Proverbs 11:30-31
New International Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,(A)
and the one who is wise saves lives.
31 If the righteous receive their due(B) on earth,
how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
Proverbs 11:30-31
New King James Version
31 (B)If the righteous will be [b]recompensed on the earth,
How much more the ungodly and the sinner.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:30 Lit. takes, in the sense of brings, cf. 1 Sam. 16:11
- Proverbs 11:31 rewarded
Proverbs 11:30-31
King James Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
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Proverbs 12:2-3
New International Version
3 No one can be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.(C)
Proverbs 12:2-3
New King James Version
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
But the (A)root of the righteous cannot be moved.
Proverbs 12:2-3
King James Version
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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Proverbs 12:5-8
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5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
8 A person is praised according to their prudence,
and one with a warped(D) mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:5-8
New King James Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 (A)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(B)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 (C)The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
(D)But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
Proverbs 12:5-8
King James Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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Proverbs 12:12
New International Version
12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous endures.
Proverbs 12:12
New King James Version
12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Proverbs 12:12
King James Version
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
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Proverbs 12:21
New International Version
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(A)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:21 harm
Proverbs 12:21
King James Version
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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Proverbs 12:28
New International Version
28 In the way of righteousness there is life;(A)
along that path is immortality.
Proverbs 12:28
New King James Version
28 In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.
Proverbs 12:28
King James Version
28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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Proverbs 13:6
New International Version
6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.(A)
Proverbs 13:6
New King James Version
6 (A)Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Proverbs 13:6
King James Version
6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
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Proverbs 13:9
New International Version
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.(A)
Proverbs 13:9
New King James Version
9 The light of the righteous rejoices,
(A)But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 13:9
King James Version
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
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Proverbs 13:21-22
New International Version
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(D)
Proverbs 13:21-22
New King James Version
21 (A)Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
But (B)the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:21-22
King James Version
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
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