Proverbs 27:2
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- 4 Heb “a stranger.” This does not necessarily refer to a non-Israelite, as has been demonstrated before in the book of Proverbs, but these are people outside the familiar and accepted circles. The point is that such a person would be objective in speaking about your abilities and accomplishments.
- 5 “Mouth” and “lips” are metonymies of cause; they mean “what is said.” People should try to avoid praising themselves. Self praise can easily become a form of pride, even if it begins with trivial things. It does not establish a reputation; reputation comes from what others think about you.
- 6 “a foreigner”; , , , “a stranger.”
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth;
an outsider, and not your own lips.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—
a stranger, and not your own lips.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth—
a stranger, not your own lips.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
May another praise you and not your own mouth,
a stranger and not your own lips.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth;
A stranger, and not thine own lips.
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