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| 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. | 1Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy. |
| 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. | 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. | 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. | 4By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. |
| 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. | 5Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. |
| 6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. | 6Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. |
| 7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. | 7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. |
| 8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. | 8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. |
| 9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. | 9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. | 10The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. |
| 11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. | 11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. |
| 12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. |
| 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. | 14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. | 15A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. |
| 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. | 16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. | 17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. |
| 18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. | 18Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction. |
| 19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. | 19Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond. |
| 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. |
| 21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. | 21A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent. |
| 22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. | 22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins. |
| 23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. | 23Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. |
| 24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. | 24The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify. |
| 25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. | 25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. |
| 26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. | 26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. |
| 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. | 27The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. |
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