Proverbs 15:33
English Standard Version
Proverbs 15:33
Common English Bible
33 The fear of the Lord is wise instruction,
and humility comes before respect.
Proverbs 16:13
English Standard Version
13 (A)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:13
Common English Bible
13 Kings favor those with righteous lips;
they love words of integrity.
Proverbs 17:28
English Standard Version
28 Even a fool (A)who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28
Common English Bible
28 Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise;
those who shut their lips are smart.
Proverbs 18:12
English Standard Version
Proverbs 18:12
Common English Bible
12 Pride comes before a disaster,
but humility comes before respect.
Proverbs 20:11
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:11 Or Even a child can dissemble in his actions, though his conduct seems pure and upright
Proverbs 20:11
Common English Bible
11 Even young people are known by their actions,
whether their conduct is pure and upright.
Proverbs 21:21
English Standard Version
Proverbs 21:21
Common English Bible
21 Those who pursue righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
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 22:4
Common English Bible
4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 25:6-7
English Standard Version
6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence
or stand in the place of the great,
7 for (A)it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.
What your eyes have seen
Proverbs 25:6-7
Common English Bible
6 Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
or stand in the place of important people,
7 because it is better that he say to you,
“Come up here,”
than to be demoted before a ruler.
What your eyes see,
Proverbs 25:13
English Standard Version
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
is (A)a faithful messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 25:13
Common English Bible
13 Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day
are reliable messengers to those who send them;
they restore the life of their master.
Proverbs 25:27
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:27 The meaning of the Hebrew line is uncertain
Proverbs 25:27
Common English Bible
27 Eating too much honey isn’t good,
nor is it appropriate to seek honor.
Proverbs 27:18
English Standard Version
Proverbs 27:18
Common English Bible
18 Those who tend a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and those who look after their master will be honored.
Proverbs 28:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 28:23
Common English Bible
23 Those who correct someone will, in the end, find more favor
than those with flattering tongues.
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