| International Standard Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 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. | 2The good person obtains favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes. |
| 3A person doesn't gain security by wickedness, but the righteous won't be uprooted. | 3Man cannot 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 capable wife 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 leads to deceit. |
| 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 dishonored, 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. | 10A righteous man 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 men have, but the root of the righteous produces fruit. |
| 13An evil man's sinful speech ensnares him, but the righteous person escapes from trouble. | 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble. |
| 14By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him. | 14A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man'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, 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 man'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 man 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 man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, 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, but another path leads to death. |
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