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Proverbs 24:26
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 24:26
Revised Standard Version
26 He who gives a right answer
kisses the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
American Standard Version
Proverbs 24:26
American Standard Version
26 He [a]kisseth the lips
Who giveth a right answer.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:26 Or, kisseth with the lips
Proverbs 24:26
New International Version
Proverbs 24:26
New International Version
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 25:8-10
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 25:8-10
Revised Standard Version
8 do not hastily bring into court;
for[a] what will you do in the end,
when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
and do not disclose another’s secret;
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute have no end.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Cn: Heb lest
Proverbs 25:8-10
American Standard Version
Proverbs 25:8-10
American Standard Version
8 Go not forth hastily to strive,
[a]Lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof,
When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself,
[b]And disclose not the secret of another;
10 Lest he that heareth it revile thee,
And thine infamy turn not away.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or, Lest it be said in the end thereof, What wilt thou do? When etc.
- Proverbs 25:9 Or, But
Proverbs 25:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 25:8-10
New International Version
8 do not bring[a] hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
if your neighbor puts you to shame?(A)
9 If you take your neighbor to court,
do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge against you will stand.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or nobles / on whom you had set your eyes. / 8 Do not go
Proverbs 25:11-15
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 25:11-15
Revised Standard Version
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Proverbs 25:11-15
American Standard Version
Proverbs 25:11-15
American Standard Version
11 A word [a]fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in network of silver.
12 As [b]an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,
So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to them that send him;
For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 As clouds and wind without rain,
So is he that boasteth himself [c]of his gifts falsely.
15 By long forbearing is a [d]ruler persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Or, in due season
- Proverbs 25:12 Or, a nose-ring
- Proverbs 25:14 Hebrew in a gift of falsehood.
- Proverbs 25:15 Or, judge
Proverbs 25:11-15
New International Version
Proverbs 25:11-15
New International Version
11 Like apples[a] of gold in settings of silver(A)
is a ruling rightly given.
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(B)
13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
he refreshes the spirit of his master.(C)
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots
Proverbs 25:20
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 25:20
Revised Standard Version
20 He who sings songs to a heavy heart
is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,
and like vinegar on a wound.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:20 Gk: Heb lye
Proverbs 25:20
American Standard Version
Proverbs 25:20
American Standard Version
20 As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda,
So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 25:20
New International Version
Proverbs 25:20
New International Version
20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on a wound,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:4-5
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 26:4-5
Revised Standard Version
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest you be like him yourself.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:4-5
American Standard Version
Proverbs 26:4-5
American Standard Version
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly,
Lest thou also be like unto him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in [a]his own conceit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:5 Hebrew his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:4-5
New International Version
Proverbs 26:4-5
New International Version
Proverbs 26:17
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 26:17
Revised Standard Version
17 He who meddles in a quarrel not his own
is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:17
American Standard Version
Proverbs 26:17
American Standard Version
17 [a]He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him,
Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:17 Or, He that vexeth himself . . . Is like one that taketh a passing dog etc.
Proverbs 26:17
New International Version
Proverbs 26:17
New International Version
17 Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears
is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.
Proverbs 26:18-19
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 26:18-19
Revised Standard Version
18 Like a madman who throws firebrands,
arrows, and death,
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I am only joking!”
Proverbs 26:18-19
American Standard Version
Proverbs 26:18-19
American Standard Version
18 As a madman who casteth firebrands,
Arrows, and death,
19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor,
And saith, Am not I in sport?
Proverbs 26:18-19
New International Version
Proverbs 26:18-19
New International Version
18 Like a maniac shooting
flaming arrows of death
19 is one who deceives their neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
Proverbs 28:23
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 28:23
Revised Standard Version
23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
than he who flatters with his tongue.
Proverbs 28:23
American Standard Version
Proverbs 28:23
American Standard Version
23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor
Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:23
New International Version
Proverbs 28:23
New International Version
23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)
Proverbs 29:20
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 29:20
Revised Standard Version
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 29:20
American Standard Version
Proverbs 29:20
American Standard Version
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his [a]words?
There is more hope of a fool than of him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:20 Or, business
Proverbs 29:20
New International Version
Proverbs 29:20
New International Version
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.(A)
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