American Standard Version (ASV):
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
King James Version (KJV):
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
King James Version (KJV):
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
American Standard Version (ASV):
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
King James Version (KJV):
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
American Standard Version (ASV):
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
King James Version (KJV):
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.
King James Version (KJV):
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
King James Version (KJV):
A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
King James Version (KJV):
Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
King James Version (KJV):
He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
King James Version (KJV):
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
King James Version (KJV):
Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.