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| 1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. | 1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | 1 A person who will not bend after many warnings will suddenly be broken beyond repair. | 1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. | 1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy. | 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. | 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | 2 When righteous people increase, the people [of God] rejoice, but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans. | 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. | 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | 3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. | 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. | 3 A person who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who pays prostitutes wastes his wealth. | 3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. | 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance. | 4 The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. | 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. | 4 By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down. | 4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. | 4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it. | 5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. | 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. | 5 A person who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for him to step into. | 5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. | 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. | 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. | 6 To an evil person sin is bait in a trap, but a righteous person runs away from it and is glad. | 6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. | 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice. | 7 The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern. | 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. | 7 A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor. A wicked person does not understand this. | 7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge. | 7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. | 8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. | 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. | 8 Mockers create an uproar in a city, but wise people turn away anger. | 8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. | 8 Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. | 9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. | 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. | 9 When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet. | 9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. | 9 If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest. | 10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life. | 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. | 10 Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person, but decent people seek [to protect] his life. | 10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. | 10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. | 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | 11 A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them. | 11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. | 11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back. | 12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked. | 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. | 12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked. | 12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked. | 12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked. | 13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. | 13 A poor person and an oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives both of them sight. | 13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. | 13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. | 14 If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. | 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. | 14 When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure. | 14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. | 14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. | 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. | 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | 15 A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother. | 15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. | 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. | 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. | 16 When wicked people increase, crime increases, but righteous people will witness their downfall. | 16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. | 16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. | 17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. | 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. | 17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind. He will bring delight to your soul. | 17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. | 17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. | 18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. | 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. | 18 Without prophetic vision people run wild, but blessed are those who follow [God's] teachings. | 18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed. | 18 Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law. | 19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response. | 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. | 19 A slave cannot be disciplined with words. He will not respond, though he may understand. | 19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond. | 19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer. | 20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. | 20 Have you met a person who is quick to answer? 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. | 20 Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 21 He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son. | 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. | 21 Pamper a slave from childhood, and later he will be ungrateful. | 21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end. | 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son. | 22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. | 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. | 22 An angry person stirs up a fight, and a hothead does much wrong. | 22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin. | 22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. | 23 A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. | 23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. | 23 A person's pride will humiliate him, but a humble spirit gains honor. | 23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. | 23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. | 24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing. | 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. | 24 Whoever is a thief's partner hates his own life. He will not testify under oath. | 24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify. | 24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not. | 25 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. | 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. | 25 A person's fear sets a trap [for him], but one who trusts the LORD is safe. | 25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. | 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. | 26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | 26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but justice for humanity comes from the LORD. | 26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh. | 26 Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah. | 27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. | 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. | 27 An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people. A decent person is disgusting to wicked people. | 27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked. | 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked man. |
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