| International Standard Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury. | 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| 2The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness. | 2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. |
| 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing both the evil and the good. | 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. |
| 4A gentle statement is a tree of life, but perverted speech shatters the spirit. | 4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
| 5A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly. | 5A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. |
| 6The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work. | 6Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked. |
| 7What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so. | 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so. |
| 8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. | 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
| 9The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness. | 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. |
| 10Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path— anyone who despises reproof will die. | 10Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. |
| 11Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings! | 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of men! |
| 12The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise. | 12A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise. |
| 13A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit. | 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. |
| 14A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity. | 14The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. |
| 15The entire life of the afflicted seems disastrous, but a good heart feasts continuously. | 15All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
| 16Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil. | 16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it. |
| 17A vegetarian meal served with love is better than a big, thick steak with a plateful of animosity. | 17Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred. |
| 18The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute. | 18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. |
| 19The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway. | 19The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. |
| 20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. | 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. |
| 21Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly. | 21Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight. |
| 22Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed. | 22Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
| 23An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing. | 23A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
| 24The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below. | 24The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below. |
| 25The house of the proud the LORD will demolish, but he will protect the widow's boundary line. | 25The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. |
| 26To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure. | 26Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. |
| 27Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live. | 27He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. |
| 28The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil. | 28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. |
| 29The LORD is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous. | 29The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body. | 30Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones. |
| 31Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. | 31He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. |
| 32Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding. | 32He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. |
| 33The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor. | 33The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
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