American Standard Version (ASV):
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
King James Version (KJV):
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
American Standard Version (ASV):
In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
King James Version (KJV):
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
King James Version (KJV):
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
King James Version (KJV):
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
King James Version (KJV):
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.
King James Version (KJV):
The king’s favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
King James Version (KJV):
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
King James Version (KJV):
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
King James Version (KJV):
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.
King James Version (KJV):
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.