New King James Version NKJV
Hebrew Names Version HNV
1 The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
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The king's heart is in the LORD's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
3 To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
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To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4 A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.
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A high look, and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
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The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; And everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
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Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.
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The violence of the wicked will drive them away, Because they refuse to do what is right.
8 The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right.
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The way of the guilty is devious, But the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
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It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
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The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
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The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, And brings the wicked to ruin.
13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
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Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, He will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
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A gift in secret pacifies anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
15 It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
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It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
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The man who wanders out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
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He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man: He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.
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The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; The treacherous for the upright.
19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
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It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
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There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness and honor.
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He who follows after righteousness and kindness Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
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Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
24 A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
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The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; He works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
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The desire of the sluggard kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
26 He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.
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There are those who covet greedily all the day long; But the righteous gives and doesn't withhold.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28 A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
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A false witness will perish, And a man who listens speaks to eternity.
29 A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.
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A wicked man hardens his face; But as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
30 There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the Lord.
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There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against the LORD.
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the Lord.
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The horse is prepared for the day of battle; But victory is with the LORD.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The Hebrew Names Version is in the public domain.