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

A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.

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

In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

3 W hoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.

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

A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.

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

A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

6 B y transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

In the transgression of the evil a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 T he righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

8 S coffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.

Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

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

A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.

10 T he bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.

Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.

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

A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

12 I f a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.

A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers 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 man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.

14 T he king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.

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

A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.

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

In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.

17 C orrect your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.

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

Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!

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

By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.

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

Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.

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

Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, his latter end also he is continuator.

22 A n angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.

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

The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.

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

Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.

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

Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.

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

Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah the judgment of each.

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 abomination to the righteous the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked the upright in the way!