Proverbs 12 Parallel Bible Translations

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Bishops' Bible of 1568
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1 Who so loueth correction loueth knowledge: but he that hateth to be reproued is a foole. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
2 A good man is acceptable vnto the Lorde: but the wicked imaginer wyll he condempne. A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
3 A man can not endure in vngodlinesse: but the roote of the ryghteous shall not be moued. No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4 A huswifely woman is a crowne vnto her husbande: but she that behaueth her selfe vnhonestly, is as corruption in his bones. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
5 The thoughtes of the ryghteous are ryght: but the imaginations of the vngodly are deceptfull. The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The talkyng of the vngodly is howe they may lay wayte for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer the. The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them. The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 God ouerturneth the estate of the wicked, and they stande not: but the house of the ryghteous shall stande. The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
8 A man shalbe commended for his wisdome: but a foole shalbe dispised. A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.
9 He that is dispised and is yet his owne man, is better then the glorious that lacketh bread. Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
10 A ryghteous man regardeth the lyfe of his cattell: but the vngodly haue cruell heartes. Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tylleth his lande, shall haue plenteousnesse of bread: but he that foloweth idlenesse is a very foole. Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
12 The desire of the vngodly is a net of euyls: but the roote of the ryghteous bryngeth foorth fruite. Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit. The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.
13 The wicked falleth into the snare thorowe the malice of his owne mouth: but the iust shall escape out of all perill. An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
14 Man shalbe satisfied with good thinges: by the fruite of his mouth, and after the workes of his handes shall he be rewarded. From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him. From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.
15 The way of a foole is strayght in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsayle is wise. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
16 A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haste: but a discrete man couereth his owne shame. The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
17 A iust man wyll tell the trueth and shewe the thyng that is ryght: but a false witnesse deceaueth. Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
18 A slaunderous person pricketh lyke a sworde: but a wise mans tongue is wholsome. There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 The lippe of trueth shalbe stable for euer: but a dissemblyng tongue is soone chaunged. Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceipt is in the heart of them that imagine euyll: but to the counsaylers of peace shalbe ioy. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21 There shall no aduersitie happen vnto the iust: but the vngodly shalbe fylled with miserie. No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 The Lorde abhorreth lying lippes: but they that deale truely please hym. Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23 A discrete man doth hyde knowledge: but the heart of fooles blabbeth out foolishnesse. A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
24 A diligent hande shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute. The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Heauinesse discourageth the heart of man: but a good worde maketh it glad agayne. Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
26 The ryghteous excelleth his neyghbour: but the way of the vngodly wyll deceaue them selues. One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The deciptfull man shall not coste that he toke in huntyng: but the riches of the iust man is of great value. Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
28 In the way of ryghteousnesse there is life: & in the same way there is no death. In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.
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