should your springs overflow in the streets, streams of water in the public squares? |
| 16535 |
Proverbs 5:17 |
Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. Let them be for yourself alone, not for strangers with you. |
| 16536 |
Proverbs 5:18 |
Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. |
| 16537 |
Proverbs 5:19 |
Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. A loving doe and a graceful deer— let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be captivated always with her love. |
| 16538 |
Proverbs 5:20 |
And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another? |
| 16539 |
Proverbs 5:21 |
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. For the ways of man are before the eyes of Yahweh. He examines all his paths. |
| 16540 |
Proverbs 5:22 |
His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly. |
| 16541 |
Proverbs 5:23 |
He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray. He will die for lack of instruction. In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray. |
| 16542 |
Proverbs 6:1 |
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger; |
| 16543 |
Proverbs 6:2 |
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth. |
| 16544 |
Proverbs 6:3 |
Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor. |
| 16545 |
Proverbs 6:4 |
Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. Give no sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids. |
| 16546 |
Proverbs 6:5 |
Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. |
| 16547 |
Proverbs 6:6 |
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; |
| 16548 |
Proverbs 6:7 |
Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, |
| 16549 |
Proverbs 6:8 |
Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. |
| 16550 |
Proverbs 6:9 |
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep? |
| 16551 |
Proverbs 6:10 |
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: |
| 16552 |
Proverbs 6:11 |
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man. |
| 16553 |
Proverbs 6:12 |
A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth; |
| 16554 |
Proverbs 6:13 |
He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers; |
| 16555 |
Proverbs 6:14 |
Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord. |
| 16556 |
Proverbs 6:15 |
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy. |
| 16557 |
Proverbs 6:16 |
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: |
| 16558 |
Proverbs 6:17 |
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood; |
| 16559 |
Proverbs 6:18 |
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, |
| 16560 |
Proverbs 6:19 |
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers. |
| 16561 |
Proverbs 6:20 |
My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: My son, keep your father's commandment, and don't forsake your mother's teaching. |
| 16562 |
Proverbs 6:21 |
Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck. |
| 16563 |
Proverbs 6:22 |
When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you. |
| 16564 |
Proverbs 6:23 |
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, |
| 16565 |
Proverbs 6:24 |
To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. to keep you from the immoral woman, from the flattery of the wayward wife's tongue. |
| 16566 |
Proverbs 6:25 |
Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. Don't lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids. |
| 16567 |
Proverbs 6:26 |
For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life. |
| 16568 |
Proverbs 6:27 |
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned? |
| 16569 |
Proverbs 6:28 |
Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched? |
| 16570 |
Proverbs 6:29 |
So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. So is he who goes in to his neighbor's wife. Whoever touches her will not be unpunished. |
| 16571 |
Proverbs 6:30 |
Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; Men don't despise a thief, if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry: |
| 16572 |
Proverbs 6:31 |
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house. |
| 16573 |
Proverbs 6:32 |
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul. |
| 16574 |
Proverbs 6:33 |
A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away. |
| 16575 |
Proverbs 6:34 |
For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won't spare in the day of vengeance. |
| 16576 |
Proverbs 6:35 |
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. He won't regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts. |
| 16577 |
Proverbs 7:1 |
My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you. |
| 16578 |
Proverbs 7:2 |
Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye. |
| 16579 |
Proverbs 7:3 |
Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. Bind them on your fingers. Write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 16580 |
Proverbs 7:4 |
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman: Tell wisdom, |You are my sister.| Call understanding your relative, |
| 16581 |
Proverbs 7:5 |
That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words. that they may keep you from the strange woman, from the foreigner who flatters with her words. |
| 16582 |
Proverbs 7:6 |
For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, For at the window of my house, I looked out through my lattice. |
| 16583 |
Proverbs 7:7 |
And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding, |
| 16584 |
Proverbs 7:8 |
Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, passing through the street near her corner, he went the way to her house, |
| 16585 |
Proverbs 7:9 |
In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: in the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the middle of the night and in the darkness. |
| 16586 |
Proverbs 7:10 |
And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent. |
| 16587 |
Proverbs 7:11 |
(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: She is loud and defiant. Her feet don't stay in her house. |
| 16588 |
Proverbs 7:12 |
Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, and lurking at every corner. |
| 16589 |
Proverbs 7:13 |
So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, So she caught him, and kissed him. With an impudent face she said to him: |
| 16590 |
Proverbs 7:14 |
I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. |Sacrifices of peace offerings are with me. This day I have paid my vows. |
| 16591 |
Proverbs 7:15 |
Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee. Therefore I came out to meet you, to diligently seek your face, and I have found you. |
| 16592 |
Proverbs 7:16 |
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt. |
| 16593 |
Proverbs 7:17 |
I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. |
| 16594 |
Proverbs 7:18 |
Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. Come, let's take our fill of loving until the morning. Let's solace ourselves with loving. |
| 16595 |
Proverbs 7:19 |
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: For my husband isn't at home. He has gone on a long journey. |
| 16596 |
Proverbs 7:20 |
He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed. He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon.| |
| 16597 |
Proverbs 7:21 |
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him. |
| 16598 |
Proverbs 7:22 |
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose. |
| 16599 |
Proverbs 7:23 |
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn't know that it will cost his life. |
| 16600 |
Proverbs 7:24 |
Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth. |
| 16601 |
Proverbs 7:25 |
Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. Don't let your heart turn to her ways. Don't go astray in her paths, |
| 16602 |
Proverbs 7:26 |
For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her. for she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty army. |
| 16603 |
Proverbs 7:27 |
Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the rooms of death. |
| 16604 |
Proverbs 8:1 |
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice? |
| 16605 |
Proverbs 8:2 |
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands. |
| 16606 |
Proverbs 8:3 |
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud: |
| 16607 |
Proverbs 8:4 |
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. |To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind. |
| 16608 |
Proverbs 8:5 |
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart. |
| 16609 |
Proverbs 8:6 |
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. |
| 16610 |
Proverbs 8:7 |
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. |
| 16611 |
Proverbs 8:8 |
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. |
| 16612 |
Proverbs 8:9 |
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge. |
| 16613 |
Proverbs 8:10 |
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold. |
| 16614 |
Proverbs 8:11 |
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it. |
| 16615 |
Proverbs 8:12 |
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. |I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion. |
| 16616 |
Proverbs 8:13 |
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. |
| 16617 |
Proverbs 8:14 |
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power. |
| 16618 |
Proverbs 8:15 |
