| New American Standard Bible 1995 | International Standard Version |
| 1He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. | 1Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice. |
| 2A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. | 2A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion. |
| 3When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn. | 3When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace. |
| 4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. | 4The words a man says are as deep waters— a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream. |
| 5To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment. | 5It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice. |
| 6A fool's lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows. | 6A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting. |
| 7A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. | 7A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself. |
| 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 as they descend to the innermost parts of the body. |
| 9He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys. | 9Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction. |
| 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; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger. |
| 11A rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. | 11The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall. |
| 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor. | 12Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor. |
| 13He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. | 13Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful. |
| 14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken spirit who can bear it? | 14A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit? |
| 15The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. | 15The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge. |
| 16A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men. | 16A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people. |
| 17The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him. | 17The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him. |
| 18The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones. | 18Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders. |
| 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 more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress. |
| 20With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. | 20The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce. |
| 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. | 21The power of the tongue is life and death— those who love to talk will eat what it produces. |
| 22He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD. | 22Whoever finds a wife finds what is good, and receives favor from the LORD. |
| 23The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly. | 23The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly. |
| 24A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. | 24A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother. |
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