Proverbs 3:13-18
International Children’s Bible
13 Happy is the person who finds wisdom.
And happy is the person who gets understanding.
14 Wisdom is worth more than silver.
It brings more profit than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies.
Nothing you want is equal to it.
16 With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life.
With her left hand she gives you riches and honor.
17 Wisdom will make your life pleasant.
It will bring you peace.
18 As a tree makes fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it.
Everyone who uses wisdom will be happy.
Proverbs 3:13-18
New International Version
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(B)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(D)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(F)
18 She is a tree of life(G) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(H)
Proverbs 3:13-18
International Children’s Bible
13 Happy is the person who finds wisdom.
And happy is the person who gets understanding.
14 Wisdom is worth more than silver.
It brings more profit than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies.
Nothing you want is equal to it.
16 With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life.
With her left hand she gives you riches and honor.
17 Wisdom will make your life pleasant.
It will bring you peace.
18 As a tree makes fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it.
Everyone who uses wisdom will be happy.
Proverbs 3:13-18
New International Version
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(B)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(D)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(F)
18 She is a tree of life(G) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(H)
Proverbs 8:32-34
International Children’s Bible
32 “Now, my children, listen to me.
Those who follow my ways are happy.
33 Listen to my teaching, and you will be wise.
Do not ignore it.
34 Those who listen to me are happy.
They stand watching at my door every day.
They are at my open doorway, wanting to be with me.
Proverbs 8:32-34
New International Version
Proverbs 12:14
International Children’s Bible
14 A person will be rewarded for what he says.
And he will also be rewarded for what he does.
Proverbs 12:14
New International Version
Proverbs 12:20
International Children’s Bible
20 Those who plan evil mean to lie.
But those who plan peace will be happy.
Proverbs 12:20
New International Version
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 14:21
International Children’s Bible
21 It is a sin to hate your neighbor.
But being kind to the needy brings happiness.
Proverbs 14:21
New International Version
Proverbs 15:13
International Children’s Bible
13 Happiness makes a person smile.
But sadness breaks a person’s spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
New International Version
Proverbs 15:15
International Children’s Bible
15 Every day is hard for those who suffer.
But a happy heart makes it like a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15
New International Version
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(A)
Proverbs 15:30
International Children’s Bible
30 Good news makes you feel better.
Your happiness will show in your eyes.
Proverbs 15:30
New International Version
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(A)
Proverbs 16:20
International Children’s Bible
20 Whoever pays attention to what he is taught will succeed.
And whoever trusts the Lord will be happy.
Proverbs 16:20
New International Version
Proverbs 23:15-16
International Children’s Bible
15 My child, if you are wise,
then I will be happy.
16 I will be so pleased
if you speak what is right.
Proverbs 23:15-16
New International Version
Saying 14
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed;
16 my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.(A)
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