Proverbs 3:1-2
Modern English Version
The Rewards of Wisdom
3 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments;
2 for length of days and long life
and peace will they add to you.
Proverbs 3:1-2
New King James Version
Guidance for the Young
3 My son, do not forget my law,
(A)But let your heart keep my commands;
2 For length of days and long life
And (B)peace they will add to you.
Proverbs 9:7-9
Modern English Version
7 He who reproves a scorner gets shame for himself,
and he who rebukes a wicked man gets hurt.
8 Do not reprove a scorner, lest he hate you;
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser;
teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:7-9
New King James Version
7 “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
8 (A)Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
(B)Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, (C)and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 10:8
Modern English Version
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments,
but a prating fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:8
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit. the foolish of lips
- Proverbs 10:8 be thrust down or ruined
Proverbs 12:15
Modern English Version
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who listens to counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15
New King James Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 13:1
Modern English Version
13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
New King James Version
Wisdom Loves Righteousness
13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
(A)But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:13
Modern English Version
13 Whoever despises the word will be destroyed,
but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13
New King James Version
13 He who (A)despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:31
Modern English Version
31 The ear that hears the reproof of life
abides among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31
New King James Version
31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
Proverbs 17:10
Modern English Version
10 A reproof enters deeper into a wise man
than a hundred stripes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
New King James Version
10 (A)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.
Proverbs 19:16
Modern English Version
16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his own soul,
but he who is careless in his ways will die.
Proverbs 19:16
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 19:16 Is reckless, lit. despises
Proverbs 19:20
Modern English Version
20 Hear counsel and receive instruction,
that you may be wise in your latter days.
Proverbs 19:20
New King James Version
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise (A)in your latter days.
Proverbs 19:25
Modern English Version
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware;
and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25
New King James Version
25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple (A)will become wary;
(B)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
Modern English Version
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction
that causes to err from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
New King James Version
27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
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