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Proverbs 4:20-21
New Living Translation
Proverbs 4:20-21
New Living Translation
20 My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
21 Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart,
Proverbs 4:20-21
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 4:20-21
Lexham English Bible
Staying the Course
20 My child, be attentive to my words;
to my sayings incline your ear.
21 May they not escape from your sight;[a]
keep them in the midst of your heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:21 Literally “eyes”
Proverbs 4:20-21
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Proverbs 4:20-21
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Proverbs 4:23
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Proverbs 4:23
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23 Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23
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Proverbs 4:23
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23 With all vigilance, keep your heart,
for from it comes the source[a] of life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:23 Or “extremity”
Proverbs 4:23
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Proverbs 4:23
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Proverbs 10:20
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Proverbs 10:20
New Living Translation
20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
Proverbs 10:20
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Proverbs 10:20
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:20 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 10:20 Literally “like a little”
Proverbs 10:20
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Proverbs 10:20
New International Version
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
Proverbs 12:20
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Proverbs 12:20
New Living Translation
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 12:20
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Proverbs 12:20
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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
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Proverbs 12:20
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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:13
New Living Translation
13 A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:13
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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
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Proverbs 15:13
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Proverbs 15:15
New Living Translation
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
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Proverbs 15:15
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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
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Proverbs 15:15
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15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(A)
Proverbs 15:30
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Proverbs 15:30
New Living Translation
30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
Proverbs 15:30
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Proverbs 15:30
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew “bone”
Proverbs 15:30
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Proverbs 15:30
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30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(A)
Proverbs 16:1-2
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Proverbs 16:1-2
New Living Translation
16 We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
2 People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.
Proverbs 16:1-2
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Proverbs 16:1-2
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16 To mortals belong the plans of the heart,
but from Yahweh comes the answer of the tongue.
2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
but Yahweh weighs the spirit.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:2 Or “breath”
Proverbs 16:1-2
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Proverbs 16:1-2
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16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)
Proverbs 16:5
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Proverbs 16:5
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5 The Lord detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.
Proverbs 16:5
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Proverbs 16:5
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5 An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;[a]
rest assured,[b] he will not go unpunished.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:5 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 16:5 Literally “hand to hand”
Proverbs 16:5
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Proverbs 16:5
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