Proverbs 2:8-9
World English Bible
8 that he may guard the paths of justice,
and preserve the way of his saints.
9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice,
equity and every good path.
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 8:20
World English Bible
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,
in the middle of the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 I walk in the ways of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 12:5
World English Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 13:23
World English Bible
23 An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields,
but injustice sweeps it away.
Proverbs 13:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
Proverbs 16:10-12
World English Bible
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
11 Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
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)
Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 17:15
World English Bible
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
Proverbs 17:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just(A)—
both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:23
World English Bible
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:26
World English Bible
26 Also to punish the righteous is not good,
nor to flog officials for their integrity.
Proverbs 17:26
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 17:26 Or noble unfairly
Proverbs 18:5
World English Bible
5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good,
nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
Proverbs 18:5
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:28
World English Bible
28 A corrupt witness mocks justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
Proverbs 19:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
World English Bible
3 To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:7
World English Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away,
because they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
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