| New American Standard Bible 1995 | New International Version |
| 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. | 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| 2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. | 2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. |
| 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. | 3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. |
| 4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. | 4The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. |
| 5A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. | 5A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
| 6Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked. | 6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin. |
| 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so. | 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. |
| 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. | 8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. |
| 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. | 9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. |
| 10Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. | 10Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. |
| 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of men! | 11Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more do human hearts! |
| 12A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise. | 12Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise. |
| 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. | 13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. |
| 14The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. | 14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. |
| 15All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast. | 15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
| 16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it. | 16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil. |
| 17Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred. | 17Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred. |
| 18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. | 18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. |
| 19The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. | 19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. |
| 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. | 20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. |
| 21Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight. | 21Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course. |
| 22Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. | 22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. |
| 23A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! | 23A person finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word! |
| 24The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below. | 24The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. |
| 25The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. | 25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place. |
| 26Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. | 26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight. |
| 27He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. | 27The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live. |
| 28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. | 28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. |
| 29The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. | 29The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones. | 30Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. |
| 31He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. | 31Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. |
| 32He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. | 32Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding. |
| 33The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. | 33Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. |
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