| Berean Study Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. | 1A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. |
| 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. | 2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness. |
| 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. | 3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good. |
| 4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. | 4The tongue that heals is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit. |
| 5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. | 5A fool despises his father's discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible. |
| 6The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble. | 6The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked. |
| 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. | 7The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools. |
| 8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. | 8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
| 9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. | 9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves the one who pursues righteousness. |
| 10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. | 10Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. |
| 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! | 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD-- how much more, human hearts. |
| 12A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. | 12A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise. |
| 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. | 13A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit. |
| 14A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. | 14A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. |
| 15All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. | 15All the days of the oppressed are miserable, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
| 16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil. | 16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil. |
| 17Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. | 17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. |
| 18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. | 18A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife. |
| 19The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. | 19A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway. |
| 20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. | 20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. |
| 21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path. | 21Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a man with understanding walks a straight path. |
| 22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. | 22Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. |
| 23A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word! | 23A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word--how good that is! |
| 24The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. | 24For the discerning the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol. |
| 25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow. | 25The LORD destroys the house of the proud, but He protects the widow's territory. |
| 26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. | 26The LORD detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure. |
| 27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. | 27The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live. |
| 28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. | 28The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things. |
| 29The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. | 29The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. | 30Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones. |
| 31He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. | 31One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise. |
| 32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. | 32Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense. |
| 33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. | 33The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor. |
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