Proverbs 24:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
26 He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
International Standard Version
26 A kiss on the lips—
that’s what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 24:26 The Heb. lacks deserves
Proverbs 25:8-10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Don’t take a matter to court hastily.(A)
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
if your opponent[a] humiliates you?
9 Make your case with your opponent[b]
without revealing another’s secret;(B)
10 otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you,
and you’ll never live it down.[c]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:8 Or neighbor
- Proverbs 25:9 Or neighbor
- Proverbs 25:10 Lit and your evil report will not turn back
Proverbs 25:8-10
International Standard Version
8 don’t be in a hurry to argue in court.
Otherwise, what will you do later on
when your neighbor humiliates you?
9 Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor,
and don’t betray another person’s confidence.
10 Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed,
and your bad reputation will never leave you.
Proverbs 25:11-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.[a](A)
12 A wise correction to a receptive ear(B)
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
13 To those who send him, a trustworthy messenger
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
he refreshes the life of his masters.(C)
14 The man who boasts about a gift that does not exist
is like clouds and wind without rain.(D)
15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(E)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:11 Or like apples of gold in settings of silver
Proverbs 25:11-15
International Standard Version
11 Like golden apples set in silver
is a word spoken at the right time.
12 Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13 Like cold snow during harvest time
is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes his masters.
14 Like clouds and winds without rain
is the man who brags
about gifts he never gave.
15 Through patience a ruler may be persuaded;
a gentle word[a] can break a bone.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 25:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Singing songs to a troubled heart
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
or like pouring vinegar on soda.[a](A)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:20 Lit natron, or sodium carbonate
Proverbs 25:20
International Standard Version
20 Taking your coat off when it’s cold
or pouring vinegar on soda—
that’s what singing songs does to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 26:4-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness(A)
or you’ll be like him yourself.
5 Answer a fool according to his foolishness(B)
or he’ll become wise in his own eyes.(C)
Proverbs 26:4-5
International Standard Version
4 Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness,
or you will be just like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his foolishness,
or he will think himself to be wise.
Proverbs 26:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 A person who is passing by and meddles in a quarrel that’s not his
is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:17
International Standard Version
17 Picking up a dog by the ears—
that’s what someone is like who[a] meddles in another’s fight.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 26:17 Lit. who, as he is passing by,
Proverbs 26:18-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows,(A)
19 so is the man who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
Proverbs 26:18-19
International Standard Version
18 Like the maniac who shoots
fiery darts and deadly arrows—
19 that’s what someone is like who lies to his neighbor
and then says, “I was joking, wasn’t I?”
Proverbs 28:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor(A)
than one who flatters[a] with his tongue.(B)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:23 Lit is smooth
Proverbs 28:23
International Standard Version
23 Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor
than someone who flatters with his words.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:23 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 29:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:20
International Standard Version
20 Do you see a man who speaks hastily?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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