Proverbs 3:33
Lexham English Bible
33 The curse of Yahweh is on the house of the wicked,
and the abode of the righteous ones he blesses.
Proverbs 3:33
International Standard Version
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
Proverbs 4:18
Lexham English Bible
18 But the path of the righteous ones is like the light of dawn,
leading and shining until the day is full.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:18 Literally “is correct”
Proverbs 4:18
International Standard Version
18 The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn
that grows brighter until the full light of day.
Proverbs 11:11
Lexham English Bible
11 By the blessing of the upright, a city will be exalted,
but by the mouth of the wicked, it will be overthrown.
Proverbs 11:11
International Standard Version
11 Through the blessing of the righteous a city is built up,
but what the wicked say tears it down.
Proverbs 11:30-31
Lexham English Bible
30 The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life,
and he who captures souls[a] is wise.
31 If the righteous on earth will be repaid,
how much more[b] the wicked and sinner.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:30 Or “persons,” or “inner selves”
- Proverbs 11:31 Literally “more for”
Proverbs 11:30-31
International Standard Version
30 The fruit of the righteous is[a] a tree of life,
and the one who wins people is wise.[b]
31 If the righteous receive what they are due here on earth,
how much more will the wicked and the sinner.
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 13:21
Lexham English Bible
21 Misfortune will pursue sinners,
but the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:21 Literally “it will reward prosperity”
Proverbs 13:21
International Standard Version
21 Disaster pursues the sinful,
but good will reward the righteous.
Proverbs 14:2
Lexham English Bible
2 He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh,
but he who is devious in his ways displeases him.
Proverbs 14:2
International Standard Version
2 Someone whose conduct is upright fears the Lord,
but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 15:8
Lexham English Bible
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:8
International Standard Version
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:19
Lexham English Bible
19 The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns,[a]
but the path of the upright is a highway.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:19 Hebrew “thorn”
Proverbs 15:19
International Standard Version
19 The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge,
but the path taken by the upright is an open highway.
Proverbs 15:29
Lexham English Bible
29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,
but the prayers of the righteous he will hear.
Proverbs 15:29
International Standard Version
29 The Lord is far away from the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 16:13
Lexham English Bible
13 The delight of kings are the lips of righteousness,
and he who speaks what is upright he will love.
Proverbs 16:13
International Standard Version
13 Kings take pleasure in righteous speech;
they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.
Proverbs 21:12
Lexham English Bible
12 The righteous observes the house of the wicked;
he throws the wicked to ruin.
Proverbs 21:12
International Standard Version
12 The righteous God[a] considers the house of the wicked,
bringing the wicked to ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:12 The Heb. lacks God
Proverbs 21:21
Lexham English Bible
21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
International Standard Version
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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