New American Standard Bible 1995 | New Living Translation |
1The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. | 1We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. |
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives. | 2People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives. |
3Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established. | 3Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed. |
4The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. | 4The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster. |
5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. | 5The LORD detests the proud; they will surely be punished. |
6By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. | 6Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil. |
7When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. | 7When people’s lives please the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them. |
8Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. | 8Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. |
9The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. | 9We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. |
10A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment. | 10The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly. |
11A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern. | 11The LORD demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness. |
12It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. | 12A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice. |
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. | 13The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly. |
14The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. | 14The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it. |
15In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain. | 15When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain. |
16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. | 16How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! |
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. | 17The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. |
18Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. | 18Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. |
19It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud. | 19Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud. |
20He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. | 20Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful. |
21The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. | 21The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive. |
22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. | 22Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools. |
23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. | 23From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive. |
24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. | 24Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. |
25There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. | 25There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. |
26A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on. | 26It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on. |
27A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire. | 27Scoundrels create trouble; their words are a destructive blaze. |
28A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends. | 28A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends. |
29A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good. | 29Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path. |
30He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. | 30With narrowed eyes, people plot evil; with a smirk, they plan their mischief. |
31A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness. | 31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life. |
32He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. | 32Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. |
33The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD. | 33We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall. |
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