Proverbs 3:21-26
New International Version
21 My son,(A) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,(B)
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,(C)
an ornament to grace your neck.(D)
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,(E)
and your foot will not stumble.(F)
24 When you lie down,(G) you will not be afraid;(H)
when you lie down, your sleep(I) will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side(J)
and will keep your foot(K) from being snared.(L)
Proverbs 3:21-26
International Standard Version
Benefits of Wisdom
21 My son, do not let wisdom[a] leave your sight.
Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,
22 and they will be life to you
and a graceful ornament[b] for your neck.
23 Then you will travel safely on your way,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you sit[c] down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.[d]
25 Do not be afraid of sudden disaster,[e]
or the devastation that comes to the wicked.
26 Indeed, the Lord will be your confidence,
and he will keep your foot from being caught.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:21 The Heb. lacks wisdom
- Proverbs 3:22 Lit. grace
- Proverbs 3:24 So LXX; MT reads lie
- Proverbs 3:24 Or sweet
- Proverbs 3:25 Lit. terror
Proverbs 11:6
New International Version
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.(A)
Proverbs 11:6
International Standard Version
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their evil desires.
Proverbs 11:8
New International Version
8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble,
and it falls on the wicked instead.(A)
Proverbs 11:8
International Standard Version
8 The righteous person is delivered from trouble;
it comes upon the wicked instead.
Proverbs 11:15
New International Version
Proverbs 11:15
International Standard Version
15 Securing a loan for a stranger will bring suffering,
but by refusing to do so, one remains safe.
Proverbs 12:6-7
New International Version
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
Proverbs 12:6-7
International Standard Version
6 The words of the wicked lead to[a] bloodshed,
but the speech of the upright delivers them.
7 After they’re overthrown, the wicked won’t be found,
but the house of the righteous stands firm.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:6 Lit. wicked lie in wait for
Proverbs 12:13
New International Version
Proverbs 12:13
International Standard Version
13 An evil man’s sinful speech ensnares him,
but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
New International Version
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(A)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
International Standard Version
21 No harm overwhelms the righteous,
but the wicked overflow with trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
New International Version
Proverbs 13:3
International Standard Version
3 Anyone who guards his words protects his life;
anyone who talks too much[a] is ruined.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit. who opens wide his lips
Proverbs 13:14
New International Version
Proverbs 13:14
International Standard Version
14 What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life
and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:24
New International Version
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
Proverbs 15:24
International Standard Version
24 The way of life leads upward for the wise
so he may avoid Sheol[a] below.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:24 I.e. the realm of the dead
Proverbs 15:27
New International Version
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
International Standard Version
27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes,
but the person who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 19:16
New International Version
16 Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,
but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.(A)
Proverbs 19:16
International Standard Version
16 Whoever obeys a commandment keeps himself safe,[a]
but someone who is contemptuous in conduct[b] will die.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:16 Lit. keeps his soul
- Proverbs 19:16 Lit. in his way
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