Ruth 2:20 Verse Cross Referencess In Multiple Versions

Ruth 3:10

• 10 And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem it.

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.

Job 29:13

• 13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
• 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
• 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
• 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
• 5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
• 6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
• 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
• 8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
• 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
• 10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
• 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
• 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
• 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
• 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
• 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
• 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
• 17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
• 18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
• 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
• 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
• 21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
• 22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
• 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
• 24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
• 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
• 26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
• 27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
• 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Ruth 3:10

• 10 And he said ^{H559 W-VQY3MS} , Blessed ^H1288 be thou ^H859 of the LORD ^{H3068 L-EDS} , my daughter ^H1323 : for thou hast showed more ^H3190 kindness ^H2617 in the latter end ^H314 than ^{H4480 PREP} at the beginning ^H7223 , inasmuch as thou followedst ^H1980 not ^{H1115 L-NPAR} young men ^H970 , whether ^{H518 PART} poor ^H1800 or ^{H518 PART} rich ^H6223 .

Ruth 4:6

• 6 And the kinsman ^H1350 said ^{H559 W-VQY3MS} , I cannot ^{H3808 NADV} redeem ^H1350 it for myself , lest ^{H6435 CONJ} I mar ^H7843 mine own inheritance ^H5159 : redeem ^H1350 thou ^{H859 PPRO-2MS} my right ^H1353 to thyself ; for ^{H3588 CONJ} I cannot ^{H3808 NADV} redeem ^H1350 it .

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 And David ^{H1732 MMS} sent ^{H7971 W-VQY3MS} messengers ^H4397 unto ^{H413 PREP} the men ^{H376 CMP} of Jabesh ^H3003 - gilead , and said ^{H559 W-VQY3MS} unto ^{H413 PREP} them , Blessed ^H1288 be ye ^{H859 PPRO-2MS} of the LORD ^{H3068 L-EDS} , that ^{H834 RPRO} ye have showed ^H6213 this ^{H2088 D-PMS} kindness ^H2617 unto ^{H5973 PREP} your lord ^H113 , even unto ^{H5973 PREP} Saul ^H7586 , and have buried ^H6912 him .

Job 29:13

• 13 The blessing ^{H1293 CFS} of him that was ready to perish ^{H6 VQPMS} came ^{H935 VQY2MS} upon ^{H5921 PREP-1MS} me : and I caused the widow ^{H490 NFS} \'s heart ^{H3820 W-CMS} to sing for joy ^{H7442 VHY1MS} .

