Proverbs 20:22
New Living Translation
22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
Proverbs 20:22
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:28
New Living Translation
28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
Proverbs 20:28
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
- Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
Proverbs 22:3
New Living Translation
3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 22:3
New American Standard Bible
3 A (A)prudent person sees evil and hides himself,
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 22:10
New Living Translation
10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
Quarrels and insults will disappear.
Proverbs 22:10
New American Standard Bible
10 (A)Drive out the scoffer, and strife will leave,
Even quarreling and dishonor will cease.
Proverbs 27:12
New Living Translation
12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12
New American Standard Bible
12 A prudent person sees evil and hides himself;
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 28:16
New Living Translation
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
Proverbs 28:16
New American Standard Bible
16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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