Proverbs 22:29
World English Bible
29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will serve kings.
He won’t serve obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29
New American Standard Bible
29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure people.
Proverbs 24:5-6
World English Bible
5 A wise man has great power;
and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
6 for by wise guidance you wage your war;
and victory is in many advisors.
Proverbs 24:5-6
New American Standard Bible
5 A (A)wise man is [a]strong,
And a person of knowledge [b]increases power.
6 For (B)by wise guidance you will [c]wage war,
And (C)in an abundance of counselors there is victory.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit in strength
- Proverbs 24:5 Lit strengthens power
- Proverbs 24:6 Lit make battle for yourself
Proverbs 24:27
World English Bible
27 Prepare your work outside,
and get your fields ready.
Afterwards, build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
New American Standard Bible
27 Prepare your work outside,
And (A)make it ready for yourself in the field;
Afterward, then, build your house.
Proverbs 25:4-5
World English Bible
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
and material comes out for the refiner;
5 Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:4-5
New American Standard Bible
4 Take away the [a](A)impurities 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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:4 Lit dross
Proverbs 25:15
World English Bible
15 By patience a ruler is persuaded.
A soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 25:15
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit length of anger
Proverbs 29:4
World English Bible
4 The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4
New American Standard Bible
4 The (A)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
Proverbs 29:14
World English Bible
14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
New American Standard Bible
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