Christian Standard Bible

Berean Standard Bible

1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.

1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

2One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, but he condemns a person who schemes.

2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

3No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.

3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, 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 for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.

8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

9Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.

9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.

10The righteous cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.

11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

12The wicked desire what evil people have caught, but the root of the righteous is productive.

12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

13By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

14A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person's hands will reward him.

14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.

21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are his delight.

22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.

24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.

25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

26A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

27A lazy hunter doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.

27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

28There is life in the path of righteousness, and in its path there is no death.

28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

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