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
New King James Version
31 (B)If the righteous will be [b]recompensed on the earth,
How much more the ungodly and the sinner.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:30 Lit. takes, in the sense of brings, cf. 1 Sam. 16:11
- Proverbs 11:31 rewarded
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
New King James Version
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
But the (A)root of the righteous cannot 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
New King James Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 (A)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(B)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 (C)The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
(D)But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
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
New King James Version
12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
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
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:21 harm
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
New King James Version
28 In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway 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
New King James Version
6 (A)Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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
New King James Version
9 The light of the righteous rejoices,
(A)But the lamp of the wicked will 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
New King James Version
21 (A)Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
But (B)the wealth of the sinner is stored 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
New King James Version
25 (A)The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,
But the stomach of the wicked shall be in 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
New King James Version
11 (A)The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will 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
New King James Version
19 The evil will bow before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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