| Berean Study Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. | 1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
| 2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. | 2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures. |
| 3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food. | 3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food. |
| 4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. | 4Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law battle against them. |
| 5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. | 5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything. |
| 6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse. | 6Better a poor man who lives with integrity than a rich man who distorts right and wrong. |
| 7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. | 7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. |
| 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor. | 8Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor. |
| 9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. | 9Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law-- even his prayer is detestable. |
| 10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. | 10The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. |
| 11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. | 11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him. |
| 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. | 12When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves. |
| 13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. | 13The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. |
| 14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. | 14Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
| 15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. | 15A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear. |
| 16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days. | 16A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life. |
| 17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him. | 17A man burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him. |
| 18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. | 18The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall. |
| 19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. | 19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
| 20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. | 20A faithful man will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished. |
| 21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. | 21It is not good to show partiality-- yet a man may sin for a piece of bread. |
| 22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him. | 22A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him. |
| 23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. | 23One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. |
| 24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. | 24The one who robs his father or mother and says, "That's no sin," is a companion to a man who destroys. |
| 25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. | 25A greedy person provokes conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
| 26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. | 26The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. |
| 27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. | 27The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses. |
| 28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish. | 28When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish. |
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