| New Living Translation | New Living Translation |
| 1The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he guides it wherever he pleases. | 1The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he guides it wherever he pleases. |
| 2People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart. | 2People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart. |
| 3The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. | 3The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. |
| 4Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin. | 4Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin. |
| 5Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. | 5Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. |
| 6Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap. | 6Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap. |
| 7The violence of the wicked sweeps them away, because they refuse to do what is just. | 7The violence of the wicked sweeps them away, because they refuse to do what is just. |
| 8The guilty walk a crooked path; the innocent travel a straight road. | 8The guilty walk a crooked path; the innocent travel a straight road. |
| 9It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home. | 9It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home. |
| 10Evil people desire evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them. | 10Evil people desire evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them. |
| 11If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser. | 11If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser. |
| 12The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them. | 12The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them. |
| 13Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need. | 13Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need. |
| 14A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury. | 14A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury. |
| 15Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers. | 15Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers. |
| 16The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead. | 16The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead. |
| 17Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich. | 17Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich. |
| 18The wicked are punished in place of the godly, and traitors in place of the honest. | 18The wicked are punished in place of the godly, and traitors in place of the honest. |
| 19It’s better to live alone in the desert than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife. | 19It’s better to live alone in the desert than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife. |
| 20The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. | 20The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. |
| 21Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. | 21Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. |
| 22The wise conquer the city of the strong and level the fortress in which they trust. | 22The wise conquer the city of the strong and level the fortress in which they trust. |
| 23Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble. | 23Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble. |
| 24Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance. | 24Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance. |
| 25Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work. | 25Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work. |
| 26Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! | 26Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! |
| 27The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with wrong motives. | 27The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with wrong motives. |
| 28A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak. | 28A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak. |
| 29The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act. | 29The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act. |
| 30No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD. | 30No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD. |
| 31The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. | 31The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. |
| 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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