Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:19

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

Context

v.18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

v.19This passage

v.20The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 9:27

    And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: Jehovah is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.

  • Acts 16:39

    and they came and besought them; and when they had brought them out, they asked them to go away from the city.

  • Psalms 49:14

    They are appointed as a flock for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd: And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, That there be no habitation for it.

  • Isaiah 60:14

    And the sons of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee The city of Jehovah, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

  • Micah 7:9

    I will bear the indignation of Jehovah, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

  • Exodus 8:8

    Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat Jehovah, that he take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice unto Jehovah.