1 |
KJV
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Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: [so doth] a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom [and] honour.
YLT
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Dead flies cause a perfumer`s perfume To send forth a stink; The precious by reason of wisdom -- By reason of honour -- a little folly!
RV
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Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a stinking savour: {cf15i so} doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honour.
RSV
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Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off an evil odor; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
ASV
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Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
ESV
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Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
ERVEN
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A few dead flies will make even the best perfume stink. In the same way, a little foolishness can ruin much wisdom and honor.
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2 |
KJV
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A wise man’s heart [is] at his right hand; but a fool’s heart at his left.
YLT
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The heart of the wise [is] at his right hand, And the heart of a fool at his left.
RV
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A wise man-s heart is at his right hand; but a fool-s heart at his left.
RSV
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A wise man's heart inclines him toward the right, but a fool's heart toward the left.
ASV
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A wise mans heart is at his right hand; but a fools heart at his left.
ESV
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A wise man's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart to the left.
ERVEN
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The thoughts of the wise lead them the right way, but the thoughts of the foolish lead them the wrong way.
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3 |
KJV
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Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him,] and he saith to every one [that] he [is] a fool.
YLT
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And also, when he that is a fool Is walking in the way, his heart is lacking, And he hath said to every one, `He [is] a fool.`
RV
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Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one {cf15i that} he is a fool.
RSV
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Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to every one that he is a fool.
ASV
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Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
ESV
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Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
ERVEN
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Fools show how foolish they are, just walking down the road. Their minds are empty, and everyone knows it.
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4 |
KJV
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If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
YLT
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If the spirit of the ruler go up against thee, Thy place leave not, For yielding quieteth great sinners.
RV
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If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding allayeth great offences.
RSV
:
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for deference will make amends for great offenses.
ASV
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If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.
ESV
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If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.
ERVEN
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Don't quit your job simply because the boss is angry with you. If you remain calm and helpful, you can correct even great mistakes.
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5 |
KJV
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There is an evil [which] I have seen under the sun, as an error [which] proceedeth from the ruler:
YLT
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There is an evil I have seen under the sun, As an error that goeth out from the ruler,
RV
:
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
RSV
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There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler:
ASV
:
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
ESV
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There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler:
ERVEN
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Here is something else that I have seen in this life that isn't fair. It is the kind of mistake that rulers make.
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6 |
KJV
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Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
YLT
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He hath set the fool in many high places, And the rich in a low place do sit.
RV
:
folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
RSV
:
folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.
ASV
:
folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
ESV
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folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place.
ERVEN
:
Fools are given important positions, while the rich get jobs that are not important.
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7 |
KJV
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I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
YLT
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I have seen servants on horses, And princes walking as servants on the earth.
RV
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I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.
RSV
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I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on foot like slaves.
ASV
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I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking like servants upon the earth.
ESV
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I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves.
ERVEN
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I have seen servants riding on horses, while rulers were walking beside them like slaves.
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8 |
KJV
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He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
YLT
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Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And whoso is breaking a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
RV
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He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him.
RSV
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He who digs a pit will fall into it; and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall.
ASV
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He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
ESV
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He who digs a pit will fall into it, and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall.
ERVEN
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If you dig a hole, you might fall into it. If you break down a wall, you might be bitten by a snake.
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9 |
KJV
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Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; [and] he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
YLT
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Whoso is removing stones is grieved by them, Whoso is cleaving trees endangered by them.
RV
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Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; {cf15i and} he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
RSV
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He who quarries stones is hurt by them; and he who splits logs is endangered by them.
ASV
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Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
ESV
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He who quarries stones is hurt by them, and he who splits logs is endangered by them.
ERVEN
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If you are moving large stones, you might be hurt by them. If you cut down a tree, you are in danger of it falling on you.
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10 |
KJV
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If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom [is] profitable to direct.
YLT
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If the iron hath been blunt, And he the face hath not sharpened, Then doth he increase strength, And wisdom [is] advantageous to make right.
RV
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If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
RSV
:
If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
ASV
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If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
ESV
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If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
ERVEN
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But wisdom will make any job easier. It is very hard to cut with a dull knife. But if you sharpen the knife, the job is easier.
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11 |
KJV
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Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
YLT
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If the serpent biteth without enchantment, Then there is no advantage to a master of the tongue.
RV
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If the serpent bite before it be charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
RSV
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If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage in a charmer.
ASV
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If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
ESV
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If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer.
