| Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death. | Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. | Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot. | The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
| The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. | The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. |
| Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. | Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. |
| Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. | Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. |
| Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. | Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. |
| Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. | The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. |
| Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. | When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. |
| The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. | The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. |
| The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it. | The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. |
| The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. | The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. |
| The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. | The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. |
| The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse. | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. |
| When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. | When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. |
| The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. | The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. |
| Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape. | With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. |
| A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. | Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. |
| A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. | The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. |
| A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. | Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. |
| Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. | The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. |
| Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. |
| The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
Bible verse of the day
So is my word that goes out from my mouth:It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.