| Christian Standard Bible | New International Version |
| 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. |
| 2One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, but he condemns a person who schemes. | 2Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. |
| 3No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable. | 3No one can 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 a disgraceful wife 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 advice of the wicked is deceitful. |
| 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 are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm. |
| 8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. | 8A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised. |
| 9Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food. | 9Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food. |
| 10The righteous cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel. | 10The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. | 11Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense. |
| 12The wicked desire what evil people have caught, but the root of the righteous is productive. | 12The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures. |
| 13By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble. | 13Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape 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. | 14From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward. |
| 15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. | 15The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. |
| 16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. | 16Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. |
| 17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. | 17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. |
| 18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. | 18The words of the reckless pierce like swords, 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 plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. | 21No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. |
| 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are his delight. | 22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. |
| 23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. | 23The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly. |
| 24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor. | 24Diligent hands 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, but a kind word cheers it up. |
| 26A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. | 26The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 27A lazy hunter doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious. | 27The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt. |
| 28There is life in the path of righteousness, and in its path there is no death. | 28In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality. |
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