Good News Translation GNT
World English Bible WEB
1 Any who love knowledge want to be told when they are wrong. It is stupid to hate being corrected.
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Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
2 The Lord is pleased with good people, but condemns those who plan evil.
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A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
3 Wickedness does not give security, but righteous people stand firm.
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A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A good wife is her husband's pride and joy; but a wife who brings shame on her husband is like a cancer in his bones.
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A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5 Honest people will treat you fairly; the wicked only want to deceive you.
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The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are murderous, but the words of the righteous rescue those who are threatened.
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The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked meet their downfall and leave no descendants, but the families of the righteous live on.
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The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 If you are intelligent, you will be praised; if you are stupid, people will look down on you.
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A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 It is better to be an ordinary person working for a living than to play the part of someone great but go hungry.
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Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
10 Good people take care of their animals, but wicked people are cruel to theirs.
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A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat, but it is stupid to waste time on useless projects.
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He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12 All that wicked people want is to find evil things to do, but the righteous stand firm.
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The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words, but honest people get themselves out of trouble.
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An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve.
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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.
15 Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult.
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A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 When you tell the truth, justice is done, but lies lead to injustice.
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He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.
18 Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.
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There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.
19 A lie has a short life, but truth lives on forever.
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Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Those who plan evil are in for a rude surprise, but those who work for good will find happiness.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 Nothing bad happens to righteous people, but the wicked have nothing but trouble.
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No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 The Lord hates liars, but is pleased with those who keep their word.
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Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.
23 Smart people keep quiet about what they know, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.
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A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 Hard work will give you power; being lazy will make you a slave.
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The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Worry can rob you of happiness, but kind words will cheer you up.
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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.
26 The righteous person is a guide to his friend, but the path of the wicked leads them astray.
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The righteous is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 If you are lazy, you will never get what you are after, but if you work hard, you will get a fortune.
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The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28 Righteousness is the road to life; wickedness is the road to death.
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In the way of righteousness is life; In its path there is no death.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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