Proverbs 19:8-9,11
Proverbs 19:8-9 The Message (MSG)
Grow a wise heart—you’ll do yourself a favor; keep a clear head—you’ll find a good life. The person who tells lies gets caught; the person who spreads rumors is ruined.
Proverbs 19:11 The Message (MSG)
Smart people know how to hold their tongue; their grandeur is to forgive and forget.
Proverbs 19:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good. A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:11 King James Version (KJV)
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:8-9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will perish.
Proverbs 19:11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
Proverbs 19:8-9 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who get wisdom do themselves a favor, and those who love learning will succeed. A witness who lies will not go free, liars will die.
Proverbs 19:11 New Century Version (NCV)
The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.
Proverbs 19:8-9 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good. A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:11 American Standard Version (ASV)
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:8-9 New International Version (NIV)
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.
Proverbs 19:11 New International Version (NIV)
A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who speaks lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:11 New King James Version (NKJV)
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.
Proverbs 19:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper. A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes lies will perish.
Proverbs 19:11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].
Proverbs 19:8-9 New Living Translation (NLT)
To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. A false witness will not go unpunished, and a liar will be destroyed.
Proverbs 19:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Proverbs 19:8-9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Do yourself a favor and love wisdom. Learn all you can, then watch your life flourish and prosper! Tell lies and you’re going to get caught, and the habitual liar is doomed.
Proverbs 19:11 The Passion Translation (TPT)
An understanding person demonstrates patience, for mercy means holding your tongue. When you are insulted, be quick to forgive and forget it, for you are virtuous when you overlook an offense.