| New Living Translation | New Living Translation |
| 1A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. | 1A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. |
| 2Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him. | 2Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him. |
| 3A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe. | 3A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe. |
| 4Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. | 4Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. |
| 5An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. | 5An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. |
| 6A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding. | 6A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding. |
| 7Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips. | 7Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips. |
| 8The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves. | 8The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves. |
| 9Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation. | 9Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation. |
| 10Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy. | 10Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy. |
| 11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish. | 11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish. |
| 12There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. | 12There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. |
| 13Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains. | 13Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains. |
| 14Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward. | 14Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward. |
| 15Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps. | 15Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps. |
| 16The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. | 16The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. |
| 17Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated. | 17Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated. |
| 18Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. | 18Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
| 19Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly. | 19Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly. |
| 20The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.” | 20The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.” |
| 21It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor. | 21It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor. |
| 22If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. | 22If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. |
| 23Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! | 23Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! |
| 24Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness. | 24Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness. |
| 25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor. | 25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor. |
| 26Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children. | 26Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children. |
| 27Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death. | 27Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death. |
| 28A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing. | 28A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing. |
| 29People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. | 29People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. |
| 30A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. | 30A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. |
| 31Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him. | 31Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him. |
| 32The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die. | 32The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die. |
| 33Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools. | 33Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools. |
| 34Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. | 34Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
| 35A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him. | 35A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him. |
| Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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