Proverbs 8:12-18
American Standard Version
12 I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling,
And find out [a]knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil:
Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,
And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
14 Counsel is mine, and [b]sound knowledge:
I am understanding; I have might.
15 By me kings reign,
And princes decree justice.
16 By me [c]princes rule,
And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
17 I love them that love me;
And those that seek me [d]diligently shall find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me;
Yea, [e]durable wealth and righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:12 Or, knowledge of witty inventions
- Proverbs 8:14 Or, effectual working
- Proverbs 8:16 Or, rulers
- Proverbs 8:17 Or, early
- Proverbs 8:18 Or, ancient
Proverbs 11:20
American Standard Version
20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah;
But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
Proverbs 12:2
American Standard Version
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah;
But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 12:22
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22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah;
But they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 14:31
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31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker;
But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
Proverbs 15:8-9
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;
But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;
But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Proverbs 20:30
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30 Stripes that wound cleanse away evil;
And strokes reach the innermost parts.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 To do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:21
American Standard Version
21 He that followeth after righteousness and kindness
Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
American Standard Version
4 The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah
Is riches, and honor, and life.
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