Proverbs 11:16-17
International Standard Version
16 A gracious woman attains honor,[a]
but[b] ruthless men attain[c] wealth.
17 A gracious man benefits himself,
but the cruel person damages himself.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads honor for her husband
- Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads but a seat of dishonor is for the woman who hates justice
- Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads justice. The deficient shrink from wealth, but the diligent support themselves with
Proverbs 11:16-17
International Standard Version
16 A gracious woman attains honor,[a]
but[b] ruthless men attain[c] wealth.
17 A gracious man benefits himself,
but the cruel person damages himself.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads honor for her husband
- Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads but a seat of dishonor is for the woman who hates justice
- Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads justice. The deficient shrink from wealth, but the diligent support themselves with
Proverbs 12:10
International Standard Version
10 The righteous person looks out for the welfare of his livestock,
but even[a] the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:10 The Heb. lacks even
Proverbs 12:25
International Standard Version
25 A person’s anxiety weighs down his heart,
but an appropriate word is encouraging.
Proverbs 21:10
International Standard Version
10 The soul of the wicked craves evil;
he extends no mercy to his neighbor.
Proverbs 28:13
International Standard Version
13 Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
International Standard Version
13 Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
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