KJV - NIV Comparison of Proverbs

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Proverbs - Chapter 1

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;	The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2	To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;	for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
3	To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;	for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair;
4	To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.	for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young--
5	A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:	let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance--
6	To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.	for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7	The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.	The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
8	My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:	Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
9	For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.	They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.
10	My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.	My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them.
11	If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:	If they say, "Come along with us; let's lie in wait for someone's blood, let's waylay some harmless soul;
12	Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:	let's swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those who go down to the pit;
13	We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:	we will get all sorts of valuable things and fill our houses with plunder;
14	Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:	throw in your lot with us, and we will share a common purse"--
15	My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:	my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths;
16	For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.	for their feet rush into sin, they are swift to shed blood.
17	Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.	How useless to spread a net in full view of all the birds!
18	And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.	These men lie in wait for their own blood; they waylay only themselves!
19	So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.	Such is the end of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the lives of those who get it.
20	Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:	Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares;
21	She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,	at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech:
22	How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?	"How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
23	Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.	If you had responded to my rebuke, I would have poured out my heart to you and made my thoughts known to you.
24	Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;	But since you rejected me when I called and no one gave heed when I stretched out my hand,
25	But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:	since you ignored all my advice and would not accept my rebuke,
26	I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;	I in turn will laugh at your disaster; I will mock when calamity overtakes you--
27	When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.	when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you.
28	Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:	"Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me.
29	For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:	Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD,
30	They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.	since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke,
31	Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.	they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
32	For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.	For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
33	But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.	but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm."

Proverbs - Chapter 2

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;	My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
2	So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;	turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,
3	Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;	and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
4	If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;	and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5	Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.	then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
6	For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.	For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7	He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.	He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
8	He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.	for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
9	Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.	Then you will understand what is right and just and fair--every good path.
10	When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;	For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11	Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:	Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
12	To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;	Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse,
13	Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;	who leave the straight paths to walk in dark ways,
14	Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;	who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil,
15	Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:	whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways.
16	To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;	It will save you also from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with her seductive words,
17	Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.	who has left the partner of her youth and ignored the covenant she made before God.
18	For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.	For her house leads down to death and her paths to the spirits of the dead.
19	None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.	None who go to her return or attain the paths of life.
20	That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.	Thus you will walk in the ways of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous.
21	For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.	For the upright will live in the land, and the blameless will remain in it;
22	But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.	but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be torn from it.

Proverbs - Chapter 3

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:	My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
2	For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.	for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.
3	Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:	Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
4	So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.	Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
5	Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.	Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6	In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.	in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
7	Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.	Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
8	It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.	This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
9	Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:	Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
10	So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.	then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
11	My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:	My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke,
12	For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.	because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
13	Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.	Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding,
14	For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.	for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.
15	She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.	She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
16	Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.	Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17	Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.	Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
18	She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.	She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.
19	The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.	By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20	By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.	by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
21	My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:	My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight;
22	So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.	they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
23	Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.	Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble;
24	When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.	when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25	Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.	Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26	For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.	for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.
27	Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.	Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.
28	Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.	Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"-- when you now have it with you.
29	Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.	Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.
30	Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.	Do not accuse a man for no reason-- when he has done you no harm.
31	Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.	Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways,
32	For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.	for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.
33	The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.	The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34	Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.	He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.
35	The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.	The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.

Proverbs - Chapter 4

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.	Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
2	For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.	I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
3	For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.	When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother,
4	He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.	he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.
5	Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.	Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.
6	Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.	Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
7	Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.	Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8	Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.	Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
9	She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.	She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor."
10	Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.	Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
11	I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.	I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
12	When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.	When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
13	Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.	Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
14	Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.	Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men.
15	Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.	Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.
16	For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.	For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.
17	For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.	They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18	But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.	The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19	The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.	But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
20	My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.	My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.
21	Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.	Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;
22	For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.	for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body.
23	Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.	Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
24	Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.	Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25	Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.	Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.
26	Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.	Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.
27	Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.	Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.

