Proverbs 15:3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.(A)
Proverbs 15:3
Common English Bible
3 The Lord’s eyes are everywhere,
keeping watch on evil and good people.
Proverbs 17:13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 Evil will not depart from the house
of one who returns evil for good.(A)
Proverbs 17:13
Common English Bible
13 Evil will never depart from the house
of those who return evil for good.
Proverbs 17:26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
26 To impose a fine on the innocent is not right
or to flog the noble for their integrity.(A)
Proverbs 17:26
Common English Bible
26 It isn’t good to punish the righteous,
to strike the honorable for their integrity.
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment
winnows all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
Common English Bible
8 A king who sits on his judgment throne
sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 28:10
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10 Those who mislead the upright into evil ways
will fall into pits of their own making,
but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.(A)
Proverbs 28:10
Common English Bible
10 Whoever misleads those who do right onto an evil path
will fall into their own pit,
but the blameless will inherit good things.
Proverbs 28:21
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21 To show partiality is not good,
yet for a piece of bread a person may do wrong.
Proverbs 28:21
Common English Bible
21 Those who show favoritism aren’t good;
people do wrong for a crust of bread.
Proverbs 31:10-12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Ode to a Woman of Strength
10 A woman of strength who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.(A)
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not harm
all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:10-12
Common English Bible
The competent wife
10 A competent wife, how does one find her?
Her value is far above pearls.
11 Her husband entrusts his heart to her,
and with her he will have all he needs.
12 She brings him good and not trouble
all the days of her life.
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