American Standard Version (ASV):
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
King James Version (KJV):
The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
King James Version (KJV):
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
King James Version (KJV):
Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
King James Version (KJV):
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
American Standard Version (ASV):
All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast.
King James Version (KJV):
All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
American Standard Version (ASV):
There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die.
King James Version (KJV):
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
King James Version (KJV):
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
American Standard Version (ASV):
A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
King James Version (KJV):
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
King James Version (KJV):
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
King James Version (KJV):
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.