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. |
| 16619 |
Proverbs 8:16 |
By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth. |
| 16620 |
Proverbs 8:17 |
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me. |
| 16621 |
Proverbs 8:18 |
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity. |
| 16622 |
Proverbs 8:19 |
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver. |
| 16623 |
Proverbs 8:20 |
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice; |
| 16624 |
Proverbs 8:21 |
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. That I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries. |
| 16625 |
Proverbs 8:22 |
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. |Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old. |
| 16626 |
Proverbs 8:23 |
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed. |
| 16627 |
Proverbs 8:24 |
When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. |
| 16628 |
Proverbs 8:25 |
Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: Before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was brought forth; |
| 16629 |
Proverbs 8:26 |
While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world. |
| 16630 |
Proverbs 8:27 |
When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: When he established the heavens, I was there; when he set a circle on the surface of the deep, |
| 16631 |
Proverbs 8:28 |
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong, |
| 16632 |
Proverbs 8:29 |
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth; |
| 16633 |
Proverbs 8:30 |
Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him, |
| 16634 |
Proverbs 8:31 |
Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men. |
| 16635 |
Proverbs 8:32 |
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. |Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. |
| 16636 |
Proverbs 8:33 |
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Hear instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it. |
| 16637 |
Proverbs 8:34 |
Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. |
| 16638 |
Proverbs 8:35 |
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh. |
| 16639 |
Proverbs 8:36 |
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death.| |
| 16640 |
Proverbs 9:1 |
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars. |
| 16641 |
Proverbs 9:2 |
She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. She has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has also set her table. |
| 16642 |
Proverbs 9:3 |
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, She has sent out her maidens. She cries from the highest places of the city: |
| 16643 |
Proverbs 9:4 |
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, |Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!| As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him, |
| 16644 |
Proverbs 9:5 |
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. |Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed! |
| 16645 |
Proverbs 9:6 |
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.| |
| 16646 |
Proverbs 9:7 |
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. |
| 16647 |
Proverbs 9:8 |
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. |
| 16648 |
Proverbs 9:9 |
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. |
| 16649 |
Proverbs 9:10 |
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
| 16650 |
Proverbs 9:11 |
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased. |
| 16651 |
Proverbs 9:12 |
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it. |
| 16652 |
Proverbs 9:13 |
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. The foolish woman is loud, Undisciplined, and knows nothing. |
| 16653 |
Proverbs 9:14 |
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, |
| 16654 |
Proverbs 9:15 |
To call passengers who go right on their ways: To call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways, |
| 16655 |
Proverbs 9:16 |
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, |Whoever is simple, let him turn in here.| as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him, |
| 16656 |
Proverbs 9:17 |
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. |Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant.| |
| 16657 |
Proverbs 9:18 |
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. But he doesn't know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol. |
| 16658 |
Proverbs 10:1 |
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. |
| 16659 |
Proverbs 10:2 |
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| 16660 |
Proverbs 10:3 |
The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked. |
| 16661 |
Proverbs 10:4 |
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth. |
| 16662 |
Proverbs 10:5 |
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame. |
| 16663 |
Proverbs 10:6 |
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. |
| 16664 |
Proverbs 10:7 |
The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
| 16665 |
Proverbs 10:8 |
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. |
| 16666 |
Proverbs 10:9 |
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. |
| 16667 |
Proverbs 10:10 |
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall. |
| 16668 |
Proverbs 10:11 |
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. |
| 16669 |
Proverbs 10:12 |
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs. |
| 16670 |
Proverbs 10:13 |
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding. |
| 16671 |
Proverbs 10:14 |
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin. |
| 16672 |
Proverbs 10:15 |
The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty. |
| 16673 |
Proverbs 10:16 |
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin. |
| 16674 |
Proverbs 10:17 |
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray. |
| 16675 |
Proverbs 10:18 |
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool. |
| 16676 |
Proverbs 10:19 |
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. |
| 16677 |
Proverbs 10:20 |
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth. |
| 16678 |
Proverbs 10:21 |
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding. |
| 16679 |
Proverbs 10:22 |
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Yahweh's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. |
| 16680 |
Proverbs 10:23 |
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure. |
| 16681 |
Proverbs 10:24 |
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. |
| 16682 |
Proverbs 10:25 |
As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever. |
| 16683 |
Proverbs 10:26 |
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. |
| 16684 |
Proverbs 10:27 |
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. |
| 16685 |
Proverbs 10:28 |
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. |
| 16686 |
Proverbs 10:29 |
The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. |
| 16687 |
Proverbs 10:30 |
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. |
| 16688 |
Proverbs 10:31 |
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. |
| 16689 |
Proverbs 10:32 |
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. |
| 16690 |
Proverbs 11:1 |
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. |
| 16691 |
Proverbs 11:2 |
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. |
| 16692 |
Proverbs 11:3 |
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them. |
| 16693 |
Proverbs 11:4 |
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| 16694 |
Proverbs 11:5 |
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. |
| 16695 |
Proverbs 11:6 |
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires. |
| 16696 |
Proverbs 11:7 |
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing. |
| 16697 |
Proverbs 11:8 |
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place. |
| 16698 |
Proverbs 11:9 |
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. |
| 16699 |
Proverbs 11:10 |
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting. |
| 16700 |
Proverbs 11:11 |
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. |
| 16701 |
Proverbs 11:12 |
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace. |
| 16702 |
Proverbs 11:13 |
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. |
| 16703 |
Proverbs 11:14 |
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety. Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory. |
| 16704 |
Proverbs 11:15 |
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. |
| 16705 |
Proverbs 11:16 |
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches. |
| 16706 |
Proverbs 11:17 |
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. |
| 16707 |
Proverbs 11:18 |
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
| 16708 |
Proverbs 11:19 |
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. |
| 16709 |
Proverbs 11:20 |
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. |
| 16710 |
Proverbs 11:21 |
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered. |
| 16711 |
Proverbs 11:22 |
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. |
| 16712 |
Proverbs 11:23 |
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath. |
| 16713 |
Proverbs 11:24 |
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. |
| 16714 |
Proverbs 11:25 |
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. |
| 16715 |
