Proverbs 3:13-18
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 How blessed is the person who finds wisdom,[a]
the person who acquires understanding,
14 because the profit it gives is better than the profit from silver,
and its yield is better than gold!
15 It is more valuable than gems,[b]
and nothing you desire can equal it.
16 In its right hand are the days of a long life.
In its left hand are riches and honor.
17 Its ways are pleasant ways,
and all its paths are peace.
18 It is a tree of life for those who hold on to it.
Those who cling to it are blessed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:13 Or Wisdom. An issue throughout Proverbs 1-9 is when wisdom should be capitalized as the personal name of Lady Wisdom and when it is the common noun. Most translations do not capitalize wisdom in verses like verse 13 because of the parallelism with understanding. This decision also determines whether the English pronouns should be she or it. In Hebrew the noun for wisdom is feminine, so the pronouns in Hebrew are always feminine.
- Proverbs 3:15 The meaning of this word is uncertain. It may refer to a specific gemstone, such as rubies or red coral.
Proverbs 8:32-34
Evangelical Heritage Version
Wisdom Is the Giver of Life
32 So now, you children, listen to me,
because those who keep my ways are blessed.
33 Listen to discipline and become wise.
Do not neglect it.
34 How blessed is the person who listens to me,
so that he can watch at my doors day after day,
so that he can stand guard beside my front door,
Proverbs 12:14
Evangelical Heritage Version
14 From the fruit of his lips a person is filled with good,
and the labor of a person’s hands returns to him.
Proverbs 12:20
Evangelical Heritage Version
20 Deceit lies in the heart of those who plot evil,
but for those who promote peace there will be joy.
Proverbs 14:21
Evangelical Heritage Version
21 A person who despises his neighbor is sinning,
but one who is kind to the oppressed is blessed.
Proverbs 15:13
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
but a sorrowful heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
Evangelical Heritage Version
15 All the days of an oppressed person are evil,
but a cheerful heart enjoys a continuous celebration.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:15 The word celebration refers to a feast which includes drinking.
Proverbs 15:30
Evangelical Heritage Version
30 A twinkle in the eyes delights the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:20
Evangelical Heritage Version
20 Whoever gives careful consideration to a matter[a] will succeed,
and the person who trusts the Lord will be blessed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or to a word or to God’s word
Proverbs 23:15-16
Evangelical Heritage Version
15 My son, if your mind[a] is wise,
my mind will rejoice as well.
16 My heart[b] will celebrate
when your lips speak upright things.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:15 Literally heart
- Proverbs 23:16 Literally kidneys
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