Proverbs 17:3
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:3
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 There is a crucible for refining silver and a smelter for gold.
In the same way the Lord examines hearts.
Proverbs 18:10
Legacy Standard Bible
10 The (A)name of Yahweh is a (B)strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and is (C)set securely on high.
Proverbs 18:10
Evangelical Heritage Version
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower.
A righteous person runs inside and is protected.
Proverbs 18:24
Legacy Standard Bible
24 A man of too many friends comes to [a]ruin,
But there is (A)a [b]friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:24 Lit be broken in pieces
- Proverbs 18:24 Or lover
Proverbs 18:24
Evangelical Heritage Version
24 A man with many acquaintances may suffer harm,
but there is a loving friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19:17
Legacy Standard Bible
17 He who (A)is gracious to a poor man lends to Yahweh,
And He will repay him for his (B)bountiful deed.
Proverbs 19:17
Evangelical Heritage Version
17 A person who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord.
He will repay him in full.
Proverbs 19:21
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:21 Or plans
Proverbs 19:21
Evangelical Heritage Version
21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that will prevail.
Proverbs 20:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 The hearing (A)ear and the seeing eye,
Yahweh has made both of them.
Proverbs 20:12
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 An ear that hears and an eye that sees—
the Lord has made both of them.
Proverbs 20:22
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:22
Evangelical Heritage Version
22 Do not say, “I’ll get even with you!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will rescue you.
Proverbs 20:24
Legacy Standard Bible
24 (A)The steps of a man are from Yahweh,
How then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24
Evangelical Heritage Version
24 The steps a man takes come from the Lord,
so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:27
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:27 Or what a man breathes out
- Proverbs 20:27 Lit chambers of the stomach
Proverbs 20:27
Evangelical Heritage Version
27 A man’s spirit is the lamp of the Lord.
It illuminates the depths of his heart.
Proverbs 21:3
Legacy Standard Bible
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is chosen by Yahweh over sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 Practicing righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the Lord than a sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:30-31
Legacy Standard Bible
30 There is (A)no wisdom, there is no discernment
And there is no counsel against Yahweh.
31 The (B)horse is set for the day of battle,
But (C)salvation belongs to Yahweh.
Proverbs 21:30-31
Evangelical Heritage Version
30 There is no wisdom, no cleverness, and no advice
that can stand up against the Lord.
31 A horse is made ready for a day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 22:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 The rich and the poor meet together in this—
Yahweh is the (A)Maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:2
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 Rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord is the maker of them all.
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