Proverbs 21:29
Authorized (King James) Version
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face:
but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Proverbs 21:29
American Standard Version
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face;
But as for the upright, [a]he establisheth his ways.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:29 Another reading is, he considereth his way.
Proverbs 22:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward:
he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Proverbs 22:5
American Standard Version
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse:
He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
Proverbs 24:15-16
Authorized (King James) Version
15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
spoil not his resting place:
16 for a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again:
but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 24:15-16
American Standard Version
15 Lay not wait, [a]O wicked man, against the [b]habitation of the righteous;
Destroy not his [c]resting-place:
16 For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again;
But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:15 Or, as a wicked man
- Proverbs 24:15 Or, pasture
- Proverbs 24:15 Or, fold
Proverbs 28:1
Authorized (King James) Version
28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth:
but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1
American Standard Version
28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth;
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory:
but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Proverbs 28:12
American Standard Version
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men [a]hide themselves.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:12 Hebrew must be searched for.
Proverbs 28:28
Authorized (King James) Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves:
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
American Standard Version
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
Authorized (King James) Version
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:
but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:2
American Standard Version
2 When the righteous [a]are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:16
Authorized (King James) Version
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:
but the righteous shall see their fall.
Proverbs 29:16
American Standard Version
16 When the wicked [a]are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just:
and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27
American Standard Version
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;
And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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