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1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. | 1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother. |
2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. | 2Nothing good comes from ill-gotten wealth, but righteousness delivers from death. |
3The LORD will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked. | 3The LORD won't cause the righteous to hunger, but he will reject what the wicked crave. |
4He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. | 4Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands lead to wealth. |
5He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. | 5Whoever harvests during summer acts wisely, but the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful. |
6Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. | 6Blessings come upon the head of the righteous, but the words of the wicked conceal violence. |
7The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. | 7The reputation of the righteous leads to blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
8The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. | 8The wise person accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down. |
9He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. | 9Whoever walks in integrity lives prudently, but whoever perverts his way of life will be exposed. |
10He who winks with the eye causes trouble, But a prating fool will fall. | 10Those who wink their eyes are trouble makers, and the mocking fool will be brought down. |
11The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. | 11What the righteous say is a flowing fountain, but what the wicked say conceals violence. |
12Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. | 12Hatred awakens contention, but love covers all transgressions. |
13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding. | 13Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment. |
14Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. | 14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near. |
15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty. | 15The rich hide within the fortress that is their wealth, but the poor are dismayed due to their poverty. |
16The labor of the righteous leads to life, The wages of the wicked to sin. | 16Honorable wages lead to life; the salaries of the wicked, to retribution. |
17He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. | 17Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life, but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray. |
18Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. | 18Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. |
19In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. | 19Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent. |
20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. | 20What the righteous person says is like precious silver; the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things. |
21The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of wisdom. | 21What the righteous person says nourishes many, but fools die because they lack discerning hearts. |
22The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. | 22The blessing of the LORD establishes wealth, and difficulty does not accompany it. |
23To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom. | 23Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man. |
24The fear of the wicked will come upon him, And the desire of the righteous will be granted. | 24What the wicked fears will come about, but the longing of the righteous will be granted. |
25When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation. | 25When the storm ends, the wicked vanish, but the righteous person is forever firm. |
26As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him. | 26As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him. |
27The fear of the LORD prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. | 27Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the wicked will not live long. |
28The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. | 28What the righteous hope for brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked dies. |
29The way of the LORD is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. | 29To the upright, the way of the LORD is a place of safety, but it's a place of ruin to those who practice evil. |
30The righteous will never be removed, But the wicked will not inhabit the earth. | 30The righteous will never be overthrown, but the wicked will never inhabit the land. |
31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut out. | 31The words of the righteous overflow with wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out. |
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. | 32Righteous lips know what is prudent, but the words of the wicked are perverse. |
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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