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better ^{H2896 AMS} is a dry ^H2720 morsel ^H6595 , and quietness ^H7962 therewith , than a house ^{H1004 M-NMS} full ^H4392 of sacrifices ^H2077 with strife ^H7379 .
• 2 A wise ^H7919 servant ^H5650 shall have rule ^H4910 over a son ^H1121 that causeth shame ^H954 , and shall have part ^H2505 of the inheritance ^H5159 among ^H8432 the brethren ^{H251 NMP} .
• 3 The refining pot ^H4715 is for silver ^{H3701 LD-NMS} , and the furnace ^H3564 for gold ^{H2091 LD-NMS} : but the LORD ^{H3068 NAME-4MS} trieth ^H974 the hearts ^H3826 .
• 4 A wicked doer ^H7489 giveth heed ^H7181 to ^{H5921 PREP} false ^{H205 NMS} lips ^{H8193 CFS} ; and a liar ^{H8267 NMS} giveth ear ^H238 to ^{H5921 PREP} a naughty ^H1942 tongue ^{H3956 L-CMS} .
• 5 Whoso mocketh ^H3932 the poor ^H7326 reproacheth ^H2778 his Maker ^H6213 : and he that is glad ^H8056 at calamities ^H343 shall not ^{H3808 NADV} be unpunished ^H5352 .
• 6 Children ^{H1121 NMP} \'s children ^{H1121 NMP} are the crown ^{H5850 CFS} of old men ^{H2205 AMP} ; and the glory ^H8597 of children ^{H1121 NMP} are their fathers ^{H1 CMP-3MP} .
• 7 Excellent ^H3499 speech ^{H8193 CFS} becometh ^H5000 not ^{H3808 NADV} a fool ^H5036 : much less ^{H637 CONJ} do lying ^H8267 lips ^{H8193 CFS} a prince ^H5081 .
• 8 A gift ^H7810 is as a precious ^{H2580 NMS} stone ^H68 in the eyes ^{H5869 B-CMP} of him that hath ^H1167 it : whithersoever ^{H3605 NMS} it turneth ^{H6437 VQY3MS} , it prospereth ^H7919 .
• 9 He that covereth ^H3680 a transgression ^H6588 seeketh ^H1245 love ^H160 ; but he that repeateth ^H8138 a matter ^H1697 separateth ^H6504 very friends ^H441 .
• 10 A reproof ^H1606 entereth more ^H5181 into a wise ^H995 man than a hundred ^H3967 stripes ^H5221 into a fool ^{H3684 NMS} .
• 11 An evil ^{H7451 AMS} man seeketh ^H1245 only ^{H389 ADV} rebellion ^{H4805 CMS} : therefore a cruel ^H394 messenger ^{H4397 W-NMS} shall be sent ^H7971 against him .
• 12 Let a bear ^H1677 robbed ^H7909 of her whelps meet ^H6298 a man ^H376 , rather ^{H408 W-NPAR} than a fool ^{H3684 NMS} in his folly ^H200 .
• 13 Whoso rewardeth ^{H7725 VHPMS} evil ^{H7451 AFS} for ^{H8478 NMS} good ^{H2896 NFS} , evil ^{H7451 AFS} shall not ^{H3808 NADV} depart ^H4185 from his house ^H1004 .
• 14 The beginning ^{H7225 CFS} of strife ^H4066 is as when one letteth out ^H6362 water ^{H4325 OMD} : therefore leave off ^H5203 contention ^H7379 , before ^{H6440 WL-CMP} it be meddled with ^H1566 .
• 15 He that justifieth ^H6663 the wicked ^{H7563 AMS} , and he that condemneth ^H7561 the just ^{H6662 AMS} , even ^{H1571 CONJ} they both ^H8147 are abomination ^H8441 to the LORD ^{H3068 EDS} .
• 16 Wherefore ^{H4100 L-IPRO} is there a price ^H4242 in the hand ^{H3027 B-CFS} of a fool ^{H3684 NMS} to get ^H7069 wisdom ^{H2451 NFS} , seeing he hath no ^H369 heart ^H3820 to it ?
• 17 A friend ^H7453 loveth ^H157 at all ^{H3605 B-CMS} times ^{H6256 NMS} , and a brother ^H251 is born ^{H3205 VNY3MS} for adversity ^H6869 .
• 18 A man ^{H120 NMS} void ^{H2638 JMS} of understanding ^{H3820 NMS} striketh ^H8628 hands ^H3709 , and becometh ^H6148 surety ^H6161 in the presence ^{H6440 L-CMP} of his friend ^{H7453 CMS-3MS} .
• 19 He loveth ^H157 transgression ^H6588 that loveth ^H157 strife ^H4683 : and he that exalteth ^H1361 his gate ^H6607 seeketh ^H1245 destruction ^H7667 .
• 20 He that hath a froward ^H6141 heart ^{H3820 NMS} findeth ^{H4672 VQY3MS} no ^{H3808 NADV} good ^{H2896 AMS} : and he that hath a perverse ^H2015 tongue ^H3956 falleth ^H5307 into mischief ^H7451 .
• 21 He that begetteth ^H3205 a fool ^{H3684 NMS} doeth it to his sorrow ^H8424 : and the father ^{H1 CMS-1MS} of a fool ^H5036 hath no ^{H3808 W-NPAR} joy ^H8055 .
• 22 A merry ^H8056 heart ^{H3820 NMS} doeth good ^H3190 like a medicine ^H1456 : but a broken ^H5218 spirit ^{H7307 W-GFS} drieth ^H3001 the bones ^H1634 .
• 23 A wicked ^{H7563 AMS} man taketh ^H3947 a gift ^H7810 out of the bosom ^H2436 to pervert ^H5186 the ways ^{H734 CFP} of judgment ^{H4941 NMS} .
• 24 Wisdom ^{H2451 NFS} is before ^{H854 PREP} him that hath understanding ^H995 ; but the eyes ^{H5869 W-CMD} of a fool ^H3684 are in the ends ^H7097 of the earth ^{H776 GFS} .
• 25 A foolish ^{H3684 NMS} son ^{H1121 NMS} is a grief ^H3708 to his father ^H1 , and bitterness ^H4470 to her that bore ^H3205 him .
• 26 Also ^{H1571 CONJ} to punish ^H6064 the just ^H6662 is not ^{H3808 NADV} good ^{H2896 AMS} , nor to strike ^{H5221 L-VHFC} princes ^{H5081 AMP} for ^{H5921 PREP} equity ^{H3476 CMS} .
• 27 He that hath knowledge ^{H3045 VQPMS} spareth ^H2820 his words ^{H561 CMP-3MS} : and a man ^{H376 NMS} of understanding ^{H8394 NFS} is of an excellent ^H3368 spirit ^H7307 .
• 28 Even ^{H1571 CONJ} a fool ^{H191 AMS} , when he holdeth his peace ^H2790 , is counted ^H2803 wise ^{H2450 AMS} : and he that shutteth ^H331 his lips ^{H8193 CFD-3MS} is esteemed a man of understanding ^H995 .

