Proverbs 14:22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
22 Do not those who plan evil err?
Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:22
New Living Translation
22 If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:34
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.(A)
Proverbs 14:34
New Living Translation
34 Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 15:6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:6
New Living Translation
6 There is treasure in the house of the godly,
but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
Proverbs 15:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.(A)
Proverbs 15:8
New Living Translation
8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
Proverbs 15:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.(A)
Proverbs 15:9
New Living Translation
9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves those who pursue godliness.
Proverbs 15:29
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 15:29
New Living Translation
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their way preserve their lives.
Proverbs 16:17
New Living Translation
17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
whoever follows that path is safe.
Proverbs 20:7
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
7 The righteous walk in integrity—
happy are the children who follow them!(A)
Proverbs 20:7
New Living Translation
7 The godly walk with integrity;
blessed are their children who follow them.
Proverbs 21:7
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away
because they refuse to do what is just.(A)
Proverbs 21:7
New Living Translation
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
Proverbs 21:10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
10 The souls of the wicked desire evil;
their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.(A)
Proverbs 21:10
New Living Translation
10 Evil people desire evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.
Proverbs 21:18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous
and the faithless for the upright.(A)
Proverbs 21:18
New Living Translation
18 The wicked are punished in place of the godly,
and traitors in place of the honest.
Proverbs 21:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when brought with evil intent.(A)
Proverbs 21:27
New Living Translation
27 The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,
especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
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