Proverbs 11:30-31
Modern English Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and he who wins souls is wise.
31 If the righteous will be recompensed in the earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 11:30-31
American Standard Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;
And he that is wise winneth souls.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth;
How much more the wicked and the sinner!
Proverbs 12:2-3
Modern English Version
2 A good man obtains favor of the Lord,
but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
3 A man will not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
Proverbs 12:2-3
American Standard Version
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah;
But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness;
But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:5-8
Modern English Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,
but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
Proverbs 12:5-8
American Standard Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked [a]are of lying in wait for blood;
But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 [b]The wicked are overthrown, and are not;
But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom;
But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:6 Or, are a lying in wait
- Proverbs 12:7 Or, Overthrow the wicked, and they are not
Proverbs 12:12
Modern English Version
12 The wicked covet the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Proverbs 12:12
American Standard Version
12 The wicked desireth [a]the net of evil men;
But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Or, the prey
Proverbs 12:21
Modern English Version
21 There will no evil happen to the just,
but the wicked will be filled with mischief.
Proverbs 12:21
American Standard Version
21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous;
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:28
Modern English Version
28 In the way of righteousness is life,
and in its pathway there is no death.
Proverbs 12:28
American Standard Version
28 In the way of righteousness is life;
And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Proverbs 13:6
Modern English Version
6 Righteousness keeps him who is upright in the way,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Proverbs 13:6
American Standard Version
6 Righteousness guardeth [a]him that is upright in the way;
But wickedness overthroweth [b]the sinner.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:6 Hebrew uprightness of way.
- Proverbs 13:6 Hebrew sin.
Proverbs 13:9
Modern English Version
9 The light of the righteous rejoices,
but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 13:9
American Standard Version
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth;
But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 13:21-22
Modern English Version
21 Evil pursues sinners,
but to the righteous good will be repaid.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Proverbs 13:21-22
American Standard Version
21 Evil pursueth sinners;
But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children;
And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:25
Modern English Version
25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,
but the stomach of the wicked will want.
Proverbs 13:25
American Standard Version
25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul;
But the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 14:11
Modern English Version
11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:11
American Standard Version
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown;
But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
Proverbs 14:19
Modern English Version
19 The evil bow before the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:19
American Standard Version
19 The evil bow down before the good;
And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
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