Proverbs 1:33
Revised Standard Version
33 but he who listens to me will dwell secure
and will be at ease, without dread of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33
American Standard Version
33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely,
And shall be quiet without fear of evil.
Proverbs 10:10
Revised Standard Version
10 He who winks the eye causes trouble,
but he who boldly reproves makes peace.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 Gk: Heb but a prating fool will come to ruin
Proverbs 10:10
American Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 Hebrew the foolish of lips.
- Proverbs 10:10 Or, shall be overthrown (or, laid low)
Proverbs 11:12
Revised Standard Version
12 He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
Proverbs 11:12
American Standard Version
12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of [a]wisdom;
But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 12:20
Revised Standard Version
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
but those who plan good have joy.
Proverbs 12:20
American Standard Version
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil;
But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 14:30
Revised Standard Version
30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,
but passion makes the bones rot.
Proverbs 14:30
American Standard Version
30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh;
But [a]envy is the rottenness of the bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:30 Or, jealousy
Proverbs 16:7
Revised Standard Version
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
American Standard Version
7 When a man’s ways please Jehovah,
He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 17:1
Revised Standard Version
17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.
Proverbs 17:1
American Standard Version
17 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,
Than a house full of [a]feasting with strife.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:1 Hebrew the sacrifices of strife.
Proverbs 29:17
Revised Standard Version
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
Proverbs 29:17
American Standard Version
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;
Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
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