American Standard Version (ASV):
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.
King James Version (KJV):
The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
King James Version (KJV):
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
King James Version (KJV):
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
King James Version (KJV):
Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
King James Version (KJV):
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
American Standard Version (ASV):
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
King James Version (KJV):
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
King James Version (KJV):
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
King James Version (KJV):
Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
American Standard Version (ASV):
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
King James Version (KJV):
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
King James Version (KJV):
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.