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 in authority, 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 keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

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

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth 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 feet.

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 considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

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

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: 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 contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek 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 man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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

If a ruler hearken to lies, 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 and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

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 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 are multiplied, 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.

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he 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 perish: 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 answer.

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 his son at the length.

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 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 shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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 cursing, and bewrayeth it 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 trust in the Lord 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 favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

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 just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.