Proverbs 3:33
World English Bible
33 Yahweh’s curse is in the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
Proverbs 3:33
Modern English Version
33 The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,
but He blesses the habitation of the just.
Proverbs 4:18
World English Bible
18 But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light
that shines more and more until the perfect day.
Proverbs 4:18
Modern English Version
18 But the path of the just is as the shining light,
that shines more and more unto the perfect day.
Proverbs 11:11
World English Bible
11 By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted,
but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 11:11
Modern English Version
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,
but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 11:30-31
World English Bible
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.
He who is wise wins souls.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!
Proverbs 11:30-31
Modern English Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and he who wins souls is wise.
31 If the righteous will be recompensed in the earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 13:21
World English Bible
21 Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.
Proverbs 13:21
Modern English Version
21 Evil pursues sinners,
but to the righteous good will be repaid.
Proverbs 14:2
World English Bible
2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh,
but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 14:2
Modern English Version
2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 15:8
World English Bible
8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:8
Modern English Version
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 15:19
World English Bible
19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,
but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 15:19
Modern English Version
19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns,
but the way of the righteous is made plain.
Proverbs 15:29
World English Bible
29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29
Modern English Version
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:13
World English Bible
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:13
Modern English Version
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
and they love him who speaks right.
Proverbs 21:12
World English Bible
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked,
and brings the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:12
Modern English Version
12 The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked,
but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:21
World English Bible
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
Modern English Version
21 He who follows after righteousness and mercy
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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