Proverbs 4:20-21
New International Version
Proverbs 4:20-21
International Standard Version
Remembering the Counsel of a Wise Father
20 My son, pay attention to my words,
and listen closely[a] to what I say.
21 Do not let them out of your sight;
keep them within your heart.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 4:20 Lit. turn your ear
Proverbs 4:23
New International Version
Proverbs 4:23
International Standard Version
23 Above everything else[a] guard your heart,
because from it flow the springs of life.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 4:23 Lit. Above all watching
Proverbs 10:20
New International Version
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
Proverbs 10:20
International Standard Version
20 What the righteous person says[a] is like precious silver;
the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 10:20 Lit. The tongue of the righteous
Proverbs 12:20
New International Version
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 12:20
International Standard Version
20 Deceit is at home[a] in the heart of those who plan evil,
but those who promote peace rejoice.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home
Proverbs 15:13
New International Version
Proverbs 15:13
International Standard Version
13 A happy heart enlightens the face,
but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.
Proverbs 15:15
New International Version
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(A)
Proverbs 15:15
International Standard Version
15 The entire life[a] of the afflicted seems disastrous,
but a good heart feasts continuously.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:15 Lit. All the days
Proverbs 15:30
New International Version
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(A)
Proverbs 15:30
International Standard Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:30 Or A cheerful look
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit. bones
Proverbs 16:1-2
New International Version
16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)
Proverbs 16:1-2
International Standard Version
Wisdom’s Blessings
2 Everything a person does seems pure in his own opinion,
but the Lord weighs intentions.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:1 Lit. Preparations of the heart belong to human beings
- Proverbs 16:1 Or the response of the tongue
Proverbs 16:5
New International Version
Proverbs 16:5
International Standard Version
5 The Lord detests those who are proud;
truly they will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 16:21-23
New International Version
22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,(B)
but folly brings punishment to fools.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
- Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
Proverbs 16:21-23
International Standard Version
21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning,
and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life,
but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
23 A wise person’s thoughts[a] control his words,
and his speech promotes instruction.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:23 Lit. heart
Proverbs 17:3
New International Version
Proverbs 17:3
International Standard Version
3 The crucible is for silver
and the furnace for gold—
but the Lord assays hearts.
Proverbs 17:22
New International Version
Proverbs 17:22
International Standard Version
22 A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit drains one’s strength.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:22 Lit. spirit dries the bones
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