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Proverbs 16:19-22
English Standard Version
Proverbs 16:19-22
English Standard Version
19 (A)It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor
than to (B)divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever gives thought to the word[a] (C)will discover good,
and blessed is he (D)who trusts in the Lord.
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (E)increases persuasiveness.
22 Good sense is (F)a fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or to a matter
Proverbs 16:19-22
New International Version
Proverbs 16:19-22
New International Version
19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed
than to share plunder with the proud.
20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[a](A)
and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.(B)
22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,(D)
but folly brings punishment to fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
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