Ruth 3:10

• 10 And he saith, `Blessed art thou of Jehovah, my daughter; thou hast dealt more kindly at the latter end than at the beginning -- not to go after the young men, either poor or rich.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 And the redeemer saith, `I am not able to redeem it for myself, lest I destroy mine inheritance; redeem for thyself -- thou -- my right of redemption, for I am not able to redeem.`

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 And David sendeth messengers unto the men of Jabesh-Gilead, and saith unto them, `Blessed are ye of Jehovah, in that ye have done this kindness with your lord, with Saul, that ye bury him.

Job 29:13

• 13 The blessing of the perishing cometh on me, And the heart of the widow I cause to sing.

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better is a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.
• 2 A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
• 3 A refining pot is for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts is Jehovah.
• 4 An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.
• 5 Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.
• 6 Sons` sons are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons are their fathers.
• 7 Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.
• 8 A stone of grace is the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
• 9 Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.
• 10 Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.
• 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
• 12 The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And -- not a fool in his folly.
• 13 Whoso is returning evil for good, Evil moveth not from his house.
• 14 The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
• 15 Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these are an abomination to Jehovah.
• 16 Why is this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
• 17 At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born.
• 18 A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
• 19 Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
• 20 The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.
• 21 Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.
• 22 A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
• 23 A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.
• 24 The face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.
• 25 A provocation to his father is a foolish son, And bitterness to her that bare him.
• 26 Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.
• 27 One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.
• 28 Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!

Ruth 3:10

• 10 And he said, Blessed be thou of Jehovah, my daughter: thou hast showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 And the near kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: take thou my right of redemption on thee; for I cannot redeem it.

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.

Job 29:13

• 13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widows heart to sing for joy.

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
• 2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
• 3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
• 4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
• 5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
• 6 Childrens children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
• 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
• 8 A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
• 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
• 10 A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
• 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
• 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
• 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
• 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
• 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
• 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
• 17 A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
• 18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
• 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
• 20 He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
• 21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
• 22 A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
• 23 A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
• 24 Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
• 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
• 26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
• 27 He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
• 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

Ruth 3:10

• 10 He said, Blessed are you by Yahweh, my daughter: you have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as you didn't follow young men, whether poor or rich.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 The near kinsman said, I can't redeem it for myself, lest I mar my own inheritance: take my right of redemption on you; for I can't redeem it.

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, Blessed be you of Yahweh, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.

Job 29:13

• 13 The blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
• 2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, And shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
• 3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, But Yahweh tests the hearts.
• 4 An evil-doer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
• 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
• 6 Children's children are the crown of old men; The glory of children are their parents.
• 7 Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, Much less do lying lips fit a prince.
• 8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
• 9 He who covers an offense promotes love; But he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
• 10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
• 11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
• 12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
• 13 Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
• 14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, Therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
• 15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
• 16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he has no understanding?
• 17 A friend loves at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
• 18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, And becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
• 19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
• 20 One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, And one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
• 21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
• 22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
• 23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, To pervert the ways of justice.
• 24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
• 25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.
• 26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to flog officials for their integrity.
• 27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
• 28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Ruth 3:10

• 10 And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 And the near kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: take thou my right of redemption on thee; for I cannot redeem it.

