Proverbs 22:29
Legacy Standard Bible
29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29
Common English Bible
29 Do you see people who work skillfully?
They will work for kings
but not work for lowly people.
Proverbs 24:5-6
Legacy Standard Bible
5 A (A)wise man is [a]strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power.
6 For (B)by guidance you will make war,
And (C)in abundance of counselors there is salvation.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
Proverbs 24:5-6
Common English Bible
5 A wise person is mightier than a strong one;[a]
a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.
6 You should make war with guidance;
victory comes with many counselors.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX; MT A wise man is strong.
Proverbs 24:27
Legacy Standard Bible
27 Establish your work outside
And (A)make it ready for yourself in the field;
And afterwards, you shall build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
Common English Bible
27 Get your outside work done;
make preparations in the field;
then you can build your house.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Legacy Standard Bible
4 Take away the (A)dross from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the (B)smith;
5 Take away the (C)wicked before the king,
And his (D)throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Common English Bible
4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and a vessel will come out for the refiner.
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:15
Legacy Standard Bible
15 (A)When one is slow to anger, a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 25:15
Common English Bible
15 A commander can be persuaded with patience,
and a tender tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 29:4
Legacy Standard Bible
4 By justice the (A)king causes the land to stand,
But a man of bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4
Common English Bible
4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:14
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:14
Common English Bible
14 If a king judges the poor honestly,
his throne will be established forever.
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