Proverbs 11:26 |
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. |
| 16716 |
Proverbs 11:27 |
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. |
| 16717 |
Proverbs 11:28 |
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. |
| 16718 |
Proverbs 11:29 |
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. |
| 16719 |
Proverbs 11:30 |
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. |
| 16720 |
Proverbs 11:31 |
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner! |
| 16721 |
Proverbs 12:1 |
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| 16722 |
Proverbs 12:2 |
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices. |
| 16723 |
Proverbs 12:3 |
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. |
| 16724 |
Proverbs 12:4 |
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. |
| 16725 |
Proverbs 12:5 |
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. |
| 16726 |
Proverbs 12:6 |
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 16727 |
Proverbs 12:7 |
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. |
| 16728 |
Proverbs 12:8 |
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. |
| 16729 |
Proverbs 12:9 |
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. |
| 16730 |
Proverbs 12:10 |
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
| 16731 |
Proverbs 12:11 |
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. |
| 16732 |
Proverbs 12:12 |
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. |
| 16733 |
Proverbs 12:13 |
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. |
| 16734 |
Proverbs 12:14 |
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him. |
| 16735 |
Proverbs 12:15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. |
| 16736 |
Proverbs 12:16 |
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. |
| 16737 |
Proverbs 12:17 |
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. |
| 16738 |
Proverbs 12:18 |
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. |
| 16739 |
Proverbs 12:19 |
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. |
| 16740 |
Proverbs 12:20 |
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. |
| 16741 |
Proverbs 12:21 |
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. |
| 16742 |
Proverbs 12:22 |
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. |
| 16743 |
Proverbs 12:23 |
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. |
| 16744 |
Proverbs 12:24 |
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. |
| 16745 |
Proverbs 12:25 |
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. |
| 16746 |
Proverbs 12:26 |
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 16747 |
Proverbs 12:27 |
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. |
| 16748 |
Proverbs 12:28 |
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death. |
| 16749 |
Proverbs 13:1 |
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. |
| 16750 |
Proverbs 13:2 |
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence. |
| 16751 |
Proverbs 13:3 |
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| 16752 |
Proverbs 13:4 |
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. |
| 16753 |
Proverbs 13:5 |
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. |
| 16754 |
Proverbs 13:6 |
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. |
| 16755 |
Proverbs 13:7 |
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. |
| 16756 |
Proverbs 13:8 |
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
| 16757 |
Proverbs 13:9 |
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. |
| 16758 |
Proverbs 13:10 |
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom. |
| 16759 |
Proverbs 13:11 |
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
| 16760 |
Proverbs 13:12 |
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. |
| 16761 |
Proverbs 13:13 |
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. |
| 16762 |
Proverbs 13:14 |
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death. |
| 16763 |
Proverbs 13:15 |
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard. |
| 16764 |
Proverbs 13:16 |
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. |
| 16765 |
Proverbs 13:17 |
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. |
| 16766 |
Proverbs 13:18 |
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. |
| 16767 |
Proverbs 13:19 |
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. |
| 16768 |
Proverbs 13:20 |
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
| 16769 |
Proverbs 13:21 |
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. |
| 16770 |
Proverbs 13:22 |
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. |
| 16771 |
Proverbs 13:23 |
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away. |
| 16772 |
Proverbs 13:24 |
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. |
| 16773 |
Proverbs 13:25 |
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. |
| 16774 |
Proverbs 14:1 |
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. |
| 16775 |
Proverbs 14:2 |
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. |
| 16776 |
Proverbs 14:3 |
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. |
| 16777 |
Proverbs 14:4 |
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox. |
| 16778 |
Proverbs 14:5 |
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. |
| 16779 |
Proverbs 14:6 |
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person. |
| 16780 |
Proverbs 14:7 |
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips. |
| 16781 |
Proverbs 14:8 |
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. |
| 16782 |
Proverbs 14:9 |
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will. |
| 16783 |
Proverbs 14:10 |
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger. |
| 16784 |
Proverbs 14:11 |
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish. |
| 16785 |
Proverbs 14:12 |
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. |
| 16786 |
Proverbs 14:13 |
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness. |
| 16787 |
Proverbs 14:14 |
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways. |
| 16788 |
Proverbs 14:15 |
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways. |
| 16789 |
Proverbs 14:16 |
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless. |
| 16790 |
Proverbs 14:17 |
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated. |
| 16791 |
Proverbs 14:18 |
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
| 16792 |
Proverbs 14:19 |
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
| 16793 |
Proverbs 14:20 |
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends. |
| 16794 |
Proverbs 14:21 |
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor. |
| 16795 |
Proverbs 14:22 |
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good. |
| 16796 |
Proverbs 14:23 |
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. |
| 16797 |
Proverbs 14:24 |
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly. |
| 16798 |
Proverbs 14:25 |
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful. |
| 16799 |
Proverbs 14:26 |
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. |
| 16800 |
Proverbs 14:27 |
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death. |
| 16801 |
Proverbs 14:28 |
In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince. |
| 16802 |
Proverbs 14:29 |
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. |
| 16803 |
Proverbs 14:30 |
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones. |
| 16804 |
Proverbs 14:31 |
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him. |
| 16805 |
Proverbs 14:32 |
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge. |
| 16806 |
Proverbs 14:33 |
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools. |
| 16807 |
Proverbs 14:34 |
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
| 16808 |
Proverbs 14:35 |
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame. |
| 16809 |
Proverbs 15:1 |
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| 16810 |
Proverbs 15:2 |
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly. |
| 16811 |
Proverbs 15:3 |
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. |
| 16812 |
Proverbs 15:4 |
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. |
| 16813 |
Proverbs 15:5 |
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. |
| 16814 |
Proverbs 15:6 |
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble. |
| 16815 |
Proverbs 15:7 |
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools. |
| 16816 |
Proverbs 15:8 |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
| 16817 |
Proverbs 15:9 |
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. |
| 16818 |
Proverbs 15:10 |
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die. |
| 16819 |
Proverbs 15:11 |
Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men! |
| 16820 |
Proverbs 15:12 |
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise. |
| 16821 |
Proverbs 15:13 |
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit. |
| 16822 |
Proverbs 15:14 |
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. |
| 16823 |
Proverbs 15:15 |
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. |
| 16824 |
Proverbs 15:16 |
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. |
| 16825 |
Proverbs 15:17 |
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred. |
| 16826 |
Proverbs 15:18 |
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. |
