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Warnings and Instructions
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
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.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
Is spreading a net for his steps.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand such concern.
The wicked does not understand such concern.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away anger.
But wise men turn away anger.
Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright are concerned for his life.
But the upright are concerned for his life.
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
A fool always loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.
But a wise man holds it back.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
All his ministers become wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
His throne will be established forever.
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
But a child who gets his own way 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 see their fall.
But the righteous will see their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also delight your soul.
He will also delight your soul.
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained,
But happy is he who keeps the law.
But happy is he who keeps the law.
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
For though he understands, there will be no response.
A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but 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.
Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be a son.
Will in the end find him to be a son.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A man’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the oath but tells nothing.
He hears the oath but tells nothing.
Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
The fear of man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.
But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.