| New American Standard Bible 1995 | Berean Study Bible |
| 1He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. | 1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment. |
| 2A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. | 2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. |
| 3When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn. | 3With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace. |
| 4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. | 4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. |
| 5To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment. | 5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice. |
| 6A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows. | 6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. |
| 7A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. | 7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. |
| 8The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body. | 8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being. |
| 9He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys. | 9Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys. |
| 10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. | 10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. |
| 11A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. | 11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination. |
| 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor. | 12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. |
| 13He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. | 13He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. |
| 14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it? | 14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit? |
| 15The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. | 15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. |
| 16A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men. | 16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. |
| 17The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him. | 17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. |
| 18The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones. | 18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents. |
| 19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel. | 19An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle. |
| 20With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. | 20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. |
| 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. | 21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. |
| 22He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD. | 22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. |
| 23The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly. | 23The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly. |
| 24A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | 24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. |
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