Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Living Translation NLT
1 As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will, he shall turn it.
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The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD ; he guides it wherever he pleases.
2 Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.
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People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.
3 To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.
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The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.
4 Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin.
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Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin.
5 The thoughts of the industrious always bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.
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Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
6 He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.
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Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.
7 The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment.
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The violence of the wicked sweeps them away, because they refuse to do what is just.
8 The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right.
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The guilty walk a crooked path; the innocent travel a straight road.
9 It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.
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It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.
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Evil people desire evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11 When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
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If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
12 The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
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The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them.
13 He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.
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Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.
14 A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.
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A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
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Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.
16 A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.
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The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead.
17 He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.
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Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.
18 The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.
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The wicked are punished in place of the godly, and traitors in place of the honest.
19 It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.
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It’s better to live alone in the desert than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife.
20 There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.
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The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
21 He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.
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Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22 The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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The wise conquer the city of the strong and level the fortress in which they trust.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.
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Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
24 The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.
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Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance.
25 Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.
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Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.
26 He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.
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Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!
27 The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.
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The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
28 A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.
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A false witness will be cut off, but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
29 The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.
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The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act.
30 There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.
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No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD .
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.
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The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD .
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