Psalm 1:2-3
Authorized (King James) Version
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord;
and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
that bringeth forth his fruit in his season;
his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psalm 1:2-3
New King James Version
Psalm 1:2-3
New American Standard Bible
Psalm 119:140
Authorized (King James) Version
140 Thy word is very pure:
therefore thy servant loveth it.
Psalm 119:140
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:140 Lit. refined or tried
Psalm 119:140
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:140 Lit refined
Psalm 119:162
Authorized (King James) Version
162 I rejoice at thy word,
as one that findeth great spoil.
Psalm 119:162
New King James Version
162 I rejoice at Your word
As one who finds great treasure.
Psalm 119:162
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:162 Or promise
Proverbs 1:2
Authorized (King James) Version
2 to know wisdom and instruction;
to perceive the words of understanding;
Proverbs 1:2
New King James Version
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
To [a]perceive the words of understanding,
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:2 understand or discern
Proverbs 1:2
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 1:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 Turn you at my reproof:
behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you,
I will make known my words unto you.
Proverbs 1:23
New King James Version
23 Turn at my rebuke;
Surely (A)I will pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 1:23
New American Standard Bible
23 Turn to my rebuke,
Behold, I will (A)pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 22:17-21
Authorized (King James) Version
17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise,
and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee;
they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19 That thy trust may be in the Lord,
I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20 Have not I written to thee excellent things
in counsels and knowledge,
21 that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth;
that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
Proverbs 22:17-21
New King James Version
Sayings of the Wise
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord;
I have instructed you today, even you.
20 Have I not written to you excellent things
Of counsels and knowledge,
21 (A)That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
(B)That you may answer words of truth
To those who [a]send to you?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:21 Or send you
Proverbs 22:17-21
New American Standard Bible
17 (A)Extend your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
18 For it will be (B)pleasant if you keep them within you,
[a]So that they may be ready on your lips.
19 So that your (C)trust may be in the Lord,
I have [b]taught you today, you indeed.
20 Have I not written to you [c](D)excellent things
Of counsels and knowledge,
21 To make you (E)know the [d]certainty of the words of truth,
So that you may [e](F)correctly answer him who sent you?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:18 Lit They together
- Proverbs 22:19 Lit made you know
- Proverbs 22:20 Or previous
- Proverbs 22:21 Lit truth
- Proverbs 22:21 Lit return words of truth
Proverbs 23:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 Apply thine heart unto instruction,
and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
New King James Version
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
New American Standard Bible
12 Apply your heart to discipline,
And your ears to words of knowledge.
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