Proverbs 6:32-33
Expanded Bible
32 A man who takes part in adultery ·has no sense [L lacks heart];
he will destroy himself.
33 He will ·be beaten up and disgraced [L find affliction and scorn],
and his ·shame [reproach] will never ·go away [L be blotted out].
Proverbs 6:32-33
Amplified Bible
32
But whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks common sense and sound judgment and an understanding [of moral principles];
He who would destroy his soul does it.
33
Wounds and disgrace he will find,
And his reproach (blame) will not be blotted out.
Proverbs 9:7
Expanded Bible
7 “If you ·correct [instruct; discipline] ·someone who makes fun of wisdom [a mocker], you will be insulted.
If you correct an evil person, you will ·get hurt [L be blemished].
Proverbs 9:7
Amplified Bible
7
He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Proverbs 10:7
Expanded Bible
7 ·Good [Righteous] people will be remembered as a blessing,
but the name of evil people will soon ·be forgotten [L rot].
Proverbs 10:7
Amplified Bible
7
The [a]memory of the righteous [person] is a [source of] blessing,
But the name of the wicked will [be forgotten and] rot [like a corpse].(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:7 Lit mention. In Jewish tradition, “memory” is not just a recollection but implies speaking of the one remembered.
Proverbs 20:11
Expanded Bible
11 Even children are known by their behavior;
their actions show if they are ·innocent [pure] and ·good [upright].
Proverbs 20:11
Amplified Bible
11
Even a boy is known and distinguished by his acts,
Whether his conduct is pure and right.
Proverbs 22:1
Expanded Bible
22 ·Being respected [L A good name/reputation] is more important than having great riches.
·To be well thought of [High esteem] is better than silver or gold [Eccl. 7:1].
Proverbs 22:1
Amplified Bible
On Life and Conduct
22 A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches;
And favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 27:14
Expanded Bible
14 If you loudly ·greet [bless] your neighbor early in the morning,
he will think of it as a curse.
Proverbs 27:14
Amplified Bible
14
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be counted as a curse to him [for it will either be annoying or his purpose will be suspect].
Proverbs 27:21
Expanded Bible
21 A ·hot furnace tests silver and gold [crucible for silver and a furnace for gold],
and people ·are tested by the praise they receive [L in the presence of those who praise them].
Proverbs 27:21
Amplified Bible
21
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold [to separate the impurities of the metal],
And each is tested by the praise given to him [and his response to it, whether humble or proud].
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