Proverbs 3:18
International Children’s Bible
18 As a tree makes fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it.
Everyone who uses wisdom will be happy.
Proverbs 3:18
New International Version
Proverbs 8:32-36
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.
35 Whoever finds me finds life.
And the Lord will be pleased with him.
36 Whoever does not find me hurts himself.
Those who hate me love death.”
Proverbs 8:32-36
New International Version
32 “Now then, my children, listen(A) to me;
blessed are(B) those who keep my ways.(C)
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;
do not disregard it.
34 Blessed are those who listen(D) to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
35 For those who find me(E) find life(F)
and receive favor from the Lord.(G)
36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves;(H)
all who hate me love death.”(I)
Proverbs 10:28
International Children’s Bible
28 A good person can look forward to happiness.
But an evil person can expect nothing.
Proverbs 10:28
New International Version
28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.(A)
Proverbs 12:25
International Children’s Bible
25 Worry makes a person feel as if he is carrying a heavy load.
But a kind word cheers up a person.
Proverbs 12:25
New International Version
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,(A)
but a kind word cheers it up.
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 17:22
International Children’s Bible
22 A happy heart is like good medicine.
But a broken spirit drains your strength.
Proverbs 17:22
New International Version
Proverbs 23:25
International Children’s Bible
25 Make your father and mother happy.
Give your mother a reason to be glad.
Proverbs 23:25
New International Version
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!(A)
Proverbs 24:17-18
International Children’s Bible
17 Don’t be happy when your enemy is defeated.
Don’t be glad when he is overwhelmed.
18 The Lord will notice and be displeased.
Then the Lord may not be angry with him anymore.
Proverbs 24:17-18
New International Version
Saying 28
Proverbs 28:20
International Children’s Bible
20 A truthful man will have many blessings.
But those eager to get rich will be punished.
Proverbs 28:20
New International Version
20 A faithful person will be richly blessed,
but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.(A)
Proverbs 29:18
International Children’s Bible
18 Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled.
But those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
Proverbs 29:18
New International Version
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)
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