1 H e who, being often reproved, hardens 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.

2 W hen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

3 W hoever loves skillful and godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

4 T he king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet.

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 I n the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous man sings and rejoices.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 T he righteous man knows and cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

8 S coffers set a city afire, but wise men turn away wrath.

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

9 I f a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and 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.

10 T he bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for and seek his life.

The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

11 A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 I f a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

13 T he poor man and the oppressor meet together—the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

14 T he king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

15 T he rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

16 W hen the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17 C orrect your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

18 W here there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law —blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer.

A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

20 D o 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.

21 H e who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger commits and causes much transgression.

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor.

A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

24 W hoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse but discloses nothing.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25 T he fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

26 M any crave and seek the ruler’s favor, but the wise man for justice from the Lord.

Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.

27 A n unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an 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.