Proverbs - Chapter 5

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:	My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight,
2	That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.	that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
3	For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:	For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil;
4	But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.	but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.
5	Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.	Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.
6	Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.	She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths are crooked, but she knows it not.
7	Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.	Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say.
8	Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:	Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house,
9	Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:	lest you give your best strength to others and your years to one who is cruel,
10	Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;	lest strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich another man's house.
11	And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,	At the end of your life you will groan, when your flesh and body are spent.
12	And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;	You will say, "How I hated discipline! How my heart spurned correction!
13	And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!	I would not obey my teachers or listen to my instructors.
14	I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.	I have come to the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly."
15	Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.	Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well.
16	Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.	Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?
17	Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.	Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers.
18	Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.	May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.
19	Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.	A loving doe, a graceful deer-- may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love.
20	And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?	Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another man's wife?
21	For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.	For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths.
22	His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.	The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast.
23	He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.	He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.

Proverbs - Chapter 6

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,	My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge for another,
2	Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.	if you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth,
3	Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.	then do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor's hands: Go and humble yourself; press your plea with your neighbor!
4	Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.	Allow no sleep to your eyes, no slumber to your eyelids.
5	Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.	Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.
6	Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:	Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
7	Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,	It has no commander, no overseer or ruler,
8	Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.	yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
9	How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?	How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep?
10	Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:	A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest--
11	So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.	and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.
12	A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.	A scoundrel and villain, who goes about with a corrupt mouth,
13	He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;	who winks with his eye, signals with his feet and motions with his fingers,
14	Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.	who plots evil with deceit in his heart-- he always stirs up dissension.
15	Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.	Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.
16	These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:	There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:
17	A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,	haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
18	An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,	a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
19	A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.	a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.
20	My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:	My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
21	Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.	Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck.
22	When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.	When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
23	For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:	For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life,
24	To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.	keeping you from the immoral woman, from the smooth tongue of the wayward wife.
25	Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.	Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes,
26	For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.	for the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
27	Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?	Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?
28	Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?	Can a man walk on hot coals without his feet being scorched?
29	So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.	So is he who sleeps with another man's wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished.
30	Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;	Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving.
31	But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.	Yet if he is caught, he must pay sevenfold, though it costs him all the wealth of his house.
32	But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.	But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.
33	A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.	Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away;
34	For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.	for jealousy arouses a husband's fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.
35	He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.	He will not accept any compensation; he will refuse the bribe, however great it is.

Proverbs - Chapter 7

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.	My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you.
2	Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.	Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.
3	Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.	Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.
4	Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:	Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your kinsman;
5	That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.	they will keep you from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with her seductive words.
6	For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,	At the window of my house I looked out through the lattice.
7	And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,	I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who lacked judgment.
8	Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,	He was going down the street near her corner, walking along in the direction of her house
9	In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:	at twilight, as the day was fading, as the dark of night set in.
10	And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.	Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent.
11	(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:	(She is loud and defiant, her feet never stay at home;
12	Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)	now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner she lurks.)
13	So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,	She took hold of him and kissed him and with a brazen face she said:
14	I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.	"I have fellowship offerings at home; today I fulfilled my vows.
15	Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.	So I came out to meet you; I looked for you and have found you!
16	I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.	I have covered my bed with colored linens from Egypt.
17	I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.	I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
18	Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.	Come, let's drink deep of love till morning; let's enjoy ourselves with love!
19	For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:	My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
20	He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.	He took his purse filled with money and will not be home till full moon."
21	With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.	With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.
22	He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;	All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose
23	Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.	till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.
24	Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.	Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.
25	Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.	Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths.
26	For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.	Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng.
27	Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.	Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.

