Proverbs 11:14-25 The Voice Translation 14 Without wise guidance, a nation falls; but victory is certain when there are plenty of wise counselors. 15 Trouble compounds when you guarantee a stranger’s debt, but you’ll be safe if you refuse the pledge. 16 A gracious woman acquires honor, but cruel people are only interested in acquiring money. 17 Kindness is its own reward, but cruelty is a self-inflicted wound. 18 The wicked earn a living by deception, but the one who plants righteousness gathers a true harvest. 19 Indeed, those who do what is right will live a good life, but those who pursue evil will die. 20 The Eternal detests a crooked heart and a warped mind, but He takes great pleasure in those who follow the right way. 21 Certainly those who do wrong will not escape punishment, but those who do right will go free. 22 Much like a gold ring in the snout of a pig, so is a beautiful woman who lacks good judgment. 23 Those who live right crave what is good, but the prospect of wrongdoers is wrath. 24 One shares liberally and yet gains even more, while another hoards more than is right and still has need. 25 A giving person will receive much in return, and someone who gives water will also receive the water he needs.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:16:51 +0000