Proverbs 4:20-21
Christian Standard Bible
The Straight Path
20 My son, pay attention to my words;
listen closely to my sayings.(A)
21 Don’t lose sight of them;(B)
keep them within your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21
New Living Translation
20 My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
21 Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart,
Proverbs 4:23
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 4:23 Or heart with all diligence
Proverbs 4:23
New Living Translation
23 Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 10:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.(A)
Proverbs 10:20
New Living Translation
20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
Proverbs 12:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 12:20
New Living Translation
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 15:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.(A)
Proverbs 15:13
New Living Translation
13 A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
Christian Standard Bible
15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15
New Living Translation
15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:30
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 15:30 Lit makes fat
Proverbs 15:30
New Living Translation
30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
Proverbs 16:1-2
Christian Standard Bible
16 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)
Footnotes
- 16:2 Lit spirits
Proverbs 16:1-2
New Living Translation
16 We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
2 People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.
Proverbs 16:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;(A)
be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished.(B)
Footnotes
- 16:5 Lit hand to hand
Proverbs 16:5
New Living Translation
5 The Lord detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.
Proverbs 16:21-23
Christian Standard Bible
22 Insight is a fountain of life(B) for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:21-23
New Living Translation
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,
but discipline is wasted on fools.
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
Proverbs 17:3
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:3
New Living Translation
3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
but the Lord tests the heart.
Proverbs 17:22
Christian Standard Bible
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
Proverbs 17:22
New Living Translation
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
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