Proverbs 17:8
New Living Translation
8 A bribe is like a lucky charm;
whoever gives one will prosper!
Proverbs 17:8
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of grace
Proverbs 17:23
New Living Translation
23 The wicked take secret bribes
to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 17:23
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:21
New Living Translation
21 An inheritance obtained too early in life
is not a blessing in the end.
Proverbs 20:21
Legacy Standard Bible
21 An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
In the end will not be blessed.
Proverbs 21:3
New Living Translation
3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:3
Legacy Standard Bible
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is chosen by Yahweh over sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:6-8
New Living Translation
6 Wealth created by a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.[a]
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
8 The guilty walk a crooked path;
the innocent travel a straight road.
Footnotes
- 21:6 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads mist for those who seek death.
Proverbs 21:6-8
Legacy Standard Bible
6 (A)Working for treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting breath, by those who pursue (B)death.
7 The destruction of the wicked will drag them away,
Because they (C)refuse to do justice.
8 The way of a guilty man is (D)perverse,
But as for the pure, his work is upright.
Proverbs 22:22-23
New Living Translation
22 Don’t rob the poor just because you can,
or exploit the needy in court.
23 For the Lord is their defender.
He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Legacy Standard Bible
22 (A)Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
And do not (B)crush the afflicted at the gate;
23 For Yahweh will (C)plead their case
And rob the soul of those who rob them.
Proverbs 24:23-26
New Living Translation
More Sayings of the Wise
23 Here are some further sayings of the wise:
It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.
24 A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”
will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.
25 But it will go well for those who convict the guilty;
rich blessings will be showered on them.
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss of friendship.
Proverbs 24:23-26
Legacy Standard Bible
23 These also are (A)sayings of the wise.
To [a](B)show partiality in judgment is not good.
24 He (C)who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
(D)Peoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him;
25 But (E)to those who reprove the wicked, it will be pleasant,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
26 He kisses the lips
Who responds with right words.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:23 Lit recognize a face
Proverbs 28:3
New Living Translation
3 A poor person who oppresses the poor
is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
Proverbs 28:3
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:3 Lit and there is no bread
Proverbs 28:6
New Living Translation
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
Proverbs 28:6
Legacy Standard Bible
6 (A)Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked—[a]double dealing—though he be rich.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit two ways
Proverbs 28:8
New Living Translation
8 Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 28:8
Legacy Standard Bible
8 He who increases his wealth by (A)interest and usury
Gathers it (B)for him who is gracious to the lowly.
Proverbs 31:8-9
New Living Translation
8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
ensure justice for those being crushed.
9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
and see that they get justice.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Legacy Standard Bible
8 (A)Open your mouth for the mute,
For the justice of all those [a]passing away.
9 Open your mouth, (B)judge righteously,
And render (C)justice to the afflicted and needy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit sons of passing away
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