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
New American Standard Bible
12 “I, wisdom, (A)dwell with prudence,
And I find (B)knowledge and discretion.
13 The (C)fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(D)Pride, arrogance, (E)the evil way,
And the (F)perverted mouth, I hate.
14 (G)Advice is mine and (H)sound wisdom;
I am understanding, (I)power is mine.
15 By me (J)kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge rightly.
17 I (K)love those who love me;
And (L)those who diligently seek me will find me.
18 (M)Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring (N)wealth and righteousness.
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
New American Standard Bible
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the (A)blameless in their [a]walk are His (B)delight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:20 Lit way
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
New American Standard Bible
2 A (A)good person will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a person [a]who devises evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:2 Lit of evil devices
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
New American Standard Bible
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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
New American Standard Bible
31 One (A)who oppresses the poor taunts (B)his Maker,
But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
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
New American Standard Bible
8 The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But (B)the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves the one who (C)pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 20:30
World English Bible
30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil,
and beatings purge the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:30
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:30 Lit chambers of the body
Proverbs 21:3
World English Bible
3 To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
New American Standard Bible
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:21
World English Bible
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
New American Standard Bible
21 One who (A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
World English Bible
4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
New American Standard Bible
4 The reward of humility and [a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence for
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