English Bible Presentation Sharing - Proverbs Book, chapter 24, verse 6 in Nlt Version

Proverbs 24 : 1 (NLT)

Don't envy evil people or desire their company.

Proverbs 24 : 2 (NLT)

For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble.

Proverbs 24 : 3 (NLT)

A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense.

Proverbs 24 : 4 (NLT)

Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.

Proverbs 24 : 5 (NLT)

The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.

Proverbs 24 : 6 (NLT)

So don't go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers.

Proverbs 24 : 7 (NLT)

Wisdom is too lofty for fools. Among leaders at the city gate, they have nothing to say.

Proverbs 24 : 8 (NLT)

A person who plans evil will get a reputation as a troublemaker.

Proverbs 24 : 9 (NLT)

The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone detests a mocker.

Proverbs 24 : 10 (NLT)

If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small.

Proverbs 24 : 11 (NLT)

Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death.

Proverbs 24 : 12 (NLT)

Don't excuse yourself by saying, "Look, we didn't know." For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.

Proverbs 24 : 13 (NLT)

My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.

Proverbs 24 : 14 (NLT)

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 : 15 (NLT)

Don't wait in ambush at the home of the godly, and don't raid the house where the godly live.

Proverbs 24 : 16 (NLT)

The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.

Proverbs 24 : 17 (NLT)

Don't rejoice when your enemies fall; don't be happy when they stumble.

Proverbs 24 : 18 (NLT)

For the LORD will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them.

Proverbs 24 : 19 (NLT)

Don't fret because of evildoers; don't envy the wicked.

Proverbs 24 : 20 (NLT)

For evil people have no future; the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

Proverbs 24 : 21 (NLT)

My child, fear the LORD and the king. Don't associate with rebels,

Proverbs 24 : 22 (NLT)

for disaster will hit them suddenly. Who knows what punishment will come from the LORD and the king?

Proverbs 24 : 23 (NLT)

Here are some further sayings of the wise: It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.

Proverbs 24 : 24 (NLT)

A judge who says to the wicked, "You are innocent," will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.

Proverbs 24 : 25 (NLT)

But it will go well for those who convict the guilty; rich blessings will be showered on them.

Proverbs 24 : 26 (NLT)

An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.

Proverbs 24 : 27 (NLT)

Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.

Proverbs 24 : 28 (NLT)

Don't testify against your neighbors without cause; don't lie about them.

Proverbs 24 : 29 (NLT)

And don't say, "Now I can pay them back for what they've done to me! I'll get even with them!"

Proverbs 24 : 30 (NLT)

I walked by the field of a lazy person, the vineyard of one with no common sense.

Proverbs 24 : 31 (NLT)

I saw that it was overgrown with nettles. It was covered with weeds, and its walls were broken down.

Proverbs 24 : 32 (NLT)

Then, as I looked and thought about it, I learned this lesson:

Proverbs 24 : 33 (NLT)

A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest--

Proverbs 24 : 34 (NLT)

then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.