KJV:
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
NASB:
"For anger slays the foolish man, And jealousy kills the simple.
KJV:
I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
NASB:
"I have seen the foolish taking root, And I cursed his abode immediately.
KJV:
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
NASB:
Fools, because of their rebellious way, And because of their iniquities, were afflicted.
KJV:
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
NASB:
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
KJV:
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
NASB:
Suddenly he follows her As an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the discipline of a fool,
KJV:
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
NASB:
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
KJV:
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
NASB:
He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.
KJV:
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
NASB:
Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.