Proverbs 1:33
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33 but those who listen to me will be secure
and will live at ease without dread of disaster.”(A)
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
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Footnotes
- 10.10 Gk: Heb but one with foolish lips will come to ruin
Proverbs 10:10
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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
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12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
Proverbs 11:12
International Standard Version
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but the discerning man controls his comments.
Proverbs 12:20
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20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy.(A)
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
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30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,
but jealousy makes the bones rot.(A)
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
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7 When the ways of people please the Lord,
he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.(A)
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
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17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.(A)
Proverbs 17:1
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- Proverbs 17:1 Lit. quiet
- Proverbs 17:1 Lit. house full of meat
Proverbs 29:17
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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
they will give delight to your heart.(A)
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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