Proverbs 21:4
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:4 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 21:4 Lit. proud heart and
- Proverbs 21:4 Lit. sin; the lamp of
Proverbs 21:24
International Standard Version
24 The names “Proud,” “Arrogant,” and “Mocker”
fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.
Proverbs 22:4
International Standard Version
4 The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 25:27
International Standard Version
27 To eat too much honey isn’t good;
and neither is it honorable to seek one’s own glory.
Proverbs 26:16
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16 The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion
than seven men who can give an appropriate response.
Proverbs 27:2
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2 Let someone else praise you,
not your own mouth;
a stranger, and never your own lips.
Proverbs 27:21
International Standard Version
21 As the crucible tests[a] silver,
and the furnace assays[b] gold;
so praise received tests[c] a man.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks tests
- Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks assays
- Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks tests
Proverbs 29:23
International Standard Version
23 A person’s pride will bring about his downfall,
but the humble in spirit will gain honor.
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