Proverbs - Chapter 8

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?	Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?
2	She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.	On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
3	She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.	beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud:
4	Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.	"To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.
5	O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.	You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding.
6	Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.	Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
7	For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.	My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.
8	All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.	All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.
9	They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.	To the discerning all of them are right; they are faultless to those who have knowledge.
10	Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.	Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
11	For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.	for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
12	I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.	"I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.
13	The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.	To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
14	Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.	Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power.
15	By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.	By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just;
16	By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.	by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth.
17	I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.	I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
18	Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.	With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
19	My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.	My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.
20	I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:	I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
21	That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.	bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
22	The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.	"The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old;
23	I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.	I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began.
24	When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.	When there were no oceans, I was given birth, when there were no springs abounding with water;
25	Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:	before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth,
26	While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.	before he made the earth or its fields or any of the dust of the world.
27	When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:	I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,
28	When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:	when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,
29	When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:	when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.
30	Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;	Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence,
31	Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.	rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.
32	Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.	"Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
33	Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.	Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.
34	Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.	Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
35	For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.	For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.
36	But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.	But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death."

Proverbs - Chapter 9

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:	Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars.
2	She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.	She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
3	She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,	She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the highest point of the city.
4	Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,	"Let all who are simple come in here!" she says to those who lack judgment.
5	Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.	"Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.
6	Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.	Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.
7	He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.	"Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.
8	Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.	Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
9	Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.	Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.
10	The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.	"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11	For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.	For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
12	If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.	If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."
13	A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.	The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge.
14	For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,	She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,
15	To call passengers who go right on their ways:	calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way.
16	Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,	"Let all who are simple come in here!" she says to those who lack judgment.
17	Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.	"Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!"
18	But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.	But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave.

Proverbs - Chapter 10

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.	The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
2	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.	Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death.
3	The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.	The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4	He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.	Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5	He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.	He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6	Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.	Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
7	The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.	The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8	The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.	The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
9	He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.	The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
10	He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.	He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
11	The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.	The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
12	Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.	Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.
13	In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.	Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
14	Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.	Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
15	The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.	The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
16	The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.	The wages of the righteous bring them life, but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.
17	He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.	He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
18	He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.	He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19	In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.	When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
20	The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.	The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21	The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.	The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
22	The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.	The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
23	It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.	A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.
24	The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.	What the wicked dreads will overtake him; what the righteous desire will be granted.
25	As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.	When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.
26	As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.	As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to those who send him.
27	The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.	The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
28	The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.	The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
29	The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.	The way of the LORD is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
30	The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.	The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land.
31	The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.	The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
32	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.	The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.

Proverbs - Chapter 11

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.	The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight.
2	When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.	When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
3	The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.	The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
4	Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.	Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5	The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.	The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
6	The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.	The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
7	When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.	When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing.
8	The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.	The righteous man is rescued from trouble, and it comes on the wicked instead.
9	An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.	With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
10	When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.	When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11	By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.	Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12	He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.	A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
13	A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.	A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
14	Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.	For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
15	He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.	He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
16	A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.	A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17	The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.	A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
18	The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.	The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19	As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.	The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.
20	They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.	The LORD detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
21	Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.	Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
22	As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.	Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
23	The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.	The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
24	There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.	One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
25	The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.	A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
26	He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.	People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell.
27	He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.	He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
28	He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.	Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
29	He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.	He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
30	The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.	The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
31	Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.	If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

Proverbs - Chapter 12

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.	Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
2	A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.	A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
3	A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.	A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
4	A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.	A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
5	The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.	The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6	The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.	The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7	The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.	Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.
8	A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.	A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised.
9	He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.	Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
10	A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.	A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
11	He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.	He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12	The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.	The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13	The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.	An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.
14	A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.	From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
15	The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.	The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
16	A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.	A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17	He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.	A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.
18	There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.	Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19	The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.	Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20	Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.	There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.
21	There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.	No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22	Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.	The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.
23	A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.	A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
24	The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.	Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25	Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.	An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
26	The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.	A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27	The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.	The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions.
28	In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.	In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.

