Proverbs 8:12-18
International Standard Version
The Way of Wisdom
12 “I, wisdom, am related to[a] prudence.
I know how to be discreet.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle,
and perverted speech I despise.
14 Counsel belongs to me,
along with sound judgment.
I am understanding.
Power belongs to me.
15 Kings reign by me,
and rulers dispense justice through me.
16 By me leaders rule, as do noble officials
and all who govern justly.[b]
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me will find me.
18 Wealth and honor accompany me,
as do enduring wealth and righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:12 Lit. wisdom, live with
- Proverbs 8:16 So MT; LXX reads and tyrants rule the earth
Proverbs 8:12-18
New International Version
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 To fear the Lord(B) is to hate evil;(C)
I hate(D) pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.(E)
15 By me kings reign
and rulers(F) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(G)
and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
17 I love those who love me,(H)
and those who seek me find me.(I)
18 With me are riches and honor,(J)
enduring wealth and prosperity.(K)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers
Proverbs 11:20
International Standard Version
20 Devious minds are abhorrent to the Lord,
but those whose ways are innocent are his delight.
Proverbs 11:20
New International Version
Proverbs 12:2
International Standard Version
2 The good person will gain favor from the Lord,
but the man who plots evil will be condemned by him.
Proverbs 12:2
New International Version
Proverbs 12:22
International Standard Version
22 Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
New International Version
Proverbs 14:31
International Standard Version
31 Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
Proverbs 14:31
New International Version
Proverbs 15:8-9
International Standard Version
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 20:30
International Standard Version
30 Blows that wound clean away evil;
such beatings cleanse[a] the innermost being.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 The Heb. lacks cleanse
Proverbs 20:30
New International Version
Proverbs 21:3
International Standard Version
3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
New International Version
3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:21
International Standard Version
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
Proverbs 22:4
International Standard Version
4 The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
New International Version
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