Proverbs 3:1-2
Lexham English Bible
Wisdom and Piety
3 My child, do not forget my instruction,
and may your heart guard my commands.
2 For length of days, years of life,
and peace they[a] shall add to you.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:2 That is, “my commands” (3:1)
Proverbs 3:1-2
International Standard Version
The Blessings of Trusting God
3 My son, don’t forget my instruction,
and keep my commandments carefully in mind.[a]
2 For they will add length to your days, years to your life,
and abundant peace to you.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:1 Lit. Let your heart keep my commandments
Proverbs 3:13-18
Lexham English Bible
13 Happy is the one[a] who finds wisdom,
and one who obtains understanding.
14 For her[b] income is better than the income of silver,
and her revenue than that of gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies,
and all your desires shall not compare with her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life for those who seize her;
those who take hold of her are considered happy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:13 Literally “a man”
- Proverbs 3:14 Or “its”; both “wisdom” and “understanding” are feminine nouns and can be read as either “she” or “it”
Proverbs 3:13-18
International Standard Version
Wisdom More Valuable than Riches
13 How joyful is the man who finds wisdom,
and the man who gains understanding,
14 because her profit is better than the profit of silver,
and her yield than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies,
and nothing you desire compares with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand,
and in her left are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peaceful.
18 She is a tree of life for those who embrace her,
and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.
Proverbs 6:23
Lexham English Bible
23 For like a lamp is a commandment, and instruction is light,
and the way of life[a] is the reproof of discipline,
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:23 Hebrew “lives”
Proverbs 6:23
International Standard Version
23 Because the command is a lamp
and the Law a light,
rebukes that discipline are a way of life—
Proverbs 8:35
Lexham English Bible
35 For he who finds me is he who finds[a] life,
and he obtains favor from Yahweh.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:35 Hebrew “those who find”
Proverbs 8:35
International Standard Version
35 because those who find me find life
and gain favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 10:17
Lexham English Bible
17 On the path to life is he who guards instruction,
but he who rejects rebuke goes astray.
Proverbs 10:17
International Standard Version
17 Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life,
but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.
Proverbs 11:19
Lexham English Bible
19 He who is steadfast in righteousness is to life
as[a] he who pursues evil is to death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:19 Hebrew “and”
Proverbs 11:19
International Standard Version
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life,
but whoever pursues evil will die.
Proverbs 11:30
Lexham English Bible
30 The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life,
and he who captures souls[a] is wise.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:30 Or “persons,” or “inner selves”
Proverbs 11:30
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:30 So MT; LXX reads From the fruit of righteousness grows
- Proverbs 11:30 So MT; LXX reads life, but the souls of those who practice evil are cut off prematurely
Proverbs 12:28
Lexham English Bible
28 On the road of righteousness is life,
and on the way of the path, may there be no death.
Proverbs 12:28
International Standard Version
28 In the pathway to righteousness there is life,
and in that lifestyle there is no death.
Proverbs 15:4
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Or “Healing”
- Proverbs 15:4 That is, the tongue
Proverbs 15:4
International Standard Version
4 A gentle statement[a] is a tree of life,
but perverted speech shatters the spirit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 16:15
Lexham English Bible
15 In the light of the face of the king there is life,
and his favor is like a cloud of spring rain.
Proverbs 16:15
International Standard Version
15 When a king is pleased,[a] there is life,
and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Lit. a king’s face lightens
Proverbs 16:22
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:22 Or “master”
- Proverbs 16:22 Or “punishment”
Proverbs 16:22
International Standard Version
22 Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life,
but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 18:21
Lexham English Bible
21 Death and life are in the power[a] of the tongue,
and those who love her[b] will eat of her fruit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:21 Literally “hand”
- Proverbs 18:21 That is, the power of the tongue
Proverbs 18:21
International Standard Version
21 The power of the tongue is life and death—
those who love to talk[a] will eat what it produces.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:21 Lit. love it
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