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
New Living Translation
32 Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord,
but he offers his friendship to the godly.
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
New Living Translation
30 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life;
a wise person wins friends.[a]
Notas al pie
- 11:30 Or and those who win souls are wise.
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
New Living Translation
26 The godly give good advice to their friends;[a]
the wicked lead them astray.
Notas al pie
- 12:26 Or The godly are cautious in friendship; or The godly are freed from evil. The meaning of the Hebrew is 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
New Living Translation
20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors,
while the rich have many “friends.”
Proverbs 16:28
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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.(A)
Proverbs 16:28
New Living Translation
28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of 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
New Living Translation
9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close 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
New Living Translation
17 A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
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
New Living Translation
19 An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.
Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
Proverbs 18:24
New Living Translation
24 There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19:4
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4 Wealth brings many friends,
but the poor are left friendless.(A)
Proverbs 19:4
New Living Translation
4 Wealth makes many “friends”;
poverty drives them all away.
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
New Living Translation
6 Many seek favors from a ruler;
everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
7 The relatives of the poor despise them;
how much more will their friends avoid them!
Though the poor plead with them,
their friends are gone.
Proverbs 20:6
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6 Many proclaim themselves loyal,
but who can find one worthy of trust?(A)
Proverbs 20:6
New Living Translation
6 Many will say they are loyal friends,
but who can find one who is truly reliable?
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