Proverbs 2:8-9
New Living Translation
8 He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
Proverbs 2:8-9
English Standard Version
8 guarding the paths of justice
and (A)watching over the way of his (B)saints.
9 (C)Then you will understand (D)righteousness and justice
and equity, every good path;
Proverbs 8:20
New Living Translation
20 I walk in righteousness,
in paths of justice.
Proverbs 8:20
English Standard Version
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,
in the paths of justice,
Proverbs 12:5
New Living Translation
5 The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Proverbs 12:5
English Standard Version
5 (A)The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Proverbs 13:23
New Living Translation
23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food,
but injustice sweeps it all away.
Proverbs 13:23
English Standard Version
23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food,
but it is swept away through (A)injustice.
Proverbs 16:10-12
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;
he sets the standards for fairness.
12 A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.
Proverbs 16:10-12
English Standard Version
10 (A)An oracle is on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
11 (B)A just balance and scales are the Lord's;
all the weights in the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for (C)the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 17:15
New Living Translation
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—
both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
English Standard Version
15 He who (A)justifies the wicked and he who (B)condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:23
New Living Translation
23 The wicked take secret bribes
to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 17:23
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:23 Hebrew a bribe from the bosom
Proverbs 17:26
New Living Translation
26 It is wrong to punish the godly for being good
or to flog leaders for being honest.
Proverbs 17:26
English Standard Version
26 (A)To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good,
nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
Proverbs 18:5
New Living Translation
5 It is not right to acquit the guilty
or deny justice to the innocent.
Proverbs 18:5
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:5 Hebrew to lift the face of
Proverbs 19:28
New Living Translation
28 A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice;
the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
Proverbs 19:28
English Standard Version
28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked (A)devours iniquity.
Proverbs 21:3
New Living Translation
3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:3
English Standard Version
3 (A)To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:7
New Living Translation
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
Proverbs 21:7
English Standard Version
7 The violence of the wicked will (A)sweep them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
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