Proverbs 21:16
Revised Standard Version
16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding
will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:18
Revised Standard Version
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
and the faithless for the upright.
Proverbs 21:21
Revised Standard Version
21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life[a] and honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
Proverbs 21:27
Revised Standard Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
Proverbs 22:8
Revised Standard Version
8 He who sows injustice will reap calamity,
and the rod of his fury will fail.
Proverbs 24:15-16
Revised Standard Version
15 Lie not in wait as a wicked man against the dwelling of the righteous;
do not violence to his home;
16 for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again;
but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 26:1
Revised Standard Version
26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,
so honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:3
Revised Standard Version
3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass,
and a rod for the back of fools.
Proverbs 26:27
Revised Standard Version
27 He who digs a pit will fall into it,
and a stone will come back upon him who starts it rolling.
Proverbs 29:16
Revised Standard Version
16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases;
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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