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
International Standard Version
23 In hard work there is always profit,
but too much chattering[a] leads to poverty.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:23 Lit. word of lips
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
International Standard Version
6 The righteous house is itself[a] a great treasure,
but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:6 The Heb. lacks itself
Proverbs 15:16
World English Bible
16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:16
International Standard Version
On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life
16 Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord
than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 16:6-7
World English Bible
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
International Standard Version
6 Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth,
and through fear of the Lord people[a] turn from evil.
7 When a person’s ways please the Lord,
even his enemies will be at peace with him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:6 The Heb. lacks people
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
International Standard Version
26 The appetite of the laborer motivates him;
indeed, his hunger drives him on.
Proverbs 17:2
World English Bible
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
International Standard Version
2 A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son
and will share in the inheritance among 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
International Standard Version
17 Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the Lord—
the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.
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
International Standard Version
13 Do not love sleep or you’ll become poor,
keep your eyes open and you’ll have plenty of food.
Proverbs 22:4
World English Bible
4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
International Standard Version
4 The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, 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
International Standard Version
27 First do your outside work,
preparing your land for yourself.
After that, build your house.
Proverbs 27:18
World English Bible
18 Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit.
He who looks after his master shall be honored.
Proverbs 27:18
International Standard Version
18 Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit,
and whoever obeys[a] his master will be honored.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:18 Lit. guards
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
International Standard Version
23 Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks
and pay attention to your herds,
24 because riches don’t endure forever,
and crowns don’t last from one generation to the next.
25 When the grass disappears,
and new growth appears,
the mountain spices will be harvested,
26 the lambs will supply your clothing,
and your goats the price of a field.
27 You will have enough goat’s milk to drink
and to supply your household needs,
as well as sustenance for your servant girls.
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