| 16827 |
Proverbs 15:19 |
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. |
| 16828 |
Proverbs 15:20 |
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. |
| 16829 |
Proverbs 15:21 |
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight. |
| 16830 |
Proverbs 15:22 |
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established. Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. |
| 16831 |
Proverbs 15:23 |
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! |
| 16832 |
Proverbs 15:24 |
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. |
| 16833 |
Proverbs 15:25 |
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact. |
| 16834 |
Proverbs 15:26 |
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. |
| 16835 |
Proverbs 15:27 |
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live. |
| 16836 |
Proverbs 15:28 |
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. |
| 16837 |
Proverbs 15:29 |
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 16838 |
Proverbs 15:30 |
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones. |
| 16839 |
Proverbs 15:31 |
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise. |
| 16840 |
Proverbs 15:32 |
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding. |
| 16841 |
Proverbs 15:33 |
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. |
| 16842 |
Proverbs 16:1 |
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. |
| 16843 |
Proverbs 16:2 |
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives. |
| 16844 |
Proverbs 16:3 |
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. |
| 16845 |
Proverbs 16:4 |
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. |
| 16846 |
Proverbs 16:5 |
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished. |
| 16847 |
Proverbs 16:6 |
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil. |
| 16848 |
Proverbs 16:7 |
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
| 16849 |
Proverbs 16:8 |
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice. |
| 16850 |
Proverbs 16:9 |
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. |
| 16851 |
Proverbs 16:10 |
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth. |
| 16852 |
Proverbs 16:11 |
A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work. |
| 16853 |
Proverbs 16:12 |
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness. |
| 16854 |
Proverbs 16:13 |
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. |
| 16855 |
Proverbs 16:14 |
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. |
| 16856 |
Proverbs 16:15 |
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain. |
| 16857 |
Proverbs 16:16 |
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. |
| 16858 |
Proverbs 16:17 |
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. |
| 16859 |
Proverbs 16:18 |
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. |
| 16860 |
Proverbs 16:19 |
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud. |
| 16861 |
Proverbs 16:20 |
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed. |
| 16862 |
Proverbs 16:21 |
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. |
| 16863 |
Proverbs 16:22 |
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly. |
| 16864 |
Proverbs 16:23 |
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. |
| 16865 |
Proverbs 16:24 |
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. |
| 16866 |
Proverbs 16:25 |
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. |
| 16867 |
Proverbs 16:26 |
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on. |
| 16868 |
Proverbs 16:27 |
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire. |
| 16869 |
Proverbs 16:28 |
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends. |
| 16870 |
Proverbs 16:29 |
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good. |
| 16871 |
Proverbs 16:30 |
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil. |
| 16872 |
Proverbs 16:31 |
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness. |
| 16873 |
Proverbs 16:32 |
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city. |
| 16874 |
Proverbs 16:33 |
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh. |
| 16875 |
Proverbs 17:1 |
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife. |
| 16876 |
Proverbs 17:2 |
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers. |
| 16877 |
Proverbs 17:3 |
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts. |
| 16878 |
Proverbs 17:4 |
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. |
| 16879 |
Proverbs 17:5 |
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. |
| 16880 |
Proverbs 17:6 |
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents. |
| 16881 |
Proverbs 17:7 |
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. |
| 16882 |
Proverbs 17:8 |
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers. |
| 16883 |
Proverbs 17:9 |
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. |
| 16884 |
Proverbs 17:10 |
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool. |
| 16885 |
Proverbs 17:11 |
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. |
| 16886 |
Proverbs 17:12 |
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. |
| 16887 |
Proverbs 17:13 |
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. |
| 16888 |
Proverbs 17:14 |
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. |
| 16889 |
Proverbs 17:15 |
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. |
| 16890 |
Proverbs 17:16 |
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding? |
| 16891 |
Proverbs 17:17 |
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. |
| 16892 |
Proverbs 17:18 |
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. |
| 16893 |
Proverbs 17:19 |
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction. |
| 16894 |
Proverbs 17:20 |
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble. |
| 16895 |
Proverbs 17:21 |
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy. |
| 16896 |
Proverbs 17:22 |
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
| 16897 |
Proverbs 17:23 |
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. |
| 16898 |
Proverbs 17:24 |
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. |
| 16899 |
Proverbs 17:25 |
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him. |
| 16900 |
Proverbs 17:26 |
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity. |
| 16901 |
Proverbs 17:27 |
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. |
| 16902 |
Proverbs 17:28 |
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. |
| 16903 |
Proverbs 18:1 |
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment. |
| 16904 |
Proverbs 18:2 |
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. |
| 16905 |
Proverbs 18:3 |
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace. |
| 16906 |
Proverbs 18:4 |
The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. |
| 16907 |
Proverbs 18:5 |
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice. |
| 16908 |
Proverbs 18:6 |
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. |
| 16909 |
Proverbs 18:7 |
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul. |
| 16910 |
Proverbs 18:8 |
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts. |
| 16911 |
Proverbs 18:9 |
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction. |
| 16912 |
Proverbs 18:10 |
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe. |
| 16913 |
Proverbs 18:11 |
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. |
| 16914 |
Proverbs 18:12 |
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. |
| 16915 |
Proverbs 18:13 |
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him. |
| 16916 |
Proverbs 18:14 |
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear? |
| 16917 |
Proverbs 18:15 |
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. |
| 16918 |
Proverbs 18:16 |
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. |
| 16919 |
Proverbs 18:17 |
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him. |
| 16920 |
Proverbs 18:18 |
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart. |
| 16921 |
Proverbs 18:19 |
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle. |
| 16922 |
Proverbs 18:20 |
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. |
| 16923 |
Proverbs 18:21 |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. |
| 16924 |
Proverbs 18:22 |
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. |
| 16925 |
Proverbs 18:23 |
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. |
| 16926 |
Proverbs 18:24 |
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. |
| 16927 |
Proverbs 19:1 |
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool. |
| 16928 |
Proverbs 19:2 |
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way. |
| 16929 |
Proverbs 19:3 |
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh. |
| 16930 |
Proverbs 19:4 |
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend. |
| 16931 |
Proverbs 19:5 |
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free. |
| 16932 |
Proverbs 19:6 |
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. |
| 16933 |
Proverbs 19:7 |
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone. |
| 16934 |
Proverbs 19:8 |
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. |
| 16935 |
Proverbs 19:9 |
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish. |
| 16936 |
Proverbs 19:10 |
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes. |
