1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.14A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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