New Century Version NCV
New International Version NIV
1 A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.
1
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
2 People who live good lives respect the Lord, but those who live evil lives don't.
2
Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
3 Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.
3
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4 When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn. But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.
4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
5 A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness tells nothing but lies.
5
An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
6 Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
6
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.