Proverbs 14:19
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19 The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 14:19
Evangelical Heritage Version
19 Evil people will bow down to good people,
and wicked people will bow at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:32
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32 The wicked are overthrown by their evildoing,
but the righteous find a refuge in their integrity.[a](A)
Footnotes
- 14.32 Gk Syr: Heb in their death
Proverbs 14:32
Evangelical Heritage Version
32 A wicked person is brought down by his own evil,
but a righteous person finds refuge even at his death.
Proverbs 15:3
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3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.(A)
Proverbs 15:3
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
watching evil people as well as the good.
Proverbs 15:6
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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:6
Evangelical Heritage Version
6 The house of the righteous contains great wealth,
but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:8
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.(A)
Proverbs 15:8
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 A sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination[a] to the Lord,
but a prayer of the upright gains his favor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:8 Or is disgusting or is repulsive
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.(A)
Proverbs 15:9
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 The way of a wicked person is repulsive[a] to the Lord,
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:9 Or is an abomination
Proverbs 15:28
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28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.(A)
Proverbs 15:28
Evangelical Heritage Version
28 The heart of a righteous person ponders his answer,
but the mouth of a wicked person gushes evil.
Proverbs 15:29
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29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 15:29
Evangelical Heritage Version
29 The Lord is far away from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.(A)
Proverbs 16:4
Evangelical Heritage Version
4 The Lord has made everything for his[a] own purpose,
even a wicked person for a day of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Or its
Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
Evangelical Heritage Version
4 An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.
A liar feeds upon[a] a destructive tongue.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:4 Hebrew variant listens to
Proverbs 17:23
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23 The wicked accept a concealed bribe
to pervert the ways of justice.(A)
Proverbs 17:23
Evangelical Heritage Version
23 A wicked person secretly accepts a bribe
to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 18:3
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3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
Proverbs 18:3
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
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