Proverbs 3:32
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32 for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
but the upright are in his confidence.(A)
Proverbs 3:32
Common English Bible
32 Devious people are detestable to the Lord,
but the virtuous are his close friends.
Proverbs 11:30
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30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and the wise capture souls.(A)
Proverbs 11:30
Common English Bible
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and the wise gather lives.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 11:30 Or LXX, Syr violence takes lives away
Proverbs 12:26
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26 The righteous are released from misfortune,[a]
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Notas al pie
- 12.26 Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 12:26
Common English Bible
26 The righteous offer guidance to their neighbors,[a]
but the path of the wicked makes them wander.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 12:26 Heb uncertain
Proverbs 14:20
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20 The poor are disliked even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.(A)
Proverbs 14:20
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20 Even their neighbors hate the poor,
but many love the wealthy.
Proverbs 16:28
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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.(A)
Proverbs 16:28
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28 Destructive people produce conflict;
gossips alienate close friends.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)
Proverbs 17:9
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9 One who seeks love conceals an offense,
but one who repeats it divides friends.
Proverbs 17:17
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17 A friend loves at all times,
and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.(A)
Proverbs 17:17
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17 Friends love all the time,
and kinsfolk are born for times of trouble.
Proverbs 18:19
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19 An ally offended is stronger than a city;[a]
such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
Notas al pie
- 18.19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 18:19
Common English Bible
19 An offended ally is more formidable than a city;
such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:24
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24 There are persons for companionship,
but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.
Proverbs 19:4
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4 Wealth brings many friends,
but the poor are left friendless.(A)
Proverbs 19:4
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4 Riches increase one’s friends,
but the poor lose their friends.
Proverbs 19:6-7
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6 Many seek the favor of the generous,
and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
7 If the poor are hated even by their kin,
how much more are they shunned by their friends!
When they call after them, they are not there.[a](B)
Notas al pie
- 19.7 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 19:6-7
Common English Bible
6 Many seek favor from rulers;
everyone befriends a gift giver.
7 All the relatives of the poor hate them;
even more, their friends stay far from them.
When they pursue them with words, they aren’t there.
Proverbs 20:6
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6 Many proclaim themselves loyal,
but who can find one worthy of trust?(A)
Proverbs 20:6
Common English Bible
6 Many people will say that they are loyal,
but who can find a reliable person?
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