Proverbs 19:28
Modern English Version
28 An ungodly witness scorns judgment,
and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
Proverbs 19:28
Authorized (King James) Version
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment:
and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
Proverbs 21:4
Modern English Version
4 A high look, a proud heart,
and the plowing of the wicked are sin.
Proverbs 21:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 An high look, and a proud heart,
and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:7
Modern English Version
7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them,
because they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:7
Authorized (King James) Version
7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them;
because they refuse to do judgment.
Proverbs 21:10
Modern English Version
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil:
his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:12
Modern English Version
12 The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked,
but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked:
but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:18
Modern English Version
18 The wicked will be a ransom for the righteous,
and the transgressor for the upright.
Proverbs 21:18
Authorized (King James) Version
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,
and the transgressor for the upright.
Proverbs 21:27
Modern English Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with a wicked intent!
Proverbs 21:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination:
how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
Proverbs 21:29
Modern English Version
29 A wicked man hardens his face,
but as for the upright, he directs his way.
Proverbs 21:29
Authorized (King James) Version
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face:
but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Proverbs 24:15
Modern English Version
Saying Twenty-Seven
15 Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
do not spoil his resting place;
Proverbs 24:15
Authorized (King James) Version
15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
spoil not his resting place:
Proverbs 24:16
Modern English Version
16 for a just man falls seven times and rises up again,
but the wicked will fall into mischief.
Proverbs 24:16
Authorized (King James) Version
16 for a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again:
but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
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
Authorized (King James) Version
19 Fret not thyself because of evil men,
neither be thou envious at the wicked;
20 for there shall be no reward to the evil man;
the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Modern English Version
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
and there will come forth a vessel for the refiner.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Authorized (King James) Version
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
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