Proverbs 21:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:4 Some Hb mss, ancient versions read tillage
Proverbs 21:4
Common English Bible
4 Prideful eyes, an arrogant heart, and
the lamp of the wicked are all sinful.
Proverbs 21:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”
acts with excessive pride.(A)
Proverbs 21:24
Common English Bible
24 Incredibly proud—mockers are their name!
Their conduct involves excessive pride.
Proverbs 22:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
Common English Bible
4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 25:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:27 Lit seek their glory, glory
Proverbs 25:27
Common English Bible
27 Eating too much honey isn’t good,
nor is it appropriate to seek honor.
Proverbs 26:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 In his own eyes, a slacker is wiser(A)
than seven men who can answer sensibly.
Proverbs 26:16
Common English Bible
16 Lazy people think they are wiser
than seven people who answer sensibly.
Proverbs 27:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—
a stranger, and not your own lips.(A)
Proverbs 27:2
Common English Bible
2 Let another person praise you, and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 27:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:21 Or gold, but a man [is tested] by his praise
Proverbs 27:21
Common English Bible
21 A crucible is for silver and a furnace for gold;
so are people in the presence of someone who praises them.
Proverbs 29:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:23
Common English Bible
23 Pride lays people low,
but those of humble spirit gain honor.
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