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Proverbs 24:1

American Standard Version 1901
Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:
Basic Bible in English
Have no envy for evil men, or any desire to be with them:
Darby English Bible
Be not thou envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;
Douay Rheims Bible
Seek not to be like evil men, neither desire to be with them:
Jewish Publication Society
Be not thou envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them.
King James Version
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
Webster's Bible
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Be not envious of evil men, And desire not to be with them.

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Proverbs 24:2

American Standard Version 1901
For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
Basic Bible in English
For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.
Darby English Bible
for their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
Douay Rheims Bible
Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits.
Jewish Publication Society
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
King James Version
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
Webster's Bible
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.

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Proverbs 24:3

American Standard Version 1901
Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
Basic Bible in English
The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:
Darby English Bible
Through wisdom is a house built, and by understanding it is established;
Douay Rheims Bible
By wisdom the house shall be built, and by prudence it shall be strengthened.
Jewish Publication Society
Through wisdom is a house builded; and by understanding it is established;
King James Version
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
Webster's Bible
Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established:
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
By wisdom is a house builded, And by understanding it establisheth itself.

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Proverbs 24:4

American Standard Version 1901
And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
Basic Bible in English
And by knowledge its rooms are full of all dear and pleasing things.
Darby English Bible
and by knowledge are the chambers filled with all precious and pleasant substance.
Douay Rheims Bible
By instruction the storerooms shall be filled with all precious and most beautiful wealth.
Jewish Publication Society
And by knowledge are the chambers filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
King James Version
And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Webster's Bible
And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
And by knowledge the inner parts are filled, `With' all precious and pleasant wealth.

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Proverbs 24:5

American Standard Version 1901
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
Basic Bible in English
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
Darby English Bible
A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Douay Rheims Bible
A wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.
Jewish Publication Society
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
King James Version
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Webster's Bible
A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Mighty `is' the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,

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Proverbs 24:6

American Standard Version 1901
For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Basic Bible in English
For by wise guiding you will overcome in war: and in a number of wise guides there is salvation.
Darby English Bible
For with good advice shalt thou make thy war; and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Douay Rheims Bible
Because war is managed by due ordering: and there shall be safety where there are many counsels.
Jewish Publication Society
For with wise advice thou shalt make thy war; and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
King James Version
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Webster's Bible
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counselors there is safety.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
For by plans thou makest for thyself war, And deliverance `is' in a multitude of counsellors.

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Proverbs 24:7

American Standard Version 1901
Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Basic Bible in English
Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.
Darby English Bible
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he will not open his mouth in the gate.
Douay Rheims Bible
Wisdom is too high for a fool, in the gate he shall not open his mouth.
Jewish Publication Society
Wisdom is as unattainable to a fool as corals; he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
King James Version
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Webster's Bible
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Wisdom `is' high for a fool, In the gate he openeth not his mouth.

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Proverbs 24:8

American Standard Version 1901
He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
Basic Bible in English
He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
Darby English Bible
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.
Douay Rheims Bible
He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool.
Jewish Publication Society
He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person.
King James Version
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Webster's Bible
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts.

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Proverbs 24:9

American Standard Version 1901
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Basic Bible in English
The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.
Darby English Bible
The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Douay Rheims Bible
The thought of a fool is sin: and the detracter is the abomination of men.
Jewish Publication Society
The thought of foolishness is sin; and the scorner is an abomination to men.
King James Version
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Webster's Bible
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
The thought of folly `is' sin, And an abomination to man `is' a scorner.

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Proverbs 24:10

American Standard Version 1901
If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.
Basic Bible in English
If you give way in the day of trouble, your strength is small.
Darby English Bible
[If] thou losest courage in the day of trouble, thy strength is small.
Douay Rheims Bible
If thou lose hope being weary in the day of distress, thy strength shall be diminished.
Jewish Publication Society
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small indeed.
King James Version
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
Webster's Bible
If thou faintest in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Thou hast shewed thyself weak in a day of adversity, Straitened is thy power,

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Proverbs 24:11

American Standard Version 1901
Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.
Basic Bible in English
Be the saviour of those who are given up to death, and do not keep back help from those who are slipping to destruction.
Darby English Bible
Deliver them that are taken forth unto death, and withdraw not from them that stagger to slaughter.
Douay Rheims Bible
Deliver them that are led to death: and those that are drawn to death forbear not to deliver.
Jewish Publication Society
Deliver them that are drawn unto death; and those that are ready to be slain wilt thou forbear to rescue?
King James Version
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
Webster's Bible
If thou forbearest to deliver them that are drawn to death, and those that are ready to be slain;
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
If `from' delivering those taken to death, And those slipping to the slaughter -- thou keepest back.

