KJV:
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
NASB:
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
KJV:
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
NASB:
The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.
KJV:
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
NASB:
The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.
KJV:
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
NASB:
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
KJV:
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
NASB:
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight.
KJV:
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
NASB:
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
KJV:
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
NASB:
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
KJV:
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
NASB:
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.