Proverbs 20:22
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:22
Revised Standard Version
22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.
Proverbs 20:28
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
- Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
Proverbs 20:28
Revised Standard Version
28 Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king,
and his throne is upheld by righteousness.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:28 Gk: Heb loyalty
Proverbs 22:3
New American Standard Bible
3 A (A)prudent person sees evil and hides himself,
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 22:3
Revised Standard Version
3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
but the simple go on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:10
New American Standard Bible
10 (A)Drive out the scoffer, and strife will leave,
Even quarreling and dishonor will cease.
Proverbs 22:10
Revised Standard Version
10 Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out,
and quarreling and abuse will cease.
Proverbs 27:12
New American Standard Bible
12 A prudent person sees evil and hides himself;
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12
Revised Standard Version
12 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
but the simple go on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 28:16
New American Standard Bible
16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16
Revised Standard Version
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor;
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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