Proverbs 12:26
Christian Standard Bible
26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[a]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.(A)
Footnotes
- 12:26 Or person guides his neighbor
Proverbs 12:26
International Standard Version
26 The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor,
but the lifestyle of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:26
New International Version
26 The righteous choose their friends carefully,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.(A)
Proverbs 13:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20
International Standard Version
20 Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20
New International Version
20 Walk with the wise and become wise,
for a companion of fools suffers harm.(A)
Proverbs 14:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 Stay away from a foolish person;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.(A)
Proverbs 14:7
International Standard Version
7 Stay away from a foolish man,
for you will not find competent advice.
Proverbs 14:7
New International Version
7 Stay away from a fool,
for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
Proverbs 17:17
Christian Standard Bible
17 A friend loves at all times,(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
Proverbs 17:17
International Standard Version
17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is there[a] for times of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:17 Lit. born
Proverbs 17:17
New International Version
17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.(A)
Proverbs 18:24
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 18:24 Some LXX mss, Syr, Tg, Vg read friends must be friendly
Proverbs 18:24
International Standard Version
24 A man with many[a] friends can still be ruined,
but one who keeps on loving sticks closer than a brother.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:24 The Heb. lacks many
Proverbs 18:24
New International Version
24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(A)
Proverbs 24:1-2
Christian Standard Bible
24 Don’t envy the evil(A)
or desire to be with them,(B)
2 for their hearts plan violence,
and their words stir up trouble.(C)
Proverbs 24:1-2
International Standard Version
Benefits of Wisdom
24 Don’t be envious of wicked men
or wish you were with them,
2 because they[a] plan violence,
and they are always talking[b] about trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:2 Lit. because their hearts
- Proverbs 24:2 Lit. and their lips talk
Proverbs 24:1-2
New International Version
Saying 20
Proverbs 25:16-17
Christian Standard Bible
16 If you find honey,(A) eat only what you need;
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.(B)
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house;
otherwise, he’ll get sick of you and hate you.
Proverbs 25:16-17
International Standard Version
16 If you find some honey,
eat only what you need.
Take too much,
and you’ll vomit.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s home;
otherwise, he’ll grow weary and hate you.
Proverbs 25:16-17
New International Version
16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.(A)
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—
too much of you, and they will hate you.
Proverbs 27:8-10
Christian Standard Bible
8 Anyone wandering from his home
is like a bird wandering from its nest.(A)
9 Oil(B) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.[a]
10 Don’t abandon your friend or your father’s friend,(C)
and don’t go to your brother’s house
in your time of calamity;
better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.(D)
Footnotes
- 27:9 LXX reads heart, but the soul is torn up by affliction
Proverbs 27:8-10
International Standard Version
8 Like a bird that strays from its nest
is a man who wanders away from his home.[a]
9 Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.[b]
10 Never abandon your friend nor your father’s friend,
and don’t go to your brother’s house in times of trouble.
A neighbor who is near is better
than a brother who lives far away.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:8 Lit. place
- Proverbs 27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart
Proverbs 27:8-10
New International Version
8 Like a bird that flees its nest(A)
is anyone who flees from home.
9 Perfume(B) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster(C) strikes you—
better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
Proverbs 29:24
Christian Standard Bible
24 To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify.(A)
Proverbs 29:24
International Standard Version
24 A thief’s accomplice hates himself;
though testifying under oath,[a] he reveals nothing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:24 Lit. though he hears the oath
Proverbs 29:24
New International Version
24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
they are put under oath and dare not testify.(A)
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