1 |
KJV
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Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
YLT
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Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.
RV
:
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
RSV
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Wisdom builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.
ASV
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Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
ESV
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The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.
ERVEN
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A wise woman makes her home what it should be, but the home of a foolish woman is destroyed by her own actions.
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2 |
KJV
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He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
YLT
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Whoso is walking in his uprightness is fearing Jehovah, And the perverted [in] his ways is despising Him.
RV
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He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
RSV
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He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
ASV
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He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
ESV
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Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
ERVEN
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Those who live right respect the Lord, but dishonest people hate him.
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3 |
KJV
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
YLT
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In the mouth of a fool [is] a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
RV
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
RSV
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The talk of a fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
ASV
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
ESV
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By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
ERVEN
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Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you.
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4 |
KJV
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Where no oxen [are,] the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
YLT
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Without oxen a stall [is] clean, And great [is] the increase by the power of the ox.
RV
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Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
RSV
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Where there are no oxen, there is no grain; but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.
ASV
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Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
ESV
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Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.
ERVEN
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A barn with no cattle might be clean, but strong bulls are needed for a good harvest.
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5 |
KJV
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A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
YLT
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A faithful witness lieth not, And a false witness breatheth out lies.
RV
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A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness uttereth lies.
RSV
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A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
ASV
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A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
ESV
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A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
ERVEN
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A good witness is one who does not lie. A bad witness is a liar who cannot be trusted.
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6 |
KJV
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A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
YLT
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A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent [is] easy.
RV
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A scorner seeketh wisdom, and {cf15i findeth it} not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
RSV
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A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
ASV
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A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
ESV
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A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
ERVEN
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Anyone who makes fun of wisdom will never find it, but knowledge comes easily to those who understand its value.
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7 |
KJV
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Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
YLT
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Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge.
RV
:
Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shalt not perceive {cf15i in him} the lips of knowledge.
RSV
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Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
ASV
:
Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
ESV
:
Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
ERVEN
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Stay away from fools, there is nothing they can teach you.
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8 |
KJV
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The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
YLT
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The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way, And the folly of fools [is] deceit.
RV
:
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
RSV
:
The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
ASV
:
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
ESV
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The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
ERVEN
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Wisdom lets smart people know what they are doing, but stupid people only think they know.
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9 |
KJV
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Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
YLT
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Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright -- a pleasing thing.
RV
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The foolish make a mock at guilt: but among the upright there is good will.
RSV
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God scorns the wicked, but the upright enjoy his favor.
ASV
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A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
ESV
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Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.
ERVEN
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Fines are needed to make fools obey the law, but good people are happy to obey it.
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10 |
KJV
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The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
YLT
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The heart knoweth its own bitterness, And with its joy a stranger doth not intermeddle.
RV
:
The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
RSV
:
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.
ASV
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The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
ESV
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The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.
ERVEN
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When you are sad, no one else feels the pain; and when you are happy, no one else can really feel the joy.
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11 |
KJV
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The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
YLT
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The house of the wicked is destroyed, And the tent of the upright flourisheth.
RV
:
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tent of the upright shall flourish.
RSV
:
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
ASV
:
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
ESV
:
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
ERVEN
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An evil person's house will be destroyed, but a good person's family will do well.
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12 |
KJV
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There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
YLT
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There is a way -- right before a man, And its latter end [are] ways of death.
RV
:
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
RSV
:
There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
ASV
:
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
ESV
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
ERVEN
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There is a way that people think is right, but it leads only to death.
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13 |
KJV
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Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
YLT
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Even in laughter is the heart pained, And the latter end of joy [is] affliction.
RV
:
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of mirth is heaviness.
RSV
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Even in laughter the heart is sad, and the end of joy is grief.
ASV
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Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
ESV
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Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.
ERVEN
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Laughter might hide your sadness. But when the laughter is gone, the sadness remains.
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14 |
KJV
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The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
YLT
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From his ways is the backslider in heart filled, And a good man -- from his fruits.
RV
:
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man {cf15i shall be satisfied} from himself.
RSV
:
A perverse man will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man with the fruit of his deeds.
ASV
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The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
ESV
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The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
ERVEN
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Evil people will be paid back for the wrong they do, and good people will be rewarded for the good they do.
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15 |
KJV
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The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
YLT
:
The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.
RV
:
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
RSV
:
The simple believes everything, but the prudent looks where he is going.
ASV
:
The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
ESV
:
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
ERVEN
:
Fools believe every word they hear, but wise people think carefully about everything.
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16 |
KJV
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A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
YLT
:
The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
RV
:
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
RSV
:
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
ASV
:
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
ESV
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One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
ERVEN
:
Wise people are careful and avoid trouble; fools are too confident and careless.
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17 |
KJV
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[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
YLT
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Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
RV
:
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
RSV
:
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient.
ASV
:
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
ESV
:
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
ERVEN
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A quick-tempered person does stupid things, but it is also true that people don't like anyone who quietly plans evil.
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18 |
KJV
:
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
YLT
:
The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned [with] knowledge.
