| Berean Study Bible | New Living Translation |
| 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. | 1To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. |
| 2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. | 2The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness. |
| 3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. | 3Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots. |
| 4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. | 4A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones. |
| 5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. | 5The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous. |
| 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. | 6The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. | 7The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm. |
| 8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. | 8A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised. |
| 9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. | 9Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food. |
| 10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. | 10The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel. |
| 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. | 11A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense. |
| 12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. | 12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit. |
| 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. | 13The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. |
| 14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. | 14Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. | 15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. |
| 16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. | 16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. |
| 17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. | 17An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies. |
| 18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. | 18Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. |
| 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. | 19Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. |
| 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy. | 20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! |
| 21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. | 21No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. |
| 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. | 22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. |
| 23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. | 23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. | 24Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. |
| 25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. | 25Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. |
| 26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. | 26The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray. |
| 27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. | 27Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find. |
| 28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. | 28The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death. |
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