Proverbs 4:14
New Living Translation
14 Don’t do as the wicked do,
and don’t follow the path of evildoers.
Proverbs 4:14
International Standard Version
Avoiding the Ways of the Wicked
14 Do not enter the path of the wicked,
or go along the way of evil men.
Proverbs 14:19
New Living Translation
19 Evil people will bow before good people;
the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
Proverbs 14:19
International Standard Version
19 Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:26
New Living Translation
26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.
Proverbs 15:26
International Standard Version
26 To the Lord evil plans are detestable,
but pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 17:11
New Living Translation
11 Evil people are eager for rebellion,
but they will be severely punished.
Proverbs 17:11
International Standard Version
11 A rebellious person seeks evil;
a cruel emissary will be sent to oppose him.
Proverbs 24:1-2
New Living Translation
24 Don’t envy evil people
or desire their company.
2 For their hearts plot violence,
and their words always stir up trouble.
Proverbs 24:1-2
International Standard Version
Benefits of Wisdom
24 Don’t be envious of wicked men
or wish you were with them,
2 because they[a] plan violence,
and they are always talking[b] about trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:2 Lit. because their hearts
- Proverbs 24:2 Lit. and their lips talk
Proverbs 24:19-20
New Living Translation
19 Don’t fret because of evildoers;
don’t envy the wicked.
20 For evil people have no future;
the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
Proverbs 24:19-20
International Standard Version
19 Don’t be anxious about those who practice evil,
and don’t be envious of the wicked.
20 For the wicked man has no future;
the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
Proverbs 28:5
New Living Translation
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
Proverbs 28:5
International Standard Version
5 Evil men don’t understand justice,
but whoever seeks the Lord understands it all.
Proverbs 29:6
New Living Translation
6 Evil people are trapped by sin,
but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
Proverbs 29:6
International Standard Version
The Wicked and Righteous Contrasted
6 An evil man is trapped by transgression,
but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
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