Proverbs 19:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 Better a poor man who lives with integrity(A)
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:1
New Living Translation
19 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and a fool.
Proverbs 23:15-16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice.(A)
16 My innermost being will cheer
when your lips say what is right.(B)
Proverbs 23:15-16
New Living Translation
15 My child,[a] if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice!
16 Everything in me will celebrate
when you speak what is right.
Proverbs 24:1-2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 Don’t envy evil men(A)
or desire to be with them,(B)
2 for their hearts plan violence,
and their words stir up trouble.(C)
Proverbs 24:1-2
New Living Translation
24 Don’t envy evil people
or desire their company.
2 For their hearts plot violence,
and their words always stir up trouble.
Proverbs 26:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
Proverbs 26:7
New Living Translation
7 A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is as useless as a paralyzed leg.
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