Proverbs 12:2
What does Proverbs 12:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 32:5
The fool shall be no more called noble, nor the churl said to be bountiful.
- Proverbs 1:31
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.
- Ecclesiastes 8:8
There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in war: neither shall wickedness deliver him that is given to it.
- Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
- Psalms 112:5
Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
- Psalms 9:15
The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made: In the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
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