Proverbs 17:3
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Proverbs 17:3
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3 A crucible is for silver and a furnace for gold,
but the Lord tests the heart.
Proverbs 18:10
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Proverbs 18:10
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10 The Lord’s name is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and find refuge.
Proverbs 18:24
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24 A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but (A)there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24
Common English Bible
24 There are persons for companionship,
but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.
Proverbs 19:17
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Proverbs 19:17
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17 Those who are gracious to the poor lend to the Lord,
and the Lord will fully repay them.
Proverbs 19:21
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21 (A)Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but (B)it is the purpose of the Lord (C)that will stand.
Proverbs 19:21
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21 Many plans are in a person’s mind,
but the Lord’s purpose will succeed.
Proverbs 20:12
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Proverbs 20:12
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12 Ears to hear and eyes to see—
the Lord made them both.
Proverbs 20:22
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Proverbs 20:22
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22 Don’t say, “I’ll repay the evildoer!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
Proverbs 20:24
English Standard Version
24 A man's (A)steps are from the Lord;
how then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24
Common English Bible
24 A person’s steps are from the Lord;
how then can people understand their path?
Proverbs 20:27
English Standard Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 20:27 Hebrew breath
Proverbs 20:27
Common English Bible
27 The breath of a person is the lamp of the Lord,
searching all the inmost parts.
Proverbs 21:3
English Standard Version
3 (A)To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 Acting with righteousness and justice
is more valued by the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:30-31
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30 (A)No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.
31 (B)The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but (C)the victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 21:30-31
Common English Bible
30 No wisdom, understanding,
or advice can stand up against the Lord.
31 A horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 22:2
English Standard Version
Proverbs 22:2
Common English Bible
2 The rich and the poor have this in common:
the Lord made them both.
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