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Proverbs 24:12

American Standard Version 1901
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?
Basic Bible in English
If you say, See, we had no knowledge of this: does not the tester of hearts give thought to it? and he who keeps your soul, has he no knowledge of it? and will he not give to every man the reward of his work?
Darby English Bible
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not, will not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that preserveth thy soul, he knoweth it; and he rendereth to man according to his work.
Douay Rheims Bible
If thou say: I have not strength enough: he that seeth into the heart, he understandeth, and nothing deceiveth the keeper of thy soul, end he shall render to a man according to his works.
Jewish Publication Society
If thou sayest: 'Behold, we knew not this', doth not He that weigheth the hearts consider it? And He that keepeth thy soul, doth not He know it? And shall not He render to every man according to his works?
King James Version
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
Webster's Bible
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and will not he render to every man according to his works?
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
When thou sayest, `Lo, we knew not this.' Is not the Ponderer of hearts He who understandeth? And the Keeper of thy soul He who knoweth? And He hath rendered to man according to his work.

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Proverbs 24:13

American Standard Version 1901
My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:
Basic Bible in English
My son, take honey, for it is good; and the flowing honey, which is sweet to your taste:
Darby English Bible
Eat honey, my son, for it is good; and a honeycomb is sweet to thy taste:
Douay Rheims Bible
Fat honey, my son, because it is good, and the honeycomb most sweet to thy throat:
Jewish Publication Society
My son, eat thou honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to thy taste;
King James Version
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
Webster's Bible
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honey-comb, which is sweet to thy taste:
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Eat my son, honey that `is' good, And the honeycomb -- sweet to thy palate.

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Proverbs 24:14

American Standard Version 1901
So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.
Basic Bible in English
So let your desire be for wisdom: if you have it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Darby English Bible
so consider wisdom for thy soul; if thou hast found it, there shall be a result, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Douay Rheims Bible
So also is the doctrine of wisdom to thy soul: which when thou hast found, thou shalt have hope in the end, and thy hope shall not perish.
Jewish Publication Society
So know thou wisdom to be unto thy soul; if thou hast found it, then shall there be a future, and thy hope shall not be cut off.
King James Version
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Webster's Bible
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
So `is' the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul, If thou hast found that there is a posterity And thy hope is not cut off.

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Proverbs 24:15

American Standard Version 1901
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place:
Basic Bible in English
Do not keep a secret watch, O evil-doer, against the fields of the upright man, or send destruction on his resting-place:
Darby English Bible
Lay not wait, O wicked [man], against the dwelling of the righteous; lay not waste his resting-place.
Douay Rheims Bible
Lie not in wait, nor seek after wickedness in the house of the just, nor spoil his rest.
Jewish Publication Society
Lie not in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous, spoil not his resting-place;
King James Version
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
Webster's Bible
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; destroy not his resting-place:
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Lay not wait, O wicked one, At the habitation of the righteous. Do not spoil his resting-place.

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Proverbs 24:16

American Standard Version 1901
For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Basic Bible in English
For an upright man, after falling seven times, will get up again: but trouble is the downfall of the evil.
Darby English Bible
For the righteous falleth seven times, and riseth up again; but the wicked stumble into disaster.
Douay Rheims Bible
For a just mall shall fall seven times and shall rise again: but the wicked shall fall down into evil.
Jewish Publication Society
For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again, but the wicked stumble under adversity.
King James Version
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Webster's Bible
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
For seven `times' doth the righteous fall and rise, And the wicked stumble in evil.

