Proverbs 21:6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Footnotes
- 21.6 Gk: Heb seekers
Proverbs 21:13-14
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 If you close your ear to the cry of the poor,
you will cry out and not be heard.(A)
14 A gift in secret averts anger,
and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.(B)
Proverbs 21:13-14
Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
will himself also call out and not be answered.(A)
14 A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.(B)
Proverbs 21:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Whoever loves pleasure will suffer want;
whoever loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Proverbs 21:17
Christian Standard Bible
17 The one who loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.(A)
Proverbs 21:20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Footnotes
- 21.20 Gk: Heb and oil
Proverbs 21:20
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 21:20 Lit it
Proverbs 21:26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Footnotes
- 21.26 Gk: Heb all day long one covets covetously
Proverbs 21:26
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 21:26 Lit He craves a craving
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