| 16937 |
Proverbs 19:11 |
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. |
| 16938 |
Proverbs 19:12 |
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. |
| 16939 |
Proverbs 19:13 |
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping. |
| 16940 |
Proverbs 19:14 |
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. |
| 16941 |
Proverbs 19:15 |
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger. |
| 16942 |
Proverbs 19:16 |
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. |
| 16943 |
Proverbs 19:17 |
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him. |
| 16944 |
Proverbs 19:18 |
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death. |
| 16945 |
Proverbs 19:19 |
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again. |
| 16946 |
Proverbs 19:20 |
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. |
| 16947 |
Proverbs 19:21 |
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail. |
| 16948 |
Proverbs 19:22 |
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. |
| 16949 |
Proverbs 19:23 |
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble. |
| 16950 |
Proverbs 19:24 |
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. |
| 16951 |
Proverbs 19:25 |
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. |
| 16952 |
Proverbs 19:26 |
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach. |
| 16953 |
Proverbs 19:27 |
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge. |
| 16954 |
Proverbs 19:28 |
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity. |
| 16955 |
Proverbs 19:29 |
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools. |
| 16956 |
Proverbs 20:1 |
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise. |
| 16957 |
Proverbs 20:2 |
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life. |
| 16958 |
Proverbs 20:3 |
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling. |
| 16959 |
Proverbs 20:4 |
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing. |
| 16960 |
Proverbs 20:5 |
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. |
| 16961 |
Proverbs 20:6 |
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man? |
| 16962 |
Proverbs 20:7 |
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him. |
| 16963 |
Proverbs 20:8 |
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes. |
| 16964 |
Proverbs 20:9 |
Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? Who can say, |I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?| |
| 16965 |
Proverbs 20:10 |
Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. |
| 16966 |
Proverbs 20:11 |
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right. |
| 16967 |
Proverbs 20:12 |
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Yahweh has made even both of them. |
| 16968 |
Proverbs 20:13 |
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. Don't love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread. |
| 16969 |
Proverbs 20:14 |
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. |It's no good, it's no good,| says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts. |
| 16970 |
Proverbs 20:15 |
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel. |
| 16971 |
Proverbs 20:16 |
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman. |
| 16972 |
Proverbs 20:17 |
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel. |
| 16973 |
Proverbs 20:18 |
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war! |
| 16974 |
Proverbs 20:19 |
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips. |
| 16975 |
Proverbs 20:20 |
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness. |
| 16976 |
Proverbs 20:21 |
An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end. |
| 16977 |
Proverbs 20:22 |
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Don't say, |I will pay back evil.| Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you. |
| 16978 |
Proverbs 20:23 |
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing. |
| 16979 |
Proverbs 20:24 |
Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way? |
| 16980 |
Proverbs 20:25 |
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. |
| 16981 |
Proverbs 20:26 |
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them. |
| 16982 |
Proverbs 20:27 |
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts. |
| 16983 |
Proverbs 20:28 |
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love. |
| 16984 |
Proverbs 20:29 |
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair. |
| 16985 |
Proverbs 20:30 |
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts. |
| 16986 |
Proverbs 21:1 |
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. |
| 16987 |
Proverbs 21:2 |
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. |
| 16988 |
Proverbs 21:3 |
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. |
| 16989 |
Proverbs 21:4 |
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin. |
| 16990 |
Proverbs 21:5 |
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. |
| 16991 |
Proverbs 21:6 |
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death. |
| 16992 |
Proverbs 21:7 |
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right. |
| 16993 |
Proverbs 21:8 |
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright. |
| 16994 |
Proverbs 21:9 |
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman. |
| 16995 |
Proverbs 21:10 |
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. |
| 16996 |
Proverbs 21:11 |
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. |
| 16997 |
Proverbs 21:12 |
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin. |
| 16998 |
Proverbs 21:13 |
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard. |
| 16999 |
Proverbs 21:14 |
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. |
| 17000 |
Proverbs 21:15 |
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. |
| 17001 |
Proverbs 21:16 |
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead. |
| 17002 |
Proverbs 21:17 |
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich. |
| 17003 |
Proverbs 21:18 |
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright. |
| 17004 |
Proverbs 21:19 |
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman. |
| 17005 |
Proverbs 21:20 |
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up. |
| 17006 |
Proverbs 21:21 |
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. |
| 17007 |
Proverbs 21:22 |
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence. |
| 17008 |
Proverbs 21:23 |
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles. |
| 17009 |
Proverbs 21:24 |
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. The proud and haughty man, |scoffer| is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride. |
| 17010 |
Proverbs 21:25 |
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. |
| 17011 |
Proverbs 21:26 |
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold. |
| 17012 |
Proverbs 21:27 |
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind! |
| 17013 |
Proverbs 21:28 |
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity. |
| 17014 |
Proverbs 21:29 |
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways. |
| 17015 |
Proverbs 21:30 |
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh. |
| 17016 |
Proverbs 21:31 |
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh. |
| 17017 |
Proverbs 22:1 |
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. |
| 17018 |
Proverbs 22:2 |
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all. |
| 17019 |
Proverbs 22:3 |
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. |
| 17020 |
Proverbs 22:4 |
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life. |
| 17021 |
Proverbs 22:5 |
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them. |
| 17022 |
Proverbs 22:6 |
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. |
| 17023 |
Proverbs 22:7 |
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender. |
| 17024 |
Proverbs 22:8 |
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. |
| 17025 |
Proverbs 22:9 |
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor. |
| 17026 |
Proverbs 22:10 |
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop. |
| 17027 |
Proverbs 22:11 |
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend. |
| 17028 |
Proverbs 22:12 |
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. |
| 17029 |
Proverbs 22:13 |
The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. The sluggard says, |There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!| |
| 17030 |
Proverbs 22:14 |
The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under Yahweh's wrath will fall into it. |
| 17031 |
Proverbs 22:15 |
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him. |
| 17032 |
Proverbs 22:16 |
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty. |
| 17033 |
Proverbs 22:17 |
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching. |
| 17034 |
Proverbs 22:18 |
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips. |
| 17035 |
Proverbs 22:19 |
That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. That your trust may be in Yahweh, I teach you today, even you. |
| 17036 |
Proverbs 22:20 |
Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge, |
| 17037 |
Proverbs 22:21 |
That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you? |
| 17038 |
Proverbs 22:22 |
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: Don't exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don't crush the needy in court; |
