New Living Translation NLT
The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
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He who loves knowledge loves discipline, but he who hates correction is a boor.
2 The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
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A good man obtains ADONAI's favor, but the schemer his condemnation.
3 Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.
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No one is made secure by wickedness, but the roots of the righteous will never be moved.
4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
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A capable wife is a crown for her husband, but a shameful one is like rot in his bones.
5 The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
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The plans of the righteous are just, but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
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The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.
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Once the wicked are down, it's the end of them; but the house of the upright endures.
8 A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.
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A person wins praise in keeping with his common sense, but a person with a warped mind is treated with contempt.
9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.
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Better to be despised and have a servant than to boast of one's status but have nothing to eat.
10 The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.
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A righteous man takes care of his animal, but the wicked? Even his compassion is cruel.
11 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
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He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities has no sense.
12 Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
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The wicked covet the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives forth of itself.
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
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The wicked is trapped by his own sinful speech, but the righteous finds a way out of trouble.
14 Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.
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One can be filled with good as the result of one's words, and one gets the reward one's deeds deserve.
15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
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Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice.
16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
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A fool's anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
17 An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
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He who tells the truth furthers justice, but a false witness furthers deceit.
18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
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Idle talk can pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise can heal.
19 Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
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Truthful words will stand forever, lying speech but a moment.
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but for those advising peace there is joy.
21 No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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No harm can come to the righteous, but the wicked are overwhelmed with disaster.
22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.
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Lying lips are an abomination to ADONAI, but those who deal faithfully are his delight.
23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
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A cautious person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
24 Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
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The diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
25 Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
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Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but a kind word cheers him up.
26 The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
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The righteous guides his friend's way rightly, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.
27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.
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A lazy man doesn't roast what he hunted; but when a man is diligent, his wealth is precious.
28 The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.
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In the road of righteousness is life; no death is in its pathway.
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