Proverbs 2:6-8
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 The Lord gives wisdom.
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people.
He is a shield for those who walk in integrity
8 in order to guard those on paths of justice
and to watch over the way of his godly ones.
Proverbs 2:6-8
New International Version
Proverbs 3:3-4
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 Do not let mercy and truth leave you.
Fasten them around your neck.
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will find favor and much success
in the sight of God and humanity.
Proverbs 3:3-4
New International Version
Proverbs 3:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Do not reject the discipline of the Lord, my son,
and do not resent his warning,
Proverbs 3:11
New International Version
Proverbs 5:21
GOD’S WORD Translation
21 Each person’s ways are clearly seen by the Lord,
and he surveys all his actions.
Proverbs 5:21
New International Version
Proverbs 6:16-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
even seven that are disgusting to him:
17 arrogant eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill innocent people,
18 a mind devising wicked plans,
feet that are quick to do wrong,
19 a dishonest witness spitting out lies,
and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.
Proverbs 6:16-19
New International Version
16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
seven that are detestable to him:
17 haughty eyes,(B)
a lying tongue,(C)
hands that shed innocent blood,(D)
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,(E)
19 a false witness(F) who pours out lies(G)
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(H)
Proverbs 15:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch evil people and good people.
Proverbs 15:3
New International Version
Proverbs 15:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord
how much more the human heart!
Proverbs 15:11
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon
Proverbs 15:29
GOD’S WORD Translation
29 The Lord is far from wicked people,
but he hears the prayers of righteous people.
Proverbs 15:29
New International Version
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 16:1-2
GOD’S WORD Translation
Wisdom’s Blessings Come from the Lord
16 The plans of the heart belong to humans,
but an answer on the tongue comes from the Lord.
2 A person thinks all his ways are pure,
but the Lord weighs motives.
Proverbs 16:1-2
New International Version
16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 A person may plan his own journey,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
New International Version
9 In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.(A)
Proverbs 16:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Honest balances and scales belong to the Lord.
He made the entire set of weights.
Proverbs 16:11
New International Version
11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.(A)
Proverbs 16:33
GOD’S WORD Translation
33 The dice are thrown,
but the Lord determines every outcome.
Proverbs 16:33
New International Version
Proverbs 17:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold,
but the one who purifies hearts ⌞by fire⌟ is the Lord.
Proverbs 17:3
New International Version
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