Proverbs 11:30-31
World English Bible
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.
He who is wise wins souls.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!
Proverbs 11:30-31
New Living Translation
30 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life;
a wise person wins friends.[a]
31 If the righteous are rewarded here on earth,
what will happen to wicked sinners?[b]
Footnotes
- 11:30 Or and those who win souls are wise.
- 11:31 Greek version reads If the righteous are barely saved, / what will happen to godless sinners? Compare 1 Pet 4:18.
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
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
World English Bible
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:2-3
New Living Translation
2 The Lord approves of those who are good,
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
3 Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
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
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
World English Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
Proverbs 12:5-8
New Living Translation
5 The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
7 The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
8 A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:5-8
New International Version
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
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
World English Bible
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
Proverbs 12:12
New Living Translation
12 Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
Proverbs 12:12
New International Version
12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous endures.
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
World English Bible
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:21
New Living Translation
21 No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
New International Version
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(A)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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
World English Bible
28 In the way of righteousness is life;
in its path there is no death.
Proverbs 12:28
New Living Translation
28 The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.
Proverbs 12:28
New International Version
28 In the way of righteousness there is life;(A)
along that path is immortality.
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
World English Bible
6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Proverbs 13:6
New Living Translation
6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless,
but the evil are misled by sin.
Proverbs 13:6
New International Version
6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.(A)
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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