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Proverbs 18:3-5
American Standard Version
Proverbs 18:3-5
American Standard Version
3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt,
And with ignominy cometh reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters;
[a]The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
5 To respect the person of the wicked is not good,
[b]Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:4 Or, A flowing brook, a wellspring of wisdom
- Proverbs 18:5 Or, So as to turn aside
Proverbs 18:3-5
New International Version
Proverbs 18:3-5
New International Version
3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
and with shame comes reproach.
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
Proverbs 18:3-5
King James Version
Proverbs 18:3-5
King James Version
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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