Proverbs 14:23
New International Version
23 All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:23
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 14:23 Lit but word of lips
Proverbs 15:6
New International Version
Proverbs 15:6
Christian Standard Bible
6 The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
New International Version
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 16:6-7
New International Version
Proverbs 16:6-7
Christian Standard Bible
6 Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,(A)
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.(B)
7 When a person’s ways please the Lord,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.(C)
Proverbs 16:26
New International Version
26 The appetite of laborers works for them;
their hunger drives them on.
Proverbs 16:26
Christian Standard Bible
26 A worker’s appetite works for him
because his hunger[a] urges him on.
Footnotes
- 16:26 Lit mouth
Proverbs 17:2
New International Version
2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
Proverbs 17:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 19:17
New International Version
Proverbs 19:17
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 19:17 Lit to him
Proverbs 20:13
New International Version
13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;(A)
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
Proverbs 20:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
New International Version
Proverbs 22:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 24:27
New International Version
27 Put your outdoor work in order
and get your fields ready;
after that, build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field;(A)
afterward, build your house.
Proverbs 27:18
New International Version
Proverbs 27:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 Whoever tends a fig tree(A) will eat its fruit,(B)
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:23-27
New International Version
23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,(A)
give careful attention to your herds;
24 for riches do not endure forever,(B)
and a crown is not secure for all generations.
25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears
and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
26 the lambs will provide you with clothing,
and the goats with the price of a field.
27 You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family
and to nourish your female servants.
Proverbs 27:23-27
Christian Standard Bible
23 Know well the condition of your flock,(A)
and pay attention to your herds,
24 for wealth is not forever;(B)
not even a crown lasts for all time.
25 When hay is removed and new growth appears
and the grain from the hills is gathered in,
26 lambs will provide your clothing,
and goats, the price of a field;
27 there will be enough goat’s milk for your food—
food for your household
and nourishment for your female servants.(C)
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