Proverbs 14:26-35 Parallel Bible Translations

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26 In the fear of Jehovah the trust of strength, and to his sons a refuge. 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 Jehovah a fountain of life, to depart from the 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 In a multitude of people the king's decoration: and in the cessation of the people the destruction of 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 The slow to anger of much understanding: and the short of spirit exalts 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 heart of healing, the life of the flesh: and jealousy the rottenness of 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 He oppressing the poor reproached him making him: and he honoring him compassionated 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 unjust one shall be driven away in his evil: and the just one trusted 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 In the heart of him understanding, wisdom shall rest: and in the midst of fools it shall be made known. 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 will exalt a nation: and sin a reproach to nations. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
35 The acceptance of the king to a servant of understanding: and his wrath shall be to him causing shame. 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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