New American Standard Bible 1995 | New Living Translation |
1The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands. | 1A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. |
2He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. | 2Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him. |
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them. | 3A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe. |
4Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. | 4Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. |
5A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies. | 5An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. |
6A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding. | 6A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding. |
7Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge. | 7Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips. |
8The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit. | 8The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves. |
9Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will. | 9Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation. |
10The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy. | 10Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy. |
11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish. | 11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish. |
12There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. | 12There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. |
13Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief. | 13Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains. |
14The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his. | 14Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward. |
15The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps. | 15Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps. |
16A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless. | 16The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. |
17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated. | 17Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated. |
18The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge. | 18Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
19The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. | 19Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly. |
20The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. | 20The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.” |
21He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor. | 21It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor. |
22Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good. | 22If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. |
23In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. | 23Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! |
24The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness. | 24Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness. |
25A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous. | 25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor. |
26In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge. | 26Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children. |
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death. | 27Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death. |
28In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin. | 28A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing. |
29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly. | 29People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. |
30A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones. | 30A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. |
31He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. | 31Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him. |
32The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies. | 32The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die. |
33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known. | 33Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools. |
34Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. | 34Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
35The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully. | 35A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him. |
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