| | King James | Abbé Crampon | American std |
| 1 | The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. | Le coeur du roi est un cours d'eau dans la main de Yahweh, il l'incline partout où il veut. | The king`s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will. |
| 2 | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. | Toutes les voies de l'homme sont droites à ses yeux; mais celui qui pèse les coeurs, c'est Yahweh. | Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts. |
| 3 | To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. | Pratiquer la justice et l'équité, est aux yeux de Yahweh préférable aux sacrifices. | To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice. |
| 4 | An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. | Des regards hautains et un coeur superbe : flambeau des méchants, ce n'est que péché. | A high look, and a proud heart, [Even] the lamp of the wicked, is sin. |
| 5 | The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. | Les projets de l'homme diligent ne vont qu'à l'abondance; mais quiconque précipite ses démarches n'arrive qu'à la disette. | The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want. |
| 6 | The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. | Des trésors acquis par une langue mensongère : vanité fugitive d'hommes qui courent à la mort. | The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death. |
| 7 | The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. | La violence des méchants les égare, parce qu'ils n'ont pas voulu pratiquer la justice. | The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice. |
| 8 | The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. | La voie du criminel est tortueuse, mais l'innocent agit avec droiture. | The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right. |
| 9 | It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. | Mieux vaut habiter à l'angle d'un toit, que de rester avec une femme querelleuse. | It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house. |
| 10 | The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. | L'âme du méchant désire le mal; son ami ne trouve pas grâce à ses yeux. | The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes. |
| 11 | When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. | Quand on châtie le méchant, le simple devient sage, et quand on instruit le sage, il devient plus sage. | When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. |
| 12 | The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. | Le juste considère la maison du méchant; Dieu précipite les méchants dans le malheur. | The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, [How] the wicked are overthrown to [their] ruin. |
| 13 | Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. | Celui qui ferme l'oreille au cri du pauvre criera lui-même sans qu'on lui réponde. | Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard. |
| 14 | A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. | Un don fait en secret apaise la colère, un présent tiré du pli du manteau calme la fureur violente. | A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath. |
| 15 | It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. | C'est une joie pour le juste de pratiquer la justice, mais l'épouvante est pour ceux qui font le mal. | It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. |
| 16 | The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. | L'homme qui s'écarte du sentier de la prudence reposera dans l'assemblée des morts. | The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead. |
| 17 | He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. | Celui qui aime la joie sera indigent; celui qui aime le vin et l'huile parfumée ne s'enrichit pas. | He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. |
| 18 | The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. | Le méchant sert de rançon pour le juste, et le perfide pour les hommes droits. | The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous [cometh] in the stead of the upright. |
| 19 | It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. | Mieux vaut habiter dans une terre déserte qu'avec une femme querelleuse et colère. | It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman. |
| 20 | There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. | De précieux trésors, de l'huile sont dans la maison du sage; mais un homme insensé les engloutit. | There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up. |
| 21 | He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. | Celui qui poursuit la justice et la miséricorde trouvera la vie, la justice et la gloire. | He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor. |
| 22 | A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. | Le sage prend d'assaut une ville de héros, et il renverse le rempart où elle mettait sa confiance. | A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof. |
| 23 | Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. | Celui qui garde sa bouche et sa langue garde son âme des angoisses. | Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles. |
| 24 | Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. | On appelle moqueur l'homme hautain, enflé d'orgueil, qui agit avec un excès d'arrogance. | The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride. |
| 25 | The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. | Les désirs du paresseux le tuent, parce que ses mains refusent de travailler. | The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor. |
| 26 | He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. | Tout le jour il désire avec ardeur, mais le juste donne sans relâche. | There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. |
| 27 | The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? | Le sacrifice des méchants est abominable, surtout quand ils l'offrent avec des pensées criminelles! | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind! |
| 28 | A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. | Le témoin menteur périra, mais l'homme qui écoute pourra parler toujours. | A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure. |
| 29 | A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. | Le méchant prend un air effronté, mais l'homme droit dirige sa voie. | A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways. |
| 30 | There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. | Il n'y a ni sagesse, ni prudence, ni conseil en face de Yahweh. | There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah. |
| 31 | The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. | On équipe le cheval pour le jour du combat, mais de Yahweh dépend la victoire. | The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah. |