Proverbs - Chapter 13

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.	A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
2	A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.	From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
3	He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.	He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
4	The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.	The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
5	A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.	The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
6	Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.	Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7	There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.	One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8	The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.	A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.
9	The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.	The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10	Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.	Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
11	Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.	Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
12	Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.	Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13	Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.	He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
14	The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.	The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
15	Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.	Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16	Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.	Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
17	A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.	A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
18	Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.	He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
19	The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.	A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20	He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.	He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21	Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.	Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
22	A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.	A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23	Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.	A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.
24	He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.	He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25	The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.	The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

Proverbs - Chapter 14

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.	The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
2	He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.	He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.
3	In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.	A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4	Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.	Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
5	A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.	A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
6	A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.	The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7	Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.	Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
8	The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.	The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
9	Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.	Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
10	The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.	Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
11	The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.	The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12	There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.	There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
13	Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.	Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
14	The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.	The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.
15	The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.	A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
16	A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.	A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17	He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.	A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.
18	The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.	The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19	The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.	Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20	The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.	The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
21	He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.	He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
22	Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.	Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
23	In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.	All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24	The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.	The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
25	A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.	A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
26	In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.	He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
27	The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.	The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
28	In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.	A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
29	He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.	A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
30	A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.	A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31	He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.	He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32	The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.	When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
33	Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.	Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
34	Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.	Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35	The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.	A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.

Proverbs - Chapter 15

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.	A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2	The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.	The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
3	The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.	The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
4	A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.	The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
5	A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.	A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
6	In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.	The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
7	The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.	The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
8	The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.	The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
9	The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.	The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10	Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.	Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
11	Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?	Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more the hearts of men!
12	A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.	A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
13	A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.	A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
14	The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.	The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15	All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.	All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16	Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.	Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
17	Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.	Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
18	A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.	A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
19	The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.	The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20	A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.	A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21	Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.	Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
22	Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.	Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23	A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!	A man finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!
24	The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.	The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.
25	The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.	The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
26	The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.	The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
27	He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.	A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
28	The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.	The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
29	The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.	The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30	The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.	A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
31	The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.	He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
32	He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.	He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
33	The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.	The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs - Chapter 16

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.	To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
2	All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.	All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3	Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.	Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
4	The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.	The LORD works out everything for his own ends-- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5	Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.	The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6	By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.	Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
7	When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.	When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
8	Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.	Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
9	A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.	In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10	A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.	The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
11	A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.	Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
12	It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.	Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13	Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.	Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
14	The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.	A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
15	In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.	When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16	How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!	How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
17	The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.	The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.
18	Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.	Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
19	Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.	Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
20	He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.	Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21	The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.	The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
22	Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.	Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
23	The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.	A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
24	Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.	Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25	There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.	There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
26	He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.	The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.
27	An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.	A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28	A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.	A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
29	A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.	A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
30	He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.	He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31	The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.	Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
32	He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.	Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
33	The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.	The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

Proverbs - Chapter 17

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.	Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.
2	A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.	A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
3	The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.	The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
4	A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.	A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
5	Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.	He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
6	Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.	Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
7	Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.	Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool-- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
8	A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.	A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9	He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.	He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
10	A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.	A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool.
11	An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.	An evil man is bent only on rebellion; a merciless official will be sent against him.
12	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.	Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
13	Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.	If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
14	The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.	Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
15	He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.	Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent-- the LORD detests them both.
16	Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?	Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?
17	A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.	A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18	A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.	A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
19	He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.	He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction.
20	He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.	A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
21	He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.	To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool.
22	A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.	A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23	A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.	A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice.
24	Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.	A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
25	A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.	A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.
26	Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.	It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity.
27	He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.	A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
28	Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.	Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

Proverbs - Chapter 18

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.	An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.
2	A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.	A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
3	When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.	When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes disgrace.
4	The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.	The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5	It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.	It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.
6	A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.	A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
7	A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.	A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8	The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.	The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
9	He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.	One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
10	The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.	The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11	The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.	The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.
12	Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.	Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13	He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.	He who answers before listening-- that is his folly and his shame.
14	The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?	A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
15	The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.	The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.
16	A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.	A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.
17	He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.	The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
18	The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.	Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.
19	A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.	An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
20	A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.	From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.	The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22	Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.	He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
23	The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.	A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly.
24	A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.	A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs - Chapter 19

