| English Standard Version | New International Version |
| 1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. | 1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. |
| 2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. | 2All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD. |
| 3Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. | 3Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. |
| 4The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. | 4The LORD works out everything to its proper end-- even the wicked for a day of disaster. |
| 5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. | 5The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. |
| 6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil. | 6Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided. |
| 7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. | 7When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone's way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them. |
| 8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. | 8Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. |
| 9The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. | 9In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. |
| 10An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. | 10The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice. |
| 11A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. | 11Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making. |
| 12It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. | 12Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. |
| 13Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. | 13Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right. |
| 14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. | 14A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it. |
| 15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain. | 15When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. |
| 16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. | 16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! |
| 17The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. | 17The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives. |
| 18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. | 18Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. |
| 19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. | 19Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. |
| 20Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. | 20Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD. |
| 21The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. | 21The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. |
| 22Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. | 22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. |
| 23The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. | 23The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. |
| 24Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. | 24Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. |
| 25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. | 25There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. |
| 26A worker’s appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on. | 26The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on. |
| 27A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. | 27A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire. |
| 28A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. | 28A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. |
| 29A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good. | 29A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good. |
| 30Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. | 30Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil. |
| 31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. | 31Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness. |
| 32Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. | 32Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. |
| 33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. | 33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. |
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