Proverbs 2:8-9
Christian Standard Bible
8 so that he may guard the paths of justice
and protect the way of his faithful followers.(A)
9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
and integrity—every good path.
Proverbs 2:8-9
New American Standard Bible
8 Guarding the paths of justice,
And He (A)watches over the way of His godly ones.
9 Then you will discern (B)righteousness, justice,
And integrity, and every (C)good path.
Proverbs 8:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 I walk in the ways of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:20
New American Standard Bible
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,
Proverbs 12:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:5
New American Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Proverbs 13:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
Proverbs 13:23
New American Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 13:23 Lit there is what is swept
Proverbs 16:10-12
Christian Standard Bible
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his concern.(C)
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,(D)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(E)
Notas al pie
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:10-12
New American Standard Bible
10 A divine (A)verdict is on the lips of the king;
His mouth should not [a]err in judgment.
11 A (B)just balance and scales belong to the Lord;
All the [b]weights of the bag are His [c]concern.
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
Because a (C)throne is established on righteousness.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
- Proverbs 16:11 Lit stones
- Proverbs 16:11 Lit work
Proverbs 17:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just(A)—
both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
New American Standard Bible
15 One who (A)justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:23
New American Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:23 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 17:26
Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- 17:26 Or noble unfairly
Proverbs 17:26
New American Standard Bible
26 It is also not good to (A)fine the righteous,
Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
Proverbs 18:5
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:5
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.(A)
Proverbs 19:28
New American Standard Bible
28 A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked [a](A)swallows wrongdoing.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 19:28 Another reading is pours out
Proverbs 21:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
New American Standard Bible
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
Proverbs 21:7
New American Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they (A)refuse to act with justice.
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