Proverbs 21:4
World English Bible
4 A high look and a proud heart,
the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:4
New American Standard Bible
4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart,
The (A)lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:24
World English Bible
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—
he works in the arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 21:24
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 22:4
World English Bible
4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
New American Standard Bible
4 The reward of humility and [a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence for
Proverbs 25:27
World English Bible
27 It is not good to eat much honey,
nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.
Proverbs 25:27
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:27 Lit their
Proverbs 26:16
World English Bible
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
than seven men who answer with discretion.
Proverbs 26:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:16 Lit return discreetly
Proverbs 27:2
World English Bible
2 Let another man praise you,
and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 27:2
New American Standard Bible
2 Let (A)another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 27:21
World English Bible
21 The crucible is for silver,
and the furnace for gold;
but man is refined by his praise.
Proverbs 27:21
New American Standard Bible
21 The (A)crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And each (B)is tested by the praise accorded him.
Proverbs 29:23
World English Bible
23 A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Proverbs 29:23
New American Standard Bible
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