Proverbs 1:33
World English Bible
33 But whoever listens to me will dwell securely,
and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”
Proverbs 1:33
New Living Translation
33 But all who listen to me will live in peace,
untroubled by fear of harm.”
Proverbs 10:10
World English Bible
10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
but a chattering fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:10
New Living Translation
10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
but a bold reproof promotes peace.[a]
Footnotes
- 10:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 11:12
World English Bible
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 11:12
New Living Translation
12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
Proverbs 12:20
World English Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Proverbs 12:20
New Living Translation
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 14:30
World English Bible
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace,
but envy rots the bones.
Proverbs 14:30
New Living Translation
30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
Proverbs 16:7
World English Bible
7 When a man’s ways please Yahweh,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
New Living Translation
7 When people’s lives please the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
Proverbs 17:1
World English Bible
17 Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
than a house full of feasting with strife.
Proverbs 17:1
New Living Translation
17 Better a dry crust eaten in peace
than a house filled with feasting—and conflict.
Proverbs 29:17
World English Bible
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Proverbs 29:17
New Living Translation
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
and will make your heart glad.
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