1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

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

2 W hen the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

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

3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth substance.

4 T he king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

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

5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 B y transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous 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 is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

8 S corners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.

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

9 W hen a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either 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 M en of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

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

11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.

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

12 I f a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.

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

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

14 I f a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

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 who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left bringeth his mother to shame.

16 W hen the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

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

17 C orrect your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.

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 are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.

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

19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

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 slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.

22 A n angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

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

24 H e who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells 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 he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

26 M any seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.

Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.

27 A n unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable 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.