Proverbs 4:20-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Straight Path
20 My son, pay attention to my words;
listen closely to my sayings.(A)
21 Don’t lose sight of them;(B)
keep them within your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21
International Standard Version
Remembering the Counsel of a Wise Father
20 My son, pay attention to my words,
and listen closely[a] to what I say.
21 Do not let them out of your sight;
keep them within your heart.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 4:20 Lit. turn your ear
Proverbs 4:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 4:23 Or heart with all diligence
Proverbs 4:23
International Standard Version
23 Above everything else[a] guard your heart,
because from it flow the springs of life.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 4:23 Lit. Above all watching
Proverbs 10:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.(A)
Proverbs 10:20
International Standard Version
20 What the righteous person says[a] is like precious silver;
the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 10:20 Lit. The tongue of the righteous
Proverbs 12:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 12:20
International Standard Version
20 Deceit is at home[a] in the heart of those who plan evil,
but those who promote peace rejoice.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home
Proverbs 15:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.(A)
Proverbs 15:13
International Standard Version
13 A happy heart enlightens the face,
but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15
International Standard Version
15 The entire life[a] of the afflicted seems disastrous,
but a good heart feasts continuously.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:15 Lit. All the days
Proverbs 15:30
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit makes fat
Proverbs 15:30
International Standard Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:30 Or A cheerful look
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit. bones
Proverbs 16:1-2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 The reflections of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:2 Lit weighs spirits
Proverbs 16:1-2
International Standard Version
Wisdom’s Blessings
2 Everything a person does seems pure in his own opinion,
but the Lord weighs intentions.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:1 Lit. Preparations of the heart belong to human beings
- Proverbs 16:1 Or the response of the tongue
Proverbs 16:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;(A)
be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished.(B)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:5 Lit hand to hand
Proverbs 16:5
International Standard Version
5 The Lord detests those who are proud;
truly they will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 16:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 Insight is a fountain of life(B) for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips
- Proverbs 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips
Proverbs 16:21-23
International Standard Version
21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning,
and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life,
but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
23 A wise person’s thoughts[a] control his words,
and his speech promotes instruction.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:23 Lit. heart
Proverbs 17:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:3
International Standard Version
3 The crucible is for silver
and the furnace for gold—
but the Lord assays hearts.
Proverbs 17:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
Proverbs 17:22
International Standard Version
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains one’s strength.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:22 Lit. spirit dries the bones
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