Proverbs 22:29
English Standard Version
29 Do you see a man skillful in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29
International Standard Version
29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
Proverbs 24:5-6
English Standard Version
5 (A)A wise man is full of strength,
and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
6 for by (B)wise guidance you can wage your war,
and in (C)abundance of counselors there is victory.
Proverbs 24:5-6
International Standard Version
5 A wise man is strong,[a]
and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
6 For through wise counsel you will wage your war,
and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 So MT; LXX reads Being wise is better than being strong
Proverbs 24:27
English Standard Version
27 (A)Prepare your work outside;
get everything ready for yourself in the field,
and after that build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
International Standard Version
27 First do your outside work,
preparing your land for yourself.
After that, build your house.
Proverbs 25:4-5
English Standard Version
4 Take away (A)the dross from the silver,
and (B)the smith has material for a vessel;
5 take away (C)the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his (D)throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
International Standard Version
4 Purge the dross from the silver,
and material for[a] a vessel comes forth for the silversmith.
5 Purge the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:4 The Heb. lacks material for
Proverbs 25:15
English Standard Version
15 With (A)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
International Standard Version
15 Through patience a ruler may be persuaded;
a gentle word[a] can break a bone.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 29:4
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily
Proverbs 29:4
International Standard Version
4 A king brings stability to a land through justice,
but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
Proverbs 29:14
English Standard Version
Proverbs 29:14
International Standard Version
14 When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
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