Proverbs 12:24
The Voice
24 The hand of the hard workers will one day rule,
and slackers will be forced to labor.
Proverbs 17:10-11
The Voice
10 A single correction makes a more lasting impression on one who is wise
than a hundred lashes do on a fool.
11 Evil people are determined to rebel,
and so a merciless messenger will chase them down.
Proverbs 20:6
The Voice
6 Most people claim to be loyal,
but can anyone find a trustworthy person?
Proverbs 20:8
The Voice
8 When a king sits on his throne as judge,
he ferrets out all evil and scatters it with his royal stare.
Proverbs 20:30
The Voice
30 Severe punishment scrubs away evil,
and tough blows scour the innermost parts.
Proverbs 22:11
The Voice
11 Those who love a pure heart and speak with grace
will find that the king is their friend.
Proverbs 25:2
The Voice
2 God’s glory is shown when He conceals things;
a king’s glory is shown in his ability to explore the facts of the matter.
Proverbs 25:5
The Voice
5 Take away the wicked from among the king’s advisors,
and his reign will be established with integrity.
Proverbs 28:21
The Voice
21 Showing favoritism is not good;
some will desert the truth for a measly crust of bread.
Proverbs 29:12
The Voice
12 When it is known that a ruler listens to the words of liars,
soon he will have only scoundrels for advisors.
Proverbs 29:19
The Voice
19 Words are not enough to correct a servant;
even if he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:21
The Voice
21 If you indulge your servant from early in life,
in the end it won’t go well for either of you.
The Voice Bible Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Voice™ translation © 2012 Ecclesia Bible Society All rights reserved.
