Scripture Reading

Prov.21.27-Prov.22.6

Prov.21.27-Prov.22.6

Prov.21.27

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

Prov.21.27

Religious performance by the wicked stinks; it's even worse when they use it to get ahead.

Prov.21.27

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable- how much more so when brought with evil intent!

Prov.21.27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

Prov.21.27

God loathes the sacrifice of an evil person, especially when it is brought with ulterior motives.

Prov.21.28

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

Prov.21.28

A lying witness is unconvincing; a person who speaks truth is respected.

Prov.21.28

A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever.

Prov.21.28

A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.

Prov.21.28

A false witness will be cut off, but an attentive witness will be allowed to speak.

Prov.21.29

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

Prov.21.29

Unscrupulous people fake it a lot; honest people are sure of their steps.

Prov.21.29

A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways.

Prov.21.29

A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.

Prov.21.29

The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright proceed with care.

Prov.21.30

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Prov.21.30

Nothing clever, nothing conceived, nothing contrived, can get the better of GOD.

Prov.21.30

There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD.

Prov.21.30

There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD.

Prov.21.30

Human plans, no matter how wise or well advised, cannot stand against the LORD.

Prov.21.31

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

Prov.21.31

Do your best, prepare for the worst--then trust GOD to bring victory.

Prov.21.31

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.

Prov.21.31

The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the LORD.

Prov.21.31

The horses are prepared for battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.

Prov.22.1

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

Prov.22.1

A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.

Prov.22.1

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Prov.22.1

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Prov.22.1

Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.

Prov.22.2

The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.

Prov.22.2

The rich and the poor shake hands as equals--GOD made them both!

Prov.22.2

Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.

Prov.22.2

The rich and the poor have this in common, The LORD is the maker of them all.

Prov.22.2

The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.

Prov.22.3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Prov.22.3

A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks; a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered.

Prov.22.3

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

Prov.22.3

A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, But the simple pass on and are punished.

Prov.22.3

A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

Prov.22.4

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

Prov.22.4

The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-GOD is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.

Prov.22.4

Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.

Prov.22.4

By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.

Prov.22.4

True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.

Prov.22.5

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

Prov.22.5

The perverse travel a dangerous road, potholed and mud-slick; if you know what's good for you, stay clear of it.

Prov.22.5

In the paths of the wicked lie thorns and snares, but he who guards his soul stays far from them.

Prov.22.5

Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards his soul will be far from them.

Prov.22.5

The deceitful walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will stay away.

Prov.22.6

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Prov.22.6

Point your kids in the right direction--when they're old they won't be lost.

Prov.22.6

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Prov.22.6

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Prov.22.6

Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.