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
Lexham English Bible
29 A man who is skillful in his work, you shall see:
before kings, he will serve;
he will not serve before the commoners.
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
Lexham English Bible
5 The warrior of wisdom is in strength,
and a man of knowledge is strong in power.
6 For with wise guidance you shall make war for yourself,
and victory is in an abundance of counsel.
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
Lexham English Bible
27 Prepare your work in the street and get it ready for yourself in the field;
afterward, then[a] you shall build your house.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:27 Hebrew “and”
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
Lexham English Bible
4 Remove the dross from silver,
and it will become a vessel for the smith.
5 Remove the wicked before a king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:5 Hebrew “in the 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
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Literally “With length of face”
- Proverbs 25:15 Or “strength”
Proverbs 29:4
Modern English Version
4 The king establishes the land by judgment,
but he who receives bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:4
Lexham English Bible
4 By justice a king gives stability to a land,
but a man of bribes will ruin it.
Proverbs 29:14
Modern English Version
14 The king who faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
Lexham English Bible
14 A king who judges with truthfulness to the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
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