Christian Standard Bible

New Living Translation

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

1To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

2One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, but he condemns a person who schemes.

2The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.

3No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.

3Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.

4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

4A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

5The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, 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 for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.

8A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.

9Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.

9Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.

10The righteous cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

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 sense.

11A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.

12The wicked desire what evil people have caught, but the root of the righteous is productive.

12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.

13By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

13The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.

14A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person's hands will reward him.

14Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.

15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

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

17An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.

18There is one who speaks rashly, 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, only a moment.

19Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

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

20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.

21No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are his delight.

22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.

24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.

24Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.

25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.

25Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

26A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

26The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.

27A lazy hunter doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.

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, and in its path there is no death.

28The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.

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