Proverbs 4:20-21
New Century Version
20 My child, pay attention to my words;
listen closely to what I say.
21 Don’t ever forget my words;
keep them always in mind.
Proverbs 4:23
New Century Version
23 Be careful what you think,
because your thoughts run your life.
Proverbs 10:20
New Century Version
20 The words of a good person are like pure silver,
but an evil person’s thoughts are worth very little.
Proverbs 12:20
New Century Version
20 Those who plan evil are full of lies,
but those who plan peace are happy.
Proverbs 15:13
New Century Version
13 Happiness makes a person smile,
but sadness can break a person’s spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
New Century Version
15 Every day is hard for those who suffer,
but a happy heart is like a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:30
New Century Version
30 Good news makes you feel better.
Your happiness will show in your eyes.
Proverbs 16:1-2
New Century Version
16 People may make plans in their minds,
but only the Lord can make them come true.
2 You may believe you are doing right,
but the Lord will judge your reasons.
Proverbs 16:5
New Century Version
5 The Lord hates those who are proud.
They will surely be punished.
Proverbs 16:21-23
New Century Version
21 The wise are known for their understanding.
Their pleasant words make them better teachers.
22 Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it,
but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
23 Wise people’s minds tell them what to say,
and that helps them be better teachers.
Proverbs 17:3
New Century Version
3 A hot furnace tests silver and gold,
but the Lord tests hearts.
Proverbs 17:22
New Century Version
22 A happy heart is like good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains your strength.
Proverbs 18:12
New Century Version
12 Proud people will be ruined,
but the humble will be honored.
Proverbs 18:14
New Century Version
14 The will to live can get you through sickness,
but no one can live with a broken spirit.
Proverbs 19:3
New Century Version
3 People’s own foolishness ruins their lives,
but in their minds they blame the Lord.
Proverbs 19:20
New Century Version
20 Listen to advice and accept correction,
and in the end you will be wise.
Proverbs 20:5
New Century Version
5 People’s thoughts can be like a deep well,
but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.
Proverbs 20:27
New Century Version
27 The Lord looks deep inside people
and searches through their thoughts.
Proverbs 21:1-2
New Century Version
21 The Lord can control a king’s mind as he controls a river;
he can direct it as he pleases.
2 You may believe you are doing right,
but the Lord judges your reasons.
Proverbs 22:11
New Century Version
11 Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words
will have even the king as a friend.
Proverbs 23:12
New Century Version
12 Remember what you are taught,
and listen carefully to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 24:11-12
New Century Version
11 Save those who are being led to their death;
rescue those who are about to be killed.
12 If you say, “We don’t know anything about this,”
God, who knows what’s in your mind, will notice.
He is watching you, and he will know.
He will reward each person for what he has done.
Proverbs 24:17-18
New Century Version
17 Don’t be happy when your enemy is defeated;
don’t be glad when he is overwhelmed.
18 The Lord will notice and be displeased.
He may not be angry with them anymore.
Proverbs 24:19-20
New Century Version
19 Don’t envy evil people,
and don’t be jealous of the wicked.
20 An evil person has nothing to hope for;
the wicked will die like a flame that is put out.
The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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