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

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

2 W hen the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

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 is a companion of harlots destroyeth substance.

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

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

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

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour 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 shall 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 understandeth not knowledge.

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

8 S cornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

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

9 I f a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, hath 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 the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

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

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

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

12 I f a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.

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

13 T he indigent 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 A 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 bringeth his mother to shame.

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

16 W hen the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

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

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

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

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

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

20 H ast thou seen a man 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 in the end have him as a son.

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

22 A n angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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

23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.

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

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

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 confidence in Jehovah is protected.

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

26 M any seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is 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 of upright 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.