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.

Job 29:13

• 13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow-s heart to sing for joy.

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than an house full of feasting with strife.
• 2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
• 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
• 4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; {cf15i and} a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
• 5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: {cf15i and} he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
• 6 Children-s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
• 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
• 8 A gift is {cf15i as} a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
• 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
• 10 A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool.
• 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
• 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
• 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
• 14 The beginning of strife is {cf15i as} when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.
• 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
• 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
• 17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
• 18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
• 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
• 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
• 21 He that begetteth a fool {cf15i doeth it} to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
• 22 A merry heart is a good medicine: but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
• 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment.
• 24 Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
• 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
• 26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, {cf15i nor} to smite the noble for {cf15i their} uprightness.
• 27 He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
• 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is {cf15i esteemed as} prudent.

Ruth 3:10

• 10 And he said, Blessed be you of the LORD, my daughter: for you have showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as you followed not young men, whether poor or rich.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar my own inheritance: redeem you my right to yourself; for I cannot redeem it.

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 And David sent messengers to the men of Jabeshgilead, and said to them, Blessed be you of the LORD, that you have showed this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.

Job 29:13

• 13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came on me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
• 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
• 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.
• 4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips; and a liar gives ear to a naughty tongue.
• 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
• 6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
• 7 Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
• 8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: wherever it turns, it prospers.
• 9 He that covers a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.
• 10 A reproof enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
• 11 An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
• 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
• 13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
• 14 The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
• 15 He that justifies the wicked, and he that comdemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
• 16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart to it?
• 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
• 18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend.
• 19 He loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.
• 20 He that has a fraudulent heart finds no good: and he that has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.
• 21 He that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy.
• 22 A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones.
• 23 A wicked man takes a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
• 24 Wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
• 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.
• 26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
• 27 He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
• 28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Ruth 3:10

• 10 He said, "May you be rewarded by the LORD, my dear! This act of devotion is greater than what you did before. For you have not sought to marry one of the young men, whether rich or poor.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 The guardian said, "Then I am unable to redeem it, for I would ruin my own inheritance in that case. You may exercise my redemption option, for I am unable to redeem it."

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh Gilead and told them, "May you be blessed by the LORD because you have shown this kindness to your lord Saul by burying him.

Job 29:13

• 13 the blessing of the dying man descended on me, and I made the widow's heart rejoice;

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
• 2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
• 3 The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the LORD tests hearts.
• 4 One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.
• 5 The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
• 6 Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.
• 7 Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
• 8 A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.
• 9 The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
• 10 A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.
• 11 An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
• 12 It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.
• 13 As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.
• 14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!
• 15 The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent— both of them are an abomination to the LORD.
• 16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
• 17 A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.
• 18 The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.
• 19 The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.
• 20 The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.
• 21 Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.
• 22 A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
• 23 A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.
• 24 Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.
• 25 A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.
• 26 It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong.
• 27 The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
• 28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

Ruth 3:10

• 10 Then Boaz said, "May the Lord bless you, young woman. You have been very kind to me. Your kindness to me is greater than the kindness you showed to Naomi in the beginning. You could have looked for a young man to marry, rich or poor. But you did not.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 The close relative answered, "I cannot buy back the land. That land should belong to me, but I cannot buy it. If I do, I might lose my own land. So you can buy the land."

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead. These messengers told the men in Jabesh: "The Lord bless you, because you have shown kindness to your lord Saul by burying him.

Job 29:13

• 13 People who were dying asked God to bless me. My help brought joy to widows in need.

