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Proverbs 21:9-24
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 21
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.
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.
King James Version
Chapter 21
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.
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.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 21
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.
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.
New Living Translation
Chapter 21
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.
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.
English Standard Version
Chapter 21
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.
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.
New International Version
Chapter 21
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.
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.
New King James Version
Chapter 21
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.
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.
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