Proverbs 21:25-31 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 21:25-31 ▼
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25 The desire of the slothful shall kill him, for his hands refused to work, 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 longed a longing all the day: and the just one shall give and not keep back. 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 unjust is an abomination, for also he will bring it in mischief. 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 witness of lies shall perish: and a man hearing, shall speak clearly. 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 An unjust man strengthened with his face: and the upright he will prepare his ways. 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 No wisdom and no understanding, and no counsel against Jehovah. 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 war and salvation is to Jehovah. 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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