New Living Translation NLT
Hebrew Names Version HNV
1 A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
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Every wise woman builds her house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2 Those who follow the right path fear the LORD ; those who take the wrong path despise him.
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He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
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The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
4 Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.
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Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
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A truthful witness will not lie, But a false witness pours out lies.
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
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A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
7 Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.
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Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.
8 The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
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The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
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Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will.
10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.
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The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; He will not share these with a stranger.
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish.
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The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
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There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.
13 Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
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Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, And mirth may end in heaviness.
14 Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.
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The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
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The simple believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
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A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17 Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
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He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
18 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
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The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.”
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The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends.
21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
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He who despises his neighbor sins, But blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
22 If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
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Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!
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In all hard work there is profit, But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
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The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
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A truthful witness saves souls, But a false witness is deceitful.
26 Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.
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In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, And he will be a refuge for his children.
27 Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.
28 A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing.
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In the multitude of people is the king's glory, But in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
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He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
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The life of the body is a heart at shalom, But envy rots the bones.
31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
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He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32 The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
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The wicked is brought down in his calamity, But in death, the righteous has a refuge.
33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
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Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools.
34 Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.
35 A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.
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The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.