New Living Translation | International Standard Version |
1A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. | 1A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury. |
2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. | 2The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness. |
3The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good. | 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing both the evil and the good. |
4Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. | 4A gentle statement is a tree of life, but perverted speech shatters the spirit. |
5Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. | 5A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly. |
6There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble. | 6The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work. |
7The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give. | 7What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so. |
8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright. | 8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness. | 9The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness. |
10Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die. | 10Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path— anyone who despises reproof will die. |
11Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the LORD. How much more does he know the human heart! | 11Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings! |
12Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise. | 12The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise. |
13A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit. | 13A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit. |
14A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. | 14A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity. |
15For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. | 15The entire life of the afflicted seems disastrous, but a good heart feasts continuously. |
16Better to have little, with fear for the LORD, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. | 16Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil. |
17A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate. | 17A vegetarian meal served with love is better than a big, thick steak with a plateful of animosity. |
18A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. | 18The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute. |
19A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway. | 19The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway. |
20Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother. | 20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. |
21Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path. | 21Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly. |
22Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. | 22Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed. |
23Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! | 23An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing. |
24The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind. | 24The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below. |
25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows. | 25The house of the proud the LORD will demolish, but he will protect the widow's boundary line. |
26The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words. | 26To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure. |
27Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live. | 27Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live. |
28The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. | 28The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil. |
29The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. | 29The LORD is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. |
30A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. | 30Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body. |
31If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. | 31Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. |
32If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding. | 32Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding. |
33Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. | 33The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor. |
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 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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