| 17039 |
Proverbs 22:23 |
For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them. |
| 17040 |
Proverbs 22:24 |
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger: |
| 17041 |
Proverbs 22:25 |
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul. |
| 17042 |
Proverbs 22:26 |
Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts. |
| 17043 |
Proverbs 22:27 |
If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee? If you don't have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you? |
| 17044 |
Proverbs 22:28 |
Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Don't move the ancient boundary stone, which your fathers have set up. |
| 17045 |
Proverbs 22:29 |
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men. |
| 17046 |
Proverbs 23:1 |
When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you; |
| 17047 |
Proverbs 23:2 |
And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite. |
| 17048 |
Proverbs 23:3 |
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food. |
| 17049 |
Proverbs 23:4 |
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. |
| 17050 |
Proverbs 23:5 |
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky. |
| 17051 |
Proverbs 23:6 |
Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: Don't eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and don't crave his delicacies: |
| 17052 |
Proverbs 23:7 |
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. |Eat and drink!| he says to you, but his heart is not with you. |
| 17053 |
Proverbs 23:8 |
The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words. The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose your good words. |
| 17054 |
Proverbs 23:9 |
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words. |
| 17055 |
Proverbs 23:10 |
Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: Don't move the ancient boundary stone. Don't encroach on the fields of the fatherless: |
| 17056 |
Proverbs 23:11 |
For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you. |
| 17057 |
Proverbs 23:12 |
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge. |
| 17058 |
Proverbs 23:13 |
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die. |
| 17059 |
Proverbs 23:14 |
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol. |
| 17060 |
Proverbs 23:15 |
My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine: |
| 17061 |
Proverbs 23:16 |
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right. |
| 17062 |
Proverbs 23:17 |
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long. |
| 17063 |
Proverbs 23:18 |
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off. |
| 17064 |
Proverbs 23:19 |
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path! |
| 17065 |
Proverbs 23:20 |
Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: Don't be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat: |
| 17066 |
Proverbs 23:21 |
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags. |
| 17067 |
Proverbs 23:22 |
Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old. |
| 17068 |
Proverbs 23:23 |
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding. |
| 17069 |
Proverbs 23:24 |
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him. |
| 17070 |
Proverbs 23:25 |
Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice! |
| 17071 |
Proverbs 23:26 |
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways. |
| 17072 |
Proverbs 23:27 |
For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit. For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well. |
| 17073 |
Proverbs 23:28 |
She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men. Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men. |
| 17074 |
Proverbs 23:29 |
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? |
| 17075 |
Proverbs 23:30 |
They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine. |
| 17076 |
Proverbs 23:31 |
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. Don't look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly. |
| 17077 |
Proverbs 23:32 |
At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. In the end, it bites like a snake, and poisons like a viper. |
| 17078 |
Proverbs 23:33 |
Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will imagine confusing things. |
| 17079 |
Proverbs 23:34 |
Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging: |
| 17080 |
Proverbs 23:35 |
They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. |They hit me, and I was not hurt! They beat me, and I don't feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another.| |
| 17081 |
Proverbs 24:1 |
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. Don't be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them: |
| 17082 |
Proverbs 24:2 |
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief. |
| 17083 |
Proverbs 24:3 |
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; |
| 17084 |
Proverbs 24:4 |
And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure. |
| 17085 |
Proverbs 24:5 |
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength; |
| 17086 |
Proverbs 24:6 |
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety. for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors. |
| 17087 |
Proverbs 24:7 |
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate. |
| 17088 |
Proverbs 24:8 |
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer. |
| 17089 |
Proverbs 24:9 |
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men. |
| 17090 |
Proverbs 24:10 |
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small. |
| 17091 |
Proverbs 24:11 |
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! |
| 17092 |
Proverbs 24:12 |
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? If you say, |Behold, we didn't know this;| doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work? |
| 17093 |
Proverbs 24:13 |
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste: |
| 17094 |
Proverbs 24:14 |
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off. |
| 17095 |
Proverbs 24:15 |
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: Don't lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don't destroy his resting place: |
| 17096 |
Proverbs 24:16 |
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. |
| 17097 |
Proverbs 24:17 |
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown; |
| 17098 |
Proverbs 24:18 |
Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. |
| 17099 |
Proverbs 24:19 |
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; Don't fret yourself because of evildoers; neither be envious of the wicked: |
| 17100 |
Proverbs 24:20 |
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. for there will be no reward to the evil man; and the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out. |
| 17101 |
Proverbs 24:21 |
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious: |
| 17102 |
Proverbs 24:22 |
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? for their calamity will rise suddenly; the destruction from them both—who knows? |
| 17103 |
Proverbs 24:23 |
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good. |
| 17104 |
Proverbs 24:24 |
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: He who says to the wicked, |You are righteous;| peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him— |
| 17105 |
Proverbs 24:25 |
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them. |
| 17106 |
Proverbs 24:26 |
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. |
| 17107 |
Proverbs 24:27 |
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house. |
| 17108 |
Proverbs 24:28 |
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips. |
| 17109 |
Proverbs 24:29 |
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. Don't say, |I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.| |
| 17110 |
Proverbs 24:30 |
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; |
| 17111 |
Proverbs 24:31 |
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. |
| 17112 |
Proverbs 24:32 |
Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction: |
| 17113 |
Proverbs 24:33 |
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep; |
| 17114 |
Proverbs 24:34 |
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man. |
| 17115 |
Proverbs 25:1 |
These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. |
| 17116 |
Proverbs 25:2 |
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. |
| 17117 |
Proverbs 25:3 |
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. |
| 17118 |
Proverbs 25:4 |
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner; |
| 17119 |
Proverbs 25:5 |
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. |
| 17120 |
Proverbs 25:6 |
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men; |
| 17121 |
Proverbs 25:7 |
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. for it is better that it be said to you, |Come up here,| than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen. |
| 17122 |
Proverbs 25:8 |
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. Don't be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you? |
| 17123 |
Proverbs 25:9 |
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another; |
| 17124 |
Proverbs 25:10 |
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart. |
| 17125 |
Proverbs 25:11 |
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. |
