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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.
Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
When the righteous are in authority, 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 keepeth company with harlots spendeth 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.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth 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 feet.
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 doth 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 considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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 bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
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 foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is 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 upright: but the just seek his soul.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
but the wise quietly hold it back.
If a ruler hearken to lies, 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 poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
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.
The 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 are multiplied, 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.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he 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 perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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 will not be corrected by words: for though he understand 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.
Seest thou a man that is 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 have him become his son at the length.
A servant pampered from childhood
will become a rebel.
will become a rebel.
An angry man stirreth up strife, 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 shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
while humility brings honor.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it 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 trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the LORD means safety.
but trusting the LORD means safety.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the LORD.
but justice comes from the LORD.