Proverbs 3:21-26
Amplified Bible
21
My son, let them not escape from your sight,
But keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22
And they will be life to your soul (your inner self)
And a gracious adornment to your neck (your outer self).
23
Then you will walk on your way [of life] securely
And your foot will not stumble.(A)
24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25
Do not be afraid of sudden fear
Nor of the storm of the wicked when it comes [since you will be blameless];
26
For the Lord will be your confidence, firm and strong,
And will keep your foot from being caught [in a trap].
Proverbs 3:21-26
New American Standard Bible
21 My son, see that (A)they do not escape from your sight;
Comply with sound wisdom and discretion,
22 And they will be (B)life to your soul
And (C)adornment to your neck.
23 Then you will (D)walk in your way securely,
And your foot will not (E)stumble.
24 When you (F)lie down, you will not be afraid;
When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 (G)Do not be afraid of sudden danger,
Nor of (H)trouble from the wicked when it comes;
26 For the Lord will be [a]your confidence,
And will (I)keep your foot from being caught.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:26 Or at your side
Proverbs 11:6
Amplified Bible
6
The righteousness of the upright will rescue them,
But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.
Proverbs 11:6
New American Standard Bible
6 The righteousness of the upright will rescue them,
But the treacherous will (A)be caught by their own greed.
Proverbs 11:8
Amplified Bible
8
[a]The righteous is rescued from trouble,
And the wicked takes his place.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:8 The famous eleventh-century rabbi known as Rashi told a fable illustrating this verse. He said that a fox once told a wolf to come with him and he would give him abundant food. It was night, and the fox led the wolf to a well with a bucket at each end of the rope. The fox got into the bucket at the top of the well and rode down to the bottom. When the wolf asked him what he was doing, the fox pointed to the reflection of the moon in the water and said, “There is plenty of cheese and meat down here. Get in the other bucket and come down right away!” The wolf did, and as he went down the fox was pulled up in the first bucket. When the fox got to the top, the wolf said, “How am I supposed to get out?” Thereupon the fox quoted this verse to him.
Proverbs 11:8
New American Standard Bible
8 The righteous is rescued from trouble,
But the wicked [a]takes his place.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:8 Lit enters
Proverbs 11:15
Amplified Bible
15
He who puts up security and guarantees a debt for an outsider will surely suffer [for his foolishness],
But he who hates (declines) being a guarantor is secure [from its penalties].
Proverbs 11:15
New American Standard Bible
15 One who is a (A)guarantor for a stranger will certainly suffer for it,
But one who hates [a]being a guarantor is secure.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:15 Lit those who strike hands
Proverbs 12:6-7
Amplified Bible
6
The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander],
But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.
7
The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more,
But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].
Proverbs 12:6-7
New American Standard Bible
6 The (A)words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood,
But the (B)mouth of the upright will rescue them.
7 The (C)wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the (D)house of the righteous will stand.
Proverbs 12:13
Amplified Bible
13
An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
New American Standard Bible
13 [a]An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips,
But the (A)righteous will escape from trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Lit In the offense of the lips is an evil snare
Proverbs 12:21
Amplified Bible
21
No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.(A)
Proverbs 12:21
New American Standard Bible
21 (A)No harm happens to the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
Amplified Bible
3
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his
Proverbs 13:14
Amplified Bible
14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:14
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:14 Or law
Proverbs 15:24
Amplified Bible
24
The [chosen] path of life leads upward for the wise,
That he may keep away from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) below.(A)
Proverbs 15:24
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:24 I.e., the netherworld
Proverbs 15:27
Amplified Bible
27
He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:16
Amplified Bible
16
He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the Lord] keeps (guards) his own life,
But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.(A)
Proverbs 19:16
New American Standard Bible
16 One who (A)keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But one who [a]is careless of [b]conduct will die.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:16 Lit despises
- Proverbs 19:16 Lit ways
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