New Living Translation | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
1A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. | 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. | 2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. |
3The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good. | 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. |
4Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. | 4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
5Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. | 5A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. |
6There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble. | 6Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked. |
7The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give. | 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so. |
8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright. | 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness. | 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. |
10Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die. | 10Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. |
11Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the LORD. How much more does he know the human heart! | 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of men! |
12Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise. | 12A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise. |
13A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit. | 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. |
14A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. | 14The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. |
15For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. | 15All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
16Better to have little, with fear for the LORD, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. | 16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it. |
17A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate. | 17Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred. |
18A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. | 18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. |
19A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway. | 19The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. |
20Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother. | 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. |
21Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path. | 21Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight. |
22Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. | 22Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
23Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! | 23A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
24The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind. | 24The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below. |
25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows. | 25The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. |
26The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words. | 26Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. |
27Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live. | 27He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. |
28The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. | 28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. |
29The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. | 29The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
30A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. | 30Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones. |
31If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. | 31He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. |
32If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding. | 32He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. |
33Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. | 33The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
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