| New Living Translation | New Living Translation |
| 1Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense. | 1Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense. |
| 2Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. | 2Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. |
| 3Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt. | 3Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt. |
| 4Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. | 4Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. |
| 5It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent. | 5It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent. |
| 6Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. | 6Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. |
| 7The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips. | 7The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips. |
| 8Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. | 8Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. |
| 9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things. | 9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things. |
| 10The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. | 10The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. |
| 11The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. | 11The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. |
| 12Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. | 12Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. |
| 13Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. | 13Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. |
| 14The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? | 14The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? |
| 15Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. | 15Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. |
| 16Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! | 16Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! |
| 17The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins. | 17The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins. |
| 18Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents. | 18Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents. |
| 19An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars. | 19An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars. |
| 20Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. | 20Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. |
| 21The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. | 21The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. |
| 22The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD. | 22The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD. |
| 23The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults. | 23The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults. |
| 24There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. | 24There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. |
| 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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