Proverbs 17:3
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:3
New Living Translation
3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
but the Lord tests the heart.
Proverbs 18:10
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:10 Lit set on high
Proverbs 18:10
New Living Translation
10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
Proverbs 18:24
New American Standard Bible
24 A person of too many friends comes to [a]ruin,
But there is (A)a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:24 Lit be broken in pieces
Proverbs 18:24
New Living Translation
24 There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19:17
New American Standard Bible
17 One who (A)is gracious to a poor person lends to the Lord,
And He will repay him for his [a](B)good deed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:17 Or benefits
Proverbs 19:17
New Living Translation
17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—
and he will repay you!
Proverbs 19:21
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:21
New Living Translation
21 You can make many plans,
but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 20:12
New American Standard Bible
12 The hearing (A)ear and the seeing eye,
The Lord has made both of them.
Proverbs 20:12
New Living Translation
12 Ears to hear and eyes to see—
both are gifts from the Lord.
Proverbs 20:22
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:22
New Living Translation
22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
Proverbs 20:24
New American Standard Bible
24 (A)A man’s steps are ordained by the Lord;
How then can a person understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24
New Living Translation
24 The Lord directs our steps,
so why try to understand everything along the way?
Proverbs 20:27
New American Standard Bible
27 The [a](A)spirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord,
Searching all the [b]innermost parts of his being.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit breath
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit chambers of the body
Proverbs 20:27
New Living Translation
27 The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,[a]
exposing every hidden motive.
Footnotes
- 20:27 Or The human spirit is the Lord’s light.
Proverbs 21:3
New American Standard Bible
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
New Living Translation
3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:30-31
New American Standard Bible
30 There is (A)no wisdom, no understanding,
And no [a]plan against the Lord.
31 The (B)horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But the (C)victory belongs to the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:30 Or advice
Proverbs 21:30-31
New Living Translation
30 No human wisdom or understanding or plan
can stand against the Lord.
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 22:2
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:2 Lit meet together
Proverbs 22:2
New Living Translation
2 The rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord made them both.
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