| King James Bible | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. | 1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. | 2By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. |
| 3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. | 3A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. |
| 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. | 4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. |
| 5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. | 5Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things. |
| 6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. | 6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich. |
| 7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. | 7He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. |
| 8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. | 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. |
| 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. | 9He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. | 10He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. |
| 11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | 11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
| 12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. | 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | 13He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. |
| 14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | 14How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
| 15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. | 15Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| 16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | 16A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
| 17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. | 17A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him. |
| 18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. | 18He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once. |
| 19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. | 19He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. |
| 20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. | 20A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. | 21To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. |
| 22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. | 22A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. |
| 23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. | 23He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. |
| 24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. | 24He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys. |
| 25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. | 25An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
| 26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. | 26He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. |
| 27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | 27He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. |
| 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. | 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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