Proverbs 11:30-31
English Standard Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is (A)a tree of life,
and whoever (B)captures souls is wise.
31 If (C)the righteous is repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!
Proverbs 11:30-31
Revised Standard Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
but lawlessness[a] takes away lives.
31 If the righteous is requited on earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:30 Cn Compare Gk Syr: Heb a wise man
Proverbs 12:2-3
English Standard Version
2 A good man (A)obtains favor from the Lord,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.
3 No one is established by wickedness,
but the root of (B)the righteous will never be moved.
Proverbs 12:2-3
Revised Standard Version
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
Proverbs 12:5-8
English Standard Version
5 (A)The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked (B)lie in wait for blood,
but (C)the mouth of the upright delivers them.
7 (D)The wicked are (E)overthrown and are no more,
(F)but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is commended according to his good sense,
but one of twisted mind is (G)despised.
Proverbs 12:5-8
Revised Standard Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is commended according to his good sense,
but one of perverse mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:12
English Standard Version
12 Whoever is wicked covets (A)the spoil of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
Proverbs 12:12
Revised Standard Version
12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin,
but the root of the righteous stands firm.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Cn: The Hebrew of verse 12 is obscure
Proverbs 12:21
English Standard Version
21 (A)No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
Revised Standard Version
21 No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:28
English Standard Version
28 (A)In the path of righteousness is life,
and in its pathway there is no death.
Proverbs 12:28
Revised Standard Version
28 In the path of righteousness is life,
but the way of error leads to death.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:28 Cn: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
Proverbs 13:6
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:6
Revised Standard Version
6 Righteousness guards him whose way is upright,
but sin overthrows the wicked.
Proverbs 13:9
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:9
Revised Standard Version
9 The light of the righteous rejoices,
but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 13:21-22
English Standard Version
21 (A)Disaster[a] pursues sinners,
(B)but the righteous are rewarded with good.
22 (C)A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,
but (D)the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:21 Or Evil
Proverbs 13:21-22
Revised Standard Version
21 Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:25
English Standard Version
25 (A)The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,
but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
Proverbs 13:25
Revised Standard Version
25 The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,
but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
Proverbs 14:11
English Standard Version
11 (A)The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:11
Revised Standard Version
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:19
English Standard Version
19 (A)The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:19
Revised Standard Version
19 The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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