The Darby Translation DBY
New International Version NIV
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
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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 want.
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All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.
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The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
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A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
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A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.
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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 is gracious to the needy.
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Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32 The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, [even] in his death.
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When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
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