7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,

but the house of the righteous stands firm.

8 A person is praised according to their prudence,

and one with a warped mind is despised.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not:

But the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:

But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

7 The wicked die and disappear,

but the family of the godly stands firm.

8 A sensible person wins admiration,

but a warped mind is despised.

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,

But the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,

But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

7 Wicked people die and they are no more,

but a good person’s family continues.

8 The wisdom of the wise wins praise,

but there is no respect for the stupid.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not;

But the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom;

But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

7 Overthrow the wicked, and they are no more; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.

7 Overthrow wicked people, and they are no more, 

but the families of righteous people continue to stand. 

8 A person will be praised based on his insight, 

but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised. 

7 The wicked are overthrown and perish,

but the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man is praised for his insight,

but a twisted mind is despised.

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,

but the house of the righteous will stand.

8 One is commended for good sense,

but a perverse mind is despised.

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,

but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended,

but he who is of perverse mind will be despised.

7 Sinners are destroyed and taken away.

But the houses of godly people stand firm.

8 A man is praised for how wise he is.

But people hate those who have twisted minds.

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,

But the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man will be praised according to his insight,

But one of perverse mind will be despised.