Proverbs 3:33
New Living Translation
33 The Lord curses the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the upright.
Proverbs 3:33
Living Bible
33 The curse of God is on the wicked, but his blessing is on the upright.
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Proverbs 4:18
New Living Translation
18 The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,
which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.
Proverbs 4:18
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18 But the good man walks along in the ever-brightening light of God’s favor; the dawn gives way to morning splendor,
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Proverbs 11:11
New Living Translation
11 Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper,
but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.
Proverbs 11:11
Living Bible
11 The good influence of godly citizens causes a city to prosper, but the moral decay of the wicked drives it downhill.
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Proverbs 11:30-31
New Living Translation
30 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life;
a wise person wins friends.[a]
31 If the righteous are rewarded here on earth,
what will happen to wicked sinners?[b]
Footnotes
- 11:30 Or and those who win souls are wise.
- 11:31 Greek version reads If the righteous are barely saved, / what will happen to godless sinners? Compare 1 Pet 4:18.
Proverbs 11:30-31
Living Bible
30 Godly men are growing a tree that bears life-giving fruit, and all who win souls are wise.[a]
31 Even the godly shall be rewarded here on earth; how much more the wicked!
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- Proverbs 11:30 all who win souls are wise, or “he that is wise wins souls.”
Proverbs 13:21
New Living Translation
21 Trouble chases sinners,
while blessings reward the righteous.
Proverbs 13:21
Living Bible
21 Curses chase sinners, while blessings chase the righteous!
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Proverbs 14:2
New Living Translation
2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
those who take the wrong path despise him.
Proverbs 15:8
New Living Translation
8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
Proverbs 15:8
Living Bible
8 The Lord hates the gifts of the wicked but delights in the prayers of his people.
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Proverbs 15:19
New Living Translation
19 A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,
but the path of the upright is an open highway.
Proverbs 15:19
Living Bible
19 A lazy fellow has trouble all through life; the good man’s path is easy!
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Proverbs 15:29
New Living Translation
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29
Living Bible
29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
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Proverbs 16:13
New Living Translation
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
Proverbs 16:13
Living Bible
13 The king rejoices when his people are truthful and fair.
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Proverbs 21:12
New Living Translation
12 The Righteous One[a] knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked;
he will bring disaster on them.
Footnotes
- 21:12 Or The righteous man.
Proverbs 21:12
Living Bible
12 God, the Righteous One, knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked and will bring the wicked to judgment.
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Proverbs 21:21
New Living Translation
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
Living Bible
21 The man who tries to be good, loving, and kind finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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