Proverbs 20:7
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
7 The righteous walk in integrity—
happy are the children who follow them!(A)
Proverbs 20:7
Common English Bible
7 The righteous live with integrity;
happy are their children who come after them.
Proverbs 20:10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
10 Diverse weights and diverse measures
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 20:10
Common English Bible
10 False weights and measures—
the Lord detests them both.
Proverbs 20:14
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 “Bad, bad,” says the buyer,
then goes away and boasts.
Proverbs 20:14
Common English Bible
14 The buyer says, “Bad, bad,”
but then goes away and brags.
Proverbs 20:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet,
but afterward the mouth will be full of gravel.(A)
Proverbs 20:17
Common English Bible
17 Stolen bread is sweet,
but afterward the mouth is full of gravel.
Proverbs 20:25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
25 It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,”
and begin to reflect only after making a vow.(A)
Proverbs 20:25
Common English Bible
25 It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,”
and only reflect after making the promise.
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