| NET Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. |
| 2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes. | 2The good person obtains favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes. |
| 3No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved. | 3Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable. |
| 4A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. | 4A capable wife is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit. |
| 6The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. | 6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised. | 8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. | 9Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food. |
| 10A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel. | 10A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom. | 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. |
| 12The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures. | 12The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces fruit. |
| 13The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. | 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble. |
| 14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. | 14A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. | 15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. |
| 16A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. | 16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. |
| 17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. | 17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit. |
| 18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. | 18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity. | 21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. |
| 22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. | 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are His delight. |
| 23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. | 23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. |
| 24The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave. | 24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor. |
| 25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. | 25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. |
| 26The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. |
| 27The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. | 27A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious. |
| 28In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death. | 28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. |
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