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Proverbs 14:18-20
The Voice
Proverbs 14:18-20
The Voice
18 The naive are heirs to foolishness,
but the clever are honored with insight.
19 Evil people will be humbled before the good;
the wicked will stoop at the doorstep of the righteous.
20 The poor are hated even by their own neighbors,
but the rich are loved by many friends.
Proverbs 14:18-20
New International Version
Proverbs 14:18-20
New International Version
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)
20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.(B)
Proverbs 14:18-20
King James Version
Proverbs 14:18-20
King James Version
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
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