Proverbs 20:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 The one who lives with integrity is righteous;(A)
his children[a] who come after him will be happy.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:7 Lit sons
Proverbs 20:7
International Standard Version
7 The righteous person lives a life of integrity;
happy are his children who follow him!
Proverbs 20:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:10 Lit Stone and stone, measure and measure
Proverbs 20:10
International Standard Version
10 False[a] weights and measures—
the Lord surely detests both of them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:10 Or Diverse
Proverbs 20:14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
14 “It’s worthless, it’s worthless!” the buyer says,
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
Proverbs 20:14
International Standard Version
14 “This is bad, bad,” says whoever is buying—
but then he brags as he walks away after the sale.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:14 The Heb. lacks after the sale
Proverbs 20:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,(A)
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
Proverbs 20:17
International Standard Version
17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
but later his mouth will be full of gravel.
Proverbs 20:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.(A)
Proverbs 20:25
International Standard Version
25 It is a trap for a person to declare quickly, “This is sacred,”
and only later to have second thoughts about the vows.
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