Proverbs 2:8-9
New American Standard Bible
8 Guarding the paths of justice,
And He (A)watches over the way of His godly ones.
9 Then you will discern (B)righteousness, justice,
And integrity, and every (C)good path.
Proverbs 2:8-9
New International Version
8 for he guards the course of the just
and protects the way of his faithful ones.(A)
9 Then you will understand(B) what is right and just
and fair—every good path.
Proverbs 8:20
New American Standard Bible
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:20
New International Version
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,(A)
along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 12:5
New American Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Proverbs 12:5
New International Version
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 13:23
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:23 Lit there is what is swept
Proverbs 13:23
New International Version
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
but injustice sweeps it away.
Proverbs 16:10-12
New American Standard Bible
10 A divine (A)verdict is on the lips of the king;
His mouth should not [a]err in judgment.
11 A (B)just balance and scales belong to the Lord;
All the [b]weights of the bag are His [c]concern.
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
Because a (C)throne is established on righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
- Proverbs 16:11 Lit stones
- Proverbs 16:11 Lit work
Proverbs 16:10-12
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.(B)
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.(C)
Proverbs 17:15
New American Standard Bible
15 One who (A)justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:15
New International Version
Proverbs 17:23
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:23 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 17:23
New International Version
Proverbs 17:26
New American Standard Bible
26 It is also not good to (A)fine the righteous,
Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
Proverbs 17:26
New International Version
26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(A)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.
Proverbs 18:5
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:5
New International Version
Proverbs 19:28
New American Standard Bible
28 A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked [a](A)swallows wrongdoing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:28 Another reading is pours out
Proverbs 19:28
New International Version
28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
New American Standard Bible
3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
New International Version
3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:7
New American Standard Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they (A)refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:7
New International Version
7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away,(A)
for they refuse to do what is right.
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