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.
Proverbs 14:32
Modern English Version
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness,
but the righteous has hope in his death.
Proverbs 14:32
New King James Version
32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,
But (A)the righteous has a refuge in his death.
Proverbs 15:3
Modern English Version
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3
New King James Version
3 (A)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:6
Modern English Version
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:6
New King James Version
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:8
Modern English Version
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 15:8
New King James Version
8 (A)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 15:9
Modern English Version
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord,
but He loves him who follows after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9
New King James Version
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who (A)follows righteousness.
Proverbs 15:28
Modern English Version
28 The heart of the righteous studies to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:28
New King James Version
28 The heart of the righteous (A)studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
Proverbs 15:29
Modern English Version
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29
New King James Version
Proverbs 16:4
Modern English Version
4 The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:4
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil
Proverbs 17:4
Modern English Version
4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,
and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
New King James Version
4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a [a]spiteful tongue.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:4 Lit. destructive
Proverbs 17:23
Modern English Version
23 A wicked man takes a bribe out of a hidden place
to pervert the ways of judgment.
Proverbs 17:23
New King James Version
23 A wicked man accepts a bribe [a]behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:23 Under cover, lit. from the bosom
Proverbs 18:3
Modern English Version
3 When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt,
and with dishonor reproach.
Proverbs 18:3
New King James Version
3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;
And with dishonor comes reproach.
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