Proverbs 22:29
Authorized (King James) Version
29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business?
he shall stand before kings;
he shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 22:29
American Standard Version
29 Seest thou a man [a]diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings;
He shall not stand before [b]mean men.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:29 Or, skilful
- Proverbs 22:29 Hebrew obscure.
Proverbs 24:5-6
Authorized (King James) Version
5 A wise man is strong;
yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war:
and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 24:5-6
American Standard Version
5 A wise man [a]is strong;
Yea, a man of knowledge [b]increaseth might.
6 For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war;
And in the multitude of counsellors there is [c]safety.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:5 Hebrew is in strength.
- Proverbs 24:5 Hebrew strengtheneth might.
- Proverbs 24:6 Or, victory
Proverbs 24:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field;
and afterwards build thine house.
Proverbs 24:27
American Standard Version
27 Prepare thy work without,
And make it ready for thee in the field;
And afterwards build thy house.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Authorized (King James) Version
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
American Standard Version
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:15
Authorized (King James) Version
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,
and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 25:15
American Standard Version
15 By long forbearing is a [a]ruler persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:15 Or, judge
Proverbs 29:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land:
but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:4
American Standard Version
4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
But [a]he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 29:4 Or, he that imposeth tribute. Hebrew a man of offerings.
Proverbs 29:14
Authorized (King James) Version
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
his throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:14
American Standard Version
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
His throne shall be established for ever.
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