Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 21:14-24"

Proverbs 21:14-24

Revised Standard Version w/ Apocrypha RSVA

14 A gift in secret averts anger; and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers.

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 is a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.

19 It is better to live in a desert land than with a contentious and fretful woman.

20 Precious treasure remains in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.

21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

24 "Scoffer" is the name of the proud, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.

New International Version NIV

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.