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Proverbs 2:8-9
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 2:8-9
Christian Standard Bible
8 so that he may guard the paths of justice
and protect the way of his faithful followers.(A)
9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
and integrity—every good path.
Proverbs 2:8-9
New Living Translation
Proverbs 2:8-9
New Living Translation
8 He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
Proverbs 2:8-9
New International Version
Proverbs 2:8-9
New International Version
8 for he guards the course of the just
and protects the way of his faithful ones.(A)
9 Then you will understand(B) what is right and just
and fair—every good path.
Proverbs 8:20
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 8:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 I walk in the ways of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:20
New Living Translation
Proverbs 8:20
New Living Translation
20 I walk in righteousness,
in paths of justice.
Proverbs 8:20
New International Version
Proverbs 8:20
New International Version
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,(A)
along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 12:5
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:5
New Living Translation
Proverbs 12:5
New Living Translation
5 The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Proverbs 12:5
New International Version
Proverbs 12:5
New International Version
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 13:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 13:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
Proverbs 13:23
New Living Translation
Proverbs 13:23
New Living Translation
23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food,
but injustice sweeps it all away.
Proverbs 13:23
New International Version
Proverbs 13:23
New International Version
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
but injustice sweeps it away.
Proverbs 16:10-12
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:10-12
Christian Standard Bible
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his concern.(C)
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,(D)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(E)
Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:10-12
New Living Translation
Proverbs 16:10-12
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;
he sets the standards for fairness.
12 A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.
Proverbs 16:10-12
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Proverbs 16:10-12
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10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.(B)
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.(C)
Proverbs 17:15
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just(A)—
both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:15
New Living Translation
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—
both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
New International Version
Proverbs 17:15
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Proverbs 17:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:23
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:23
New Living Translation
23 The wicked take secret bribes
to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 17:23
New International Version
Proverbs 17:23
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Proverbs 17:26
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:26
Christian Standard Bible
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Footnotes
- 17:26 Or noble unfairly
Proverbs 17:26
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:26
New Living Translation
26 It is wrong to punish the godly for being good
or to flog leaders for being honest.
Proverbs 17:26
New International Version
Proverbs 17:26
New International Version
26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(A)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.
Proverbs 18:5
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:5
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:5
New Living Translation
Proverbs 18:5
New Living Translation
5 It is not right to acquit the guilty
or deny justice to the innocent.
Proverbs 18:5
New International Version
Proverbs 18:5
New International Version
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