Proverbs 14:23
World English Bible
23 In all hard work there is profit,
but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:23
English Standard Version
23 In all toil there is profit,
but mere talk (A)tends only to poverty.
Proverbs 15:6
World English Bible
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:6
English Standard Version
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
World English Bible
16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:16
English Standard Version
16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 16:6-7
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6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please Yahweh,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:6-7
English Standard Version
6 By (A)steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by (B)the fear of the Lord one (C)turns away from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the Lord,
(D)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:26
World English Bible
26 The appetite of the laboring man labors for him;
for his mouth urges him on.
Proverbs 16:26
English Standard Version
26 A worker's appetite works for him;
his (A)mouth urges him on.
Proverbs 17:2
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2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 17:2
English Standard Version
2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over (A)a son who acts shamefully
and (B)will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
Proverbs 19:17
World English Bible
17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh;
he will reward him.
Proverbs 19:17
English Standard Version
Proverbs 20:13
World English Bible
13 Don’t love sleep, lest you come to poverty.
Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.
Proverbs 20:13
English Standard Version
13 (A)Love not sleep, lest you (B)come to poverty;
open your eyes, and you will have (C)plenty of bread.
Proverbs 22:4
World English Bible
4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:4 Or The reward for humility is the fear of the Lord, riches and honor and life
Proverbs 24:27
World English Bible
27 Prepare your work outside,
and get your fields ready.
Afterwards, build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
English Standard Version
27 (A)Prepare your work outside;
get everything ready for yourself in the field,
and after that build your house.
Proverbs 27:18
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18 Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit.
He who looks after his master shall be honored.
Proverbs 27:18
English Standard Version
Proverbs 27:23-27
World English Bible
23 Know well the state of your flocks,
and pay attention to your herds:
24 for riches are not forever,
nor does the crown endure to all generations.
25 The hay is removed, and the new growth appears,
the grasses of the hills are gathered in.
26 The lambs are for your clothing,
and the goats are the price of a field.
27 There will be plenty of goats’ milk for your food,
for your family’s food,
and for the nourishment of your servant girls.
Proverbs 27:23-27
English Standard Version
23 (A)Know well the condition of your flocks,
and (B)give attention to your herds,
24 for (C)riches do not last forever;
and does a crown endure to all generations?
25 (D)When the grass is gone and the new growth appears
and the vegetation of the mountains is gathered,
26 (E)the lambs will provide your clothing,
and the goats the price of a field.
27 (F)There will be enough goats' milk for your food,
for the food of your household
and maintenance for your girls.
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