Proverbs 22:11-13
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech
will have the king as a friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he overthrows the words of the faithless.
13 The lazy person says, “There is a lion outside!
I shall be killed in the streets!”
Proverbs 22:11-13
New International Version
11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.(A)
12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside!(B)
I’ll be killed in the public square!”
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