Proverbs 3:27-32
International Children’s Bible
27 Whenever you are able,
do good to people who need help.
28 If you have what your neighbor asks for,
don’t say to him,
“Come back later. I will give it to you tomorrow.”
29 Don’t make plans to hurt your neighbor.
He lives nearby and trusts you.
30 Don’t accuse a man for no good reason.
Don’t accuse him if he has not harmed you.
31 Don’t be jealous of men who use violence.
And don’t choose to be like them.
32 The Lord hates those who do wrong.
But he is a friend to those who are honest.
Proverbs 3:27-32
New International Version
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
“Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
when you already have it with you.(A)
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.(B)
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
when they have done you no harm.
31 Do not envy(C) the violent
or choose any of their ways.
Proverbs 10:2
International Children’s Bible
2 Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value.
But right living will save you from death.
Proverbs 10:2
New International Version
Proverbs 11:1
International Children’s Bible
11 The Lord hates dishonest scales.
But he is pleased with correct weights.
Proverbs 11:1
New International Version
Proverbs 13:3
International Children’s Bible
3 Whoever is careful about what he says protects his life.
But anyone who speaks without thinking will be ruined.
Proverbs 13:3
New International Version
Proverbs 13:11
International Children’s Bible
11 Money that comes easily disappears quickly.
But money that is gathered little by little will slowly grow.
Proverbs 13:11
New International Version
11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(A)
but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Proverbs 14:2
International Children’s Bible
2 People who live good lives show respect for the Lord.
But those who live evil lives show no respect for him.
Proverbs 14:2
New International Version
2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
Proverbs 14:5
International Children’s Bible
5 A truthful witness does not lie.
But a false witness tells nothing but lies.
Proverbs 14:5
New International Version
5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
International Children’s Bible
27 A greedy person brings trouble to his family.
But the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.
Proverbs 15:27
New International Version
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(A)
Proverbs 16:6
International Children’s Bible
6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.
By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:6
New International Version
Proverbs 16:8
International Children’s Bible
8 It is better to be poor and do what is right
than to be wealthy and be unfair.
Proverbs 16:8
New International Version
Proverbs 16:11
International Children’s Bible
11 The Lord wants honest balances and scales to be used.
He wants all weights to be honest.
Proverbs 16:11
New International Version
11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.(A)
Proverbs 17:2
International Children’s Bible
2 A wise servant will rule over his master’s disgraceful son.
And he will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his sons.
Proverbs 17:2
New International Version
2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
Proverbs 17:8
International Children’s Bible
8 A person might think he can pay people and they will do anything he asks.
He thinks it will succeed every time.
Proverbs 17:8
New International Version
8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.(A)
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