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1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. | 1To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. |
2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. | 2The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness. |
3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. | 3Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots. |
4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings 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; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 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 mouth of the upright delivers them. | 6The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives. |
7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. | 7The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm. |
8A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. | 8A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised. |
9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. | 9Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food. |
10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. | 10The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel. |
11Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. | 11A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense. |
12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit. | 12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit. |
13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. | 13The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such 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. | 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 advice. | 15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. |
16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. | 16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. |
17Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. | 17An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies. |
18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, 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 is but for a moment. | 19Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. |
20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. | 20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! |
21No ill 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 an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | 22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. |
23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. | 23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness. |
24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. | 24Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. |
25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. | 25Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. |
26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray. |
27Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. | 27Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find. |
28In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. | 28The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death. |
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