Proverbs 19:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
28 A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.(A)
Proverbs 19:28
Common English Bible
28 A worthless witness mocks justice;
the wicked mouth gulps down trouble.
Proverbs 21:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:4 Some Hb mss, ancient versions read tillage
Proverbs 21:4
Common English Bible
4 Prideful eyes, an arrogant heart, and
the lamp of the wicked are all sinful.
Proverbs 21:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
Proverbs 21:7
Common English Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
for they refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:10 Or favor
Proverbs 21:10
Common English Bible
10 Wicked people desire evil;
their neighbors receive no mercy from them.
Proverbs 21:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
He brings the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:12
Common English Bible
12 The righteous one observes the house of the wicked,
turning the wicked toward trouble.
Proverbs 21:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:18 Or in place of
Proverbs 21:18
Common English Bible
18 The wicked are a ransom for the righteous;
the treacherous will be punished[a] in the place of the virtuous.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:18 Heb lacks will be punished.
Proverbs 21:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!(A)
Proverbs 21:27
Common English Bible
27 The Lord detests the sacrifices of the wicked,
especially when brought with devious motives.
Proverbs 21:29
Holman Christian Standard Bible
29 A wicked man puts on a bold face,(A)
but the upright man considers his way.
Proverbs 21:29
Common English Bible
29 The wicked person appears brash,
but the virtuous think about the path ahead.
Proverbs 24:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 Wicked man, don’t set an ambush,
at the camp of the righteous man;(A)
don’t destroy his dwelling.
Proverbs 24:15
Common English Bible
15 Wicked one, don’t wait secretly at the home of the righteous.
Don’t destroy their dwelling.
Proverbs 24:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 Though a righteous man falls seven times,
he will get up,(A)
but the wicked will stumble into ruin.(B)
Proverbs 24:16
Common English Bible
16 The righteous may fall seven times but still get up,
but the wicked will stumble into trouble.
Proverbs 24:19-20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 Don’t be agitated by evildoers,
and don’t envy the wicked.(A)
20 For the evil have no future;(B)
the lamp of the wicked will be put out.(C)
Proverbs 24:19-20
Common English Bible
19 Don’t get fighting mad at evil people;
don’t be envious of the wicked.
20 Indeed, there is no future for the evil;
the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 Remove impurities from silver,(A)
and a vessel will be produced[a] for a silversmith.(B)
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,(C)
and his throne will be established in righteousness.(D)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:4 Lit will come out; Ex 32:24
Proverbs 25:4-5
Common English Bible
4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and a vessel will come out for the refiner.
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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