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Proverbs 21:5-15
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 21
5
The plans of the diligent certainly
lead
to advantage,
But everyone who is in a hurry certainly
comes
to poverty.
6
The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
7
The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they refuse to act with justice.
8
The way of a guilty person is crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
9
It is better to live on a corner of a roof
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
10
The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.
11
When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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.
King James Version
Chapter 21
5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
7
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
8
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 21
5
The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.
6
Making a fortune through a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist, a pursuit of death.
7
The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
8
A guilty one’s conduct is crooked,
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.
9
Better to live on the corner of a roof
than to share a house with a nagging wife.
10
A wicked person desires evil;
he has no consideration for his neighbor.
11
When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.
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.
New Living Translation
Chapter 21
5
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,
but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
6
Wealth created by a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.
7
The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
8
The guilty walk a crooked path;
the innocent travel a straight road.
9
It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic
than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.
10
Evil people desire evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11
If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;
if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
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.
English Standard Version
Chapter 21
5
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,
but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.
7
The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
because they refuse to do what is just.
8
The way of the guilty is crooked,
but the conduct of the pure is upright.
9
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop
than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
10
The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
11
When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
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.
New International Version
Chapter 21
5
The plans of the diligent lead to profit
as surely as haste leads to poverty.
6
A fortune made by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
7
The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
for they refuse to do what is right.
8
The way of the guilty is devious,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9
Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
10
The wicked crave evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
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.
New King James Version
Chapter 21
5
The plans of the diligent
lead
surely to plenty,
But
those of
everyone
who is
hasty, surely to poverty.
6
Getting treasures by a lying tongue
Is
the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
7
The violence of the wicked will destroy them,
Because they refuse to do justice.
8
The way of a guilty man
is
perverse;
But
as for
the pure, his work
is
right.
9
Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
10
The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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.
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