Proverbs 17:3
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3 The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
but the Lord tests the heart.(A)
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
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10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.(A)
Proverbs 18:10
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10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower.
A righteous person runs inside and is protected.
Proverbs 18:24
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24 A man with many acquaintances may suffer harm,
but there is a loving friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19:17
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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord
and will be repaid in full.(A)
Proverbs 19:17
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17 A person who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord.
He will repay him in full.
Proverbs 19:21
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21 The human mind may devise many plans,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established.(A)
Proverbs 19:21
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21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that will prevail.
Proverbs 20:12
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12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye—
the Lord has made them both.(A)
Proverbs 20:12
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12 An ear that hears and an eye that sees—
the Lord has made both of them.
Proverbs 20:22
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22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.(A)
Proverbs 20:22
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22 Do not say, “I’ll get even with you!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will rescue you.
Proverbs 20:24
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24 All our steps are ordered by the Lord;
how then can we understand our own ways?(A)
Proverbs 20:24
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24 The steps a man takes come from the Lord,
so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:27
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27 The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord,
searching every inmost part.(A)
Proverbs 20:27
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27 A man’s spirit is the lamp of the Lord.
It illuminates the depths of his heart.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
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3 Practicing righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the Lord than a sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:30-31
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30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.(A)
31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.(B)
Proverbs 21:30-31
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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
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2 The rich and the poor have this in common:
the Lord is the 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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