Proverbs 21:25-31 Parallel Bible Translations

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25	The desire of the lazy kills him, For his hands refuse to labor;	The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.	The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.
26	He craves all the day long [and does no work], But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].	All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.	All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
27	The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the LORD]. How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?	The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.	The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!
28	A false witness will perish, But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.	A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.	A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.
29	A wicked man puts on a bold face, But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].	A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.	The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.
30	There is no [human] wisdom or understanding Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD.	No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.	There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD.
31	The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.	The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.	The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.
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