Proverbs 14:26-35 Parallel Bible Translations

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26 In the fear of the Lord is the faithfulness of strength, and there shall be hope for his sons. In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. 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, so as to turn aside from the ruin of death. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
28 In a multitude of people, there is dignity for the king. And in a paucity of people, there is disgrace for the prince. In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined. A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness. Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
30 The well-being of the heart is life for the flesh. But envy is decay for the bones. A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker. Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32 The impious will be expelled in his malice. But the just finds hope even in his own death. The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death. When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
33 In the heart of the prudent, wisdom finds rest. And so shall he instruct all the uneducated. Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools. Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
34 Justice elevates a nation. But sin makes the peoples miserable. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
35 An intelligent minister is acceptable to the king. Whoever is useless shall bear his wrath. A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully. A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
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