Proverbs 15:33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 15:33
New Living Translation
33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
Proverbs 16:13
New Living Translation
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
Proverbs 17:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.(A)
Proverbs 17:28
New Living Translation
28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 18:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:12
New Living Translation
12 Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 20:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 Even a young man is known by his actions—
if his behavior is pure and upright.(A)
Proverbs 20:11
New Living Translation
11 Even children are known by the way they act,
whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.
Proverbs 21:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(A)
Proverbs 21:21
New Living Translation
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
New Living Translation
4 True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 25:6-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 Don’t brag about yourself before the king,
and don’t stand in the place of the great;
7 for it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here!”
than to demote you in plain view of a noble.[a](A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:7 Lit you before a noble whom your eyes see
Proverbs 25:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Don’t demand an audience with the king
or push for a place among the great.
7 It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table
than to be sent away in public disgrace.
Just because you’ve seen something,
Proverbs 25:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 To those who send him, a trustworthy messenger
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
he refreshes the life of his masters.(A)
Proverbs 25:13
New Living Translation
13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
They revive the spirit of their employer.
Proverbs 25:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:27 Lit seek their glory, glory
Proverbs 25:27
New Living Translation
27 It’s not good to eat too much honey,
and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.
Proverbs 27:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 Whoever tends a fig tree(A) will eat its fruit,(B)
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:18
New Living Translation
18 As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit,
so workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded.
Proverbs 28:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor(A)
than one who flatters[a] with his tongue.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:23 Lit is smooth
Proverbs 28:23
New Living Translation
23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
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