| New King James Version | NET Bible |
| 1He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | 1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. |
| 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. | 2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the 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 whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. |
| 4The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows 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. |
| 6By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. | 6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. |
| 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. | 7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. |
| 8Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath. | 8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. |
| 9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace. | 9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. |
| 10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being. | 10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. |
| 11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. | 11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. |
| 12If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. |
| 13The poor man 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. |
| 14The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. | 14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. | 15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul. | 17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. |
| 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. | 18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! |
| 19A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond. | 19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. |
| 20Do you see a man hasty in his words? 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. |
| 21He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end. | 21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. |
| 22An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression. | 22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. |
| 23A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. | 23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. |
| 24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing. | 24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. |
| 25The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. | 25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. |
| 26Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes 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 an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination 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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