What man is he who fears the LORD? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.
Proverbs 15:19 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: But the way of the righteous is made plain. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The way of the sluggard is overgrown with thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him], but the way of the righteous is plain and raised like a highway. American Standard Version (1901) The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway. Common English Bible The path of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of those who do right is a clear road. Catholic Public Domain Version The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence. |
What man is he who fears the LORD? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.
Teach me your way, LORD. Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies.
Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face.
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
The sluggard says, *There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!*
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
The sluggard says, *There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!*
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, *This is the way. Walk in it.*
A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called The Holy Way. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools will not go there.
He will say, Cast up, cast up, prepare the way, take up the stumbling-block out of the way of my people.