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.
KJV:
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
NASB:
Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand.
KJV:
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
NASB:
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold.
KJV:
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
NASB:
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
KJV:
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
NASB:
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
KJV:
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
NASB:
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
KJV:
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
NASB:
A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
KJV:
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
NASB:
He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.