Proverbs 17:8
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:8
International Standard Version
8 A bribe works wonders[a] in the eyes of its giver;
wherever he turns he prospers.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:8 Lit. A gift is a stone of favor
Proverbs 17:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:23
International Standard Version
23 The wicked man takes a bribe in secret
in order to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 20:21
Christian Standard Bible
21 An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.(A)
Proverbs 20:21
International Standard Version
21 An inheritance quickly obtained at the beginning
will not be blessed at the end.
Proverbs 21:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
International Standard Version
3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:6-8
Christian Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
Proverbs 21:6-8
International Standard Version
7 Devastation caused by the wicked will drag them away
because they refuse to do what is just.
8 The conduct[c] of a guilty man is perverse,
but the behavior of the pure is upright.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:6 Lit. by a lying tongue
- Proverbs 21:6 So MT; LXX reads is pursuing worthlessness into deadly snares
- Proverbs 21:8 Lit. way
Proverbs 22:22-23
Christian Standard Bible
22 Don’t rob a poor person because he is poor,
and don’t crush the oppressed(A) at the city gate,(B)
23 for the Lord will champion their cause(C)
and will plunder those who plunder them.
Proverbs 22:22-23
International Standard Version
22 Don’t rob the poor person because he is poor,
and don’t crush the helpless in court,[a]
23 for the Lord will plead their case
and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:22 Lit. gate
Proverbs 24:23-26
Christian Standard Bible
23 These sayings also belong to the wise:(A)
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.(B)
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent”(C)—
peoples will curse him,(D) and nations will denounce him;
25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
and a generous blessing will come to them.
26 He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:23-26
International Standard Version
Sayings of the Wise
23 Here are some more proverbs from wise people:
It isn’t good to show partiality in judgment.
24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You’re in the right,”
will be cursed by people and hated by nations.
25 But as for people who rebuke the wicked;[a]
a good blessing will fall upon them.
26 A kiss on the lips—
that’s what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.[b]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:25 The Heb. lacks the wicked
- Proverbs 24:26 The Heb. lacks deserves
Proverbs 28:3
Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- 28:3 LXX reads A wicked man
Proverbs 28:3
International Standard Version
3 A poor man who oppresses the weak
is like a rainstorm that destroys all[a] the crops.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:3 Lit. that leaves no
Proverbs 28:6
Christian Standard Bible
6 Better the poor person who lives with integrity(A)
than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.[a](B)
Notas al pie
- 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
Proverbs 28:6
International Standard Version
6 It’s better to be poor and live a blameless life
than to be rich but crooked in one’s lifestyle.
Proverbs 28:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 28:8
International Standard Version
8 Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant[a] interest
collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon
Proverbs 31:8-9
International Standard Version
8 Speak for those who cannot speak;
seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.[a]
9 Speak up, judge righteously,
and defend the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit. all sons of destruction
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