Proverbs 12:7-8
New International Version
8 A person is praised according to their prudence,
and one with a warped(C) mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8
Common English Bible
7 The wicked are destroyed and are no more,
but the family of the righteous will endure.
8 A person is praised for his insight,
but a warped mind leads to contempt.
Proverbs 12:12
New International Version
12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous endures.
Proverbs 12:12
Common English Bible
12 Desiring evil is a trap for the wicked,
but the root of the righteous endures.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Or gives
Proverbs 12:21
New International Version
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(A)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
Common English Bible
21 No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked receive their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:28
New International Version
28 In the way of righteousness there is life;(A)
along that path is immortality.
Proverbs 12:28
Common English Bible
28 The way of the righteous leads to life,
but the detestable[a] path leads to death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:28 LXX; MT the path of the trail
Proverbs 13:6
New International Version
6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.(A)
Proverbs 13:6
Common English Bible
6 Righteousness guards the innocent on the path,
but wickedness misleads sinners.
Proverbs 13:9
New International Version
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.(A)
Proverbs 13:9
Common English Bible
9 The light of the righteous rejoices,
but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
Proverbs 13:21-22
New International Version
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(D)
Proverbs 13:21-22
Common English Bible
21 Trouble pursues sinners,
but good things reward the righteous.
22 Good people leave their grandchildren an inheritance,
but the wealth of sinners is stored up for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:25
New International Version
25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.(A)
Proverbs 13:25
Common English Bible
25 The righteous eat their fill,
but the wicked have empty stomachs.
Proverbs 14:11
New International Version
Proverbs 14:11
Common English Bible
11 The house of the wicked is destroyed,
but the tent flourishes for those who do right.
Proverbs 14:14
New International Version
Proverbs 14:14
Common English Bible
14 Rebellious hearts receive satisfaction from their ways;
the good receive the due reward for their deeds.
Proverbs 14:19
New International Version
19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 14:19
Common English Bible
19 Evil people will bow down before the good;
wicked people are at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:22
New International Version
Proverbs 14:22
Common English Bible
22 Don’t those who plan evil go astray?
Those who plan good receive loyalty and faithfulness.
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