KJV:
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
NASB:
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
KJV:
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
NASB:
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
KJV:
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
NASB:
A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
KJV:
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
NASB:
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
KJV:
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
NASB:
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.
KJV:
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
NASB:
A man's gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
KJV:
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
NASB:
Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.