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The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
To flatter friends
is to lay a trap for their feet.
is to lay a trap for their feet.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
Evil people are trapped by sin,
but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The godly care about the rights of the poor;
the wicked don’t care at all.
the wicked don’t care at all.
Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
but the wise will calm anger.
but the wise will calm anger.
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
If a wise person takes a fool to court,
there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
but the wise quietly hold it back.
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler pays attention to liars,
all his advisers will be wicked.
all his advisers will be wicked.
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The poor and the oppressor have this in common —
the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
If a king judges the poor fairly,
his throne will last forever.
his throne will last forever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
To discipline a child produces wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
but the godly will live to see their downfall.
but the godly will live to see their downfall.
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
and will make your heart glad.
and will make your heart glad.
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
Words alone will not discipline a servant;
the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
There is more hope for a fool
than for someone who speaks without thinking.
than for someone who speaks without thinking.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
A servant pampered from childhood
will become a rebel.
will become a rebel.
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry person starts fights;
a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
while humility brings honor.
Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.
You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the LORD means safety.
but trusting the LORD means safety.
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the LORD.
but justice comes from the LORD.