KJV:
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
NASB:
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
KJV:
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
NASB:
These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
KJV:
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
NASB:
Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
KJV:
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
NASB:
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
KJV:
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
NASB:
Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
KJV:
And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.
NASB:
Furthermore, I have seen under the sun that in the place of justice there is wickedness and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness.
KJV:
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
NASB:
If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight; for one official watches over another official, and there are higher officials over them.
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:
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
NASB:
For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man's trouble is heavy upon him.
KJV:
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
NASB:
Rejoice, young man, during your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant during the days of young manhood. And follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes. Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things.