Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 14:17-27"

Proverbs 14:17-27

17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man who schemes is hated.

17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.

18 The gullible inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow before those who are good, the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 A poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich.

20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

21 The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

22 Don't those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.

22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

23 There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty.

23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

24 The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.

25 A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.

26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge.

26 Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.