Proverbs 2:7
Amplified Bible
7
He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with Him];
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage],
Proverbs 2:7
New International Version
Proverbs 6:6-8
Amplified Bible
6
Go to the ant, O lazy one;
Observe her ways and be wise,(A)
7
Which, having no chief,
Overseer or ruler,
8
She prepares her food in the summer
And brings in her provisions [of food for the winter] in the harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
New International Version
Proverbs 8:12-16
Amplified Bible
12
“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.(A)
13
“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
14
“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, power and strength are mine.
15
“By me kings reign
And rulers decide and decree justice.(B)
16
“By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge and govern rightly.
Proverbs 8:12-16
New International Version
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 To fear the Lord(B) is to hate evil;(C)
I hate(D) pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.(E)
15 By me kings reign
and rulers(F) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(G)
and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers
Proverbs 11:5
Amplified Bible
5
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight,
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:5
New International Version
Proverbs 11:23
Amplified Bible
23
The desire of the righteous brings only good,
But the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.
Proverbs 11:23
New International Version
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
Proverbs 12:24
Amplified Bible
24
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24
New International Version
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.(A)
Proverbs 13:2
Amplified Bible
2
From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good,
But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.
Proverbs 13:2
New International Version
2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,(A)
but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
Proverbs 13:13
Amplified Bible
13
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13
New International Version
Proverbs 15:22
Amplified Bible
22
Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they are established and succeed.
Proverbs 15:22
New International Version
Proverbs 16:3
Amplified Bible
3
[a]Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:3 Lit Roll.
Proverbs 16:3
New International Version
3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
Amplified Bible
9
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
New International Version
9 In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.(A)
Proverbs 16:12
Amplified Bible
12
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
Proverbs 16:12
New International Version
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.(A)
Proverbs 16:20
Amplified Bible
20
He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.
Proverbs 16:20
New International Version
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