Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Living Translation NLT
1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof, is foolish.
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To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly.
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The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
3 Man shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
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Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.
4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is as rottenness in his bones.
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A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
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The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
7 Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
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The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.
8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
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A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.
9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
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Better to be an ordinary person with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.
10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
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The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish.
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A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
12 He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
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Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.
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The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
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Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
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Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
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A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
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An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
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Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
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Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.
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The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.
23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
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The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.
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Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
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Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
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The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
27 The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
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Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.
28 In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.
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The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.
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