Proverbs 24:3,5,10,13-14,16,26-27,33-34
Proverbs 24:3-4 The Message (MSG)
It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation; It takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies.
Proverbs 24:5-6 The Message (MSG)
It’s better to be wise than strong; intelligence outranks muscle any day. Strategic planning is the key to warfare; to win, you need a lot of good counsel.
Proverbs 24:10 The Message (MSG)
If you fall to pieces in a crisis, there wasn’t much to you in the first place.
Proverbs 24:13-14-13-14 The Message (MSG)
Eat honey, dear child—it’s good for you— and delicacies that melt in your mouth. Likewise knowledge, and wisdom for your soul— Get that and your future’s secured, your hope is on solid rock.
Proverbs 24:15-16 The Message (MSG)
Don’t interfere with good people’s lives; don’t try to get the best of them. No matter how many times you trip them up, God-loyal people don’t stay down long; Soon they’re up on their feet, while the wicked end up flat on their faces.
Proverbs 24:26-27 The Message (MSG)
An honest answer is like a warm hug. First plant your fields; then build your barn.
Proverbs 24:30-34-30-34 The Message (MSG)
One day I walked by the field of an old lazybones, and then passed the vineyard of a slob; They were overgrown with weeds, thick with thistles, all the fences broken down. I took a long look and pondered what I saw; the fields preached me a sermon and I listened: “A nap here, a nap there, a day off here, a day off there, sit back, take it easy—do you know what comes next? Just this: You can look forward to a dirt-poor life, with poverty as your permanent houseguest!”
Proverbs 24:3 King James Version (KJV)
Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:5 King James Version (KJV)
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Proverbs 24:10 King James Version (KJV)
If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.
Proverbs 24:13-14 King James Version (KJV)
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; And the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: When thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, And thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:16 King James Version (KJV)
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: But the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 24:26-27 King James Version (KJV)
Every man shall kiss his lips That giveth a right answer. Prepare thy work without, And make it fit for thyself in the field; And afterwards build thine house.
Proverbs 24:33-34 King James Version (KJV)
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; And thy want as an armed man.
Proverbs 24:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.
Proverbs 24:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength is limited.
Proverbs 24:13-14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
My son, eat honey, for it is good, Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste; Know that wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.
Proverbs 24:26-27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer. Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house.
Proverbs 24:33-34 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,” Then your poverty will come as a robber And your want like an armed man.
Proverbs 24:3 New Century Version (NCV)
It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong.
Proverbs 24:5 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people have great power, and those with knowledge have great strength.
Proverbs 24:10 New Century Version (NCV)
If you give up when trouble comes, it shows that you are weak.
Proverbs 24:13-14 New Century Version (NCV)
My child, eat honey because it is good. Honey from the honeycomb tastes sweet. In the same way, wisdom is pleasing to you. If you find it, you have hope for the future, and your wishes will come true.
Proverbs 24:16 New Century Version (NCV)
Even though good people may be bothered by trouble seven times, they are never defeated, but the wicked are overwhelmed by trouble.
Proverbs 24:26-27 New Century Version (NCV)
An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips. First, finish your outside work and prepare your fields. After that, you can build your house.
Proverbs 24:33-34 New Century Version (NCV)
You sleep a little; you take a nap. You fold your hands and lie down to rest. Soon you will be as poor as if you had been robbed; you will have as little as if you had been held up.
Proverbs 24:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
Proverbs 24:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.
Proverbs 24:13-14 American Standard Version (ASV)
My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste: So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 24:26-27 American Standard Version (ASV)
He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer. Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.
Proverbs 24:33-34 American Standard Version (ASV)
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep; So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.
Proverbs 24:3 New International Version (NIV)
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:5 New International Version (NIV)
The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Proverbs 24:10 New International Version (NIV)
If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!
Proverbs 24:13-14 New International Version (NIV)
Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:16 New International Version (NIV)
for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.
Proverbs 24:26-27 New International Version (NIV)
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.
Proverbs 24:33-34 New International Version (NIV)
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.
Proverbs 24:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength
Proverbs 24:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small.
Proverbs 24:13-14 New King James Version (NKJV)
My son, eat honey because it is good, And the honeycomb which is sweet to your taste; So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul; If you have found it, there is a prospect, And your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.
Proverbs 24:26-27 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips. Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house.
Proverbs 24:33-34 New King James Version (NKJV)
A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest; So shall your poverty come like a prowler, And your need like an armed man.
Proverbs 24:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation]
Proverbs 24:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge strengthens his power; [Prov 21:22; Eccl 9:16]
Proverbs 24:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶If you are slack (careless) in the day of distress, Your strength is limited.
Proverbs 24:13-14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶My son, eat honey, because it is good, And the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul; If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward, And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of disaster and collapse. [Job 5:19; Ps 34:19; 37:24; Mic 7:8]
Proverbs 24:26-27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people] Who gives a right and straightforward answer. ¶Prepare your work outside And get it ready for yourself in the field; Afterward build your house and establish a home.
Proverbs 24:33-34 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest [and daydream],” Then your poverty will come as a robber, And your want like an armed man.
Proverbs 24:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense.
Proverbs 24:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
Proverbs 24:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small.
Proverbs 24:13-14 New Living Translation (NLT)
My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste. In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short.
Proverbs 24:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.
Proverbs 24:26-27 New Living Translation (NLT)
An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship. Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.
Proverbs 24:33-34 New Living Translation (NLT)
A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.
Proverbs 24:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Wise people are builders — they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure.
Proverbs 24:5 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Wisdom can make anyone into a mighty warrior, and revelation-knowledge increases strength.
Proverbs 24:10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
If you faint when under pressure, you have need of courage.
Proverbs 24:13-14 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Revelation-knowledge is a delicacy, sweet like flowing honey that melts in your mouth. Eat as much of it as you can, my friend! For then you will perceive what is true wisdom, your future will be bright, and this hope living within you will never disappoint you.
Proverbs 24:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
For the lovers of God may suffer adversity and stumble seven times, but they will continue to rise over and over again. But the unrighteous are brought down by just one calamity and will never be able to rise again.
Proverbs 24:26-27 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Speaking honestly is a sign of true friendship. Go ahead, build your career and give yourself to your work. But if you put me first, you’ll see your family built up!
Proverbs 24:33-34-33-34 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Professional work habits prevent poverty from becoming your permanent business partner. And: If you put off until tomorrow the work you could do today, tomorrow never seems to come.
Proverbs 24:3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:5 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might
Proverbs 24:10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
Proverbs 24:13-14 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:16 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
for the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.