KJV:
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
NASB:
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
KJV:
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
NASB:
The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
KJV:
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
NASB:
The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
KJV:
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
NASB:
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
KJV:
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
NASB:
A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice.
KJV:
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
NASB:
When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonor comes scorn.
KJV:
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
NASB:
To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
KJV:
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
NASB:
A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.