KJV:
Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?
NASB:
For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a man?
KJV:
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
NASB:
The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.
KJV:
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
NASB:
Also, do not take seriously all words which are spoken, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you.
KJV:
Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
NASB:
Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam.
KJV:
Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
NASB:
"Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases."
KJV:
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
NASB:
Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?"
KJV:
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.
NASB:
He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure.
KJV:
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
NASB:
So I said, "Wisdom is better than strength." But the wisdom of the poor man is despised and his words are not heeded.