KJV:
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
NASB:
Like the legs which are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
KJV:
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
NASB:
Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
KJV:
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
NASB:
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again.
KJV:
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
NASB:
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
KJV:
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
NASB:
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.
KJV:
As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
NASB:
The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.
KJV:
Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
NASB:
This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, And says, "I have done no wrong."
KJV:
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
NASB:
If you have been foolish in exalting yourself Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth.