| | King James | Abbé Crampon | American std |
| 1 | The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. | Les méchants fuient sans qu'on les poursuive, mais les justes ont de l'assurance comme un lion. | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 2 | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. | Dans un pays en révolte, les chefs se multiplient mais avec un homme intelligent et sage l'ordre se prolonge. | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. |
| 3 | A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. | Un homme pauvre qui opprime les malheureux, c'est une pluie violente qui cause la disette. | A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| 4 | They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. | Ceux qui abandonnent la loi louent le méchant, ceux qui l'observent s'irritent contre lui. | They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. |
| 5 | Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. | Les hommes pervers ne comprennent pas ce qui est juste, mais ceux qui cherchent Yahweh comprennent tout. | Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things. |
| 6 | Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. | Mieux vaut le pauvre dans son intégrité que l'homme aux voies tortueuses et qui est riche. | Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich. |
| 7 | Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. | Celui qui observe la loi est un fils intelligent, mais celui qui nourrit les débauchés fait honte à son père. | Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father. |
| 8 | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. | Celui qui augmente ses biens par l'intérêt et l'usure les amasse pour celui qui a pitié des pauvres. | He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. |
| 9 | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. | Si quelqu'un détourne l'oreille pour ne pas écouter la loi, sa prière même est une abomination. | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 10 | Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. | Celui qui égare les hommes droits dans la voie mauvaise tombera lui-même dans la fosse qu'il a creusée; mais les hommes intègres posséderont le bonheur. | Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good. |
| 11 | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | L'homme riche est sage à ses yeux; mais le pauvre intelligent le connaît. | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| 12 | When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. | Quand les justes triomphent, c'est une grande fête; quand les méchants se lèvent, chacun se cache. | When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 13 | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | Celui qui cache ses fautes ne prospérera point, mais celui qui les avoue et les quitte obtiendra miséricorde. | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. |
| 14 | Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | Heureux l'homme qui est continuellement dans la crainte! Mais celui qui endurcit son coeur tombera dans le malheur. | Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
| 15 | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. | Un lion rugissant et un ours affamé, tel est le méchant qui domine sur un peuple pauvre. | [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| 16 | The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | Le prince sans intelligence multiplie l'oppression, mais celui qui hait la cupidité aura de longs jours. | The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| 17 | A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. | Un homme chargé du sang d'un autre fuit jusqu'à la fosse : ne l'arrêtez pas! | A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. |
| 18 | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. | Celui qui marche dans l'intégrité trouvera le salut, mais celui qui suit des voies tortueuses tombera pour ne plus se relever. | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once. |
| 19 | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. | Celui qui cultive son champ sera rassasié de pain, mais celui qui poursuit des choses vaines sera rassasié de pauvreté. | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough. |
| 20 | A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. | Un homme fidèle sera comblé de bénédictions, mais celui qui a hâte de s'enrichir n'échappera pas à la faute. | A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. |
| 21 | To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. | Il n'est pas bon de faire acception des personnes; pour un morceau de pain un homme devient criminel. | To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. |
| 22 | He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. | L'homme envieux a hâte de s'enrichir; il ne sait pas que la disette viendra sur lui. | he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. |
| 23 | He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. | Celui qui reprend quelqu'un trouve ensuite plus de faveur que celui qui rend sa langue flatteuse. | He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
| 24 | Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. | Celui qui vole son père et sa mère, et qui dit : « Ce n'est pas un péché, » c'est le compagnon du brigand. | Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| 25 | He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. | L'homme cupide excite les querelles; mais celui qui se confie en Yahweh sera rassasié. | He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat. |
| 26 | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. | Celui qui a confiance dans son propre coeur est un insensé, mais celui qui ferme les yeux est chargé de malédictions. | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
| 27 | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | Celui qui donne au pauvre n'éprouve pas la disette, mais celui qui ferme les yeux est chargé de malédictions. | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
| 28 | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. | Quand les méchants s'élèvent, chacun se cache; quand ils périssent, les justes se multiplient. | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. |
