Proverbs 17:11
Authorized (King James) Version
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:
therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
21st Century King James Version
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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Proverbs 17:11
New International Version
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:19-20
Authorized (King James) Version
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife:
and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good:
and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
Proverbs 17:19-20
21st Century King James Version
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife, and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good, and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into iniquity.
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Proverbs 17:19-20
New International Version
19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:24
Authorized (King James) Version
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding;
but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
21st Century King James Version
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
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Proverbs 17:24
New International Version
24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes(A) wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 18:1-2
Authorized (King James) Version
18 Through desire a man, having separated himself,
seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,
but that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 18:1-2
21st Century King James Version
18 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, unless his heart may discover itself.
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Proverbs 18:1-2
New International Version
18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)
Proverbs 20:14
Authorized (King James) Version
14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer:
but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Proverbs 20:14
21st Century King James Version
14 “It is nought, it is worthless!” saith the buyer; but when he has gone his way, then he boasteth.
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Proverbs 20:14
New International Version
14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
Proverbs 21:29
Authorized (King James) Version
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face:
but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Proverbs 21:29
21st Century King James Version
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face, but as for the upright, he considereth his ways.
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Proverbs 21:29
New International Version
29 The wicked put up a bold front,
but the upright give thought to their ways.(A)
Proverbs 22:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out;
yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
Proverbs 22:10
21st Century King James Version
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go away; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
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Proverbs 22:10
New International Version
10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
quarrels and insults are ended.(A)
Proverbs 22:8
Authorized (King James) Version
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity:
and the rod of his anger shall fail.
Proverbs 22:8
21st Century King James Version
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity, and the rod of his anger shall fail.
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Proverbs 22:8
New International Version
Proverbs 22:26
Authorized (King James) Version
26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands,
or of them that are sureties for debts.
Proverbs 22:26
21st Century King James Version
26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands or of them that are sureties for debts;
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Proverbs 22:26
New International Version
Saying 4
26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge(A)
or puts up security for debts;
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