KJV:
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
NASB:
The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness.
KJV:
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
NASB:
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
KJV:
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
NASB:
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
KJV:
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
NASB:
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
KJV:
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
NASB:
Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.
KJV:
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
NASB:
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
KJV:
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
NASB:
Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.
KJV:
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
NASB:
He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.