Berean Study Bible

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1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

5The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.

7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.

7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.

8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

8A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.

9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.

10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

11Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.

12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.

13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

14From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

17Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.

21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

27Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

28In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.

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