American Standard Version (ASV):
They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
King James Version (KJV):
They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight.
American Standard Version (ASV):
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
King James Version (KJV):
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
American Standard Version (ASV):
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
King James Version (KJV):
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.
American Standard Version (ASV):
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
King James Version (KJV):
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
King James Version (KJV):
Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
American Standard Version (ASV):
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
King James Version (KJV):
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
American Standard Version (ASV):
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
King James Version (KJV):
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
American Standard Version (ASV):
With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
King James Version (KJV):
An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
American Standard Version (ASV):
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
King James Version (KJV):
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.
American Standard Version (ASV):
When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
King James Version (KJV):
When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.