| New King James Version | International Standard Version |
| 1He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | 1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning. |
| 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. | 2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan. |
| 3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth. | 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. |
| 4The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it. | 4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin. |
| 5A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet. | 5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. |
| 6By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. | 6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices. |
| 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. | 7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. |
| 8Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath. | 8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger. |
| 9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace. | 9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief. |
| 10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being. | 10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life. |
| 11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. | 11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself. |
| 12If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked. | 12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked. |
| 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. |
| 14The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. | 14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. | 15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. | 16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall. |
| 17Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul. | 17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul. |
| 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. | 18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy. |
| 19A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond. | 19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response. |
| 20Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end. | 21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful. |
| 22An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression. | 22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions. |
| 23A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. | 23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor. |
| 24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing. | 24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing. |
| 25The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. | 25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe. |
| 26Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. | 26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD. |
| 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. | 27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked. |
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