Proverbs 1:33
English Standard Version
33 but (A)whoever listens to me will dwell secure
and will be (B)at ease, without dread of disaster.”
Proverbs 1:33
International Standard Version
33 “But the person who listens to me will live safely
and will be secure from the fear of evil.”
Proverbs 10:10
English Standard Version
10 Whoever (A)winks the eye causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 I.e. Those whose looks communicate insincerity
- Proverbs 10:10 So MT; LXX reads makers, but the one who reproves publicly makes peace
Proverbs 11:12
English Standard Version
12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
Proverbs 11:12
International Standard Version
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but the discerning man controls his comments.
Proverbs 12:20
English Standard Version
20 Deceit is in the heart of (A)those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20
International Standard Version
20 Deceit is at home[a] in the heart of those who plan evil,
but those who promote peace rejoice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home
Proverbs 14:30
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
- Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy
Proverbs 14:30
International Standard Version
30 A tranquil mind brings life to one’s body,
but jealousy causes one’s bones to rot.
Proverbs 16:7
English Standard Version
7 When a man's ways please the Lord,
(A)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
International Standard Version
7 When a person’s ways please the Lord,
even his enemies will be at peace with him.
Proverbs 17:1
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:1 Hebrew sacrifices
Proverbs 17:1
International Standard Version
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- Proverbs 17:1 Lit. quiet
- Proverbs 17:1 Lit. house full of meat
Proverbs 29:17
English Standard Version
17 (A)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
Proverbs 29:17
International Standard Version
17 Correct your son and he will comfort you;
he will also delight your soul.
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