Proverbs 3:33-35
Authorized (King James) Version
33 The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked:
but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
34 Surely he scorneth the scorners:
but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
35 The wise shall inherit glory:
but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Proverbs 3:33-35
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.
35 The wise shall inherit glory;
But [c]shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:34 Or, Though
- Proverbs 3:34 Or, Yet
- Proverbs 3:35 Or, fools carry away shame
Proverbs 10:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish:
but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:3
American Standard Version
3 Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish;
But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:22
Authorized (King James) Version
22 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich,
and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22
American Standard Version
22 The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich;
And [a]he addeth no sorrow therewith.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:22 Or, toil addeth nothing thereto
Proverbs 10:24-25
Authorized (King James) Version
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him:
but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more:
but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:24-25
American Standard Version
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him;
And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25 [a]When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more;
But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:25 Or, As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more
Proverbs 10:28-30
Authorized (King James) Version
28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness:
but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29 The way of the Lord is strength to the upright:
but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
30 The righteous shall never be removed:
but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
Proverbs 10:28-30
American Standard Version
28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness;
But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright;
But [a]it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
30 The righteous shall never be removed;
But the wicked shall not dwell in the [b]land.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:29 Or, destruction shall be to etc.
- Proverbs 10:30 Or, earth
Proverbs 11:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them:
but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Proverbs 11:3
American Standard Version
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them;
But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
Proverbs 11:5-8
Authorized (King James) Version
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:
but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:
but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish:
and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble,
and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Proverbs 11:5-8
American Standard Version
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall [a]direct his way;
But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them;
But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish;
And the hope of [b]iniquity perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble;
And the wicked cometh in his stead.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:5 Or, make straight (or, plain)
- Proverbs 11:7 Or, strong men
Proverbs 11:19-21
Authorized (King James) Version
19 As righteousness tendeth to life:
so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord:
but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished:
but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Proverbs 11:19-21
American Standard Version
19 [a]He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life;
And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah;
But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21 [b]Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished;
But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:19 Or, So righteousness tendeth to life, and he etc.
- Proverbs 11:21 Or, My hand upon it! Hebrew Hand to hand.
Proverbs 11:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 The desire of the righteous is only good:
but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 11:23
American Standard Version
23 The desire of the righteous is only good;
But the expectation of the wicked is [a]wrath.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:23 Or, arrogance
Proverbs 11:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour:
but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs 11:27
American Standard Version
27 He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor;
But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs 11:30-31
Authorized (King James) Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;
and he that winneth souls is wise.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth:
much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 11:30-31
American Standard Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;
And he that is wise winneth souls.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth;
How much more the wicked and the sinner!
Proverbs 12:2-3
Authorized (King James) Version
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord:
but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness:
but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:2-3
American Standard Version
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah;
But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness;
But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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