| English Standard Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. |
| 2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. | 2The good person obtains favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes. |
| 3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. | 3Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable. |
| 4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. | 4A capable wife is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit. |
| 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them. | 6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. | 8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. | 9Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food. |
| 10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. | 10A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. | 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. |
| 12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit. | 12The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces fruit. |
| 13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. | 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble. |
| 14From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him. | 14A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. | 15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. |
| 16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. | 16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. |
| 17Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. | 17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit. |
| 18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. | 18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. | 21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. |
| 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are His delight. |
| 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. | 23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. | 24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor. |
| 25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. | 25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. |
| 26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. |
| 27Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. | 27A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious. |
| 28In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. | 28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. |
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