Proverbs 6:16
Modern English Version
16 These six things the Lord hates,
yes, seven are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 6:16
American Standard Version
16 There are six things which Jehovah hateth;
Yea, seven which are an abomination [a]unto him:
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:16 Hebrew of his soul.
Proverbs 6:19
Modern English Version
19 a false witness who speaks lies,
and he who sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 6:19
American Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew breatheth out.
- Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew letteth loose.
Proverbs 10:12
Modern English Version
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all sins.
Proverbs 10:12
American Standard Version
12 Hatred stirreth up strifes;
But love covereth all transgressions.
Proverbs 11:9
Modern English Version
9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the just will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:9
American Standard Version
9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor;
But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
Proverbs 11:12-13
Modern English Version
12 He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor,
but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13 A talebearer reveals secrets,
but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
Proverbs 11:12-13
American Standard Version
12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of [a]wisdom;
But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;
But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 16:27-28
Modern English Version
27 An ungodly man digs up evil,
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A perverse man sows strife,
and a whisperer separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:27-28
American Standard Version
27 A worthless man [a]deviseth mischief;
And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife;
And a whisperer [b]separateth chief friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 Hebrew diggeth.
- Proverbs 16:28 Or, alienateth his friend
Proverbs 17:4
Modern English Version
4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,
and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
American Standard Version
4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips;
And [a]a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:4 Hebrew falsehood.
Proverbs 17:9
Modern English Version
9 He who covers a transgression seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Proverbs 17:9
American Standard Version
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 18:8
Modern English Version
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 18:8
American Standard Version
8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:19
Modern English Version
19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
therefore do not meddle with him who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19
American Standard Version
19 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;
Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 25:9-10
Modern English Version
9 Debate your cause with your neighbor himself,
and do not disclose a secret to another;
10 lest he who hears it put you to shame,
and your reputation be ruined.
Proverbs 25:9-10
American Standard Version
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself,
[a]And disclose not the secret of another;
10 Lest he that heareth it revile thee,
And thine infamy turn not away.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:9 Or, But
Proverbs 25:23
Modern English Version
23 The north wind brings rain,
and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 25:23
American Standard Version
23 The north wind bringeth forth rain;
So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 26:20-22
Modern English Version
20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
21 As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 26:20-22
American Standard Version
20 For lack of wood the fire goeth out;
And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts.
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