Proverbs 2:7
American Standard Version
7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright;
[a]He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:7 Or, And a shield for etc.
Proverbs 6:6-8
American Standard Version
6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard;
Consider her ways, and be wise:
7 Which having no [a]chief,
Overseer, or ruler,
8 Provideth her bread in the summer,
And gathereth her food in the harvest.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:7 Or, judge
Proverbs 8:12-16
American Standard Version
12 I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling,
And find out [a]knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil:
Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,
And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
14 Counsel is mine, and [b]sound knowledge:
I am understanding; I have might.
15 By me kings reign,
And princes decree justice.
16 By me [c]princes rule,
And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:12 Or, knowledge of witty inventions
- Proverbs 8:14 Or, effectual working
- Proverbs 8:16 Or, rulers
Proverbs 11:5
American Standard Version
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall [a]direct his way;
But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:5 Or, make straight (or, plain)
Proverbs 11:23
American Standard Version
23 The desire of the righteous is only good;
But the expectation of the wicked is [a]wrath.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:23 Or, arrogance
Proverbs 12:24
American Standard Version
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule;
But [a]the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:24 Hebrew slothfulness.
Proverbs 13:2
American Standard Version
2 A man shall eat good [a]by the fruit of his mouth;
But [b]the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:2 Or, from
- Proverbs 13:2 Or, the desire of the treacherous is for violence
Proverbs 13:13
American Standard Version
13 Whoso despiseth the word [a]bringeth destruction on himself;
But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:13 Or, maketh himself a debtor thereto
Proverbs 15:22
American Standard Version
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed;
But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Proverbs 16:3
American Standard Version
3 [a]Commit thy works unto Jehovah,
And thy purposes shall be established.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:3 Hebrew Roll.
Proverbs 16:9
American Standard Version
9 A man’s heart deviseth his way;
But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:12
American Standard Version
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness;
For the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:20
American Standard Version
20 He that [a]giveth heed unto the word shall find good;
And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or, handleth a matter wisely
Proverbs 17:2
American Standard Version
2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that [a]causeth shame,
And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:2 Or, doeth shamefully
Proverbs 17:20
American Standard Version
20 He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good;
And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into [a]mischief.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:20 Or, calamity
Proverbs 19:8
American Standard Version
8 He that getteth [a]wisdom loveth his own soul:
He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:8 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 19:21
American Standard Version
21 There are many devices in a man’s heart;
But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
Proverbs 20:18
American Standard Version
18 Every purpose is established by counsel;
And by wise guidance make thou war.
Proverbs 20:24
American Standard Version
24 A man’s goings are of Jehovah;
How then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 21:5
American Standard Version
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;
But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
Proverbs 21:22
American Standard Version
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,
And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Proverbs 21:28
American Standard Version
28 A false witness shall perish;
But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
Proverbs 21:30-31
American Standard Version
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding
Nor counsel against Jehovah.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle;
But [a]victory is of Jehovah.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:31 Or, deliverance
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