KJV:
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
NASB:
Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
KJV:
The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
NASB:
The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked.
KJV:
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
NASB:
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
KJV:
The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
NASB:
The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
KJV:
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
NASB:
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
KJV:
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
NASB:
The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment.
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.