1 A man who does not listen after many strong words are spoken to him will be destroyed all at once and without help.

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

2 W hen those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow.

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 goes with women who sell the use of their bodies wastes his money.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 T he king makes the land strong by doing what is right and fair, but the one who takes pay for doing wrong, destroys it.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man who gives his neighbor sweet-sounding words that are not true spreads a net for his own feet.

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

6 A sinful man is trapped by his sins, but a man who is right with God sings for joy.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 T he man who is right with God cares about the rights of poor people, but the sinful man does not understand such things.

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

8 M en who speak against others set a city on fire, 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 argues with a foolish man, the fool only gets angry or laughs, and there is no peace and quiet.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 M en who kill hate him without blame, but a good man cares 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 keeps quiet.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 I f a ruler listens to lies, all who work for him will become sinful.

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

13 T he Lord gives light to the eyes of both the poor man and the man who makes it hard for others.

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

14 I f the king is fair as he judges the poor, his throne will stand forever.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 T he stick and strong words 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 sinful are many, sins become many, but those who are right with God will see their fall.

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 P unish your son when he does wrong and he will give you comfort. Yes, he will give joy to 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 understanding of the Word of the Lord, the people do whatever they want to, 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 servant will not be taught by words alone. For even if he understands, he will not answer.

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 quick with 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 gives good care to his servant from the time he is young, 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 man of anger starts fights, and a man with a bad temper is full of wrong-doing.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride will bring him down, but he whose spirit is without pride will receive honor.

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 H e who works with a robber hates his own life. He knows about the bad that will come, but can tell 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 trap, but he who trusts in the Lord will be honored.

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

26 M any look for the ruler’s favor, but what is right and fair comes from the Lord.

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

27 A sinful man is a shame to those who are right with God, and he who is right with God is a shame to the sinful.

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.