Proverbs 3:31-32
World English Bible
31 Don’t envy the man of violence.
Choose none of his ways.
32 For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh,
but his friendship is with the upright.
Proverbs 3:31-32
International Standard Version
31 Do not envy a violent man,
and do not emulate his lifestyle.[a]
32 Indeed, a perverse man is utterly disgusting[b] to the Lord,
but he takes the upright into his confidence.[c]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:31 Lit. ways
- Proverbs 3:32 Lit. an abomination
- Proverbs 3:32 Lit. but his secret counsel is with the upright
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
International Standard Version
7 Devastation caused by the wicked will drag them away
because they refuse to do what is just.
Proverbs 21:29
World English Bible
29 A wicked man hardens his face;
but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
Proverbs 21:29
International Standard Version
29 The wicked man puts up a bold appearance,
but the upright thinks about what he is doing.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:29 Lit. about his ways
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