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Proverbs 24:17

American Standard Version 1901
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;
Basic Bible in English
Do not be glad at the fall of your hater, and let not your heart have joy at his downfall:
Darby English Bible
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thy heart be glad when he stumbleth;
Douay Rheims Bible
When thy enemy shall fall, be not glad, and in his ruin let not thy heart rejoice:
Jewish Publication Society
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thy heart be glad when he stumbleth;
King James Version
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Webster's Bible
Rejoice not when thy enemy falleth, and let not thy heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
In the falling of thine enemy rejoice not, And in his stumbling let not thy heart be joyful,

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Proverbs 24:18

American Standard Version 1901
Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.
Basic Bible in English
For fear that the Lord may see it, and it may be evil in his eyes, and his wrath may be turned away from him.
Darby English Bible
lest Jehovah see it, and it be evil in his sight, and he turn away his anger from him.
Douay Rheims Bible
Lest the Lord see, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
Jewish Publication Society
Lest the LORD see it, and it displease Him, and He turn away His wrath from him.
King James Version
Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
Webster's Bible
Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Lest Jehovah see, and `it be' evil in His eyes, And He hath turned from off him His anger.

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Proverbs 24:19

American Standard Version 1901
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:
Basic Bible in English
Do not be troubled because of evil-doers, or have envy of sinners:
Darby English Bible
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, [and] be not envious of the wicked:
Douay Rheims Bible
Contend not with the wicked, nor seek to be like the ungodly:
Jewish Publication Society
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
King James Version
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked:
Webster's Bible
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Fret not thyself at evil doers, Be not envious at the wicked,

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Proverbs 24:20

American Standard Version 1901
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Basic Bible in English
For there will be no future for the evil man; the light of sinners will be put out.
Darby English Bible
for there shall be no future to the evil [man]; the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Douay Rheims Bible
For evil men have no hope of things to come, and the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Jewish Publication Society
For there will be no future to the evil man, the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
King James Version
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
Webster's Bible
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be extinguished.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
For there is not a posterity to the evil, The lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

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Proverbs 24:21

American Standard Version 1901
My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; `And' company not with them that are given to change:
Basic Bible in English
My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:
Darby English Bible
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.
Douay Rheims Bible
My son, fear the Lord and the king: and have nothing to do with detracters.
Jewish Publication Society
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king, and meddle not with them that are given to change;
King James Version
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
Webster's Bible
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Fear Jehovah, my son, and the king, With changers mix not up thyself,

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Proverbs 24:22

American Standard Version 1901
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
Basic Bible in English
For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?
Darby English Bible
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
Douay Rheims Bible
For their destruction shall rise suddenly: and who knoweth the ruin of both?
Jewish Publication Society
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin from them both?
King James Version
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
Webster's Bible
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
For suddenly doth their calamity rise, And the ruin of them both -- who knoweth!

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Proverbs 24:23

American Standard Version 1901
These also are `sayings' of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
Basic Bible in English
These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.
Darby English Bible
These things also come from the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Douay Rheims Bible
These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment.
Jewish Publication Society
These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
King James Version
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Webster's Bible
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
These also are for the wise: -- To discern faces in judgment is not good.

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Proverbs 24:24

American Standard Version 1901
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him:
Basic Bible in English
He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.
Darby English Bible
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;
Douay Rheims Bible
They that say to the wicked man: Thou art just: shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall abhor them.
Jewish Publication Society
He that saith unto the wicked: 'Thou art righteous', peoples shall curse him, nations shall execrate him;
King James Version
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
Webster's Bible
He that saith to the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is saying to the wicked, `Thou `art' righteous,' Peoples execrate him -- nations abhor him.

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Proverbs 24:25

American Standard Version 1901
But to them that rebuke `him' shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
Basic Bible in English
But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.
Darby English Bible
but to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing cometh upon them.
Douay Rheims Bible
They that rebuke him, shall be praised: and a blessing shall come upon them.
Jewish Publication Society
But to them that decide justly shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
King James Version
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Webster's Bible
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.

