Proverbs 1:33
Modern English Version
33 But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,
and will be secure from fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33
Lexham English Bible
33 Whoever listens to me will dwell in security
and rest securely[a] from dread and disaster.”
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:33 Or “be at ease, peace”
Proverbs 10:10
Modern English Version
10 He who winks with the eye causes sorrow,
but a prating fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:10
Lexham English Bible
10 The winking of an eye causes[a] trouble,
and the foolishness of lips comes to ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 Or “gives, sets up”
Proverbs 11:12
Modern English Version
12 He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor,
but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 11:12
Lexham English Bible
12 He who lacks sense[a] belittles his neighbor,
but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Literally “heart”
Proverbs 12:20
Modern English Version
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil,
but to the counselors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:20
Lexham English Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart[a] of those who plan[b] evil,
but to those who plan[c] peace, there is joy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:20 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
Proverbs 14:30
Modern English Version
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh,
but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Proverbs 14:30
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:30 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 14:30 Or “he who heals”
Proverbs 16:7
Modern English Version
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
Lexham English Bible
7 When the ways of a man are pleasing to Yahweh,
even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.
Proverbs 17:1
Modern English Version
17 Better is a dry morsel with quietness
than a house full of sacrifices with strife.
Proverbs 17:1
Lexham English Bible
17 Better a dry morsel and quiet with it
than a house filled with feasts of strife.
Proverbs 29:17
Modern English Version
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Proverbs 29:17
Lexham English Bible
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest,
and they will give delight to your soul.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:17 Or “life,” or “inner self”
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