1 |
KJV
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
YLT
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The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.
RV
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
RSV
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The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
ASV
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
ESV
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The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
ERVEN
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The wicked are afraid of everything, but those who live right are as brave as lions.
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2 |
KJV
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For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
YLT
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By the transgression of a land many [are] its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.
RV
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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding {cf15i and} knowledge the state {cf15i thereof} shall be prolonged.
RSV
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When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.
ASV
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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
ESV
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When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
ERVEN
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A lawless nation will have many bad leaders. But a smart leader will rule for a long time in a land where people obey the law.
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3 |
KJV
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A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
YLT
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A man -- poor and oppressing the weak, [Is] a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.
RV
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A needy man that oppresseth the poor is {cf15i like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
RSV
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A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.
ASV
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A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
ESV
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A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.
ERVEN
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A leader who takes advantage of the poor is like a hard rain that destroys the crops.
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4 |
KJV
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
YLT
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Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.
RV
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
RSV
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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.
ASV
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
ESV
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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.
ERVEN
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Those who refuse to obey the law promote evil. Those who obey the law oppose evil.
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5 |
KJV
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Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things. ]
YLT
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Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.
RV
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Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
RSV
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Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.
ASV
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Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
ESV
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Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.
ERVEN
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The wicked don't understand justice, but those who love the Lord understand it completely.
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6 |
KJV
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Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.
YLT
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Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.
RV
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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in {cf15i his} ways, though he be rich.
RSV
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Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is perverse in his ways.
ASV
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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
ESV
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Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.
ERVEN
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It is better to be poor and honest than rich and evil.
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7 |
KJV
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Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
YLT
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Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.
RV
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
RSV
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He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
ASV
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
ESV
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The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
ERVEN
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A smart son obeys the laws, but a son who spends time with worthless people brings shame to his father.
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8 |
KJV
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He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
YLT
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Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
RV
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He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
RSV
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He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
ASV
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He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
ESV
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Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
ERVEN
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If you get rich by charging high interest rates, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor.
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9 |
KJV
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
YLT
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Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer [is] an abomination.
RV
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
RSV
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If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
ASV
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
ESV
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If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
ERVEN
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When people do not listen to God's teachings, he does not listen to their prayers.
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10 |
KJV
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Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.
YLT
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Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.
RV
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Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.
RSV
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He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
ASV
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Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
ESV
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Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
ERVEN
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Those who plan to hurt good people will fall into their own traps, but good things will happen to those who are good.
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11 |
KJV
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The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
YLT
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
RV
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
RSV
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
ASV
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
ESV
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
ERVEN
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The rich always think they are wise, but a poor person who is wise can see the truth.
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12 |
KJV
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When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
YLT
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In the exulting of the righteous the glory [is] abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.
RV
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
RSV
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
ASV
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
ESV
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
ERVEN
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When good people become leaders, everything is great, but when the wicked rise to power, everyone hides.
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13 |
KJV
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He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
YLT
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Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
RV
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He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
RSV
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He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
ASV
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He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
ESV
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Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
ERVEN
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Whoever hides their sins will not be successful, but whoever confesses their sins and stops doing wrong will receive mercy.
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14 |
KJV
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Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
YLT
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O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.
RV
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Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
RSV
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Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
ASV
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Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
ESV
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Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
ERVEN
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People who respect others will be blessed, but stubborn people will have plenty of troubles.
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15 |
KJV
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[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
YLT
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A growling lion, and a ranging bear, [Is] the wicked ruler over a poor people.
RV
:
{cf15i As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; {cf15i so is} a wicked ruler over a poor people.
RSV
:
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
ASV
:
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
ESV
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Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
ERVEN
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An evil ruler over those who are helpless is like an angry lion or a charging bear.
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16 |
KJV
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The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
YLT
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A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
RV
:
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: {cf15i but} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
RSV
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
ASV
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The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
ESV
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
ERVEN
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A foolish ruler hurts the people under him, but a ruler who hates wrong will rule for a long time.
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17 |
KJV
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A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
YLT
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A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.
RV
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A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
RSV
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If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
ASV
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A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
ESV
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If one is burdened with the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
ERVEN
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A murderer will never have peace. Don't support such a person.
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18 |
KJV
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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
YLT
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Whoso is walking uprightly is saved, And the perverted of ways falleth at once.
RV
:
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in {cf15i his} ways shall fall at once.
RSV
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He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.
ASV
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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
ESV
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Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
ERVEN
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Honest people will be safe, but dishonest people will be ruined.
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19 |
KJV
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He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
YLT
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Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled [with] poverty.
RV
:
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain {cf15i persons} shall have poverty enough.
RSV
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He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
ASV
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He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
ESV
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Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
ERVEN
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Whoever works hard will have plenty to eat, but whoever wastes their time with dreams will always be poor.
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20 |
KJV
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A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
YLT
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A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings, And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted.
RV
:
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
RSV
:
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
ASV
:
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
ESV
:
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
ERVEN
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People who can be trusted will have many blessings, but those who are just trying to get rich in a hurry will be punished.
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21 |
KJV
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To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.
YLT
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To discern faces is not good, And for a piece of bread doth a man transgress.
RV
:
To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
RSV
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To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
ASV
:
To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
ESV
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To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
ERVEN
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It is wrong for a judge to support someone simply because he knows them. But some judges will change their decisions for the price of a loaf of bread.
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22 |
KJV
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He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
YLT
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Troubled for wealth [is] the man [with] an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him.
RV
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He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
RSV
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A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him.
ASV
:
he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
ESV
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A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him.
ERVEN
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Selfish people only want to get rich. They do not realize that they are very close to being poor.
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23 |
KJV
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He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
YLT
:
Whoso is reproving a man afterwards findeth grace, More than a flatterer with the tongue.
RV
:
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
RSV
:
He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.
ASV
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He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
ESV
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Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.
ERVEN
:
Correct someone, and later they will thank you. That is much better than just saying something to be nice.
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24 |
KJV
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Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
YLT
:
Whoso is robbing his father, or his mother, And is saying, `It is not transgression,` A companion he is to a destroyer.
RV
:
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
RSV
:
He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys.
ASV
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Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
ESV
:
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is a companion to a man who destroys.
ERVEN
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Someone might steal from their parents and say, "I did nothing wrong." But that person is as bad as an enemy who smashes everything in the house.
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25 |
KJV
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He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
YLT
:
Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.
RV
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He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
RSV
:
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.
ASV
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He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
ESV
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A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.
ERVEN
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Greedy people might sue you in court, but those who trust in the Lord are rewarded.
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26 |
KJV
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He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
YLT
:
Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.
RV
:
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
RSV
:
He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
ASV
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He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
ESV
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Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
ERVEN
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It is foolish to be too confident. Those who ask for advice are wise and will escape disaster.
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27 |
KJV
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He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
YLT
:
Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
RV
:
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
RSV
:
He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
ASV
:
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
ESV
:
Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
ERVEN
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Whoever gives to the poor will have plenty. Whoever refuses to help them will get nothing but curses.
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28 |
KJV
:
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
YLT
:
In the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply!
RV
:
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
RSV
:
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
ASV
:
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
ESV
:
When the wicked rise, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
ERVEN
:
When the wicked rise to power, everyone hides. When they are defeated, good people multiply.
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