25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,

but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.

26 The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked,

but gracious words are pure in his sight.

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,

but the one who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,

but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,

and good news gives health to the bones.

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction

will be at home among the wise.

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,

but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,

and humility comes before honor.

25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud:

But he will establish the border of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord:

But the words of the pure are pleasant words.

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

But he that hateth gifts shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer:

But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked:

But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:

And a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life

Abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:

But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honour is humility.

25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,

but he protects the property of widows.

26 The Lord detests evil plans,

but he delights in pure words.

27 Greed brings grief to the whole family,

but those who hate bribes will live.

28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;

the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;

good news makes for good health.

31 If you listen to constructive criticism,

you will be at home among the wise.

32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;

but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;

humility precedes honor.

25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,

But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,

But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,

But he who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,

But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

And a good report makes the bones healthy.

31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life

Will abide among the wise.

32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,

But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,

And before honor is humility.

25 The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house,

but he will protect the widow’s property.

26 The Lord hates evil thoughts

but is pleased with kind words.

27 Greedy people bring trouble to their families,

but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.

28 Good people think before they answer,

but the wicked simply pour out evil.

29 The Lord does not listen to the wicked,

but he hears the prayers of those who do right.

30 Good news makes you feel better.

Your happiness will show in your eyes.

31 If you listen to correction to improve your life,

you will live among the wise.

32 Those who refuse correction hate themselves,

but those who accept correction gain understanding.

33 Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom.

If you want to be honored, you must be humble.

25 Jehovah will root up the house of the proud;

But he will establish the border of the widow.

26 Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah;

But pleasant words are pure.

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

But he that hateth bribes shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer;

But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked;

But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;

And good tidings make the bones fat.

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life

Shall abide among the wise.

32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul;

But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honor goeth humility.

25 Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

28 The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

33 The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility.

25 The Lord tears down the house of an arrogant person, 

but he protects the property of widows. 

26 The thoughts of evil people are disgusting to the Lord, 

but pleasant words are pure to him. 

27 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble to his family, 

but whoever hates bribes will live. 

28 The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, 

but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things. 

29 The Lord is far from wicked people, 

but he hears the prayers of righteous people. 

30 A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. 

Good news refreshes the body. 

31 The ear that listens to a life-giving warning 

will be at home among wise people. 

32 Whoever ignores discipline despises himself, 

but the person who listens to warning gains understanding. 

33 The fear of the Lord is discipline ⸤leading to⸥ wisdom, 

and humility comes before honor. 

25 The Lord destroys the house of the proud,

but He protects the widow’s territory.

26 The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,

but pleasant words are pure.

27 The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,

but the one who hates bribes will live.

28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,

but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;

good news strengthens the bones.

31 One who listens to life-giving rebukes

will be at home among the wise.

32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,

but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,

and humility comes before honor.

25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,

but maintains the widow’s boundaries.

26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,

but gracious words are pure.

27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households,

but those who hate bribes will live.

28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,

but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

and good news refreshes the body.

31 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition

will lodge among the wise.

32 Those who ignore instruction despise themselves,

but those who heed admonition gain understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,

and humility goes before honor.

25 The house of the proud, Yahweh will tear it down,

but he will maintain the property line of the widow.

26 Plans of evil are an abomination of Yahweh,

but gracious words are pure.

27 He who makes trouble for his house is he who is greedy for unjust gain,

but he who hates bribes will live.

28 A heart of righteousness will ponder the answer,

but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.

29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,

but the prayers of the righteous he will hear.

30 From the light of the eyes, the heart will rejoice,

and good news will enliven the bones.

31 The ear of him who listens to admonitions of life,

in the midst of the wise it will lodge.

32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,

but he who hears admonition gains heart.

33 Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,

and before honor comes humility.

25 The Lord tears down the proud person’s house.

But he keeps the widow’s property safe.

26 The Lord hates the thoughts of sinful people.

But the thoughts of pure people are pleasing to him.

27 Anyone who always wants more brings trouble to his family.

But a person who refuses to be paid off will live.

28 The hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer.

But the mouths of those who do wrong pour out evil.

29 The Lord is far away from those who do wrong.

But he hears the prayers of those who do right.

30 A cheerful look brings joy to your heart.

And good news gives health to your body.

31 If you listen to a warning, you will live.

You will be at home among those who are wise.

32 Anyone who turns away from his training hates himself.

But anyone who accepts being corrected gains understanding.

33 Having respect for the Lord teaches you how to live wisely.

So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

25 The Lord will tear down the house of the proud,

But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,

But pleasant words are pure.

27 He who profits illicitly troubles his own house,

But he who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,

But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Bright eyes gladden the heart;

Good news puts fat on the bones.

31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof

Will dwell among the wise.

32 He who neglects discipline despises himself,

But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,

And before honor comes humility.