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

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

2 I n the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

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

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

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

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

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

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 I n the transgression of the evil a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

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

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

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

8 M en of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

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

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 M en of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.

The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

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

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers wicked.

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

13 T he poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.

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

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

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

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

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

16 I n the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17 C hastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

18 W ithout a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!

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

19 B y words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.

A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

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

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 W hoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, his latter end also he is continuator.

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

22 A n angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23 T he pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.

A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

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

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

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

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

26 M any are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah the judgment of each.

Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.

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

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.