Proverbs 12:24
World English Bible
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.
Proverbs 12:24
New International Version
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.(A)
Proverbs 17:10-11
World English Bible
10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10-11
New International Version
10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Proverbs 20:6
World English Bible
6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love,
but who can find a faithful man?
Proverbs 20:6
New International Version
6 Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?(A)
Proverbs 20:8
World English Bible
8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
scatters away all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
New International Version
Proverbs 20:30
World English Bible
30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil,
and beatings purge the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:30
New International Version
Proverbs 22:11
World English Bible
11 He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully
is the king’s friend.
Proverbs 22:11
New International Version
11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.(A)
Proverbs 25:2
World English Bible
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,
but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Proverbs 25:2
New International Version
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;
to search out a matter is the glory of kings.(A)
Proverbs 25:5
World English Bible
5 Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:5
New International Version
Proverbs 28:21
World English Bible
21 To show partiality is not good;
yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:21
New International Version
Proverbs 29:12
World English Bible
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
New International Version
Proverbs 29:19
World English Bible
19 A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:19
New International Version
19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond.
Proverbs 29:21
World English Bible
21 He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end.
Proverbs 29:21
New International Version
21 A servant pampered from youth
will turn out to be insolent.
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