| Christian Standard Bible | New International Version |
| 1Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. | 1The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. |
| 2Whoever lives with integrity fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises him. | 2Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. |
| 3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them. | 3A fool's mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. |
| 4Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox. | 4Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests. |
| 5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies. | 5An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. |
| 6A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive. | 6The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. |
| 7Stay away from a foolish person; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. | 7Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips. |
| 8The sensible person's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them. | 8The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. |
| 9Fools mock at making reparation, but there is goodwill among the upright. | 9Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. |
| 10The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy. | 10Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. |
| 11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. | 11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. |
| 12There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death. | 12There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. |
| 13Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief. | 13Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief. |
| 14The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves, and a good one, what his deeds deserve. | 14The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs. |
| 15The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps. | 15The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. |
| 16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless. | 16The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure. |
| 17A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated. | 17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated. |
| 18The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge. | 18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
| 19The evil bow before those who are good, and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous. | 19Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
| 20A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich. | 20The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. |
| 21The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. | 21It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. |
| 22Don't those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness. | 22Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. |
| 23There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. | 23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. |
| 24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness. | 24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly. |
| 25A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. | 25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful. |
| 26In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge. | 26Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. |
| 27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death. | 27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. |
| 28A large population is a king's splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation. | 28A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined. |
| 29A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness. | 29Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. |
| 30A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones. | 30A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. |
| 31The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors him. | 31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. |
| 32The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous one has a refuge in his death. | 32When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God. |
| 33Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools. | 33Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known. |
| 34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. | 34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. |
| 35A king favors a prudent servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one. | 35A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury. |
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