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Found 33 Verses (from 11)

Proverbs 15:24

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The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. NIV

The path of the wise leads upward to life, that he may avoid [the gloom] in the depths of Sheol (Hades, the place of the dead). [Phil. 3:20; Col. 3:1, 2.] AMP

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. KJV

Proverbs 15:19

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The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. NIV

The way of the sluggard is overgrown with thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him], but the way of the righteous is plain and raised like a highway. AMP

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. KJV

Proverbs 15:27

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The greedy bring ruin to their households, but those who hate bribes will live. NIV

He who is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live. [Isa. 5:8; Jer. 17:11.] AMP

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. KJV

Proverbs 15:26

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The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight. NIV

The thoughts of the wicked are shamefully vile and exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the words of the pure are pleasing words to Him. AMP

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. KJV

Proverbs 15:31

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Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. NIV

The ear that listens to the reproof [that leads to or gives] life will remain among the wise. AMP

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. KJV

Proverbs 15:22

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Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. NIV

Where there is no counsel, purposes are frustrated, but with many counselors they are accomplished. AMP

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. KJV

Proverbs 15:3

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The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. NIV

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good. [Job 34:21; Prov. 5:21; Jer. 16:17; 32:19; Heb. 4:13.] AMP

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. KJV

Proverbs 15:8

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The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. NIV

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight! [Isa. 1:11; Jer. 6:20; Amos 5:22.] AMP

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. KJV

Proverbs 15:30

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Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. NIV

The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones. AMP

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. KJV

Proverbs 15:15

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All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. NIV

All the days of the desponding and afflicted are made evil [by anxious thoughts and forebodings], but he who has a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of circumstances]. AMP

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. KJV