Proverbs 21:11-21
English Standard Version
11 When (A)a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
12 The Righteous One (B)observes the house of the wicked;
he throws the wicked down to ruin.
13 (C)Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor
will himself call out and not be answered.
14 (D)A gift in secret averts anger,
and a concealed bribe,[a] strong wrath.
15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous
(E)but terror to evildoers.
16 One who wanders from the way of good sense
(F)will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man;
he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18 (G)The wicked is a (H)ransom for the righteous,
and the traitor for the upright.
19 It is (I)better to live in a desert land
than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
20 (J)Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling,
but a foolish man (K)devours it.
21 Whoever (L)pursues righteousness and kindness
will find (M)life, righteousness, and honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Hebrew a bribe in the bosom
Proverbs 21:11-21
New International Version
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)
14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.(E)
15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.(F)
16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
comes to rest in the company of the dead.(G)
17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.(H)
18 The wicked become a ransom(I) for the righteous,
and the unfaithful for the upright.
19 Better to live in a desert
than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.(J)
20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person
- Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
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