New Living Translation NLT
Hebrew Names Version HNV
1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.
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A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
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By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence.
3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.
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He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
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The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5 The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.
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A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.
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Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.
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There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8 The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened.
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The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hears no threats.
9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
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The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10 Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
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By pride comes only quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.
11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.
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Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.
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Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
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The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.
15 A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person is headed for destruction.
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Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
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Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.
17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.
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Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.
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Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil.
20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
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One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.
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Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.
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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.
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An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away.
24 Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
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One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25 The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the belly of the wicked goes hungry.