King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
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The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.
9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
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With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, 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.
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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.
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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.
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Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
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Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
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A kindhearted woman gains honor, 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.
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Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
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A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
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