Proverbs 3:33-34
Revised Standard Version
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the abode of the righteous.
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he shows favor.
Proverbs 3:33-34
American Standard Version
33 The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked;
But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.
34 [a]Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers;
[b]But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:34 Or, Though
- Proverbs 3:34 Or, Yet
Proverbs 4:23-27
Revised Standard Version
23 Keep your heart with all vigilance;
for from it flow the springs of life.
24 Put away from you crooked speech,
and put devious talk far from you.
25 Let your eyes look directly forward,
and your gaze be straight before you.
26 Take heed to[a] the path of your feet,
then all your ways will be sure.
27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
turn your foot away from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:26 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain
Proverbs 4:23-27
American Standard Version
23 Keep thy heart [a]with all diligence;
For out of it are the issues of life.
24 Put away from thee a wayward mouth,
And perverse lips put far from thee.
25 Let thine eyes look right on,
And let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26 [b]Make level the path of thy feet,
And let all thy ways be [c]established.
27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left:
Remove thy foot from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:23 Or, above all that thou guardest
- Proverbs 4:26 Or, Weigh carefully
- Proverbs 4:26 Or, ordered aright
Proverbs 8:35
Revised Standard Version
35 For he who finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the Lord;
Proverbs 8:35
American Standard Version
35 For whoso findeth me findeth life,
And shall [a]obtain favor of Jehovah.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:35 Hebrew draw forth.
Proverbs 10:6
Revised Standard Version
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:6
American Standard Version
6 Blessings are upon the head of the righteous;
But [a]violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 Or, the mouth of the wicked covereth violence
Proverbs 11:17
Revised Standard Version
17 A man who is kind benefits himself,
but a cruel man hurts himself.
Proverbs 11:17
American Standard Version
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul;
But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:31
Revised Standard Version
31 If the righteous is requited on earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!
Proverbs 11:31
American Standard Version
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth;
How much more the wicked and the sinner!
Proverbs 12:2
Revised Standard Version
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.
Proverbs 12:2
American Standard Version
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah;
But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 12:12
Revised Standard Version
12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin,
but the root of the righteous stands firm.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Cn: The Hebrew of verse 12 is obscure
Proverbs 12:12
American Standard Version
12 The wicked desireth [a]the net of evil men;
But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Or, the prey
Proverbs 13:21
Revised Standard Version
21 Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.
Proverbs 13:21
American Standard Version
21 Evil pursueth sinners;
But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
Proverbs 14:14
Revised Standard Version
14 A perverse man will be filled with the fruit of his ways,
and a good man with the fruit of his deeds.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:14 Cn: Heb from upon him
Proverbs 14:14
American Standard Version
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways;
And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Proverbs 18:22
Revised Standard Version
22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22
American Standard Version
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,
And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.
Proverbs 22:9
Revised Standard Version
9 He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed,
for he shares his bread with the poor.
Proverbs 22:9
American Standard Version
9 He that hath a [a]bountiful eye shall be blessed;
For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:9 Hebrew good.
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