| New King James Version | English Standard Version |
| 1Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. | 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| 2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. | 2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. |
| 3A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. | 3No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. |
| 4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. | 4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 5The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
| 6The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. | 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them. |
| 7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. | 8A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. |
| 9Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. | 9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. |
| 10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. | 10Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. |
| 11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. | 11Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. |
| 12The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. | 12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit. |
| 13The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble. | 13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. |
| 14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. | 14From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him. |
| 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. | 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. |
| 16A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | 16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. |
| 17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. | 17Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. |
| 18There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. | 18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. | 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
| 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. |
| 21No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. | 21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. | 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
| 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. | 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. |
| 24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. | 24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. |
| 25Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. | 25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. |
| 26The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 27The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession. | 27Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. |
| 28In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. | 28In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. |
| The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | ESV Text Edition: 2016. The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The ESV® text has been reproduced in cooperation with and by permission of Good News Publishers. Unauthorized reproduction of this publication is prohibited. All rights reserved. |
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