Proverbs 24:2-3
Proverbs 24:1-4 The Message (MSG)
Don’t envy bad people; don’t even want to be around them. All they think about is causing a disturbance; all they talk about is making trouble. It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation; It takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies.
Proverbs 24:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
For their heart studieth destruction, And their lips talk of mischief. Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:2-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble. By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:2-3 New Century Version (NCV)
Their minds are always planning violence, and they always talk about making trouble. It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong.
Proverbs 24:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief. Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking. Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:2-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For their minds plot violence, And their lips talk of trouble [for the innocent]. ¶Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation]
Proverbs 24:2-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble. A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense.
Proverbs 24:2-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
For they’re obsessed with causing trouble and their conversations are corrupt. Wise people are builders — they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure.