Proverbs 8:12-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 I, Wisdom, share a home with shrewdness
and have knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.(B)
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
and perverse speech.
14 I possess good advice and competence;[a]
I have understanding and strength.(C)
15 It is by me that kings reign(D)
and rulers enact just law;
16 by me, princes lead,
as do nobles and all righteous judges.[b]
17 I love those who love me,(E)
and those who search for me find me.(F)
18 With me are riches and honor,(G)
lasting wealth and righteousness.(H)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:14 Or resourcefulness
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hb mss, LXX read nobles who judge the earth
Proverbs 8:12-18
Common English Bible
12 I, Wisdom, dwell with prudence;
I have found knowledge and discretion.
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate pride and arrogance,
the path of evil and corrupt speech.
14 I have advice and ability,
as well as understanding and strength.
15 By me kings rule,
and princes issue righteous decrees.
16 By me rulers govern,
and officials judge righteously.[a]
17 I love those who love me;
those who seek me will find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me,
as well as enduring wealth and righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Heb uncertain
Proverbs 11:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.(A)
Proverbs 11:20
Common English Bible
20 The Lord detests a crooked heart,
but he favors those whose path is innocent.
Proverbs 12:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:2
Common English Bible
2 The Lord favors good people,
but he condemns schemers.
Proverbs 12:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:22
Common English Bible
22 The Lord detests false lips;
he favors those who do what is true.
Proverbs 14:31
Holman Christian Standard Bible
31 The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,(A)
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.(B)
Proverbs 14:31
Common English Bible
31 Those who exploit the powerless anger their maker,
while those who are kind to the poor honor God.
Proverbs 15:8-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,(A)
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.(B)
9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.(C)
Proverbs 15:8-9
Common English Bible
8 The Lord detests the sacrifices of the wicked,
but favors the prayers of those who do right.
9 The Lord detests the path of the wicked,
but loves those who pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 20:30
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 20:30
Common English Bible
30 Blows and bruises remove evil;
beatings cleanse the inner parts.
Proverbs 21:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
Common English Bible
3 Acting with righteousness and justice
is more valued by the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(A)
Proverbs 21:21
Common English Bible
21 Those who pursue righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
Common English Bible
4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
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