Proverbs 21:4
World English Bible
4 A high look and a proud heart,
the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:4 Some Hb mss, ancient versions read tillage
Proverbs 21:24
World English Bible
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—
he works in the arrogance of pride.
Proverbs 21:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”
acts with excessive pride.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
World English Bible
4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
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 25:27
World English Bible
27 It is not good to eat much honey,
nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.
Proverbs 25:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:27 Lit seek their glory, glory
Proverbs 26:16
World English Bible
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
than seven men who answer with discretion.
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 27:2
World English Bible
2 Let another man praise you,
and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
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 27:21
World English Bible
21 The crucible is for silver,
and the furnace for gold;
but man is refined by his praise.
Proverbs 27:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:21 Or gold, but a man [is tested] by his praise
Proverbs 29:23
World English Bible
23 A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Proverbs 29:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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