Proverbs 14:26-35 Parallel Bible Translations

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26 Strong confidence [is] in the fear of YHWH, || And there is a refuge to 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 YHWH [is] a fountain of life, || To turn aside from snares 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 The honor of a king [is] in the multitude of a people, || And the ruin of a prince in lack of people. 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 slow to anger [is] of great understanding, || And whoever is short in temper is exalting folly. 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 A healed heart [is] life to the flesh, || And rottenness to the bones [is] envy. 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 An oppressor of the poor reproaches his Maker, || And whoever is honoring Him || Is favoring the needy. 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 wicked is driven away in his wickedness, || And the righteous [is] trustful in his 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 Wisdom rests in the heart of the intelligent. And it is known in the midst of fools. 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 Righteousness exalts a nation, || And the righteousness of peoples [is] a sin-offering. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
35 The favor of a king [is] to a wise servant, || And one causing shame is an object of 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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