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Proverbs 21:12-31
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 21
12
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Bringing the wicked to ruin.
13
One who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor
Will also call out himself, and not be answered.
14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
15
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But terror to those who practice injustice.
16
A person who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17
One who loves pleasure
will become
a poor person;
One who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
18
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.
19
It is better to live in a desert land
Than with a contentious and irritating woman.
20
There is precious treasure and oil in the home of the wise,
But a foolish person swallows it up.
21
One who pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22
A wise person scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
23
One who guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.
24
'Proud,' 'Arrogant,' 'Scoffer,' are his names,
One
who acts with insolent pride.
25
The desire of the lazy one puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;
26
All day long he is craving,
While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
28
A false witness will perish,
But a person who listens will speak forever.
29
A wicked person displays a bold face,
But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
30
There is no wisdom, no understanding,
And no plan against the
Lord
.
31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But the victory belongs to the
Lord
.
King James Version
Chapter 21
12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
15
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
16
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the
Lord
.
31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the
Lord
.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 21
12
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
he brings the wicked to ruin.
13
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
will himself also call out and not be answered.
14
A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
15
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to those who practice iniquity.
16
The person who strays from the way of prudence
will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17
The one who loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
18
The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
and the treacherous, for the upright.
19
Better to live in a wilderness
than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.
20
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a fool consumes them.
21
The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22
A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.
23
The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.
24
The arrogant and proud person, named "Mocker,"
acts with excessive arrogance.
25
A slacker’s craving will kill him
because his hands refuse to work.
26
He is filled with craving all day long,
but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
27
The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!
28
A lying witness will perish,
but the one who listens will speak successfully.
29
A wicked person puts on a bold face,
but the upright one considers his way.
30
No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
will prevail against the
Lord
.
31
A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but victory comes from the
Lord
.
New Living Translation
Chapter 21
12
The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked;
he will bring disaster on them.
13
Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor
will be ignored in their own time of need.
14
A secret gift calms anger;
a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
15
Justice is a joy to the godly,
but it terrifies evildoers.
16
The person who strays from common sense
will end up in the company of the dead.
17
Those who love pleasure become poor;
those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.
18
The wicked are punished in place of the godly,
and traitors in place of the honest.
19
It’s better to live alone in the desert
than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife.
20
The wise have wealth and luxury,
but fools spend whatever they get.
21
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22
The wise conquer the city of the strong
and level the fortress in which they trust.
23
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble.
24
Mockers are proud and haughty;
they act with boundless arrogance.
25
Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,
for their hands refuse to work.
26
Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
27
The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,
especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
28
A false witness will be cut off,
but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
29
The wicked bluff their way through,
but the virtuous think before they act.
30
No human wisdom or understanding or plan
can stand against the
Lord
.
31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the
Lord
.
English Standard Version
Chapter 21
12
The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked;
he throws the wicked down to ruin.
13
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor
will himself call out and not be answered.
14
A gift in secret averts anger,
and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
15
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.
16
One who wanders from the way of good sense
will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17
Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man;
he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
and the traitor for the upright.
19
It is better to live in a desert land
than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
20
Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man 's dwelling,
but a foolish man devours it.
21
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty
and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
23
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.
24
"Scoffer" is the name of the arrogant, haughty man
who acts with arrogant pride.
25
The desire of the sluggard kills him,
for his hands refuse to labor.
26
All day long he craves and craves,
but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
28
A false witness will perish,
but the word of a man who hears will endure.
29
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
but the upright gives thought to his ways.
30
No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the
Lord
.
31
The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the
Lord
.
New International Version
Chapter 21
12
The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked
and brings the wicked to ruin.
13
Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
will also cry out and not be answered.
14
A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
15
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.
16
Whoever strays from the path of prudence
comes to rest in the company of the dead.
17
Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.
18
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
and the unfaithful for the upright.
19
Better to live in a desert
than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.
20
The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.
21
Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity and honor.
22
One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues
keep themselves from calamity.
24
The proud and arrogant person—"Mocker" is his name—
behaves with insolent fury.
25
The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,
because his hands refuse to work.
26
All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous give without sparing.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—
how much more so when brought with evil intent!
28
A false witness will perish,
but a careful listener will testify successfully.
29
The wicked put up a bold front,
but the upright give thought to their ways.
30
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the
Lord
.
31
The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the
Lord
.
New King James Version
Chapter 21
12
The righteous
God
wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for
their
wickedness.
13
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be heard.
14
A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
15
It is
a joy for the just to do justice,
But destruction
will come
to the workers of iniquity.
16
A man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17
He who loves pleasure
will be
a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18
The wicked
shall be
a ransom for the righteous,
And the unfaithful for the upright.
19
Better to dwell in the wilderness,
Than with a contentious and angry woman.
20
There is
desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.
21
He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22
A wise
man
scales the city of the mighty,
And brings down the trusted stronghold.
23
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.
24
A proud
and
haughty
man
— “Scoffer”
is
his name;
He acts with arrogant pride.
25
The desire of the lazy
man
kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor.
26
He covets greedily all day long,
But the righteous gives and does not spare.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked
is
an abomination;
How much more
when
he brings it with wicked intent!
28
A false witness shall perish,
But the man who hears
him
will speak endlessly.
29
A wicked man hardens his face,
But
as for
the upright, he establishes his way.
30
There is
no wisdom or understanding
Or counsel against the
Lord
.
31
The horse
is
prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance
is
of the
Lord
.
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