| Holman Christian Standard Bible | NET Bible |
| 1One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly-- beyond recovery. | 1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. |
| 2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan. | 2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. | 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. |
| 4By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a man who demands "contributions" demolishes it. | 4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down. |
| 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. | 5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. |
| 6An evil man is caught by sin, but the righteous one sings and rejoices. | 6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. |
| 7The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns. | 7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. |
| 8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger. | 8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. |
| 9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution. | 9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. |
| 10Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him. | 10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. |
| 11A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man holds it in check. | 11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. |
| 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. |
| 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both. |
| 14A king who judges the poor with fairness-- his throne will be established forever. | 14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother. | 15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight. | 17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. |
| 18Without revelation people run wild, but one who listens to instruction will be happy. | 18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! |
| 19A slave cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn't respond. | 19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. |
| 20Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21A slave pampered from his youth will become arrogant later on. | 21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. |
| 22An angry man stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion. | 22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. |
| 23A person's pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor. | 23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. |
| 24To be a thief's partner is to hate oneself; he hears the curse but will not testify. | 24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. |
| 25The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected. | 25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. |
| 26Many seek a ruler's favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD. | 26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. |
| 27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked. | 27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked. |
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