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He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
spreads a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
but the wise turn away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
all his officials will be wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
If a king faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
his throne will be established forever.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
he will give delight to your heart.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
for though he understands, he will not respond.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
One’s pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
The partner of a thief hates his own life;
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Many seek the face of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.
but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.