Proverbs 4:26-27
Amplified Bible
26
Consider well and watch carefully the path of your feet,
And all your ways will be steadfast and sure.
27
Do not turn away to the right nor to the left [where evil may lurk];
Turn your foot from [the path of] evil.
Proverbs 4:26-27
New American Standard Bible
26 (A)[a]Watch the path of your feet,
And all your (B)ways will be established.
27 (C)Do not turn to the right or to the left;
(D)Turn your foot from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:26 I.e., prob. stay on the path
Proverbs 15:26
Amplified Bible
26
Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,
But pure words are pleasant words to Him.
Proverbs 15:26
New American Standard Bible
26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 16:2
Amplified Bible
2
All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions],
But the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].(A)
Proverbs 16:2
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:2 Lit spirits
Proverbs 16:9
Amplified Bible
9
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:25
Amplified Bible
25
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 16:25
New American Standard Bible
25 (A)There is a way which seems right to a person,
But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 16:33
Amplified Bible
33
The lot is cast into the lap,
[a]But its every decision is from the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:33 This is the reason why the casting of lots was sanctioned in Israel for certain cases of decision-making (e.g. Lev 16:8; Josh 18:6, 8; 1 Chr 25:8, etc.). It was understood that the outcomes were controlled by God, and the seemingly random procedure eliminated human influence. The last time the ritual is mentioned in the Bible is in the choice of Matthias to replace Judas (Acts 1:26). Many believe that the filling of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 2 officially put an end to the ritual because it was then replaced by the direct guidance of the Spirit. It was never sanctioned or recommended as a way to determine God’s will in personal decision-making.
Proverbs 16:33
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:2
Amplified Bible
2
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).
Proverbs 19:2
New American Standard Bible
2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And one who hurries [a](A)his footsteps [b]errs.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit with his feet
- Proverbs 19:2 Lit sins
Proverbs 19:21
Amplified Bible
21
Many plans are in a man’s mind,
But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).(A)
Proverbs 19:21
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:22
Amplified Bible
22
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.(A)
Proverbs 20:22
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 21:27
Amplified Bible
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the Lord].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
Proverbs 21:27
New American Standard Bible
27 The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
Proverbs 24:8-9
Amplified Bible
8
He who plans to do evil
Will be called a schemer or deviser of evil.
9
The devising of folly is sin,
And the scoffer is repulsive to men.
Proverbs 24:8-9
New American Standard Bible
8 One who (A)plans to do evil,
People will call a [a]schemer.
9 The (B)devising of foolishness is sin,
And the scoffer is an abomination to humanity.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:8 Or deviser of evil
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