Proverbs 3:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.(A)
Proverbs 3:3
Common English Bible
3 Don’t let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Bind them on your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 11:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:17
Common English Bible
17 Kind persons benefit themselves,
but cruel people harm themselves.
Proverbs 16:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit throat
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit bones
Proverbs 16:24
Common English Bible
24 Pleasant words are flowing honey,
sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 26:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
25 When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
for there are seven abominations in his heart.(A)
Proverbs 26:25
Common English Bible
25 Though they speak graciously, don’t believe them,
for seven horrible things are in their heart.
Proverbs 28:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 28:8
Common English Bible
8 Those who become rich through high interest rates
gather money for those who are generous to the poor.
Proverbs 31:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom
and loving instruction[a] is on her tongue.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:26 Or and the teaching of kindness
Proverbs 31:26
Common English Bible
26 Her mouth is full of wisdom;
kindly teaching is on her tongue.
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