Proverbs 14:34
English Standard Version
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
Common English Bible
34 Righteousness dignifies a nation,
but sin disgraces a people.
Proverbs 15:6
English Standard Version
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:6
Common English Bible
6 Great treasure is in the house of the righteous,
but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:9
English Standard Version
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves him (A)who pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9
Common English Bible
9 The Lord detests the path of the wicked,
but loves those who pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 16:7
English Standard Version
7 When a man's ways please the Lord,
(A)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
Common English Bible
7 When people draw favor from the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
Proverbs 17:13
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:13
Common English Bible
13 Evil will never depart from the house
of those who return evil for good.
Proverbs 18:3
English Standard Version
3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
Proverbs 18:3
Common English Bible
3 When the wicked arrive, so does contempt;
with shame comes insult.
Proverbs 19:3
English Standard Version
Proverbs 19:3
Common English Bible
3 People’s own folly corrupts their way,
but their hearts rage against the Lord.
Proverbs 19:19
English Standard Version
19 A man of great wrath will pay the penalty,
for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.
Proverbs 19:19
Common English Bible
19 Angry people must pay the penalty;
if you rescue them, then you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 19:29
English Standard Version
Proverbs 19:29
Common English Bible
29 Punishments were made for mockers,
and blows for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 20:7
English Standard Version
Proverbs 20:7
Common English Bible
7 The righteous live with integrity;
happy are their children who come after them.
Proverbs 21:7
English Standard Version
7 The violence of the wicked will (A)sweep them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
Proverbs 21:7
Common English Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
for they refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:12
English Standard Version
12 The Righteous One (A)observes the house of the wicked;
he throws the wicked down to ruin.
Proverbs 21:12
Common English Bible
12 The righteous one observes the house of the wicked,
turning the wicked toward trouble.
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