Proverbs 22:29
Modern English Version
Saying Six
29 Do you see a man diligent in his business?
He will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure 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
Modern English Version
Saying Twenty-Two
5 A wise man is strong;
yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
6 For by wise counsel you will wage your war,
and in multitude of counselors 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
Modern English Version
27 Prepare your work outside,
and make it fit for yourself in the field;
and afterwards build your 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
Modern English Version
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
and there will come forth a vessel for the refiner.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
and his throne will 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
Modern English Version
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,
and a soft tongue breaks 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
Modern English Version
4 The king establishes the land by judgment,
but he who receives bribes overthrows 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
Modern English Version
14 The king who faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
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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