| New King James Version | NET Bible |
| 1Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. | 1The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. |
| 2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. | 2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes. |
| 3A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. | 3No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved. |
| 4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. | 4A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 5The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
| 6The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. | 6The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. |
| 8A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. | 8A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. | 9Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. |
| 10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. | 10A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. | 11The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom. |
| 12The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. | 12The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures. |
| 13The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble. | 13The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. |
| 14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. | 14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. | 15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. |
| 16A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | 16A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. |
| 17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. | 17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
| 18There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. | 18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. |
| 19The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. | 19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. | 21The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity. |
| 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. | 22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. |
| 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. | 23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. | 24The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave. |
| 25Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. | 25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. |
| 26The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 27The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession. | 27The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. |
| 28In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. | 28In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death. |
|