RV
:
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
RSV
:
The simple acquire folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
ASV
:
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
ESV
:
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
ERVEN
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Fools are rewarded with more foolishness. Smart people are rewarded with knowledge.
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19 |
KJV
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The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
YLT
:
The evil have bowed down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
RV
:
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
RSV
:
The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
ASV
:
The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
ESV
:
The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
ERVEN
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Good people will defeat those who are evil, and the wicked will be forced to show respect to those who live right.
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20 |
KJV
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The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.
YLT
:
Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich [are] many.
RV
:
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
RSV
:
The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
ASV
:
The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
ESV
:
The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
ERVEN
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The poor have no friends, not even their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
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21 |
KJV
:
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.
YLT
:
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
RV
:
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
RSV
:
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
ASV
:
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
ESV
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Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
ERVEN
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It is wrong to say bad things about your neighbors. Be kind to the poor, and you will be blessed.
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22 |
KJV
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Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.
YLT
:
Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth [are] to those devising good,
RV
:
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth {cf15i shall be to} them that devise good.
RSV
:
Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.
ASV
:
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
ESV
:
Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
ERVEN
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Whoever works to do good will find love and loyalty. It is a mistake to work at doing evil.
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23 |
KJV
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In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.
YLT
:
In all labour there is advantage, And a thing of the lips [is] only to want.
RV
:
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips {cf15i tendeth} only to penury.
RSV
:
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to want.
ASV
:
In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
ESV
:
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.
ERVEN
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If you work hard, you will have plenty. If you do nothing but talk, you will not have enough.
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24 |
KJV
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The crown of the wise is their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.
YLT
:
The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools [is] folly.
RV
:
The crown of the wise is their riches: {cf15i but} the folly of fools is {cf15i only} folly.
RSV
:
The crown of the wise is their wisdom, but folly is the garland of fools.
ASV
:
The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
ESV
:
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.
ERVEN
:
A wise person's reward is wealth, but a fool's reward is foolishness.
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25 |
KJV
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A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.
YLT
:
A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.
RV
:
A true witness delivereth souls: but he that uttereth lies {cf15i causeth} deceit.
RSV
:
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is a betrayer.
ASV
:
A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
ESV
:
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.
ERVEN
:
A witness who tells the truth saves lives, but one who tells lies hurts others.
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26 |
KJV
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In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
YLT
:
In the fear of Jehovah [is] strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.
RV
:
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
RSV
:
In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
ASV
:
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
ESV
:
In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
ERVEN
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People who respect the Lord will be safe, and they will make their children feel secure.
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27 |
KJV
:
The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
YLT
:
The fear of Jehovah [is] a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
RV
:
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
RSV
:
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.
ASV
:
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
ESV
:
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
ERVEN
:
Respect for the Lord gives true life and will save you from death's trap.
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28 |
KJV
:
In the multitude of people [is] the king’s honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.
YLT
:
In the multitude of a people [is] the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.
RV
:
In the multitude of people is the king-s glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
RSV
:
In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
ASV
:
In the multitude of people is the kings glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
ESV
:
In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
ERVEN
:
Kings of large nations have great honor. Rulers without a country have nothing.
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29 |
KJV
:
[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
YLT
:
Whoso is slow to anger [is] of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.
RV
:
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
RSV
:
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
ASV
:
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
ESV
:
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
ERVEN
:
A patient person is very smart. A quicktempered person makes stupid mistakes.
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30 |
KJV
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A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
YLT
:
A healed heart [is] life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones [is] envy.
RV
:
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
RSV
:
A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but passion makes the bones rot.
ASV
:
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
ESV
:
A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.
ERVEN
:
Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer.
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31 |
KJV
:
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
YLT
:
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
RV
:
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him.
RSV
:
He who oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
ASV
:
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
ESV
:
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
ERVEN
:
Whoever takes advantage of the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to them honors him.
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32 |
KJV
:
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
YLT
:
In his wickedness is the wicked driven away, And trustful in his death [is] the righteous.
RV
:
The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
RSV
:
The wicked is overthrown through his evil-doing, but the righteous finds refuge through his integrity.
ASV
:
The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
ESV
:
The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
ERVEN
:
The wicked will be defeated by their evil, but good people are protected by their honesty.
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33 |
KJV
:
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.
YLT
:
In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.
RV
:
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {cf15i that which is} in the inward part of fools is made known.
RSV
:
Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
ASV
:
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
ESV
:
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
ERVEN
:
A wise person is always thinking wise thoughts, but a fool knows nothing about wisdom.
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34 |
KJV
:
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
YLT
:
Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples [is] a sin-offering.
RV
:
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
RSV
:
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
ASV
:
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
ESV
:
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
ERVEN
:
Goodness makes a nation great, but sin is a shame to any people.
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35 |
KJV
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The king’s favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
YLT
:
The favour of a king [is] to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!
RV
:
The king-s favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: but his wrath shall be {cf15i against} him that causeth shame.
RSV
:
A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
ASV
:
The kings favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
ESV
:
A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
ERVEN
:
Kings are pleased with intelligent officials, but they will punish shameful ones.
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