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| 1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth
reproof is brutish. |
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof
is stupid. |
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof
is stupid. |
| 2
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked
devices will he condemn. |
2
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices
he condemns. |
2
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn
a man who devises evil. |
| 3
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of
the righteous shall not be moved. |
3
A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the
righteous will never be moved. |
3
A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of
the righteous will not be moved. |
| 4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh
ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. |
4
A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings
shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
4
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames
[ him] is as rottenness in his bones. |
| 5
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of
the wicked are deceit. |
5
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the
wicked are treacherous. |
5
The thoughts of the righteous are just, [But] the counsels of
the wicked are deceitful. |
| 6
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the
mouth of the upright shall deliver them. |
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth
of the upright delivers men. |
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth
of the upright will deliver them. |
| 7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the
righteous shall stand. |
7
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of
the righteous will stand. |
7
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of
the righteous will stand. |
| 8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that
is of a perverse heart shall be despised. |
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A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse
mind is despised. |
8
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse
mind will be despised. |
| 9
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that
honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. |
9
Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than
one who plays the great man but lacks bread. |
9
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, Than
he who honors himself and lacks bread. |
| 10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
10
A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the
mercy of the wicked is cruel. |
10
A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, But the
compassion of the wicked is cruel. |
| 11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but
he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. |
11
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who
follows worthless pursuits has no sense. |
11
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who
pursues vain [things] lacks sense. |
| 12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the
righteous yieldeth fruit. |
12
The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of
the righteous stands firm. |
12
The wicked desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the
righteous yields [fruit.] |
| 13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the
just shall come out of trouble. |
13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but
the righteous escapes from trouble. |
13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But
the righteous will escape from trouble. |
| 14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth:
and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. |
14
From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and
the work of a man's hand comes back to him. |
14
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him. |
| 15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth
unto counsel is wise. |
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens
to advice. |
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is
he who listens to counsel. |
| 16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth
shame. |
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The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man
ignores an insult. |
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A fool's vexation is known at once, But a prudent man conceals
dishonor. |
| 17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false
witness deceit. |
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He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness
utters deceit. |
17
He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness,
deceit. |
| 18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the
tongue of the wise is health. |
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There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the
tongue of the wise brings healing. |
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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying
tongue is but for a moment. |
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Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for
a moment. |
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Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue
is only for a moment. |
| 20
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the
counsellors of peace is joy. |
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who
plan good have joy. |
20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors
of peace have joy. |
| 21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall
be filled with mischief. |
21
No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with
trouble. |
21
No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with
trouble. |
| 22
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly
are his delight. |
22
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act
faithfully are his delight. |
22
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal
faithfully are His delight. |
| 23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth
foolishness. |
23
A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their
folly. |
23
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims
folly. |
| 24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall
be under tribute. |
24
The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will
be put to forced labor. |
24
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack [hand] will
be put to forced labor. |
| 25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word
maketh it glad. |
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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes
him glad. |
25
Anxiety in the heart of a man weighs it down, But a good word
makes it glad. |
| 26
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the
way of the wicked seduceth them. |
26
A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked
leads them astray. |
26
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the
wicked leads them astray. |
| 27
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting:
but the substance of a diligent man is precious. |
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A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man
will get precious wealth. |
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A slothful man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession
of a man [is] diligence. |
| 28
In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof
there is no death. |
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In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads
to death. |
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In the way of righteousness is life, And in [its] pathway there
is no death. |
