Proverbs 8:12-18
New International Version
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.(A)
13 To fear the Lord(B) is to hate evil;(C)
I hate(D) pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.(E)
15 By me kings reign
and rulers(F) issue decrees that are just;
16 by me princes govern,(G)
and nobles—all who rule on earth.[a]
17 I love those who love me,(H)
and those who seek me find me.(I)
18 With me are riches and honor,(J)
enduring wealth and prosperity.(K)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers
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
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Proverbs 11:20
Common English Bible
20 The Lord detests a crooked heart,
but he favors those whose path is innocent.
Proverbs 12:2
New International Version
Proverbs 12:2
Common English Bible
2 The Lord favors good people,
but he condemns schemers.
Proverbs 12:22
New International Version
Proverbs 12:22
Common English Bible
22 The Lord detests false lips;
he favors those who do what is true.
Proverbs 14:31
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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
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
New International Version
Proverbs 20:30
Common English Bible
30 Blows and bruises remove evil;
beatings cleanse the inner parts.
Proverbs 21:3
New International Version
3 To do what is right 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
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
Proverbs 21:21
Common English Bible
21 Those who pursue righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
New International Version
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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