| King James Version (KJV) |
New International Version (NIV) |
|
1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
|
1 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.
|
2 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 .
|
3 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.
|
4 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 .
|
5 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.
|
6 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.
|
7 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.
|
8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
|
|
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
|
9 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.
|
10 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.
|
11 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.
|
12 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.
|
13 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.
|
14 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.
|
15 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!
|
16 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.
|
17 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.
|
18 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.
|
19 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.
|
20 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.
|
21 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.
|
22 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.
|
23 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.
|
24 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.
|
25 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.
|
26 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.
|
27 A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
|
|
28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
|
28 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.
|
29 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 .
|
30 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.
|
31 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.
|
32 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.
|
33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
|
| The King James Version is in the public domain. (The King James Bible Version Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
