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
New International Version
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
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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
New International Version
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 To fear the Lord(B) is to hate evil;(C)
I hate(D) pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.(E)
15 By me kings reign
and rulers(F) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(G)
and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers
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
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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 International Version
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
but the hope of the wicked only 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
New International Version
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.(A)
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
New International Version
2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,(A)
but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
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
New International Version
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
New International Version
Proverbs 16:3
World English Bible
3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh,
and your plans shall succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
New International Version
3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
World English Bible
9 A man’s heart plans his course,
but Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
New International Version
9 In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.(A)
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
New International Version
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.(A)
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