Proverbs 3:21-26
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The True Security
21 My child, do not let these escape from your sight:
keep sound wisdom and prudence,
22 and they will be life for your soul
and adornment for your neck.(A)
23 Then you will walk on your way securely,
and your foot will not stumble.(B)
24 If you sit down,[a] you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Then you will not be afraid of sudden panic
or of the storm that strikes the wicked,(C)
26 for the Lord will be your confidence
and will keep your foot from being caught.
Footnotes
- 3.24 Gk: Heb lie down
Proverbs 3:21-26
New Living Translation
21 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them,
22 for they will refresh your soul.
They are like jewels on a necklace.
23 They keep you safe on your way,
and your feet will not stumble.
24 You can go to bed without fear;
you will lie down and sleep soundly.
25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
26 for the Lord is your security.
He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
Proverbs 3:21-26
New International Version
21 My son,(A) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,(B)
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,(C)
an ornament to grace your neck.(D)
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,(E)
and your foot will not stumble.(F)
24 When you lie down,(G) you will not be afraid;(H)
when you lie down, your sleep(I) will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side(J)
and will keep your foot(K) from being snared.(L)
Proverbs 11:6
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6 The righteousness of the upright saves them,
but the treacherous are taken captive by their schemes.(A)
Proverbs 11:6
New Living Translation
6 The godliness of good people rescues them;
the ambition of treacherous people traps them.
Proverbs 11:6
New International Version
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.(A)
Proverbs 11:8
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8 The righteous are delivered from trouble,
and the wicked come into it instead.(A)
Proverbs 11:8
New Living Translation
8 The godly are rescued from trouble,
and it falls on the wicked instead.
Proverbs 11:8
New International Version
8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble,
and it falls on the wicked instead.(A)
Proverbs 11:15
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15 To guarantee loans for a stranger brings trouble,
but there is safety in refusing to do so.
Proverbs 11:15
New Living Translation
15 There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt;
it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.
Proverbs 11:15
New International Version
Proverbs 12:6-7
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6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright delivers them.(A)
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.(B)
Proverbs 12:6-7
New Living Translation
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
7 The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
Proverbs 12:6-7
New International Version
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
Proverbs 12:13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
but the righteous escape from trouble.(A)
Proverbs 12:13
New Living Translation
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
New International Version
Proverbs 12:21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.(A)
Proverbs 12:21
New Living Translation
21 No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
New International Version
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(A)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives;
those who open wide their lips come to ruin.(A)
Proverbs 13:3
New Living Translation
3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Proverbs 13:3
New International Version
Proverbs 13:14
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
so that one may avoid the snares of death.(A)
Proverbs 13:14
New Living Translation
14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain;
those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:14
New International Version
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