Proverbs 24:26
Lexham English Bible
26 He will kiss the lips,
he who gives an honest answer.
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
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:8 Or “lest”
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
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]
Notas al pie
- 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
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
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:20 A mineral salt found on dry lake beds often used as a preservative.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lexham English Bible
23 He who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor
than he who flatters with the tongue.
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
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
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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