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.	Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.
2	Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.	It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.
3	The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.	A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4	Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.	Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man's friend deserts him.
5	A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.	A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.
6	Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.	Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.
7	All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.	A poor man is shunned by all his relatives-- how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he pursues them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found.
8	He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.	He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.
9	A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.	A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish.
10	Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.	It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury-- how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
11	The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.	A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
12	The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.	A king's rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13	A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.	A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
14	House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.	Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15	Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.	Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry.
16	He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.	He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die.
17	He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.	He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.
18	Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.	Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.
19	A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.	A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
20	Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.	Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.
21	There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.	Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
22	The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.	What a man desires is unfailing love ; better to be poor than a liar.
23	The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.	The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
24	A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.	The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
25	Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.	Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26	He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.	He who robs his father and drives out his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27	Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.	Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28	An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.	A corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
29	Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.	Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs - Chapter 20

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.	Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
2	The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.	A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.
3	It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.	It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
4	The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.	A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
5	Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.	The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
6	Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?	Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?
7	The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.	The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.
8	A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.	When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
9	Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?	Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?
10	Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.	Differing weights and differing measures-- the LORD detests them both.
11	Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.	Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
12	The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.	Ears that hear and eyes that see-- the LORD has made them both.
13	Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.	Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.
14	It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.	"It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
15	There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.	Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
16	Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.	Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
17	Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.	Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
18	Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.	Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
19	He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.	A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
20	Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.	If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
21	An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.	An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end.
22	Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.	Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
23	Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.	The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
24	Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?	A man's steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand his own way?
25	It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.	It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows.
26	A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.	A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.
27	The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.	The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man ; it searches out his inmost being.
28	Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.	Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
29	The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.	The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
30	The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.	Blows and wounds cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.

Proverbs - Chapter 21

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.	The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.
2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.	All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
3	To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.	To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4	An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.	Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin!
5	The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.	The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
6	The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.	A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
7	The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.	The violence of the wicked will drag them away, for they refuse to do what is right.
8	The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.	The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9	It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.	Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
10	The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.	The wicked man craves evil; his neighbor gets no mercy from him.
11	When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.	When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.
12	The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.	The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
13	Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.	If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.
14	A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.	A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
15	It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.	When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
16	The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.	A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead.
17	He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.	He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich.
18	The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.	The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.
19	It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.	Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.
20	There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.	In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.
21	He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.	He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
22	A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.	A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23	Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.	He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.
24	Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.	The proud and arrogant man--"Mocker" is his name; he behaves with overweening pride.
25	The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.	The sluggard's craving will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.
26	He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.	All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.
27	The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?	The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable-- how much more so when brought with evil intent!
28	A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.	A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever.
29	A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.	A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways.
30	There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.	There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD.
31	The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.	The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.

Proverbs - Chapter 22

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.	A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
2	The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.	Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.
3	A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.	A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
4	By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.	Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
5	Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.	In the paths of the wicked lie thorns and snares, but he who guards his soul stays far from them.
6	Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.	Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
7	The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.	The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8	He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.	He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9	He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.	A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
10	Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.	Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.
11	He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.	He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.
12	The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.	The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
13	The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.	The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside!" or, "I will be murdered in the streets!"
14	The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.	The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the LORD's wrath will fall into it.
15	Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.	Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
16	He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.	He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty.
17	Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.	Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,
18	For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.	for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.
19	That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.	So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you.
20	Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,	Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21	That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?	teaching you true and reliable words, so that you can give sound answers to him who sent you?
22	Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:	Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court,
23	For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.	for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who plunder them.
24	Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:	Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered,
25	Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.	or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared.
26	Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.	Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;
27	If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?	if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.
28	Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.	Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your forefathers.
29	Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.	Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.

