Proverbs 21:2-3,12-13,30-31
Proverbs 21:2-3 The Message (MSG)
We justify our actions by appearances; GOD examines our motives. Clean living before God and justice with our neighbors mean far more to GOD than religious performance.
Proverbs 21:12-13 The Message (MSG)
A God-loyal person will see right through the wicked and undo the evil they’ve planned. If you stop your ears to the cries of the poor, your cries will go unheard, unanswered.
Proverbs 21:30-31 The Message (MSG)
Nothing clever, nothing conceived, nothing contrived, can get the better of GOD. Do your best, prepare for the worst— then trust GOD to bring victory.
Proverbs 21:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:12-13 King James Version (KJV)
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: But God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:30-31 King James Version (KJV)
There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against the LORD. The horse is prepared against the day of battle: But safety is of the LORD.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:12-13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin. He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:30-31 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD. The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New Century Version (NCV)
You may believe you are doing right, but the LORD judges your reasons. Doing what is right and fair is more important to the LORD than sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:12-13 New Century Version (NCV)
God, who is always right, watches the house of the wicked and brings ruin on every evil person. Whoever ignores the poor when they cry for help will also cry for help and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:30-31 New Century Version (NCV)
There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice that can succeed against the LORD. You can get the horses ready for battle, but it is the LORD who gives the victory.
Proverbs 21:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:12-13 American Standard Version (ASV)
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin. Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:30-31 American Standard Version (ASV)
There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah. The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:12-13 New International Version (NIV)
The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin. Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:30-31 New International Version (NIV)
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:12-13 New King James Version (NKJV)
The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness. Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
Proverbs 21:30-31 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD. The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the LORD.
Proverbs 21:2-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. [Prov 24:12; Luke 16:15] To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed]. [1 Sam 15:22; Prov 15:8; Is 1:11; Hos 6:6; Mic 6:7, 8]
Proverbs 21:12-13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked— How the wicked are cast down to ruin. Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor Will cry out himself and not be answered. [Matt 18:30-34; James 2:13]
Proverbs 21:30-31 Amplified Bible (AMP)
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding Or counsel [that can prevail] against the LORD. The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance and victory belong to the LORD.
Proverbs 21:2-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart. The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:12-13 New Living Translation (NLT)
The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them. Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.
Proverbs 21:30-31 New Living Translation (NLT)
No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD. The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.
Proverbs 21:2-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
We may think we’re right all the time, but God thoroughly examines our motives. It pleases God more when we demonstrate godliness and justice than when we merely offer him a sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:12-13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A godly, righteous person has the ability to bring the light of instruction to the wicked even though he despises what the wicked do. If you close your heart to the cries of the poor, then I’ll close my ears when you cry out to me!
Proverbs 21:30-31 The Passion Translation (TPT)
All your brilliant wisdom and clever insight will be of no help at all if the Lord is against you. You can do your best to prepare for the battle, but ultimate victory comes from the Lord God.
Proverbs 21:2-3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:12-13 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin. Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
