| King James Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. |
| 2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. | 2The good person obtains favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes. |
| 3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. | 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 she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. | 4A capable wife is her husband's crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. | 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit. |
| 6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. | 6The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. | 8A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. | 9Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food. |
| 10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. | 10A righteous man cares about his animal's health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. | 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. |
| 12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. | 12The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces fruit. |
| 13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. | 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble. |
| 14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto 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 way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. | 15A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. |
| 16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. | 16A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. |
| 17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. | 17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit. |
| 18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. | 18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy. | 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. | 21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. |
| 22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. | 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are His delight. |
| 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. | 23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. |
| 24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. | 24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor. |
| 25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. | 25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. |
| 26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. | 26A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. |
| 27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. | 27A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious. |
| 28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. | 28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. |
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