New International Version NIV
New King James Version NKJV
1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
1
A wise son heeds his father's instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
2
A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth, But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.
3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
3
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
4
The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.
5
A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
6
Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
7
There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.
8 A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.
8
The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
9
The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
10 Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
10
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.
11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
11
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
13
He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
15 Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.
15
Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
16
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.
18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
18
Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
19
A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
20
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
21
Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.
23
Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, And for lack of justice there is waste.
24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
24
He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
25
The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.