| New King James Version | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. |
| 2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. | 2One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, but he condemns a person who schemes. |
| 3A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. | 3No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable. |
| 4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. | 4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked is deceitful. |
| 6The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. | 6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, 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 commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. | 8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. | 9Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food. |
| 10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. | 10The righteous cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. | 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. |
| 12The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. | 12The wicked desire what evil people have caught, but the root of the righteous is productive. |
| 13The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble. | 13By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble. |
| 14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. | 14A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person's hands will reward him. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. | 15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. |
| 16A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | 16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. |
| 17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. | 17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
| 18There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. | 18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, 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 plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. | 21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. |
| 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. | 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are his delight. |
| 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. | 23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. | 24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor. |
| 25Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. | 25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. |
| 26The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. |
| 27The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession. | 27A lazy hunter doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious. |
| 28In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. | 28There is life in the path of righteousness, and in its path there is no death. |
| The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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