Proverbs 24:5-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 A wise warrior is better than a strong one,[a]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;[b](A)
6 for you should wage war with sound guidance—
victory comes with many counselors.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX, Syr; MT reads one is in strength
- Proverbs 24:5 LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads knowledge exerts strength
Proverbs 24:5-6
New Living Translation
5 The wise are mightier than the strong,[a]
and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
6 So don’t go to war without wise guidance;
victory depends on having many advisers.
Footnotes
- 24:5 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads A wise man is strength.
Proverbs 24:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field;(A)
afterward, build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
New Living Translation
27 Do your planning and prepare your fields
before building your house.
Proverbs 25:4-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 Remove impurities from silver,(A)
and a vessel will be produced[a] for a silversmith.(B)
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,(C)
and his throne will be established in righteousness.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:4 Lit will come out; Ex 32:24
Proverbs 25:4-5
New Living Translation
4 Remove the impurities from silver,
and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s court,
and his reign will be made secure by justice.
Proverbs 25:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(A)
Proverbs 25:15
New Living Translation
15 Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.
Proverbs 29:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a man who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
Proverbs 29:4
New Living Translation
4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
Proverbs 29:14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.(A)
Proverbs 29:14
New Living Translation
14 If a king judges the poor fairly,
his throne will last forever.
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