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 It is better to have nothing but a dry piece of bread to eat in peace than a whole house full of food with everyone arguing.
• 2 A smart servant will gain control over his master's foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.
• 3 Fire is used to make gold and silver pure, but a person's heart is made pure by the Lord.
• 4 People who do evil listen to evil ideas. Liars listen to liars.
• 5 Whoever makes fun of beggars insults their Maker. Whoever laughs at someone else's trouble will be punished.
• 6 Grandchildren are the pride and joy of old age, and children take great pride in their parents.
• 7 You wouldn't expect to hear a fine speech from a fool, and you shouldn't expect lies from a ruler.
• 8 Some people think a bribe is like a lucky charm—it seems to work wherever they go.
• 9 Forgive someone, and you will strengthen your friendship. Keep reminding them, and you will destroy it.
• 10 Smart people learn more from a single correction than fools learn from a hundred beatings.
• 11 Those who are evil only want to cause trouble. In the end, punishment without mercy will be sent to them.
• 12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool who is busy doing foolish things.
• 13 If you do wrong to those who were good to you, you will have trouble the rest of your life.
• 14 The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out.
• 15 The Lord hates these two things: punishing the innocent and letting the guilty go free.
• 16 Money is wasted on fools. They cannot buy wisdom when they have no sense.
• 17 A friend loves you all the time, but a brother was born to help in times of trouble.
• 18 Only a fool would promise to pay for someone else's debts.
• 19 A troublemaker loves to start arguments. Anyone who likes to brag is asking for trouble.
• 20 Crooks will not profit from their crimes, and those who plan to cause trouble will be trapped when it comes.
• 21 A man who has a fool for a son will be disappointed. A fool brings no joy to his father.
• 22 Happiness is good medicine, but sorrow is a disease.
• 23 A wicked judge will accept a bribe, and that keeps justice from being done.
• 24 Intelligent people think about what needs to be done here and now. Fools are always dreaming about faraway places.
• 25 Foolish children upset their parents and make them sad.
• 26 It is wrong to punish an innocent person or attack leaders for doing what is right.
• 27 Intelligent people choose their words carefully. Those who know what they are doing remain calm.
• 28 Silent fools seem wise. They say nothing and appear to be smart.

Ruth 3:10

• 10 And Booz said, Blessed be thou of the Lord God, my daughter, for thou hast made thy latter kindness greater than the former, in that thou followest not after young men, whether any be poor or rich.

Ruth 4:6

• 6 And the kinsman said, I shall not be able to redeem it for myself, lest I mar my own inheritance; do thou redeem my right for thyself, for I shall not be able to redeem it.

2 Samuel 2:5

• 5 And David sent messengers to the rulers of Jabis of the country of Galaad, and David said to them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, because ye have wrought this mercy toward your lord, even toward Saul the anointed of the Lord, and ye have buried him and Jonathan his son.

Job 29:13

• 13 Let the blessing of the perishing one come upon me; yea, the mouth of the widow has blessed me.

Proverbs 17:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

• 1 Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.
• 2 A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions among brethren.
• 3 As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, so are choice hearts with the Lord.
• 4 A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: but a righteous man attends not to false lips.
• 5 He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; and he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: but he that has compassion shall find mercy.
• 6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and their fathers are the glory of children. (17:6AA) The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; but the faithless not even a farthing.
• 7 Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.
• 8 Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward; and whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.
• 9 He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and Comp. Heb. kindred.
• 10 A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.
• 11 Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.
• 12 Care may befall a man of understanding; but fools will meditate evils.
• 13 Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not be removed from his house.
• 14 Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.
• 15 He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.
• 16 Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. (17:16AA) He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.
• 17 Have thou a friend for every time, and let brethren be useful in distress; for on this account are they born.
• 18 A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, as he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.
• 19 A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;
• 20 and the hard-hearted man Or, meets not with good men comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;
• 21 and the heart of a fool is grief to its possessor. A father rejoices not over an uninstructed son; but a wise son gladdens his mother.
• 22 A glad heart promotes health; but the bones of a sorrowful man dry up.
• 23 The ways of a man who unjustly receives gifts in his bosom do not prosper; and an ungodly man perverts the ways of righteousness.
• 24 The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth.
• 25 A foolish son is a cause of anger to his father, and grief to her that bore him.
• 26 It is not right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.
• 27 He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.
• 28 Wisdom shall be imputed to a fool who asks after wisdom: and he who holds his peace shall seem to be sensible.