1 H e that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

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

Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

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

The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

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

A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.

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

By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

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

The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

8 S coffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.

9 I f a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

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

The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.

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

A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.

12 I f a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.

13 T he poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 T he king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

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

The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

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

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

17 C orrect thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

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

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.

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

A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.

20 S eest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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

He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.

22 A n angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

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

A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

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

Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

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

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

26 M any seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.

Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.

27 A n unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.