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 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 increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

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 is a companion of harlots destroyeth substance.

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

A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

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

A man that flattereth his neighbour 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 shall 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 understandeth not knowledge.

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

Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

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 contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, hath no rest.

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

The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

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

A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise keepeth it back.

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

If a ruler hearken to lying words, 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 indigent 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.

A 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 bringeth his mother to shame.

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

When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

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

Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall 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 happy is he that keepeth the law.

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

A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

20 D o you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Hast thou seen a man 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 in the end have him as a son.

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

An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious 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 bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.

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

Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.

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 confidence in Jehovah is protected.

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

Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is 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 of upright way is an abomination to the wicked.