Proverbs 2:7
World English Bible
7 He lays up sound wisdom for the upright.
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Proverbs 2:7
International Standard Version
7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright
and is a shield to those who walk in integrity—
Proverbs 6:6-8
World English Bible
6 Go to the ant, you sluggard.
Consider her ways, and be wise;
7 which having no chief, overseer, or ruler,
8 provides her bread in the summer,
and gathers her food in the harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
International Standard Version
The Folly of Laziness
6 Go to the ant, you lazy man!
Observe its ways and become wise.
7 It has no commander,
officer, or ruler,
8 but prepares its provisions in the summer
and gathers its food in the harvest.
Proverbs 8:12-16
World English Bible
12 “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling.
Find out knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil.
I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine.
I have understanding and power.
15 By me kings reign,
and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule,
nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
Proverbs 8:12-16
International Standard Version
The Way of Wisdom
12 “I, wisdom, am related to[a] prudence.
I know how to be discreet.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle,
and perverted speech I despise.
14 Counsel belongs to me,
along with sound judgment.
I am understanding.
Power belongs to me.
15 Kings reign by me,
and rulers dispense justice through me.
16 By me leaders rule, as do noble officials
and all who govern justly.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:12 Lit. wisdom, live with
- Proverbs 8:16 So MT; LXX reads and tyrants rule the earth
Proverbs 11:5
World English Bible
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way,
but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:5
International Standard Version
5 The righteousness of the innocent creates a level path,
but the wicked fall by their wickedness.
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
International Standard Version
23 The desire of the righteous is to seek good,
but the hope of the wicked results in wrath.
Proverbs 12:24
World English Bible
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.
Proverbs 12:24
International Standard Version
24 The diligent will take control,
but the lazy will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 13:2
World English Bible
2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful crave violence.
Proverbs 13:2
International Standard Version
2 From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit,[a]
but the treacherous crave violence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:2 Lit. man eats good things
Proverbs 13:13
World English Bible
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13
International Standard Version
13 Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it,
but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:22
World English Bible
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:22
International Standard Version
22 Plans fail without advice,
but with many counselors they are confirmed.
Proverbs 16:3
World English Bible
3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh,
and your plans shall succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
International Standard Version
3 Entrust your work to the Lord,
and your planning will succeed.
Proverbs 16:9
World English Bible
9 A man’s heart plans his course,
but Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
International Standard Version
9 A person plans his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:12
World English Bible
12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12
International Standard Version
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for through righteousness the throne is established.
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