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Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 2:7; Proverbs 6:6-8; Proverbs 8:12-16; Proverbs 11:5; Proverbs 11:23; Proverbs 12:24; Proverbs 13:2; Proverbs 13:13; Proverbs 15:22; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 16:20; Proverbs 17:2; Proverbs 17:20; Proverbs 19:8; Proverbs 19:21; Proverbs 20:18; Proverbs 20:24; Proverbs 21:5; Proverbs 21:22; Proverbs 21:28; Proverbs 21:30-31; Proverbs 22:29; Proverbs 24:5-6; Proverbs 24:27; Proverbs 25:4-5; Proverbs 25:15; Proverbs 29:4; Proverbs 29:14
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38 verses • Page 1 of 2
He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
Proverbs 2:7
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
Proverbs 6:6
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander, no overseer or ruler,
Proverbs 6:7
- Variant Count: 1 (11%)
It has no commander, no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Proverbs 6:8
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
"I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:12
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
"I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power.
Proverbs 8:14
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power.
By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just;
Proverbs 8:15
- Variant Count: 3 (25%)
By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;
by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth.
Proverbs 8:16
- Variant Count: 2 (18%)
by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.
The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:5
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
Proverbs 11:23
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
Proverbs 12:24
- Variant Count: 2 (18%)
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
Proverbs 13:2
- Variant Count: 6 (31%)
From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13
- Variant Count: 3 (20%)
Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
- Variant Count: 3 (21%)
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
- Variant Count: 8 (57%)
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs 16:12
- Variant Count: 1 (9%)
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Proverbs 16:20
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
Proverbs 17:2
- Variant Count: 3 (15%)
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20
- Variant Count: 4 (23%)
One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.
Proverbs 19:8
- Variant Count: 9 (56%)
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21
- Variant Count: 4 (22%)
Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord 's purpose that prevails.
Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
Proverbs 20:18
- Variant Count: 4 (28%)
Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.
A man's steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:24
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
A person's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:22
- Variant Count: 9 (39%)
One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever.
Proverbs 21:28
- Variant Count: 6 (46%)
A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:30
- Variant Count: None (0%)
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.
The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.
Proverbs 21:31
- Variant Count: None (0%)
The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29
- Variant Count: 13 (48%)
Saying 6 Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength;
Proverbs 24:5
- Variant Count: 13 (68%)
Saying 22 The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.
Proverbs 24:6
- Variant Count: 7 (46%)
Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.
Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.
Proverbs 24:27
- Variant Count: 4 (23%)
Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.
Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith;
Proverbs 25:4
- Variant Count: 6 (42%)
Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Proverbs 25:5
- Variant Count: 2 (12%)
remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4
- Variant Count: 4 (21%)
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
Proverbs 29:14
- Variant Count: 3 (20%)
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
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