Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 24:17-27"

Proverbs 24:17-27

17 Don't gloat when your enemy falls, and don't let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,

18 or the Lord will see, be displeased, and turn His wrath away from him.

18 or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them.

19 Don't worry because of evildoers, and don't envy the wicked.

19 Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked,

20 For the evil have no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

20 for the evildoer has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

21 My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king, and don't associate with rebels,

21 Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,

22 for their destruction will come suddenly; who knows what disaster these two can bring?

22 for those two will send sudden destruction on them, and who knows what calamities they can bring?

23 These [sayings] also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.

23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good:

24 Whoever says to the guilty, "You are innocent"- people will curse him, and tribes will denounce him;

24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.

25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a generous blessing will come to them.

25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them.

26 He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.

26 An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

27 Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field; afterwards, build your house.

27 Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.