Proverbs - Chapter 23

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:	When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
2	And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.	and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
3	Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.	Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
4	Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.	Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.
5	Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.	Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
6	Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:	Do not eat the food of a stingy man, do not crave his delicacies;
7	For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.	for he is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
8	The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.	You will vomit up the little you have eaten and will have wasted your compliments.
9	Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.	Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words.
10	Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:	Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11	For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.	for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you.
12	Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.	Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
13	Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.	Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
14	Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.	Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.
15	My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.	My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad;
16	Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.	my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
17	Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.	Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
18	For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.	There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
19	Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.	Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path.
20	Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:	Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat,
21	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.	for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
22	Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.	Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
23	Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.	Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.
24	The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.	The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.
25	Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.	May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth rejoice!
26	My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.	My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways,
27	For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.	for a prostitute is a deep pit and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
28	She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.	Like a bandit she lies in wait, and multiplies the unfaithful among men.
29	Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?	Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30	They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.	Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
31	Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.	Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly!
32	At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.	In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.
33	Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.	Your eyes will see strange sights and your mind imagine confusing things.
34	Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.	You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging.
35	They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.	"They hit me," you will say, "but I'm not hurt! They beat me, but I don't feel it! When will I wake up so I can find another drink?"

Proverbs - Chapter 24

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.	Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company;
2	For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.	for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
3	Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:	By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
4	And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.	through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
5	A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.	A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength;
6	For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.	for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.
7	Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.	Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the assembly at the gate he has nothing to say.
8	He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.	He who plots evil will be known as a schemer.
9	The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.	The schemes of folly are sin, and men detest a mocker.
10	If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.	If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!
11	If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;	Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.
12	If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?	If you say, "But we knew nothing about this," does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay each person according to what he has done?
13	My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:	Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
14	So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.	Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
15	Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:	Do not lie in wait like an outlaw against a righteous man's house, do not raid his dwelling place;
16	For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.	for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity.
17	Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:	Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice,
18	Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.	or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from him.
19	Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked:	Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked,
20	For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.	for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.
21	My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:	Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with the rebellious,
22	For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?	for those two will send sudden destruction upon them, and who knows what calamities they can bring?
23	These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.	These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good:
24	He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:	Whoever says to the guilty, "You are innocent"-- peoples will curse him and nations denounce him.
25	But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.	But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.
26	Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.	An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
27	Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.	Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.
28	Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.	Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, or use your lips to deceive.
29	Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.	Do not say, "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I'll pay that man back for what he did."
30	I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;	I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment;
31	And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.	thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins.
32	Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.	I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw:
33	Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:	A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest--
34	So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.	and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.

Proverbs - Chapter 25

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.	These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
2	It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.	It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
3	The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.	As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4	Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.	Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith;
5	Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.	remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6	Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:	Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among great men;
7	For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.	it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes
8	Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.	do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
9	Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:	If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man's confidence,
10	Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.	or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation.
11	A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.	A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12	As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.	Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.
13	As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.	Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
14	Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.	Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.
15	By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.	Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16	Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.	If you find honey, eat just enough-- too much of it, and you will vomit.
17	Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.	Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house-- too much of you, and he will hate you.
18	A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.	Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
19	Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.	Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.
20	As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.	Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21	If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:	If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22	For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.	In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23	The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.	As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.
24	It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.	Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25	As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.	Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
26	A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.	Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
27	It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.	It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
28	He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.	Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.

Proverbs - Chapter 26

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.	Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool.
2	As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.	Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
3	A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.	A whip for the horse, a halter for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
4	Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.	Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
5	Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.	Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
6	He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.	Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
7	The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.	Like a lame man's legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
8	As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.	Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
9	As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.	Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
10	The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.	Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by.
11	As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.	As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
12	Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.	Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
13	The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.	The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!"
14	As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.	As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.
15	The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.	The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
16	The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.	The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
17	He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.	Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
18	As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,	Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows
19	So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?	is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
20	Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.	Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.
21	As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.	As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
22	The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.	The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
23	Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.	Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
24	He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;	A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.
25	When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.	Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
26	Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.	His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27	Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.	If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.
28	A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.	A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

Proverbs - Chapter 27

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.	Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
2	Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.	Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.
3	A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.	Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both.
4	Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?	Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
5	Open rebuke is better than secret love.	Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
6	Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.	Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
7	The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.	He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.
8	As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.	Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home.
9	Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.	Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel.
10	Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.	Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father, and do not go to your brother's house when disaster strikes you-- better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
11	My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.	Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.
12	A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.	The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
13	Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.	Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
14	He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.	If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.
15	A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.	A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day;
16	Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.	restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.
17	Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.	As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
18	Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.	He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.
19	As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.	As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.
20	Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.	Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man.
21	As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.	The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.
22	Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.	Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him.
23	Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.	Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;
24	For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?	for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.
25	The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.	When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
26	The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.	the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.
27	And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.	You will have plenty of goats' milk to feed you and your family and to nourish your servant girls.

