Proverbs 17:8
New Living Translation
8 A bribe is like a lucky charm;
whoever gives one will prosper!
Proverbs 17:8
International Standard Version
8 A bribe works wonders[a] in the eyes of its giver;
wherever he turns he prospers.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:8 Lit. A gift is a stone of favor
Proverbs 17:23
New Living Translation
23 The wicked take secret bribes
to pervert the course of justice.
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
New Living Translation
21 An inheritance obtained too early in life
is not a blessing in the end.
Proverbs 20:21
International Standard Version
21 An inheritance quickly obtained at the beginning
will not be blessed at the end.
Proverbs 21:3
New Living Translation
3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.
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
New Living Translation
6 Wealth created by a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.[a]
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
8 The guilty walk a crooked path;
the innocent travel a straight road.
Notas al pie
- 21:6 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads mist for those who seek 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.
Notas al pie
- 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
New Living Translation
22 Don’t rob the poor just because you can,
or exploit the needy in court.
23 For the Lord is their defender.
He will ruin anyone who ruins 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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:22 Lit. gate
Proverbs 24:23-26
New Living Translation
More Sayings of the Wise
23 Here are some further sayings of the wise:
It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.
24 A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”
will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.
25 But it will go well for those who convict the guilty;
rich blessings will be showered on them.
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss of friendship.
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]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:25 The Heb. lacks the wicked
- Proverbs 24:26 The Heb. lacks deserves
Proverbs 28:3
New Living Translation
3 A poor person who oppresses the poor
is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
Proverbs 28:3
International Standard Version
3 A poor man who oppresses the weak
is like a rainstorm that destroys all[a] the crops.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:3 Lit. that leaves no
Proverbs 28:6
New Living Translation
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
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
New Living Translation
8 Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon
Proverbs 31:8-9
New Living Translation
8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
ensure justice for those being crushed.
9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
and see that they get justice.
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit. all sons of destruction
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