The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord. | He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. |
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. | For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. |
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Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. | Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding. |
If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it. | Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. |
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. | Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. |
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. | Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. |
I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. | For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. |
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! | To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! |
Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. | Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. |
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. |
The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. |