Proverbs 2:8-9
Christian Standard Bible
8 so that he may guard the paths of justice
and protect the way of his faithful followers.(A)
9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice,
and integrity—every good path.
Proverbs 2:8-9
New Living Translation
8 He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
Proverbs 8:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 I walk in the ways of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:20
New Living Translation
20 I walk in righteousness,
in paths of justice.
Proverbs 12:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:5
New Living Translation
5 The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Proverbs 13:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
Proverbs 13:23
New Living Translation
23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food,
but injustice sweeps it all away.
Proverbs 16:10-12
Christian Standard Bible
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his concern.(C)
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,(D)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(E)
Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:10-12
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;
he sets the standards for fairness.
12 A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.
Proverbs 17:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just(A)—
both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
New Living Translation
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—
both are detestable to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:23
New Living Translation
23 The wicked take secret bribes
to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 17:26
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 17:26 Or noble unfairly
Proverbs 17:26
New Living Translation
26 It is wrong to punish the godly for being good
or to flog leaders for being honest.
Proverbs 18:5
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:5
New Living Translation
5 It is not right to acquit the guilty
or deny justice to the innocent.
Proverbs 19:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.(A)
Proverbs 19:28
New Living Translation
28 A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice;
the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
Proverbs 21:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
New Living Translation
3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
Proverbs 21:7
New Living Translation
7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
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