Proverbs 14:34
Lexham English Bible
34 Righteousness will exalt a nation,
but sin is a reproach to a people.
Proverbs 14:34
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:34 shame or disgrace
Proverbs 15:6
Lexham English Bible
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:6
New King James Version
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:9
Lexham English Bible
9 An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked,
but he who pursues righteousness he will love.
Proverbs 15:9
New King James Version
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who (A)follows righteousness.
Proverbs 16:7
Lexham English Bible
7 When the ways of a man are pleasing to Yahweh,
even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
New King James Version
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 17:13
Lexham English Bible
13 For he who returns evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17:13
New King James Version
13 Whoever (A)rewards evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 18:3
Lexham English Bible
3 With the coming of wickedness comes contempt also,
and with dishonor, disgrace.
Proverbs 18:3
New King James Version
3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also;
And with dishonor comes reproach.
Proverbs 19:3
Lexham English Bible
3 As for the folly of humankind, its way leads to ruin,
and against Yahweh his heart[a] will rage.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:3 Or “mind”
Proverbs 19:3
New King James Version
3 The foolishness of a man twists his way,
And his heart frets against the Lord.
Proverbs 19:19
Lexham English Bible
19 A hot-tempered person pays a penalty;
if you rescue him, you will do it yet again.
Proverbs 19:19
New King James Version
19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;
For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 19:29
Lexham English Bible
29 Judgments[a] are prepared for the scoffers,
and flogging for the back of fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:29 Or “Punishments,” or “Condemnations”
Proverbs 19:29
New King James Version
29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
(A)And beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 20:7
Lexham English Bible
7 He who walks in his integrity is righteous;
happy are his children who follow him.
Proverbs 20:7
New King James Version
Proverbs 21:7
Lexham English Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
for they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:7
New King James Version
7 The violence of the wicked will [a]destroy them,
Because they refuse to do justice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:7 Lit. drag them away
Proverbs 21:12
Lexham English Bible
12 The righteous observes the house of the wicked;
he throws the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:12
New King James Version
12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
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