Proverbs 14:23
New Living Translation
23 Work brings profit,
but mere talk leads to poverty!
Proverbs 14:23
International Standard Version
23 In hard work there is always profit,
but too much chattering[a] leads to poverty.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:23 Lit. word of lips
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 15:6
International Standard Version
6 The righteous house is itself[a] a great treasure,
but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:6 The Heb. lacks itself
Proverbs 15:16
New Living Translation
16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16
International Standard Version
On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life
16 Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord
than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 16:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
7 When people’s lives please the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
Proverbs 16:6-7
International Standard Version
6 Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth,
and through fear of the Lord people[a] turn from evil.
7 When a person’s ways please the Lord,
even his enemies will be at peace with him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:6 The Heb. lacks people
Proverbs 16:26
New Living Translation
26 It is good for workers to have an appetite;
an empty stomach drives them on.
Proverbs 16:26
International Standard Version
26 The appetite of the laborer motivates him;
indeed, his hunger drives him on.
Proverbs 17:2
New Living Translation
2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.
Proverbs 17:2
International Standard Version
2 A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son
and will share in the inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 19:17
New Living Translation
17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—
and he will repay you!
Proverbs 19:17
International Standard Version
17 Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the Lord—
the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.
Proverbs 20:13
New Living Translation
13 If you love sleep, you will end in poverty.
Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!
Proverbs 20:13
International Standard Version
13 Do not love sleep or you’ll become poor,
keep your eyes open and you’ll have plenty of food.
Proverbs 22:4
New Living Translation
4 True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 22:4
International Standard Version
4 The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 24:27
New Living Translation
27 Do your planning and prepare your fields
before building your house.
Proverbs 24:27
International Standard Version
27 First do your outside work,
preparing your land for yourself.
After that, build your house.
Proverbs 27:18
New Living Translation
18 As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit,
so workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded.
Proverbs 27:18
International Standard Version
18 Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit,
and whoever obeys[a] his master will be honored.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:18 Lit. guards
Proverbs 27:23-27
New Living Translation
23 Know the state of your flocks,
and put your heart into caring for your herds,
24 for riches don’t last forever,
and the crown might not be passed to the next generation.
25 After the hay is harvested and the new crop appears
and the mountain grasses are gathered in,
26 your sheep will provide wool for clothing,
and your goats will provide the price of a field.
27 And you will have enough goats’ milk for yourself,
your family, and your servant girls.
Proverbs 27:23-27
International Standard Version
23 Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks
and pay attention to your herds,
24 because riches don’t endure forever,
and crowns don’t last from one generation to the next.
25 When the grass disappears,
and new growth appears,
the mountain spices will be harvested,
26 the lambs will supply your clothing,
and your goats the price of a field.
27 You will have enough goat’s milk to drink
and to supply your household needs,
as well as sustenance for your servant girls.
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