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
English Standard Version
5 (A)A wise man is full of strength,
and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
6 for by (B)wise guidance you can wage your war,
and in (C)abundance of counselors there is victory.
Proverbs 24:27
World English Bible
27 Prepare your work outside,
and get your fields ready.
Afterwards, build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
English Standard Version
27 (A)Prepare your work outside;
get everything ready for yourself in the field,
and after that 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
English Standard Version
4 Take away (A)the dross from the silver,
and (B)the smith has material for a vessel;
5 take away (C)the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his (D)throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:15
World English Bible
15 By patience a ruler is persuaded.
A soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 25:15
English Standard Version
15 With (A)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
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
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily
Proverbs 29:14
World English Bible
14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
English Standard Version
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