| Holman Christian Standard Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment. | 1One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom. |
| 2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions. | 2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions. |
| 3When a wicked man comes, contempt also does, and along with dishonor, disgrace. | 3When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, and along with dishonor, derision. |
| 4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. | 4The words of a person's mouth are deep waters, a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom. |
| 5It is not good to show partiality to the guilty by perverting the justice due the innocent. | 5It is not good to show partiality to the guilty, denying an innocent person justice. |
| 6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. | 6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. |
| 7A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life. | 7A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life. |
| 8A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being. | 8A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being. |
| 9The one who is truly lazy in his work is brother to a vandal. | 9The one who is lazy in his work is brother to a vandal. |
| 10The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected. | 10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected. |
| 11A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall. | 11The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; in his imagination it is like a high wall. |
| 12Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. | 12Before his downfall a person's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. |
| 13The one who gives an answer before he listens-- this is foolishness and disgrace for him. | 13The one who gives an answer before he listens--this is foolishness and disgrace for him. |
| 14A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit? | 14A person's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit? |
| 15The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it. | 15The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it. |
| 16A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great. | 16A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him before the great. |
| 17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. | 17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. |
| 18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents. | 18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents. |
| 19An offended brother is harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress. | 19An offended brother is harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress. |
| 20From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips. | 20From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips. |
| 21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. | 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. |
| 22A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. | 22A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. |
| 23The poor man pleads, but the rich one answers roughly. | 23The poor person pleads, but the rich one answers roughly. |
| 24A man with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. | 24One with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. |
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