The most popular Bible verses from Proverbs - Page 73

Found 915 Verses (from 721)

Proverbs 17:10

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A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool. NIV

A reproof enters deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred lashes into a [self-confident] fool. [Isa. 32:6.] AMP

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. KJV

Proverbs 16:12

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Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. NIV

It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). AMP

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. KJV

Proverbs 13:9

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The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. NIV

The light of the [uncompromisingly] righteous [is within him--it grows brighter and] rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked [furnishes only a derived, temporary light and] shall be put out shortly. AMP

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. KJV

Proverbs 19:19

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The hot-tempered must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again. NIV

A man of great wrath shall suffer the penalty; for if you deliver him [from the consequences], he will [feel free to] cause you to do it again. AMP

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. KJV

Proverbs 15:9

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The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. NIV

The way of the wicked is an abomination, extremely disgusting and shamefully vile to the Lord, but He loves him who pursues righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). AMP

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. KJV

Proverbs 20:17

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Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel. NIV

Food gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. AMP

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. KJV

Proverbs 26:18

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Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death NIV

Like a madman who casts firebrands, arrows, and death AMP

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, KJV

Proverbs 15:10

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Stern discipline awaits those who leave the path; those who hate correction will die. NIV

There is severe discipline for him who forsakes God's way; and he who hates reproof will die [physically, morally, and spiritually]. AMP

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. KJV

Proverbs 31:16

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She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. NIV

She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.] AMP

She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. KJV

Proverbs 24:13

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Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. NIV

My son, eat honey, because it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. AMP

My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: KJV