New International Version
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.

New Living Translation
A wise person chooses the right road; a fool takes the wrong one.

English Standard Version
A wise man’s heart inclines him to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.

Berean Study Bible
A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.

New American Standard Bible
A wise person’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish person’s heart directs him toward the left.

NASB 1995
A wise man's heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man's heart directs him toward the left.

NASB 1977
A wise man’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man’s heart directs him toward the left.

Amplified Bible
A wise man’s heart turns him toward the right [which is the way of blessing], but a fool’s heart turns him toward the left [which is the way of condemnation].

Christian Standard Bible
A wise person’s heart goes to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A wise man's heart goes to the right, but a fool's heart to the left.

Contemporary English Version
Sensible thoughts lead you to do right; foolish thoughts lead you to do wrong.

Good News Translation
It is natural for the wise to do the right thing and for fools to do the wrong thing.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A wise person's heart leads the right way. The heart of a fool leads the wrong way.

International Standard Version
A wise man's heart tends toward his right, but a fool's heart tends toward his left.

NET Bible
A wise person's good sense protects him, but a fool's lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.