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Proverbs 24:26

American Standard Version 1901
He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
Basic Bible in English
He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.
Darby English Bible
He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.
Douay Rheims Bible
He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.
Jewish Publication Society
He kisseth the lips that giveth a right answer.
King James Version
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
Webster's Bible
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.

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Proverbs 24:27

American Standard Version 1901
Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.
Basic Bible in English
Put your work in order outside, and make it ready in the field; and after that, see to the building of your house.
Darby English Bible
Prepare thy work without, and put thy field in order, and afterwards build thy house.
Douay Rheims Bible
Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.
Jewish Publication Society
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thy house.
King James Version
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
Webster's Bible
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thy house.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field -- go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.

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Proverbs 24:28

American Standard Version 1901
Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.
Basic Bible in English
Do not be a violent witness against your neighbour, or let your lips say what is false.
Darby English Bible
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and wouldest thou deceive with thy lips?
Douay Rheims Bible
Be not witness without cause against thy neighbour: and deceive not any man with thy lips.
Jewish Publication Society
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
King James Version
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
Webster's Bible
Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Be not a witness for nought against thy neighbour, Or thou hast enticed with thy lips.

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Proverbs 24:29

American Standard Version 1901
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.
Basic Bible in English
Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.
Darby English Bible
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me, I will render to the man according to his work.
Douay Rheims Bible
Say not: I will do to him as he hath done to me: I will render to every one according to his work.
Jewish Publication Society
Say not: 'I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.'
King James Version
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Webster's Bible
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Say not, `As he did to me, so I do to him, I render to each according to his work.'

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Proverbs 24:30

American Standard Version 1901
I went by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
Basic Bible in English
I went by the field of the hater of work, and by the vine-garden of the man without sense;
Darby English Bible
I went by the field of a sluggard, and by the vineyard of a man void of understanding;
Douay Rheims Bible
I passed by the field of the slothful man, and by the vineyard of the foolish man:
Jewish Publication Society
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
King James Version
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
Webster's Bible
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.

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Proverbs 24:31

American Standard Version 1901
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Basic Bible in English
And it was all full of thorns, and covered with waste plants, and its stone wall was broken down.
Darby English Bible
and lo, it was all grown over with thistles, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and its stone wall was broken down.
Douay Rheims Bible
And behold it was all filled with nettles, and thorns had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall was broken down.
Jewish Publication Society
And, lo, it was all grown over with thistles, the face thereof was covered with nettles, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
King James Version
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Webster's Bible
And lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face of it, and its stone wall was broken down.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
And lo, it hath gone up -- all of it -- thorns! Covered its face have nettles, And its stone wall hath been broken down.

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Proverbs 24:32

American Standard Version 1901
Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction:
Basic Bible in English
Then looking at it, I gave thought: I saw, and I got teaching from it.
Darby English Bible
Then I looked, I took it to heart; I saw, I received instruction:
Douay Rheims Bible
Which when I had seen, I laid it up in my heart, and by the example I received instruction.
Jewish Publication Society
Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction.
King James Version
Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
Webster's Bible
Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
And I see -- I -- I do set my heart, I have seen -- I have received instruction,

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Proverbs 24:33

American Standard Version 1901
`Yet' a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep;
Basic Bible in English
A little sleep, a little rest, a little folding of the hands in sleep:
Darby English Bible
-- A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest!
Douay Rheims Bible
Thou wilt sleep a little, said I, thou wilt slumber a little, thou wilt fold thy hands a little to rest:
Jewish Publication Society
'Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep'--
King James Version
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
Webster's Bible
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
A little sleep -- a little slumber -- A little folding of the hands to lie down.

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Proverbs 24:34

American Standard Version 1901
So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.
Basic Bible in English
So loss will come on you like an outlaw, and your need like an armed man.
Darby English Bible
So shall thy poverty come [as] a roving plunderer, and thy penury as an armed man.
Douay Rheims Bible
And poverty shall come to thee as a runner, and beggary as an armed man.
Jewish Publication Society
So shall thy poverty come as a runner, and thy want as an armed man.
King James Version
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
Webster's Bible
So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth; and thy want as an armed man.
Weymouth New Testament
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Wycliffe NT
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Young's Literal Translation
And thy poverty hath come `as' a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!

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