KJV:
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
NASB:
He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.
KJV:
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
NASB:
The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.
KJV:
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
NASB:
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
KJV:
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
NASB:
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
KJV:
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
NASB:
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
KJV:
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
NASB:
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
KJV:
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
NASB:
A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them.
KJV:
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
NASB:
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.