Proverbs 2:20
World English Bible
20 So you may walk in the way of good men,
and keep the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 2:20
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 9:9
World English Bible
9 Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser.
Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:9
New American Standard Bible
9 Give instruction to a wise person and he will become still wiser;
Teach a righteous person and he will (A)increase his insight.
Proverbs 10:6
World English Bible
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:6
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:11
World English Bible
11 The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:11
New American Standard Bible
11 The (A)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:16
World English Bible
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life.
The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
Proverbs 10:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:16 Or work
Proverbs 10:20
World English Bible
20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver.
The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
Proverbs 10:20
New American Standard Bible
20 The tongue of the righteous is like (A)choice silver,
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
Proverbs 10:21
World English Bible
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 10:21
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:21 Lit heart
Proverbs 10:24-25
World English Bible
24 What the wicked fear will overtake them,
but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more;
but the righteous stand firm forever.
Proverbs 10:24-25
New American Standard Bible
24 What (A)the wicked fears will come upon him,
But the (B)desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 When the (C)whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the (D)righteous has an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:28
World English Bible
28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hope of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 10:28
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:30-32
World English Bible
30 The righteous will never be removed,
but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
Proverbs 10:30-32
New American Standard Bible
30 The (A)righteous will never be shaken,
But (B)the wicked will not live in the land.
31 The (C)mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom,
But the (D)perverted tongue will be cut out.
32 The lips of the righteous know (E)what is acceptable,
But the (F)mouth of the wicked, what is perverted.
Proverbs 11:8-10
World English Bible
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble,
and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices.
When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 The righteous is rescued from trouble,
But the wicked [a]takes his place.
9 With his (A)mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the (B)righteous will be rescued.
10 When things (C)go well for the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:8 Lit enters
Proverbs 11:23
World English Bible
23 The desire of the righteous is only good.
The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 11:23
New American Standard Bible
23 The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the (A)expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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