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 that without remedy.

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

When the righteous are in authority, 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 keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

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

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

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 doth sing and rejoice.

7 T he righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.

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

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

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

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 foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 M en of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

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

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

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

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

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 who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

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

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

When the wicked are multiplied, 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.

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

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

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

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

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

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

An angry man stirreth up strife, 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 shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

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

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

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