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Proverbs 14:20-27
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 14

20The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. 21One who despises his neighbor sins, But one who is gracious to the poor is blessed. 22Will they who devise evil not go astray? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good. 23In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. 24The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is simply foolishness. 25A truthful witness saves lives, But one who declares lies is deceitful. 26In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, By which one may avoid the snares of death.
King James Version

Chapter 14

20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 14

20A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich.
21The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
22Don’t those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
23There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty.
24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
25A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge.
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
New Living Translation

Chapter 14

20The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many 'friends.'
21It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
22If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
23Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!
24Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
26Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.
27Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
English Standard Version

Chapter 14

20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. 21Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. 22Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness. 23In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. 24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly. 25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful. 26In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. 27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
New International Version

Chapter 14

20The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
21It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
22Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
26Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
New King James Version

Chapter 14

20 The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, But the rich has many friends. 21He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he. 22Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good. 23In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. 24The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is folly. 25A true witness delivers souls, But a deceitful witness speaks lies. 26In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
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