New Living Translation

King James Bible

1To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.

2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.

3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.

4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.

6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.

7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.

8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.

9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.

10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.

11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.

12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.

13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.

14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

17An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.

17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.

21No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.

23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.

24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

26The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.

26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.

27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.

28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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