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Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law
He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
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.
The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
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 man who flatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his feet.
Spreads a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
Is spreading a net for his steps.
By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand such concern.
The wicked does not understand such concern.
Scoffers set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.
But wise men turn away wrath.
Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away anger.
But wise men turn away anger.
If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
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.
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright are concerned for his life.
But the upright are concerned for his life.
A fool always loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.
But a wise man holds it back.
If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.
All his servants become wicked.
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
All his ministers become 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 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 king who judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
His throne will be established forever.
If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
His throne will be established forever.
The rod and rebuke 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 who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
But the righteous will see their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
But the righteous will see their fall.
Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also delight your soul.
He will also delight your 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.
A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.
For though he understands, he will not respond.
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.
Do you see a man hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
There is more hope for a fool than for 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 who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.
Will have him as a son in the end.
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.
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a furious man abounds in transgression.
And a furious man abounds in transgression.
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
A man’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
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.
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.
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.
But justice for man comes from the LORD.