King James Bible | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. | 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. | 2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. |
3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. | 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. |
4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. | 4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. | 5A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. |
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. | 6Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked. |
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. | 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so. |
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. | 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. | 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. |
10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. | 10Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. |
11Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? | 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of men! |
12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. | 12A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise. |
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. | 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. |
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. | 14The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. |
15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. | 15All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. | 16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it. |
17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. | 17Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred. |
18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. | 18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. |
19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. | 19The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. |
20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. | 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. |
21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. | 21Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight. |
22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established. | 22Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! | 23A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. | 24The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below. |
25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. | 25The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. |
26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. | 26Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. |
27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. | 27He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. |
28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. | 28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. |
29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. | 29The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. | 30Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones. |
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. | 31He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. |
32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. | 32He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. |
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. | 33The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
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