Proverbs 12:24
English Standard Version
Proverbs 12:24
International Standard Version
24 The diligent will take control,
but the lazy will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 17:10-11
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10 A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
than a hundred blows into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion,
and (A)a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10-11
International Standard Version
10 A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding
than a hundred lashes to a fool.
11 A rebellious person seeks evil;
a cruel emissary will be sent to oppose him.
Proverbs 20:6
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Proverbs 20:6
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6 Many claim “I’m a loyal person!”[a]
but who can find someone who truly is?
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 20:6 Lit. claim to be people of gracious love
Proverbs 20:8
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Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king sits on a throne of justice,
sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance.
Proverbs 20:30
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Proverbs 20:30
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30 Blows that wound clean away evil;
such beatings cleanse[a] the innermost being.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 20:30 The Heb. lacks cleanse
Proverbs 22:11
English Standard Version
11 He who (A)loves purity of heart,
and whose (B)speech is gracious, (C)will have the king as his friend.
Proverbs 22:11
International Standard Version
11 Whoever loves purity[a] and gracious speech
will gain the king as his friend.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:11 Lit. purity of heart
Proverbs 25:2
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Proverbs 25:2
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2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Proverbs 25:5
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5 take away (A)the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his (B)throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:5
International Standard Version
5 Purge the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 28:21
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Proverbs 28:21
International Standard Version
21 To show partiality isn’t good,
yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.
Proverbs 29:12
English Standard Version
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
International Standard Version
12 When a ruler is listening to lies,
all of his officials tend to become wicked.
Proverbs 29:19
English Standard Version
19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:19
International Standard Version
Dangerous Behaviors
19 By mere words a servant will not be corrected;
even though he understands,
there will be no response.
Proverbs 29:21
English Standard Version
21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
will in the end find him his heir.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:21 The meaning of the Hebrew word rendered his heir is uncertain
Proverbs 29:21
International Standard Version
21 If you pamper a servant from his childhood,
later on he’ll become ungrateful.
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