Proverbs 18:12
Modern English Version
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 18:12
Lexham English Bible
12 In the presence of destruction, the heart[a] of a man will be haughty,
but in the presence of honor, humble.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 18:12 Or “mind”
Proverbs 18:14
Modern English Version
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity,
but a wounded spirit who can bear?
Proverbs 18:14
Lexham English Bible
14 The spirit of a man will endure his sickness,
but a broken spirit, who may bear it?
Proverbs 19:3
Modern English Version
3 The foolishness of man perverts his way,
and his heart frets against the Lord.
Proverbs 19:3
Lexham English Bible
3 As for the folly of humankind, its way leads to ruin,
and against Yahweh his heart[a] will rage.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 19:3 Or “mind”
Proverbs 19:20
Modern English Version
20 Hear counsel and receive instruction,
that you may be wise in your latter days.
Proverbs 19:20
Lexham English Bible
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction
so that you will gain wisdom for your future.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 19:20 Literally “after things”
Proverbs 20:5
Modern English Version
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Proverbs 20:5
Lexham English Bible
5 Deep waters are like purpose in the heart[a] of a man,
and a man of understanding will draw it[b] out.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 20:5 Or “her”; referring to “purpose”
Proverbs 20:27
Modern English Version
27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord,
searching all the inward parts of the heart.
Proverbs 20:27
Lexham English Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 20:27 Or “soul”
- Proverbs 20:27 Literally “parts of the inmost”
Proverbs 21:1-2
Modern English Version
21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord,
as the rivers of water; He turns it to any place He will.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:1-2
Lexham English Bible
21 Streams of water are the heart[a] of a king in the hand of Yahweh;
wherever[b] he will desire, he will turn.
2 Every way of a man is upright in his own eyes,
but Yahweh weighs hearts.[c]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:1 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 21:1 Literally “upon all that”
- Proverbs 21:2 Or “minds”
Proverbs 22:11
Modern English Version
11 He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips
the king will be his friend.
Proverbs 22:11
Lexham English Bible
11 He who loves purity of heart
and hasgracious speech,[a] his friend is the king.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:11 Literally “grace of his lips”
Proverbs 23:12
Modern English Version
Saying Twelve
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
and your ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
Lexham English Bible
12 Apply your heart[a] to instruction,
and your ear to sayings of knowledge.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 23:12 Or “mind”
Proverbs 24:11-12
Modern English Version
11 If you refrain to deliver those who are drawn unto death,
and those who are ready to be slain;
12 if you say, “Surely we did not know this,”
does not He who ponders the heart consider it?
And He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?
And will He not render to every man according to his works?
Proverbs 24:11-12
Lexham English Bible
11 Rescue those who are led away to the death
and those who stagger to the slaughter. If you hold back,
12 if you say, “Look, we do not know this,”
does not he who weighs hearts perceive it?
And he who keeps your soul,[a]
he knows and will repay humankind according to his deeds.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:12 Or “life,” or “inner self”
Proverbs 24:17-18
Modern English Version
Saying Twenty-Eight
17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,
and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles;
18 lest the Lord see it, and it displease Him,
and He turn away His wrath from him.
Proverbs 24:17-18
Lexham English Bible
17 While your enemies are falling, do not rejoice;
when he trips himself, may your heart[a] not be glad
18 lest Yahweh see and it be evil in his eyes,
and turn his anger away from him.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:17 Or “mind”
Proverbs 24:19-20
Modern English Version
Saying Twenty-Nine
19 Do not fret because of evil men,
nor be envious of the wicked;
20 for there will be no reward to the evil man;
the candle of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 24:19-20
Lexham English Bible
19 Do not fret because of the evildoers;
do not envy the wicked.
20 For there will not be a future for the evil;
the lamp of the wicked will die out.
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