Third Millennium Bible w/ Apocrypha TMBA
New International Version NIV
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
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Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season -- how good it is!
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A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
24 The path of life is upward for the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
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The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, but He will establish the border of the widow.
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The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
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The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
27 He that is greedy for gain troubleth his own house, but he that hateth bribes shall live.
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The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes maketh the heart rejoice, and a good report maketh the bones fat.
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Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
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Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul, but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
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Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.
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