| Berean Study Bible | NET Bible |
| 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. | 1The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. |
| 2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. | 2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes. |
| 3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. | 3No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved. |
| 4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. | 4A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. | 5The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
| 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. | 6The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. |
| 8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. | 8A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised. |
| 9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. | 9Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. |
| 10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. | 10A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel. |
| 11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. | 11The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom. |
| 12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. | 12The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures. |
| 13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. | 13The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. |
| 14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. | 14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. | 15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. |
| 16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. | 16A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. |
| 17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. | 17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
| 18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. | 18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. |
| 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. | 19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| 21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. | 21The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity. |
| 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. | 22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. |
| 23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. | 23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. | 24The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave. |
| 25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. | 25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. |
| 26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. | 26The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. | 27The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. |
| 28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death. | 28In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death. |
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