Proverbs 3:13-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom Brings Happiness
13 Happy is a man who finds wisdom(A)
and who acquires understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.(B)
15 She is more precious than jewels;(C)
nothing you desire compares with her.(D)
16 Long life[a] is in her right hand;
in her left, riches and honor.(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant,(F)
and all her paths, peaceful.
18 She is a tree of life(G) to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:16 Lit Length of days
Proverbs 3:13-18
New Living Translation
13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
17 She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.
Proverbs 8:32-34
Holman Christian Standard Bible
32 “And now, my sons, listen to me;
those who keep my ways are happy.(A)
33 Listen to instruction and be wise;(B)
don’t ignore it.
34 Anyone who listens to me is happy,(C)
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.
Proverbs 8:32-34
New Living Translation
32 “And so, my children,[a] listen to me,
for all who follow my ways are joyful.
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise.
Don’t ignore it.
34 Joyful are those who listen to me,
watching for me daily at my gates,
waiting for me outside my home!
Footnotes
- 8:32 Hebrew my sons.
Proverbs 12:14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
14 A man will be satisfied with good
by the words of his mouth,(A)
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.(B)
Proverbs 12:14
New Living Translation
14 Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
Proverbs 12:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 12:20
New Living Translation
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 14:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 The one who despises his neighbor sins,(A)
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.(B)
Proverbs 14:21
New Living Translation
21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
blessed are those who help the poor.
Proverbs 15:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.(A)
Proverbs 15:13
New Living Translation
13 A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15
New Living Translation
15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:30
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit makes fat
Proverbs 15:30
New Living Translation
30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
Proverbs 16:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)
Proverbs 16:20
New Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
Proverbs 23:15-16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice.(A)
16 My innermost being will cheer
when your lips say what is right.(B)
Proverbs 23:15-16
New Living Translation
15 My child,[a] if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice!
16 Everything in me will celebrate
when you speak what is right.
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