1 |
KJV
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Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.
YLT
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Better [is] a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.
RV
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Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than an house full of feasting with strife.
RSV
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Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.
ASV
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Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
ESV
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Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.
ERVEN
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It is better to have nothing but a dry piece of bread to eat in peace than a whole house full of food with everyone arguing.
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2 |
KJV
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A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
YLT
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A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
RV
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A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
RSV
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A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
ASV
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A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
ESV
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A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
ERVEN
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A smart servant will gain control over his master's foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.
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3 |
KJV
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The fining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
YLT
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A refining pot [is] for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts [is] Jehovah.
RV
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The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
RSV
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The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tries hearts.
ASV
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The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
ESV
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The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.
ERVEN
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Fire is used to make gold and silver pure, but a person's heart is made pure by the Lord.
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4 |
KJV
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A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
YLT
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An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.
RV
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An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; {cf15i and} a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
RSV
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An evildoer listens to wicked lips; and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
ASV
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An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
ESV
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An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
ERVEN
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People who do evil listen to evil ideas. Liars listen to liars.
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5 |
KJV
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Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
YLT
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Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.
RV
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Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: {cf15i and} he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
RSV
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He who mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
ASV
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Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
ESV
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Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
ERVEN
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Whoever makes fun of beggars insults their Maker. Whoever laughs at someone else's trouble will be punished.
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6 |
KJV
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Children’s children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.
YLT
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Sons` sons [are] the crown of old men, And the glory of sons [are] their fathers.
RV
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Children-s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
RSV
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Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of sons is their fathers.
ASV
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Childrens children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
ESV
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Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
ERVEN
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Grandchildren are the pride and joy of old age, and children take great pride in their parents.
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7 |
KJV
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Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
YLT
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Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.
RV
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Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
RSV
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Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
ASV
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Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
ESV
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Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
ERVEN
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You wouldn't expect to hear a fine speech from a fool, and you shouldn't expect lies from a ruler.
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8 |
KJV
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A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
YLT
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A stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
RV
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A gift is {cf15i as} a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
RSV
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A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
ASV
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A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
ESV
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A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
ERVEN
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Some people think a bribe is like a lucky charm—it seems to work wherever they go.
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9 |
KJV
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He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends.
YLT
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Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.
RV
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He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
RSV
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He who forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend.
ASV
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He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
ESV
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Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
ERVEN
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Forgive someone, and you will strengthen your friendship. Keep reminding them, and you will destroy it.
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10 |
KJV
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A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
YLT
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Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.
RV
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A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool.
RSV
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A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
ASV
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A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
ESV
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A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
ERVEN
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Smart people learn more from a single correction than fools learn from a hundred beatings.
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11 |
KJV
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An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
YLT
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An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
RV
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An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
RSV
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An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
ASV
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An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
ESV
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An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
ERVEN
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Those who are evil only want to cause trouble. In the end, punishment without mercy will be sent to them.
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12 |
KJV
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Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
YLT
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The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And -- not a fool in his folly.
RV
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Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
RSV
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Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs, rather than a fool in his folly.
ASV
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Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
ESV
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Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.
ERVEN
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It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool who is busy doing foolish things.
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13 |
KJV
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Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
YLT
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Whoso is returning evil for good, Evil moveth not from his house.
RV
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Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
RSV
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If a man returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
ASV
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Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
ESV
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If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
ERVEN
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If you do wrong to those who were good to you, you will have trouble the rest of your life.
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14 |
KJV
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The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
YLT
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The beginning of contention [is] a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
RV
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The beginning of strife is {cf15i as} when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.
RSV
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The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
ASV
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The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
ESV
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The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
ERVEN
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The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out.
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15 |
KJV
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He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
YLT
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Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these [are] an abomination to Jehovah.
RV
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He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
RSV
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He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.
ASV
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He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
ESV
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He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.
ERVEN
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The Lord hates these two things: punishing the innocent and letting the guilty go free.
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16 |
KJV
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Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it? ]
YLT
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Why [is] this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?
RV
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Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
RSV
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Why should a fool have a price in his hand to buy wisdom, when he has no mind?
ASV
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Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
ESV
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Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
ERVEN
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Money is wasted on fools. They cannot buy wisdom when they have no sense.
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17 |
KJV
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A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
YLT
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At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born.
RV
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A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
RSV
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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
ASV
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A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
ESV
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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
ERVEN
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A friend loves you all the time, but a brother was born to help in times of trouble.
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18 |
KJV
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A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
YLT
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A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.
RV
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A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
RSV
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A man without sense gives a pledge, and becomes surety in the presence of his neighbor.
ASV
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A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
ESV
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One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
ERVEN
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Only a fool would promise to pay for someone else's debts.
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19 |
KJV
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He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
YLT
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Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.
RV
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He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
RSV
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He who loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
ASV
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He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
ESV
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Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
ERVEN
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A troublemaker loves to start arguments. Anyone who likes to brag is asking for trouble.
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20 |
KJV
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He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
YLT
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The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.
RV
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He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
RSV
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A man of crooked mind does not prosper, and one with a perverse tongue falls into calamity.
ASV
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He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
ESV
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A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.
ERVEN
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Crooks will not profit from their crimes, and those who plan to cause trouble will be trapped when it comes.
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21 |
KJV
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He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
YLT
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Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.
RV
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He that begetteth a fool {cf15i doeth it} to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
RSV
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A stupid son is a grief to a father; and the father of a fool has no joy.
ASV
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He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
ESV
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He who sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.
ERVEN
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A man who has a fool for a son will be disappointed. A fool brings no joy to his father.
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22 |
KJV
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A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
YLT
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A rejoicing heart doth good to the body, And a smitten spirit drieth the bone.
RV
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A merry heart is a good medicine: but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
RSV
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A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.
ASV
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A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
ESV
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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
ERVEN
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Happiness is good medicine, but sorrow is a disease.
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23 |
KJV
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A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
YLT
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A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.
RV
:
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment.
RSV
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A wicked man accepts a bribe from the bosom to pervert the ways of justice.
ASV
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A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
ESV
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The wicked accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
ERVEN
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A wicked judge will accept a bribe, and that keeps justice from being done.
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24 |
KJV
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Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
YLT
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The face of the intelligent [is] to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.
RV
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Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
RSV
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A man of understanding sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
ASV
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Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
ESV
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The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
ERVEN
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Intelligent people think about what needs to be done here and now. Fools are always dreaming about faraway places.
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25 |
KJV
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A foolish son [is] a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
YLT
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A provocation to his father [is] a foolish son, And bitterness to her that bare him.
RV
:
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
RSV
:
A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
ASV
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A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
ESV
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A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
ERVEN
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Foolish children upset their parents and make them sad.
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26 |
KJV
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Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.
YLT
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Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.
RV
:
Also to punish the righteous is not good, {cf15i nor} to smite the noble for {cf15i their} uprightness.
RSV
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To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good; to flog noble men is wrong.
ASV
:
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
ESV
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To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
ERVEN
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It is wrong to punish an innocent person or attack leaders for doing what is right.
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27 |
KJV
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He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
YLT
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One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.
RV
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He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
RSV
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He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
ASV
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He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
ESV
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Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
ERVEN
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Intelligent people choose their words carefully. Those who know what they are doing remain calm.
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28 |
KJV
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Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
YLT
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Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
RV
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Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is {cf15i esteemed as} prudent.
RSV
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Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
ASV
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Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
ESV
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Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
ERVEN
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Silent fools seem wise. They say nothing and appear to be smart.
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