The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. | A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. |
But godliness with contentment is great gain. | Now godliness with contentment is great gain. |
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Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. | Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. |
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. |
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. | And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. |
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. | But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. |
But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. | Yet I am the Lord your God Ever since the land of Egypt, And you shall know no God but Me; For there is no savior besides Me. |
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. | There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. |
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. | The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. |
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. |
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. | The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. |
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. | The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. |
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. | But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine. |
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. | The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. |
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. | A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies. |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. |
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. |
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. | Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. |
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. |
But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. | But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. |
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. |
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. | Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all. |
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. | But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. |
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. | But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. |
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. | The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. |