| Berean Study Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. |
| 2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. | 2One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, but he condemns a person who schemes. |
| 3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. | 3No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable. |
| 4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay 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 plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. | 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked is deceitful. |
| 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. | 6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. | 8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. | 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 only cruelty. | 10The righteous cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. | 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. |
| 12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. | 12The wicked desire what evil people have caught, but the root of the righteous is productive. |
| 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. | 13By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble. |
| 14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns 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 a wise man listens to counsel. | 15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. |
| 16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. | 16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. |
| 17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. | 17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
| 18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. | 18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. | 21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. |
| 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. | 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are his delight. |
| 23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. | 23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. | 24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor. |
| 25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. | 25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. |
| 26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. | 26A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. |
| 27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. | 27A lazy hunter doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious. |
| 28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. | 28There is life in the path of righteousness, and in its path there is no death. |
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