Proverbs 3:13-18
New International Version
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(B)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(D)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(F)
18 She is a tree of life(G) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(H)
Proverbs 3:13-18
New American Standard Bible
13 (A)Blessed is a person who finds wisdom,
And one who obtains understanding.
14 For [a]her (B)profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her produce better than gold.
15 She is (C)more precious than [b]jewels,
And nothing you desire compares with her.
16 [c](D)Long life is in her right hand;
In her left hand are (E)riches and honor.
17 Her (F)ways are pleasant ways,
And all her paths are (G)peace.
18 She is a (H)tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are those who hold on to her.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:14 I.e., the profit from Wisdom (personified)
- Proverbs 3:15 Lit corals
- Proverbs 3:16 Lit Length of days
Proverbs 8:32-34
New International Version
Proverbs 8:32-34
New American Standard Bible
32 “Now then, sons, (A)listen to me,
For (B)blessed are those who keep my ways.
33 (C)Listen to instruction and be wise,
And do not neglect it.
34 (D)Blessed is the person who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts.
Proverbs 12:14
New International Version
Proverbs 12:14
New American Standard Bible
14 A person will be (A)satisfied with good by the fruit of his [a]words,
And the (B)deeds of a person’s hands will return to him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:14 Lit mouth
Proverbs 12:20
New International Version
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 12:20
New American Standard Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 14:21
New International Version
Proverbs 14:21
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:21 Or afflicted
Proverbs 15:13
New International Version
Proverbs 15:13
New American Standard Bible
13 A (A)joyful heart makes a [a]cheerful face,
But [b]when the heart is (B)sad, the (C)spirit is broken.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:13 Lit good
- Proverbs 15:13 Lit in sadness of heart
Proverbs 15:15
New International Version
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(A)
Proverbs 15:15
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:15 Or wretched
- Proverbs 15:15 Lit good
Proverbs 15:30
New International Version
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(A)
Proverbs 15:30
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit The light of the eyes gladdens
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit makes fat
Proverbs 16:20
New International Version
Proverbs 16:20
New American Standard Bible
20 One who pays attention to the word will (A)find good,
And (B)blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 23:15-16
New International Version
Saying 14
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed;
16 my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.(A)
Proverbs 23:15-16
New American Standard Bible
15 My son, if your heart is (A)wise,
My own heart also will be glad,
16 And my [a]innermost being will rejoice
When your lips speak (B)what is right.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:16 Lit kidneys
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