Proverbs 2:6-8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.(A)
7 He stores up success[a] for the upright;
He is a shield for those who live with integrity(B)
8 so that He may guard the paths of justice
and protect the way of His loyal followers.(C)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 2:7 Or resourcefulness
Proverbs 2:6-8
New Living Translation
6 For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
8 He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
Proverbs 3:3-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
4 Then you will find favor and high regard
in the sight of God and man.(B)
Proverbs 3:3-4
New Living Translation
3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
4 Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
Proverbs 3:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,
and do not loathe His discipline;(A)
Proverbs 3:11
New Living Translation
11 My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
Proverbs 5:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 5:21
New Living Translation
21 For the Lord sees clearly what a man does,
examining every path he takes.
Proverbs 6:16-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
What the Lord Hates
16 The Lord hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to Him:
17 arrogant eyes,(A) a lying tongue,(B)
hands that shed innocent blood,(C)
18 a heart that plots wicked schemes,(D)
feet eager to run to evil,(E)
19 a lying witness who gives false testimony,(F)
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.(G)
Proverbs 6:16-19
New Living Translation
16 There are six things the Lord hates—
no, seven things he detests:
17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill the innocent,
18 a heart that plots evil,
feet that race to do wrong,
19 a false witness who pours out lies,
a person who sows discord in a family.
Proverbs 15:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.(A)
Proverbs 15:3
New Living Translation
3 The Lord is watching everywhere,
keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:11
New Living Translation
11 Even Death and Destruction[a] hold no secrets from the Lord.
How much more does he know the human heart!
Notas al pie
- 15:11 Hebrew Sheol and Abaddon.
Proverbs 15:29
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:29
New Living Translation
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:1-2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 The reflections of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:2 Lit weighs spirits
Proverbs 16:1-2
New Living Translation
16 We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
2 People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.
Proverbs 16:9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
9 A man’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
New Living Translation
9 We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:11 Merchants kept the stones for their scales in a bag.
Proverbs 16:11
New Living Translation
11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;
he sets the standards for fairness.
Proverbs 16:33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 16:33
New Living Translation
33 We may throw the dice,[a]
but the Lord determines how they fall.
Notas al pie
- 16:33 Hebrew We may cast lots.
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