| New American Standard Bible 1995 | New International Version |
| 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. |
| 2A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. | 2Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. |
| 3A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved. | 3No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. |
| 4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. | 4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. |
| 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 5The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. |
| 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. | 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, 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 are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm. |
| 8A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised. | 8A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised. |
| 9Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread. | 9Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food. |
| 10A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. | 10The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense. | 11Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense. |
| 12The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. | 12The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures. |
| 13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. | 13Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble. |
| 14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him. | 14From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. | 15The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. |
| 16A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor. | 16Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. |
| 17He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit. | 17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. |
| 18There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. | 18The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble. | 21No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. |
| 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. | 22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. |
| 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly. | 23The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor. | 24Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. |
| 25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. | 25Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. |
| 26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 27A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence. | 27The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt. |
| 28In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. | 28In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality. |
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