Proverbs 8:13

New International Version

¹³To fear the Lord^(A) is to hate evil;^(B)
I hate^(C) pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.

Proverbs 8:13

New King James Version

¹³^(A)The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
^(B)Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And ^(C)the perverse mouth I hate.

Proverbs 8:13

New American Standard Bible

¹³The ^(A)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
^(B)Pride, arrogance, ^(C)the evil way,
And the ^(D)perverted mouth, I hate.

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Proverbs 8:13-21

The Message

^12-21“I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity;
    Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street.
The Fear-of-God means hating Evil,
    whose ways I hate with a passion—
    pride and arrogance and crooked talk.
Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics;
    I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out.
With my help, leaders rule,
    and lawmakers legislate fairly;
With my help, governors govern,
    along with all in legitimate authority.
I love those who love me;
    those who look for me find me.
Wealth and Glory accompany me—
    also substantial Honor and a Good Name.
My benefits are worth more than a big salary, even a very big salary;
    the returns on me exceed any imaginable bonus.
You can find me on Righteous Road—that’s where I walk—
    at the intersection of Justice Avenue,
Handing out life to those who love me,
    filling their arms with life—armloads of life!