Proverbs 16:5
New King James Version
5 (A)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join [a]forces, none will go unpunished.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:5 Lit. hand to hand
Proverbs 16:5
New International Version
Proverbs 16:19-21
New King James Version
19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the [a]spoil with the proud.
20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever (A)trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:19 plunder
Proverbs 16:19-21
New International Version
19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed
than to share plunder with the proud.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
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