Proverbs 8:12-18
World English Bible
12 “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling.
Find out knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil.
I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine.
I have understanding and power.
15 By me kings reign,
and princes decree justice.
16 By me princes rule,
nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
17 I love those who love me.
Those who seek me diligently will find me.
18 With me are riches, honor,
enduring wealth, and prosperity.
Proverbs 8:12-18
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 sound wisdom;[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)
Proverbs 11:20
World English Bible
20 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
Proverbs 11:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are his delight.(A)
Proverbs 12:2
World English Bible
2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,
but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
Proverbs 12:2
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:22
World English Bible
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:31
World English Bible
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14:31
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 15:8-9
World English Bible
8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:8-9
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 20:30
World English Bible
30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil,
and beatings purge the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:30
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 21:3
World English Bible
3 To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:21
World English Bible
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
Christian Standard Bible
21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
World English Bible
4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.(A)
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