The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New King James Version NKJV
1 He who loves knowledge loves discipline, but he who hates correction is a boor.
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Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
2 A good man obtains ADONAI's favor, but the schemer his condemnation.
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A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3 No one is made secure by wickedness, but the roots of the righteous will never be moved.
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A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4 A capable wife is a crown for her husband, but a shameful one is like rot in his bones.
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An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
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The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 Once the wicked are down, it's the end of them; but the house of the upright endures.
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The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A person wins praise in keeping with his common sense, but a person with a warped mind is treated with contempt.
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A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9 Better to be despised and have a servant than to boast of one's status but have nothing to eat.
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Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
10 A righteous man takes care of his animal, but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel.
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A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities has no sense.
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He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
12 The wicked covet the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives forth of itself.
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The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13 The wicked is trapped by his own sinful speech, but the righteous finds a way out of trouble.
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The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
14 One can be filled with good as the result of one's words, and one gets the reward one's deeds deserve.
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A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
15 Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 A fool's anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
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A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
17 He who tells the truth furthers justice, but a false witness furthers deceit.
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He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
18 Idle talk can pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise can heal.
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There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19 Truthful words will stand forever, lying speech but a moment.
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The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but for those advising peace there is joy.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm can come to the righteous, but the wicked are overwhelmed with disaster.
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No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to ADONAI, but those who deal faithfully are his delight.
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Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
23 A cautious person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
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A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 The diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
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The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but a kind word cheers him up.
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Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.
26 The righteous guides his friend's way rightly, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.
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The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 A lazy man doesn't roast what he hunted; but when a man is diligent, his wealth is precious.
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The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession.
28 In the road of righteousness is life; no death is in its pathway.
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In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.