| New American Standard Bible 1995 | Berean Study Bible |
| 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. |
| 2A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. | 2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. |
| 3A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved. | 3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. |
| 4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. | 4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. |
| 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. |
| 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. | 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised. | 8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread. | 9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. |
| 10A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. | 10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. |
| 11He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense. | 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. |
| 12The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. | 12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. |
| 13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble. | 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. |
| 14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him. | 14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. | 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. |
| 16A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor. | 16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. |
| 17He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit. | 17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
| 18There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. | 18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy. |
| 21No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble. | 21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. | 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
| 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly. | 23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor. | 24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. |
| 25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. | 25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. |
| 26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. |
| 27A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence. | 27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. |
| 28In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. | 28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. |
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