| 17126 |
Proverbs 25:12 |
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear. |
| 17127 |
Proverbs 25:13 |
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters. |
| 17128 |
Proverbs 25:14 |
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively. |
| 17129 |
Proverbs 25:15 |
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone. |
| 17130 |
Proverbs 25:16 |
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it. |
| 17131 |
Proverbs 25:17 |
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you. |
| 17132 |
Proverbs 25:18 |
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow. |
| 17133 |
Proverbs 25:19 |
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot. |
| 17134 |
Proverbs 25:20 |
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. |
| 17135 |
Proverbs 25:21 |
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink: |
| 17136 |
Proverbs 25:22 |
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you. |
| 17137 |
Proverbs 25:23 |
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face. |
| 17138 |
Proverbs 25:24 |
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman. |
| 17139 |
Proverbs 25:25 |
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. |
| 17140 |
Proverbs 25:26 |
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. |
| 17141 |
Proverbs 25:27 |
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor. |
| 17142 |
Proverbs 25:28 |
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint. |
| 17143 |
Proverbs 26:1 |
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. |
| 17144 |
Proverbs 26:2 |
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest. |
| 17145 |
Proverbs 26:3 |
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools! |
| 17146 |
Proverbs 26:4 |
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. |
| 17147 |
Proverbs 26:5 |
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. |
| 17148 |
Proverbs 26:6 |
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence. |
| 17149 |
Proverbs 26:7 |
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. |
| 17150 |
Proverbs 26:8 |
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool. |
| 17151 |
Proverbs 26:9 |
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. |
| 17152 |
Proverbs 26:10 |
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by. |
| 17153 |
Proverbs 26:11 |
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly. |
| 17154 |
Proverbs 26:12 |
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 17155 |
Proverbs 26:13 |
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. The sluggard says, |There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!| |
| 17156 |
Proverbs 26:14 |
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed. |
| 17157 |
Proverbs 26:15 |
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth. |
| 17158 |
Proverbs 26:16 |
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion. |
| 17159 |
Proverbs 26:17 |
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own. |
| 17160 |
Proverbs 26:18 |
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death, |
| 17161 |
Proverbs 26:19 |
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, |Am I not joking?| |
| 17162 |
Proverbs 26:20 |
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down. |
| 17163 |
Proverbs 26:21 |
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife. |
| 17164 |
Proverbs 26:22 |
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts. |
| 17165 |
Proverbs 26:23 |
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart. |
| 17166 |
Proverbs 26:24 |
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. |
| 17167 |
Proverbs 26:25 |
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart. |
| 17168 |
Proverbs 26:26 |
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. |
| 17169 |
Proverbs 26:27 |
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him. |
| 17170 |
Proverbs 26:28 |
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin. |
| 17171 |
Proverbs 27:1 |
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Don't boast about tomorrow; for you don't know what a day may bring forth. |
| 17172 |
Proverbs 27:2 |
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. |
| 17173 |
Proverbs 27:3 |
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. |
| 17174 |
Proverbs 27:4 |
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy? |
| 17175 |
Proverbs 27:5 |
Open rebuke is better than secret love. Better is open rebuke than hidden love. |
| 17176 |
Proverbs 27:6 |
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse. |
| 17177 |
Proverbs 27:7 |
The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet. |
| 17178 |
Proverbs 27:8 |
As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home. |
| 17179 |
Proverbs 27:9 |
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend. |
| 17180 |
Proverbs 27:10 |
Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off. Don't forsake your friend and your father's friend. Don't go to your brother's house in the day of your disaster: better is a neighbor who is near than a distant brother. |
| 17181 |
Proverbs 27:11 |
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor. |
| 17182 |
Proverbs 27:12 |
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. |
| 17183 |
Proverbs 27:13 |
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman! |
| 17184 |
Proverbs 27:14 |
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him. |
| 17185 |
Proverbs 27:15 |
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike: |
| 17186 |
Proverbs 27:16 |
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand. |
| 17187 |
Proverbs 27:17 |
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance. |
| 17188 |
Proverbs 27:18 |
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored. |
| 17189 |
Proverbs 27:19 |
As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man. |
| 17190 |
Proverbs 27:20 |
Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man's eyes are never satisfied. |
| 17191 |
Proverbs 27:21 |
As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise. |
| 17192 |
Proverbs 27:22 |
Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him. |
| 17193 |
Proverbs 27:23 |
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds: |
| 17194 |
Proverbs 27:24 |
For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? for riches are not forever, nor does even the crown endure to all generations. |
| 17195 |
Proverbs 27:25 |
The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. The hay is removed, and the new growth appears, the grasses of the hills are gathered in. |
| 17196 |
Proverbs 27:26 |
The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field. |
| 17197 |
Proverbs 27:27 |
And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. There will be plenty of goats' milk for your food, for your family's food, and for the nourishment of your servant girls. |
| 17198 |
Proverbs 28:1 |
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
| 17199 |
Proverbs 28:2 |
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. |
| 17200 |
Proverbs 28:3 |
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. |
| 17201 |
Proverbs 28:4 |
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them. |
| 17202 |
Proverbs 28:5 |
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. |
| 17203 |
Proverbs 28:6 |
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. |
| 17204 |
Proverbs 28:7 |
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. |
| 17205 |
Proverbs 28:8 |
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. |
| 17206 |
Proverbs 28:9 |
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 17207 |
Proverbs 28:10 |
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good. |
| 17208 |
Proverbs 28:11 |
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
| 17209 |
Proverbs 28:12 |
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 17210 |
Proverbs 28:13 |
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
| 17211 |
Proverbs 28:14 |
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
| 17212 |
Proverbs 28:15 |
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people. |
| 17213 |
Proverbs 28:16 |
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. |
| 17214 |
Proverbs 28:17 |
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him. |
| 17215 |
Proverbs 28:18 |
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. |
| 17216 |
Proverbs 28:19 |
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
| 17217 |
Proverbs 28:20 |
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 17218 |
Proverbs 28:21 |
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
| 17219 |
Proverbs 28:22 |
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him. |
| 17220 |
Proverbs 28:23 |
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. |
| 17221 |
Proverbs 28:24 |
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, |It's not wrong.| He is a partner with a destroyer. |
| 17222 |
Proverbs 28:25 |
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. |
| 17223 |
Proverbs 28:26 |
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. |
| 17224 |
Proverbs 28:27 |
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. |
| 17225 |
Proverbs 28:28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive. |
| 17226 |
Proverbs 29:1 |
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. |
| 17227 |
Proverbs 29:2 |
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 17228 |
