Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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15 Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous never changes.
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Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.
16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity.
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All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy courier [brings] healing.
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and disgrace [come to] those who ignore instruction, but the one who accepts rebuke will be honored.
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Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but fools hate to turn from evil.
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A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous.
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Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
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A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23 The field of the poor yields abundant food, but without justice, it is swept away.
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An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.
24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
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Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
25 A righteous man eats until he is satisfied, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.
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The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
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