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 2:8-9
Common English Bible
8 He protects the paths of justice
and guards the way of those who are loyal to him.
9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice,
as well as integrity, every good course.
Proverbs 8:20
New International Version
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,(A)
along the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:20
Common English Bible
20 I walk on the way of righteousness,
on the paths of justice,
Proverbs 12:5
New International Version
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:5
Common English Bible
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the guidance of the wicked is deceptive.
Proverbs 13:23
New International Version
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
but injustice sweeps it away.
Proverbs 13:23
Common English Bible
23 A poor person’s land might produce much food,
but it is unjustly swept away.
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 16:10-12
Common English Bible
10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his doing.
12 Kings detest wicked deeds,
for their thrones are founded on righteousness.
Proverbs 17:15
New International Version
Proverbs 17:15
Common English Bible
15 Judging the righteous wicked and the wicked righteous—
the Lord detests both of these.
Proverbs 17:23
New International Version
Proverbs 17:23
Common English Bible
23 The wicked take secret bribes
to twist the way of justice.
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 17:26
Common English Bible
26 It isn’t good to punish the righteous,
to strike the honorable for their integrity.
Proverbs 18:5
New International Version
Proverbs 18:5
Common English Bible
5 Favoring the wicked isn’t good;
it denies justice to the righteous.
Proverbs 19:28
New International Version
28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.(A)
Proverbs 19:28
Common English Bible
28 A worthless witness mocks justice;
the wicked mouth gulps down trouble.
Proverbs 21:3
New International Version
3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)
Proverbs 21:3
Common English Bible
3 Acting with righteousness and justice
is more valued by the Lord than sacrifice.
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.
Proverbs 21:7
Common English Bible
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
for they refuse to act with justice.
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