Proverbs 29:3 |
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 17229 |
Proverbs 29:4 |
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. |
| 17230 |
Proverbs 29:5 |
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
| 17231 |
Proverbs 29:6 |
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. |
| 17232 |
Proverbs 29:7 |
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge. |
| 17233 |
Proverbs 29:8 |
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. |
| 17234 |
Proverbs 29:9 |
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 17235 |
Proverbs 29:10 |
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. |
| 17236 |
Proverbs 29:11 |
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. |
| 17237 |
Proverbs 29:12 |
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked. |
| 17238 |
Proverbs 29:13 |
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 17239 |
Proverbs 29:14 |
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. |
| 17240 |
Proverbs 29:15 |
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. |
| 17241 |
Proverbs 29:16 |
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17242 |
Proverbs 29:17 |
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. |
| 17243 |
Proverbs 29:18 |
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed. |
| 17244 |
Proverbs 29:19 |
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond. |
| 17245 |
Proverbs 29:20 |
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 17246 |
Proverbs 29:21 |
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end. |
| 17247 |
Proverbs 29:22 |
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin. |
| 17248 |
Proverbs 29:23 |
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. |
| 17249 |
Proverbs 29:24 |
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify. |
| 17250 |
Proverbs 29:25 |
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. |
| 17251 |
Proverbs 29:26 |
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh. |
| 17252 |
Proverbs 29:27 |
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked. |
| 17253 |
Proverbs 30:1 |
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: |
| 17254 |
Proverbs 30:2 |
Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man. |Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don't have a man's understanding. |
| 17255 |
Proverbs 30:3 |
I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One. |
| 17256 |
Proverbs 30:4 |
Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell? Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know? |
| 17257 |
Proverbs 30:5 |
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. |Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. |
| 17258 |
Proverbs 30:6 |
Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Don't you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. |
| 17259 |
Proverbs 30:7 |
Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: |Two things I have asked of you; don't deny me before I die: |
| 17260 |
Proverbs 30:8 |
Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me; |
| 17261 |
Proverbs 30:9 |
Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. |
| 17262 |
Proverbs 30:10 |
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. |Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. |
| 17263 |
Proverbs 30:11 |
There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother. |
| 17264 |
Proverbs 30:12 |
There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness. |
| 17265 |
Proverbs 30:13 |
There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. |
| 17266 |
Proverbs 30:14 |
There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men. There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men. |
| 17267 |
Proverbs 30:15 |
The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: |The leach has two daughters: 'Give, give.' |There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough:' |
| 17268 |
Proverbs 30:16 |
The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. Sheol, the barren womb; the earth that is not satisfied with water; and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough.' |
| 17269 |
Proverbs 30:17 |
The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. |The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it. |
| 17270 |
Proverbs 30:18 |
There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: |There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand: |
| 17271 |
Proverbs 30:19 |
The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent on a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maiden. |
| 17272 |
Proverbs 30:20 |
Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. |So is the way of an adulterous woman: she eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.' |
| 17273 |
Proverbs 30:21 |
For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: |For three things the earth tremble, and under four, it can't bear up: |
| 17274 |
Proverbs 30:22 |
For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; For a servant when he is king; a fool when he is filled with food; |
| 17275 |
Proverbs 30:23 |
For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. for an unloved woman when she is married; and a handmaid who is heir to her mistress. |
| 17276 |
Proverbs 30:24 |
There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: |There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: |
| 17277 |
Proverbs 30:25 |
The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; the ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer. |
| 17278 |
Proverbs 30:26 |
The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks. |
| 17279 |
Proverbs 30:27 |
The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks. |
| 17280 |
Proverbs 30:28 |
The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces. You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces. |
| 17281 |
Proverbs 30:29 |
There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: |There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going: |
| 17282 |
Proverbs 30:30 |
A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; |
| 17283 |
Proverbs 30:31 |
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. the greyhound, the male goat also; and the king against whom there is no rising up. |
| 17284 |
Proverbs 30:32 |
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. |If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. |
| 17285 |
Proverbs 30:33 |
Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.| |
| 17286 |
Proverbs 31:1 |
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him. |
| 17287 |
Proverbs 31:2 |
What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? |Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows! |
| 17288 |
Proverbs 31:3 |
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. Don't give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings. |
| 17289 |
Proverbs 31:4 |
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: It is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?' |
| 17290 |
Proverbs 31:5 |
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted. |
| 17291 |
Proverbs 31:6 |
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul: |
| 17292 |
Proverbs 31:7 |
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. |
| 17293 |
Proverbs 31:8 |
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. |
| 17294 |
Proverbs 31:9 |
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.| |
| 17295 |
Proverbs 31:10 |
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. |
| 17296 |
Proverbs 31:11 |
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. |
| 17297 |
Proverbs 31:12 |
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. |
| 17298 |
Proverbs 31:13 |
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands. |
| 17299 |
Proverbs 31:14 |
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar. |
| 17300 |
Proverbs 31:15 |
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. |
| 17301 |
Proverbs 31:16 |
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. |
| 17302 |
Proverbs 31:17 |
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong. |
| 17303 |
Proverbs 31:18 |
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night. |
| 17304 |
Proverbs 31:19 |
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. |
| 17305 |
Proverbs 31:20 |
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy. |
| 17306 |
Proverbs 31:21 |
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. |
| 17307 |
Proverbs 31:22 |
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple. |
| 17308 |
Proverbs 31:23 |
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. |
| 17309 |
Proverbs 31:24 |
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant. |
| 17310 |
Proverbs 31:25 |
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. |
| 17311 |
Proverbs 31:26 |
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. |
| 17312 |
Proverbs 31:27 |
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness. |
| 17313 |
Proverbs 31:28 |
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: |
| 17314 |
Proverbs 31:29 |
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. |Many women do noble things, but you excel them all.| |
| 17315 |
Proverbs 31:30 |
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. |
| 17316 |
Proverbs 31:31 |
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates! |