Proverbs 24:26
Lexham English Bible
26 He will kiss the lips,
he who gives an honest answer.
Proverbs 24:26
English Standard Version
26 Whoever gives an honest answer
kisses the lips.
Proverbs 25:8-10
Lexham English Bible
8 do not hastily bring out to court,
for[a] what will you do at its end,
when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 Argue your argument with your neighbor himself,
the secret of another do not disclose,
10 lest he who hears shame you
and your ill repute will not end.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or “lest”
Proverbs 25:8-10
English Standard Version
8 (A)do not hastily bring into court,[a]
for[b] what will you do in the end,
when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 (B)Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
and do not reveal another's secret,
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute have no end.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or presence of a noble, as your eyes have seen. 8Do not go hastily out to court
- Proverbs 25:8 Hebrew or else
Proverbs 25:11-15
Lexham English Bible
11 Apples of gold in a setting of silver
is a matter spoken at[a] its proper time.
12 A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
is a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
13 Like the cold of snow on a day[b] of harvest
is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
and the soul[c] of his master is refreshed.[d]
14 Like clouds and wind when there is no rain,
so too is a man who boasts in a gift of deception.
15 With patience[e] a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.[f]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Hebrew “on”
- Proverbs 25:13 Or “at a season”
- Proverbs 25:13 Or “life,” or “inner self”
- Proverbs 25:13 Or “returned”
- Proverbs 25:15 Literally “With length of face”
- Proverbs 25:15 Or “strength”
Proverbs 25:11-15
English Standard Version
11 (A)A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12 Like (B)a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover to (C)a listening ear.
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
is (D)a faithful messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 Like (E)clouds and wind without rain
is a man who (F)boasts of a gift he does not give.
15 With (G)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Proverbs 25:20
Lexham English Bible
20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on natron,[a]
is he who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:20 A mineral salt found on dry lake beds often used as a preservative.
Proverbs 25:20
English Standard Version
20 Whoever (A)sings songs to a heavy heart
is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,
and like vinegar on soda.
Proverbs 26:4-5
Lexham English Bible
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly
lest you become like him—even you.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
or else he will be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:4-5
English Standard Version
4 (A)Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest you be like him yourself.
5 (B)Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be (C)wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:17
Lexham English Bible
17 Grabbing onto the ears of a dog
passing by is one who meddles in a quarrel that is not his own.
Proverbs 26:17
English Standard Version
17 Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own
is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:18-19
Lexham English Bible
18 Like a maniac who shoots
firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 so is a man who deceives his neighbor,
but says “Am I not joking?”
Proverbs 26:18-19
English Standard Version
18 Like a madman who throws (A)firebrands, arrows, and death
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I am only joking!”
Proverbs 28:23
Lexham English Bible
23 He who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor
than he who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 29:20
Lexham English Bible
20 You see a man who is hasty in his words:
there is more hope for a fool than him.
Proverbs 29:20
English Standard Version
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
(A)There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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