| New King James Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion. | 1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 2Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged. | 2By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. |
| 3A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. | 3A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. |
| 4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them. | 4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. |
| 5Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all. | 5Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things. |
| 6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich. | 6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich. |
| 7Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father. | 7He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. |
| 8One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor. | 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. |
| 9One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. | 9He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good. | 10He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. |
| 11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out. | 11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
| 12When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. | 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 13He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. | 13He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. |
| 14Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. | 14How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
| 15Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people. | 15Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| 16A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days. | 16A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
| 17A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him. | 17A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him. |
| 18Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. | 18He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once. |
| 19He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough! | 19He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. |
| 20A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. | 20A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 21To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. | 21To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. |
| 22A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him. | 22A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. |
| 23He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue. | 23He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. |
| 24Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” The same is companion to a destroyer. | 24He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys. |
| 25He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered. | 25An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
| 26He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered. | 26He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. |
| 27He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses. | 27He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. |
| 28When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. | 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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