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
New King James Version
29 Do you see a man who [a]excels in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before [b]unknown men.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:29 is prompt in his business
- Proverbs 22:29 obscure
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
Proverbs 24:5-6
New King James Version
5 (A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
6 (B)For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
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
New King James Version
27 (A)Prepare your outside work,
Make it fit for yourself in the field;
And afterward 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
New King James Version
4 (A)Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in (B)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
New King James Version
15 (A)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks 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
New King James Version
4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:14
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:14
New King James Version
14 The king who judges the (A)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
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