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| 1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly
be destroyed, and that without remedy. |
1
He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck will suddenly
be broken beyond healing. |
1
A man who hardens [his] neck after much reproof Will suddenly
be broken beyond remedy. |
| 2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but
when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but
when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
2
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a
wicked man rules, people groan. |
| 3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth
company with harlots spendeth his substance. |
3
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps
company with harlots squanders his substance. |
3
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps
company with harlots wastes [his] wealth. |
| 4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth
gifts overthroweth it. |
4
By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts
gifts ruins it. |
4
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who
takes bribes overthrows it. |
| 5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his
feet. |
5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
5
A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. |
| 6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the
righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
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An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous
man sings and rejoices. |
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By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous
sings and rejoices. |
| 7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked
regardeth not to know it. |
7
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does
not understand such knowledge. |
7
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked
does not understand [such] concern. |
| 8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away
wrath. |
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Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath. |
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Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. |
| 9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage
or laugh, there is no rest. |
9
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages
and laughs, and there is no quiet. |
9
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish
man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. |
| 10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
10
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek
his life. |
10
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned
for his life. |
| 11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards. |
11
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly
holds it back. |
11
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. |
| 12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. |
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If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. |
12
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers [become]
wicked. |
| 13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth
both their eyes. |
13
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives
light to the eyes of both. |
13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD
gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall
be established for ever. |
14
If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established
for ever. |
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If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established
forever. |
| 15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself
bringeth his mother to shame. |
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The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself
brings shame to his mother. |
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own
way brings shame to his mother. |
| 16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but
the righteous shall see their fall. |
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When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but
the righteous will look upon their downfall. |
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When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous
will see their fall. |
| 17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall
give delight unto thy soul. |
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Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give
delight to your heart. |
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Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also
delight your soul. |
| 18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth
the law, happy is he. |
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Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but
blessed is he who keeps the law. |
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Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy
is he who keeps the law. |
| 19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand
he will not answer. |
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By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands,
he will not give heed. |
19
A slave will not be instructed by words [alone;] For though
he understands, there will be no response. |
| 20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope
of a fool than of him. |
20
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope
for a fool than for him. |
20
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope
for a fool than for him. |
| 21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall
have him become his son at the length. |
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He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find
him his heir. |
21
He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find
him to be a son. |
| 22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth
in transgression. |
22
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes
much transgression. |
22
An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds
in transgression. |
| 23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the
humble in spirit. |
23
A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit
will obtain honor. |
23
A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain
honor. |
| 24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth
cursing, and bewrayeth it not. |
24
The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse,
but discloses nothing. |
24
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears
the oath but tells nothing. |
| 25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust
in the LORD shall be safe. |
25
The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD
is safe. |
25
The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD
will be exalted. |
| 26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh
from the LORD. |
26
Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the LORD a man gets
justice. |
26
Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man [comes] from
the LORD. |
| 27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is
upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. |
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An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but he whose
way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. |
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An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is
upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. |
