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Proverbs 12:23-27 in English

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Proverbs 12:23-27 in American Standard Version (1901)

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
Proverbs 12 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
Proverbs 12 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 12:23-27 in King James Version + Apocrypha

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 12 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 12:23-27 in King James (Authorized) Version

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 12 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 12:23-27 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
Proverbs 12 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 12:23-27 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
PROVERBS 12 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Translation for Translators

23 Those with good sense do not reveal all that they know; foolish people show clearly by what they say that they ◄are ignorant/have not learned much►.
24 Those SYN who work hard become rulers of others; those who are lazy become slaves of others.
25 When people are anxious/worried, they become depressed/dejected, but when others speak kindly to them, it causes them to be cheerful again.
26 Godly/Righteous people try to give good advice to their friends (OR, try to make friends with others), but the manner in which wicked people live misleads their friends.
27 Lazy people do not even cook the meat of the animals that they catch/kill, but those who work hard will acquire (OR, are like) a valuable treasure.
Proverbs 12 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 12:23-27 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
Proverbs 12 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 12:23-27 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 12:23-27 in World English Bible (Catholic)

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 12:23-27 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Bible in Basic English

23 A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
24 The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
25 Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
26 The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
27 He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
Proverbs 12 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Darby Translation

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
27 The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
Proverbs 12 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Douay-Rheims 1899

23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.
25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
27 The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
Proverbs 12 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Free Bible Version

23 If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.
24 Hard work brings leadership, but laziness brings slavery.
25 If you're anxious, you're weighed down, but an encouraging word will cheer you up.
26 Good people look out for their friends, but the way the wicked live leads them astray.
27 Lazy people don't catch their prey, but if you work hard you can become rich.
Proverbs 12 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Geneva Bible 1599

23 A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.
24 The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
25 Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.
26 The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.
27 The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
Proverbs 12 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 12:23-27 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
Proverbs 12 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 12:23-27 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: But a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: But the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 12 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

23 A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth their folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will bear rule; but the indolent must become tributary.
25 If there be care in the heart of man, let him suppress it; and a good word will change it into joy.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 The indolent roasteth not that which he hath caught in hunting; but the most precious wealth of man is diligence.
Proverbs 12 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

23 An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; But the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24 The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; But the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; But a good message rejoices him.
26 A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; But mischief shall pursue sinners; And the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27 A deceitful man shall catch no game; But a blameless man is a precious possession.
Proverbs 12 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 12:23-27 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.
Proverbs 12 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 12:23-27 in George Noyes Bible

23 A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
Proverbs 12 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 12:23-27 in One Unity Resource Bible

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A upright person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man does not roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs [Sayings] 12 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Unlocked Literal Bible

23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but the heart of fools shouts out folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but lazy people will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 Lazy people would not roast their own game, but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth.
Proverbs 12 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 12:23-27 in World English Bible

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible

Proverbs 12:23-27 in World English Bible British Edition

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Noah Webster Bible

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 12 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 12:23-27 in World Messianic Bible

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 12:23-27 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

23 A fell man covereth knowing; and the heart of unwise men stirreth folly.
24 The hand of strong men shall have lordship; but the hand that is slow, shall serve to tributes.
25 Mourning in the heart of a just or rightwise man shall make him meek; and he shall be made glad by a good word.
26 He that despiseth harm for a friend, is a just or rightwise man; but the way of wicked men shall deceive them.
27 A guileful man shall not find winning; and the substance of a diligent man shall be the price of gold, that is, preciouser than gold.

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

23 A fell man covereth knowing; and the heart of unwise men stirreth folly. (A clever person concealeth his knowledge; but the unwise tell out their foolishness.)
24 The hand of strong men shall have lordship; but the hand that is slow, shall serve to tributes. (The hand of the strong shall rule; but those who be lazy, shall become slaves.)
25 Mourning in the heart of a just man shall make him meek; and he shall be made glad by a good word. (Mourning in the heart of a righteous person shall make him weak; but he shall be made happy by a good, or by a kind, word.)
26 He that despiseth harm for a friend, is a just man; but the way of wicked men shall deceive them. (He who despiseth harm to a friend, is a righteous person; but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.)
27 A guileful man shall not find winning; and the substance of (a diligent) man shall be (equal to) the price of gold, that is, preciouser than gold. (A deceitful, or a lazy, person shall not find winning; but the substance, or the reward, of a diligent person shall be equal to the price of gold, that is, shall be more precious than gold.)

Proverbs 12:23-27 in Young's Literal Translation

23 A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
25 Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
26 The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27 The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.