Proverbs 8:12-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
12 “I, wisdom, (A)dwell with prudence,
And I find (B)knowledge and discretion.
13 “The (C)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(D)Pride and arrogance and (E)the evil way
And the (F)perverted mouth, I hate.
14 “(G)Counsel is mine and (H)sound wisdom;
I am understanding, (I)power is mine.
15 “By me (J)kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.
16 “By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge rightly.
17 “I (K)love those who love me;
And (L)those who diligently seek me will find me.
18 “(M)Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring (N)wealth and righteousness.
Proverbs 8:12-18
Legacy Standard Bible
12 “I, wisdom, (A)dwell with prudence,
And I find (B)knowledge and discretion.
13 The (C)fear of Yahweh is to hate evil;
(D)Pride and arrogance and (E)the evil way
And the mouth of [a](F)perverted words, I hate.
14 (G)Counsel is mine and (H)sound wisdom;
I am understanding, (I)might is mine.
15 By me (J)kings reign,
And rulers mark out righteousness.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge rightly.
17 I (K)love those who love me;
And (L)those who earnestly seek me will find me.
18 (M)Riches and glory are with me,
Enduring (N)wealth and righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:13 Lit perversities
Proverbs 8:12-18
New American Standard Bible
12 “I, wisdom, (A)dwell with prudence,
And I find (B)knowledge and discretion.
13 The (C)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(D)Pride, arrogance, (E)the evil way,
And the (F)perverted mouth, I hate.
14 (G)Advice is mine and (H)sound wisdom;
I am understanding, (I)power is mine.
15 By me (J)kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge rightly.
17 I (K)love those who love me;
And (L)those who diligently seek me will find me.
18 (M)Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring (N)wealth and righteousness.
Proverbs 11:20
New American Standard Bible 1995
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the (A)blameless in their [a]walk are His (B)delight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:20 Lit way
Proverbs 11:20
Legacy Standard Bible
20 Those with a crooked heart are an abomination to Yahweh,
But those of a (A)blameless way are His (B)delight.
Proverbs 11:20
New American Standard Bible
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the (A)blameless in their [a]walk are His (B)delight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:20 Lit way
Proverbs 12:2
New American Standard Bible 1995
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:2 Lit of evil devices
Proverbs 12:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 A (A)good man will obtain favor from Yahweh,
But a man of evil schemes He will condemn.
Proverbs 12:2
New American Standard Bible
2 A (A)good person will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a person [a]who devises evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:2 Lit of evil devices
Proverbs 12:22
New American Standard Bible 1995
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22
Legacy Standard Bible
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
But doers of faithfulness are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22
New American Standard Bible
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Proverbs 14:31
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 14:31
Legacy Standard Bible
31 He (A)who oppresses the poor reproaches (B)his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
Proverbs 14:31
New American Standard Bible
31 One (A)who oppresses the poor taunts (B)his Maker,
But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
Proverbs 15:8-9
New American Standard Bible 1995
8 The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But (B)the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves one who (C)pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 15:8-9
Legacy Standard Bible
8 The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
But (B)the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
But He loves one who (C)pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 15:8-9
New American Standard Bible
8 The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But (B)the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves the one who (C)pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 20:30
New American Standard Bible 1995
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit chambers of the body
Proverbs 20:30
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit chambers of the stomach
Proverbs 20:30
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit chambers of the body
Proverbs 21:3
New American Standard Bible 1995
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
Legacy Standard Bible
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is chosen by Yahweh over sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
New American Standard Bible
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:21
New American Standard Bible 1995
21 He who (A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
Legacy Standard Bible
21 He who (A)pursues righteousness and lovingkindness
Finds life, righteousness, and glory.
Proverbs 21:21
New American Standard Bible
21 One who (A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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