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1The person who loves correction loves knowledge, but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid.

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

2The good person will gain favor from the LORD, but the man who plots evil will be condemned by him.

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

3A person doesn't gain security by wickedness, but the righteous won't be uprooted.

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

4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but a wife who puts him to shame is like bone cancer.

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 advice of the wicked is deceitful.

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

6The words of the wicked lead to bloodshed, but the speech of the upright delivers them.

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

7After they're overthrown, the wicked won't be found, but the house of the righteous stands firm.

7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.

8A man is praised because of his wise words, but the perverted mind will be despised.

8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.

9It's better to be unimportant, yet have a servant, than to pretend to be important, but lack food.

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

10The righteous person looks out for the welfare of his livestock, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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

11Whoever tills his soil will have a lot to eat, but anyone who pursues fantasies lacks sense.

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

12The wicked desires what evil people gain, but the foundation of the righteous is productive.

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

13An evil man's sinful speech ensnares him, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.

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

14By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward 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 lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice.

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

16The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.

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

17The truth teller speaks what is right, but the false witness speaks what is deceitful.

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

18Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword, but what the wise say promotes healing.

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

19A truthful saying is trusted forever, but the liar only for a moment.

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

20Deceit is at home in the heart of those who plan evil, but those who promote peace rejoice.

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

21No harm overwhelms the righteous, but the wicked overflow with trouble.

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

22Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

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

23A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.

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

24The diligent will take control, but the lazy will be put to forced labor.

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

25A person's anxiety weighs down his heart, but an appropriate word is encouraging.

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

26The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor, but the lifestyle of the wicked leads them astray.

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

27The lazy person does not roast what he has hunted, but diligence is one's most important possession.

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

28In the pathway to righteousness there is life, and in that lifestyle there is no death.

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

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