| International Standard Version | New International Version |
| 1My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind. | 1My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, |
| 2For they will add length to your days, years to your life, and abundant peace to you. | 2for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. |
| 3Do not let gracious love and truth leave you. Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, | 3Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 4and find favor and a good reputation with God and men. | 4Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. |
| 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. | 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; |
| 6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. | 6in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. |
| 7Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. | 7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. |
| 8This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your bones. | 8This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. |
| 9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your produce, | 9Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; |
| 10so your barns will be filled with abundance, and your vats will burst open with new wine. | 10then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. |
| 11My son, do not reject the LORD's discipline, and do not despise his correction, | 11My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, |
| 12because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in. | 12because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. |
| 13How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding, | 13Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, |
| 14because her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than fine gold. | 14for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. |
| 15She is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. | 15She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. |
| 16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are riches and honor. | 16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. |
| 17Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peaceful. | 17Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. |
| 18She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful. | 18She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. |
| 19By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, and by understanding he set the heavens in place. | 19By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; |
| 20By his knowledge the depths broke open, and the clouds drip with dew. | 20by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. |
| 21My son, do not let wisdom leave your sight. Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment, | 21My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; |
| 22and they will be life to you and a graceful ornament for your neck. | 22they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. |
| 23Then you will travel safely on your way, and your foot will not stumble. | 23Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. |
| 24When you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant. | 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. |
| 25Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or the devastation that comes to the wicked. | 25Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, |
| 26Indeed, the LORD will be your confidence, and he will keep your foot from being caught. | 26for the LORD will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared. |
| 27Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. | 27Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. |
| 28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back. I will pay you tomorrow," when you have cash with you. | 28Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back tomorrow and I'll give it to you"-- when you already have it with you. |
| 29Do not plan to harm your neighbor, when he is living peacefully beside you. | 29Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. |
| 30Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no harm. | 30Do not accuse anyone for no reason-- when they have done you no harm. |
| 31Do not envy a violent man, and do not emulate his lifestyle. | 31Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. |
| 32Indeed, a perverse man is utterly disgusting to the LORD, but he takes the upright into his confidence. | 32For the LORD detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence. |
| 33The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous. | 33The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. |
| 34Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble. | 34He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. |
| 35The wise will inherit honor, but he holds fools up for ridicule. | 35The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame. |
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