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New Revised Standard NRS
1 Those who love discipline love knowledge, and those who hate correction are stupid.
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Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid.
2 The LORD favors good people, but he condemns schemers.
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The good obtain favor from the Lord, but those who devise evil he condemns.
3 No one is established by wicked acts, but the roots of the righteous can't be disturbed.
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No one finds security by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
4 A strong woman is a crown to her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like rot in his bones.
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A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the guidance of the wicked is deceptive.
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The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are a deathtrap, but the speech of those who do right rescues them.
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The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright delivers them.
7 The wicked are destroyed and are no more, but the family of the righteous will endure.
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A person is praised for his insight, but a warped mind leads to contempt.
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One is commended for good sense, but a perverse mind is despised.
9 Better to be held in low regard and have a servant than to be conceited and lack food.
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Better to be despised and have a servant, than to be self-important and lack food.
10 The righteous care about their livestock's needs, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
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The righteous know the needs of their animals, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
11 Those who work their land will have plenty to eat, but those who engage in empty pursuits have no sense.
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Those who till their land will have plenty of food, but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense.
12 Desiring evil is a trap for the wicked, but the root of the righteous endures.
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The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13 The wicked are trapped by the transgressions of their lips, but the righteous escape from distress.
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The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips, but the righteous escape from trouble.
14 From the fruit of their speech, people are well satisfied; their work results in reward.
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From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things, and manual labor has its reward.
15 Fools see their own way as right, but the wise listen to advice.
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Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools reveal their anger right away, but the shrewd hide their contempt.
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Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
17 Those who state the truth speak justly, but a false witness deceives.
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Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
18 Some chatter on like a stabbing sword, but a wise tongue heals.
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Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only for a moment.
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but there is joy for those who advise peace.
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Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
21 No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked receive their fill of trouble.
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No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 The LORD detests false lips; he favors those who do what is true.
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Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 The shrewd conceal their knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims their stupidity.
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One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.
24 A hard worker is in charge, while a lazy one will be sentenced to hard labor.
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The hand of the diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety leads to depression, but a good word encourages.
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Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up.
26 The righteous offer guidance to their neighbors, but the path of the wicked makes them wander.
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The righteous gives good advice to friends, but the way of the wicked leads astray.
27 The lazy don't roast their prey, but hard workers receive precious riches.
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The lazy do not roast their game, but the diligent obtain precious wealth.
28 The way of the righteous leads to life, but the detestable path leads to death.
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In the path of righteousness there is life, in walking its path there is no death.
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