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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.
He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
spreads a net for his feet.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
but the wise turn away wrath.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
all his officials will be wicked.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
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 king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
If a king faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
his throne will be established forever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
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.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
he will give delight to your heart.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
for though he understands, he will not respond.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
The partner of a thief hates his own life;
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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.