Proverbs - Chapter 28

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.	The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2	For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.	When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
3	A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.	A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
4	They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.	Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
5	Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.	Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
6	Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.	Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7	Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.	He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8	He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.	He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
9	He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.	If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.
10	Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.	He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
11	The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.	A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
12	When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.	When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.
13	He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.	He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14	Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.	Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15	As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.	Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.
16	The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.	A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.
17	A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.	A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him.
18	Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.	He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.
19	He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.	He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20	A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.	A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
21	To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.	To show partiality is not good-- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22	He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.	A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him.
23	He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.	He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.
24	Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.	He who robs his father or mother and says, "It's not wrong"-- he is partner to him who destroys.
25	He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.	A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26	He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.	He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
27	He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.	He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
28	When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.	When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

Proverbs - Chapter 29

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.	A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.
2	When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.	When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3	Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.	A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4	The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.	By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
5	A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.	Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
6	In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.	An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
7	The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.	The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
8	Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.	Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9	If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.	If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10	The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.	Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
11	A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.	A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
12	If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.	If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13	The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.	The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14	The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.	If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
15	The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.	The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16	When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.	When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17	Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.	Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
18	Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.	Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
19	A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.	A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.
20	Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.	Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21	He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.	If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.
22	An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.	An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
23	A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.	A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.
24	Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.	The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.
25	The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.	Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
26	Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.	Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice.
27	An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.	The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.

Proverbs - Chapter 30

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,	The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh--an oracle : This man declared to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ucal:
2	Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.	"I am the most ignorant of men; I do not have a man's understanding.
3	I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.	I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
4	Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?	Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know!
5	Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.	"Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6	Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.	Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
7	Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:	"Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die:
8	Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:	Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.
9	Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.	Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, `Who is the LORD?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
10	Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.	"Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will pay for it.
11	There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.	"There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers;
12	There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.	those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth;
13	There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.	those whose eyes are ever so haughty, whose glances are so disdainful;
14	There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.	those whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are set with knives to devour the poor from the earth, the needy from among mankind.
15	The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:	"The leech has two daughters. `Give! Give!' they cry. "There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, `Enough!':
16	The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.	the grave, the barren womb, land, which is never satisfied with water, and fire, which never says, `Enough!'
17	The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.	"The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.
18	There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:	"There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand:
19	The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.	the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a maiden.
20	Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.	"This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, `I've done nothing wrong.'
21	For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:	"Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up:
22	For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;	a servant who becomes king, a fool who is full of food,
23	For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.	an unloved woman who is married, and a maidservant who displaces her mistress.
24	There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:	"Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise:
25	The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;	Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;
26	The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;	coneys are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags;
27	The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;	locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks;
28	The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.	a lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings' palaces.
29	There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:	"There are three things that are stately in their stride, four that move with stately bearing:
30	A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;	a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing;
31	A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.	a strutting rooster, a he-goat, and a king with his army around him.
32	If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.	"If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth!
33	Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.	For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife."

Proverbs - Chapter 31

Verse	King James Version	New International Version
1	The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.	The sayings of King Lemuel--an oracle his mother taught him:
2	What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?	"O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows,
3	Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.	do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.
4	It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:	"It is not for kings, O Lemuel-- not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer,
5	Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.	lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
6	Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.	Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish;
7	Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.	let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
8	Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.	"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
9	Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.	Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."
10	Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.	A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11	The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.	Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12	She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.	She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13	She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.	She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14	She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.	She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15	She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.	She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
16	She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.	She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17	She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.	She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18	She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.	She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19	She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.	In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20	She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.	She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21	She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.	When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22	She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.	She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23	Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.	Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24	She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.	She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25	Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.	She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26	She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.	She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27	She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.	She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28	Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.	Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29	Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.	"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
30	Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.	Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31	Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.	Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

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