Proverbs 21:25-31 Parallel Bible Translations

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25 The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have 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 All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. 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 abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it. 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 doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh. 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 hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way. 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 wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-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 A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance is of 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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