ERVEN
:
Someone might know how to control snakes. But that skill is useless if a snake bites when that person is not around.
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12 |
KJV
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The words of a wise man’s mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
YLT
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Words of the mouth of the wise [are] gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.
RV
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The words of a wise man-s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
RSV
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The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.
ASV
:
The words of a wise mans mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
ESV
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The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.
ERVEN
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Words from the wise bring praise, but words from a fool bring destruction.
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13 |
KJV
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The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] foolishness: and the end of his talk [is] mischievous madness.
YLT
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The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] folly, And the latter end of his mouth [Is] mischievous madness.
RV
:
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
RSV
:
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is wicked madness.
ASV
:
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
ESV
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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is evil madness.
ERVEN
:
Fools begin by saying something foolish. But in the end, they speak nonsense.
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14 |
KJV
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A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
YLT
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And the fool multiplieth words: `Man knoweth not that which is, And that which is after him, who doth declare to him?`
RV
:
A fool also multiplieth words: {cf15i yet} man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?
RSV
:
A fool multiplies words, though no man knows what is to be, and who can tell him what will be after him?
ASV
:
A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?
ESV
:
A fool multiplies words, though no man knows what is to be, and who can tell him what will be after him?
ERVEN
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Fools are always talking about what they will do, but you never know what will happen. People cannot tell what will happen in the future.
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15 |
KJV
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The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
YLT
:
The labour of the foolish wearieth him, In that he hath not known to go unto the city.
RV
:
The labour of fools wearieth every one of them, for he knoweth not how to go to the city.
RSV
:
The toil of a fool wearies him, so that he does not know the way to the city.
ASV
:
The labor of fools wearieth every one of them; for he knoweth not how to go to the city.
ESV
:
The toil of a fool wearies him, for he does not know the way to the city.
ERVEN
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Fools aren't smart enough to find their way home, so they must work hard all their lives.
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16 |
KJV
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Woe to thee, O land, when thy king [is] a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
YLT
:
Wo to thee, O land, when thy king [is] a youth, And thy princes do eat in the morning.
RV
:
Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
RSV
:
Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes feast in the morning!
ASV
:
Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
ESV
:
Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes feast in the morning!
ERVEN
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It is very bad for a country if the king is like a child. And it is very bad for a country if its rulers use all their time eating.
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17 |
KJV
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Blessed [art] thou, O land, when thy king [is] the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
YLT
:
Happy art thou, O land, When thy king [is] a son of freemen, And thy princes do eat in due season, For might, and not for drunkenness.
RV
:
Happy art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
RSV
:
Happy are you, O land, when your king is the son of free men, and your princes feast at the proper time, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
ASV
:
Happy art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
ESV
:
Happy are you, O land, when your king is the son of the nobility, and your princes feast at the proper time, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
ERVEN
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But it is very good for a country if the king comes from a good family. And it is very good for a country if the rulers control their eating and drinking. They eat and drink to become strong, not to become drunk.
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18 |
KJV
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By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
YLT
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By slothfulness is the wall brought low, And by idleness of the hands doth the house drop.
RV
:
By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
RSV
:
Through sloth the roof sinks in, and through indolence the house leaks.
ASV
:
By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
ESV
:
Through sloth the roof sinks in, and through indolence the house leaks.
ERVEN
:
If someone is too lazy to work, their house will begin to leak, and the roof will fall in.
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19 |
KJV
:
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things.]
YLT
:
For mirth they are making a feast, And wine maketh life joyful, And the silver answereth with all.
RV
:
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life: and money answereth all things.
RSV
:
Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything.
ASV
:
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things.
ESV
:
Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything.
ERVEN
:
People enjoy eating, and wine makes life happier. But money solves a lot of problems.
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20 |
KJV
:
Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
YLT
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Even in thy mind a king revile not, And in the inner parts of thy bed-chamber Revile not the rich: For a fowl of the heavens causeth the voice to go, And a possessor of wings declareth the word.
RV
:
Curse not the king, no, not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
RSV
:
Even in your thought, do not curse the king, nor in your bedchamber curse the rich; for a bird of the air will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter.
ASV
:
Revile not the king, no, not in thy thought; and revile not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the heavens shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
ESV
:
Even in your thought, do not curse the king, nor in your bedroom curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter.
ERVEN
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Don't say bad things about the king. Don't even think bad things about him. And don't say bad things about rich people, even if you are alone in your home. A little bird might fly and tell them everything you said.
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