Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Living Translation NLT
1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.
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A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
2 He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.
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Those who follow the right path fear the LORD ; those who take the wrong path despise him.
3 In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.
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A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
4 Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.
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Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.
5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.
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An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.
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A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
7 Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.
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Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.
8 The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.
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The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
9 A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.
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Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
10 The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.
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Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.
11 The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.
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The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish.
12 There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.
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There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
13 Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the ends of joy.
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Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
14 A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.
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Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.
15 The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.
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Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
16 A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.
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The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
17 The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.
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Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
18 The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent shall look for knowledge.
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Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.
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Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
20 The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.
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The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.”
21 He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
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It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
22 They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
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If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
23 In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.
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Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!
24 The crown of the wise, is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.
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Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.
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A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
26 In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.
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Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.
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Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of the people the dishonour of the prince.
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A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing.
29 He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.
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People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
30 Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
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A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.
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Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
32 The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.
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The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
33 In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.
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Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
34 Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.
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Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35 A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.
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A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.
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