Hebrew Names Version HNV
Young's Literal Translation YLT
1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
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Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof [is] brutish.
2 A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
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The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.
4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
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A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones [is] one causing shame.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.
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The thoughts of the righteous [are] justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.
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The words of the wicked [are]: `Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.
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Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
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According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
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Better [is] the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
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Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous flourishes.
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The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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In transgression of the lips [is] the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The doings of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
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From the fruit of the mouth [is] one satisfied [with] good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
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The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.
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Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.
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A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.
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The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of shalom.
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Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who do the truth are his delight.
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An abomination to Jehovah [are] lying lips, And stedfast doers [are] his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.
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The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.
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Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
26 The righteous is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27 The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.
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The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; In its path there is no death.
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In the path of righteousness [is] life, And in the way of [that] path [is] no death!
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