Proverbs 3:35
Modern English Version
35 The wise will inherit glory,
but shame will be the legacy of fools.
Proverbs 3:35
New King James Version
35 The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.
Proverbs 9:10-12
Modern English Version
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For by me your days will be multiplied,
and the years of your life will be increased.
12 If you are wise, you will be wise for yourself,
but if you scorn, you alone will bear it.
Proverbs 9:10-12
New King James Version
10 “The(A) fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 (B)For by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.
12 (C)If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”
Proverbs 12:15-16
Modern English Version
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who listens to counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known,
but a prudent man covers shame.
Proverbs 12:15-16
New King James Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 (B)A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
Proverbs 13:14
Modern English Version
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:14
New King James Version
Proverbs 13:16
Modern English Version
16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge,
but a fool lays open his folly.
Proverbs 13:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.
Proverbs 13:19
Modern English Version
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 13:19
New King James Version
19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 14:9
Modern English Version
9 Fools make a mock at sin,
but among the righteous there is favor.
Proverbs 14:9
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:9 Lit. guilt
Proverbs 14:16-17
Modern English Version
16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,
but the fool rages and is self-confident.
17 He who is quick-tempered deals foolishly,
and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:16-17
New King James Version
16 (A)A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
Proverbs 14:24
Modern English Version
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:24
New King James Version
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:29
Modern English Version
29 He who is slow to wrath is of great understanding,
but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:29
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit
Proverbs 15:14
Modern English Version
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:14
New King James Version
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:24
Modern English Version
24 The way of life leads above for the wise,
that he may depart from Sheol below.
Proverbs 15:24
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:24 Or Sheol
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