American Standard Version (ASV):
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
King James Version (KJV):
[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
American Standard Version (ASV):
He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
King James Version (KJV):
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
King James Version (KJV):
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
American Standard Version (ASV):
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
King James Version (KJV):
He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous [cometh] in the stead of the upright.
King James Version (KJV):
The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
American Standard Version (ASV):
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
King James Version (KJV):
[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
King James Version (KJV):
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
King James Version (KJV):
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
King James Version (KJV):
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
American Standard Version (ASV):
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
King James Version (KJV):
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.