Proverbs 17:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:8
International Standard Version
8 A bribe works wonders[a] in the eyes of its giver;
wherever he turns he prospers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Lit. A gift is a stone of favor
Proverbs 17:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:23
International Standard Version
23 The wicked man takes a bribe in secret
in order to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 20:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.(A)
Proverbs 20:21
International Standard Version
21 An inheritance quickly obtained at the beginning
will not be blessed at the end.
Proverbs 21:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
International Standard Version
3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:6-8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Or a breath blown away
- Proverbs 21:6 Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg read a snare of death
- Proverbs 21:6 Lit is vanity, ones seeking death
Proverbs 21:6-8
International Standard Version
7 Devastation caused by the wicked will drag them away
because they refuse to do what is just.
8 The conduct[c] of a guilty man is perverse,
but the behavior of the pure is upright.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Lit. by a lying tongue
- Proverbs 21:6 So MT; LXX reads is pursuing worthlessness into deadly snares
- Proverbs 21:8 Lit. way
Proverbs 22:22-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 Don’t rob a poor man because he is poor,
and don’t crush the oppressed(A) at the gate,(B)
23 for the Lord will take up their case(C)
and will plunder those who plunder them.
Proverbs 22:22-23
International Standard Version
22 Don’t rob the poor person because he is poor,
and don’t crush the helpless in court,[a]
23 for the Lord will plead their case
and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:22 Lit. gate
Proverbs 24:23-26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
23 These sayings also belong to the wise:(A)
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.(B)
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent”(C)—
people will curse him,(D) and tribes will denounce him;
25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
and a generous blessing will come to them.
26 He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:23-26
International Standard Version
Sayings of the Wise
23 Here are some more proverbs from wise people:
It isn’t good to show partiality in judgment.
24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You’re in the right,”
will be cursed by people and hated by nations.
25 But as for people who rebuke the wicked;[a]
a good blessing will fall upon them.
26 A kiss on the lips—
that’s what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:25 The Heb. lacks the wicked
- Proverbs 24:26 The Heb. lacks deserves
Proverbs 28:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:3 LXX reads A wicked man
Proverbs 28:3
International Standard Version
3 A poor man who oppresses the weak
is like a rainstorm that destroys all[a] the crops.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:3 Lit. that leaves no
Proverbs 28:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
Proverbs 28:6
International Standard Version
6 It’s better to be poor and live a blameless life
than to be rich but crooked in one’s lifestyle.
Proverbs 28:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 28:8
International Standard Version
8 Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant[a] interest
collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon
Proverbs 31:8-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Speak up[a] for those who have no voice,[b](A)
for the justice of all who are dispossessed.[c]
9 Speak up,[d] judge righteously,(B)
and defend the cause of[e] the oppressed and needy.(C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit Open your mouth
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit who are mute
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit all the sons of passing away
- Proverbs 31:9 Lit Open your mouth
- Proverbs 31:9 Lit and justice for
Proverbs 31:8-9
International Standard Version
8 Speak for those who cannot speak;
seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.[a]
9 Speak up, judge righteously,
and defend the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit. all sons of destruction
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