Proverbs 3:13-18
Lexham English Bible
13 Happy is the one[a] who finds wisdom,
and one who obtains understanding.
14 For her[b] income is better than the income of silver,
and her revenue than that of gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies,
and all your desires shall not compare with her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life for those who seize her;
those who take hold of her are considered happy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:13 Literally “a man”
- Proverbs 3:14 Or “its”; both “wisdom” and “understanding” are feminine nouns and can be read as either “she” or “it”
Proverbs 3:13-18
New Living Translation
13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
17 She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.
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
Lexham English Bible
Benefits of Following Wisdom
32 “And now, children, listen to me;
happy are those who will keep my ways.
33 Hear teaching and be wise;
do not neglect it.
34 Happy is the person who listens to me,
in order to keep watch at my doors day by day,
in order to guard the frames of my entrances.
Proverbs 8:32-34
New Living Translation
32 “And so, my children,[a] listen to me,
for all who follow my ways are joyful.
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise.
Don’t ignore it.
34 Joyful are those who listen to me,
watching for me daily at my gates,
waiting for me outside my home!
Footnotes
- 8:32 Hebrew my sons.
Proverbs 8:32-34
New International Version
Proverbs 12:14
Lexham English Bible
14 From the fruit of the mouth of a man, he is filled with good,
and the reward of a man’s labor[a] will return to him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:14 Literally “the hands of a man”
Proverbs 12:14
New Living Translation
14 Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
Proverbs 12:14
New International Version
Proverbs 12:20
Lexham English Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart[a] of those who plan[b] evil,
but to those who plan[c] peace, there is joy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:20 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
Proverbs 12:20
New Living Translation
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
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
Lexham English Bible
21 He who despises his neighbor is a sinner,
but he who has mercy on the poor blesses him.
Proverbs 14:21
New Living Translation
21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
blessed are those who help the poor.
Proverbs 14:21
New International Version
Proverbs 15:13
Lexham English Bible
13 A heart[a] of gladness will make good countenance,[b]
but in sorrow of heart[c] a spirit is broken.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:13 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 15:13 Literally “faces”
- Proverbs 15:13 Or “mind”
Proverbs 15:13
New Living Translation
13 A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
New International Version
Proverbs 15:15
Lexham English Bible
15 All the days of the poor are hard,
but goodness of heart[a] is a continuous feast.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:15 Or “mind”
Proverbs 15:15
New Living Translation
15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
for the happy heart, life is 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
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew “bone”
Proverbs 15:30
New Living Translation
30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
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
Lexham English Bible
20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
Proverbs 16:20
New Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
Proverbs 16:20
New International Version
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