Proverbs 15:33
Lexham English Bible
33 Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,
and before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 15:33
New Living Translation
33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:13
Lexham English Bible
13 The delight of kings are the lips of righteousness,
and he who speaks what is upright he will love.
Proverbs 16:13
New Living Translation
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
Proverbs 17:28
Lexham English Bible
28 Even a fool who keeps silent shall be considered wise;[a]
he who closes his lips is intelligent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:28 Literally “wise, he shall be considered”
Proverbs 17:28
New Living Translation
28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 18:12
Lexham English Bible
12 In the presence of destruction, the heart[a] of a man will be haughty,
but in the presence of honor, humble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:12 Or “mind”
Proverbs 18:12
New Living Translation
12 Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 20:11
Lexham English Bible
11 Even by his acts, a young man[a] will make himself known,
whether his acts are pure and upright.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:11 Or “young boy,” or “adolescent”
Proverbs 20:11
New Living Translation
11 Even children are known by the way they act,
whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.
Proverbs 21:21
Lexham English Bible
21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
New Living Translation
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
Lexham English Bible
4 The reward of humility is the fear of Yahweh—
wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4
New Living Translation
4 True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 25:6-7
Lexham English Bible
6 Do not promote yourself before the king,
and in the place of the great ones do not stand.
7 For it is better that he say to you, “Ascend here,”
than he humble you before a noble.
What your eyes have seen,
Proverbs 25:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Don’t demand an audience with the king
or push for a place among the great.
7 It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table
than to be sent away in public disgrace.
Just because you’ve seen something,
Proverbs 25:13
Lexham English Bible
13 Like the cold of snow on a day[a] of harvest
is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
and the soul[b] of his master is refreshed.[c]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:13 Or “at a season”
- Proverbs 25:13 Or “life,” or “inner self”
- Proverbs 25:13 Or “returned”
Proverbs 25:13
New Living Translation
13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
They revive the spirit of their employer.
Proverbs 25:27
Lexham English Bible
27 To eat much honey is not good,
nor is seeking one’s honor[a] honorable.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:27 Hebrew “their honor”
Proverbs 25:27
New Living Translation
27 It’s not good to eat too much honey,
and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.
Proverbs 27:18
Lexham English Bible
18 He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and he who guards his master[a] will be honored.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:18 Or “lord”
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 28:23
Lexham English Bible
23 He who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor
than he who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:23
New Living Translation
23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
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