Proverbs 6:32-33
World English Bible
32 He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding.
He who does it destroys his own soul.
33 He will get wounds and dishonor.
His reproach will not be wiped away.
Proverbs 6:32-33
International Standard Version
32 Whoever commits adultery with a woman is out of his mind;
by doing so he corrupts his own soul.
33 He will receive a beating and dishonor,
and his shame won’t disappear,
Proverbs 9:7
World English Bible
7 One who corrects a mocker invites insult.
One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Proverbs 9:7
International Standard Version
Wisdom Extends Life
7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult,[a]
and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:7 Lit. insult to himself
Proverbs 10:7
World English Bible
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
Proverbs 10:7
International Standard Version
7 The reputation[a] of the righteous leads to blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:7 Lit. memorial
Proverbs 20:11
World English Bible
11 Even a child makes himself known by his doings,
whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.
Proverbs 20:11
International Standard Version
11 Even a child is known by his actions,
whether his deeds are pure and right.
Proverbs 22:1
World English Bible
22 A good name is more desirable than great riches,
and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1
International Standard Version
Advice for Everyday Life
22 A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,
and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
Proverbs 27:14
World English Bible
14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
it will be taken as a curse by him.
Proverbs 27:14
International Standard Version
14 A friend’s loud blessing early in the morning
will be thought of as a curse.
Proverbs 27:21
World English Bible
21 The crucible is for silver,
and the furnace for gold;
but man is refined by his praise.
Proverbs 27:21
International Standard Version
21 As the crucible tests[a] silver,
and the furnace assays[b] gold;
so praise received tests[c] a man.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks tests
- Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks assays
- Proverbs 27:21 The Heb. lacks tests
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