Verse
ASV
American Standard Version
BSB
Berean Standard Bible
He
that
being
often
reproved
hardeneth
his
neck
Shall
suddenly be destroyed,
and
that
without
remedy
.
A
man
who
remains
stiff-necked
after
much
reproof
will
suddenly be shattered
beyond
recovery
.
When the righteous are
increased
, the people rejoice ;
But when a
wicked man
beareth
rule, the people sigh
.
When the righteous flourish
, the people rejoice ,
but when the
wicked rule, the people groan
.
Whoso
loveth
wisdom rejoiceth
his father ;
But he
that
keepeth
company
with
harlots
wasteth
`
his '
substance
.
A
man
who
loves
wisdom brings
joy
to
his father ,
but a
companion
of
prostitutes
squanders
his wealth
.
The
king
by justice establisheth
the land ;
But he
that
exacteth
gifts
overthroweth
it.
By justice a
king
brings
stability
to
the land ,
but a
man
who
exacts
tribute
demolishes
it.
A man that
flattereth
his neighbor Spreadeth
a net for his steps
.
A man who
flatters
his neighbor 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 caught
by
his
own
sin,
but a
righteous one
sings
and rejoices
.
The righteous taketh
knowledge
of
the cause of the poor ;
The wicked hath
not
understanding
to
know
`it'
.
The righteous consider
the cause of the poor ,
but
the wicked have
no
regard
for
such
concerns
.
Scoffers
set
a city in
a
flame;
But wise men
turn away wrath
.
Mockers
inflame
a city ,
but the
wise turn away anger
.
If a wise man hath
a
controversy
with a foolish
man,
Whether
he
be
angry
or
laugh
, there will be no rest
.
If a wise man goes
to
court
with a fool
, there will be raving
and
laughing
with
no resolution
.
The
bloodthirsty
hate him
that
is
perfect;
And
as
for
the upright ,
they
seek
his life.
Men
of
bloodshed
hate a
blameless
man,
but
the upright care
for
his life.
A fool uttereth
all his anger ;
But a wise man keepeth
it back and
stilleth
it
.
A fool vents
all his anger ,
but a wise man holds
it back.
If a ruler hearkeneth
to falsehood
, All his servants
are
wicked.
If a ruler listens
to lies
, all his officials
will
be
wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor meet
together;
Jehovah
lighteneth
the eyes of them
both.
The poor man and the oppressor have
this
in
common:
The LORD
gives
light
to
the
eyes of both.
The
king that
faithfully
judgeth
the poor ,
His throne shall
be established for
ever
.
A
king who
judges
the poor with
fairness—
his throne will
be established forever
.
The
rod and
reproof
give
wisdom ;
But a child left to himself causeth
shame
to
his mother.
A
rod of
correction
imparts
wisdom ,
but a child left to himself disgraces
his mother.
When the wicked are
increased
, transgression
increaseth
; But the righteous shall
look
upon
their fall
.
When the wicked thrive
, rebellion
increases
; but the righteous will
see
their downfall
.
Correct
thy
son, and he will give thee
rest; Yea,
he will give
delight unto
thy
soul.
Discipline
your
son, and he will give you
rest; he will bring
delight to
your
soul.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that
keepeth
the law ,
happy
is
he
.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed
is
he who
keeps
the Law.
A servant will
not
be corrected by words; For
though he understand
, he will not give
heed
.
A servant cannot
be corrected by words alone
; 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
speaks
in haste
? There is more hope for
a fool than for
him.
He
that
delicately
bringeth
up
his
servant from a
child
Shall
have
him
become
a
son
at
the last
.
A
servant pampered
from his
youth
will
bring
grief
in
the end
.
An angry man stirreth
up strife
, And a wrathful
man aboundeth
in transgression.
An angry man stirs
up dissension
, and a hot-tempered
man abounds
in transgression.
A man's
pride shall
bring him low ;
But he
that
is
of
a lowly
spirit shall
obtain honor.
A man’s
pride will
bring him low ,
but a humble
spirit will
obtain honor.
Whoso
is
partner with
a thief hateth
his own soul; He heareth
the adjuration
and
uttereth
nothing
.
A
partner to
a thief hates
his own soul; he receives
the oath,
but
does
not
testify
.
The fear of man bringeth
a snare ;
But whoso
putteth
his
trust
in Jehovah
shall
be
safe
.
The fear of man is
a snare ,
but whoever
trusts
in the
LORD
is
set
securely
on
high
.
Many seek the ruler's
favor ;
But a man's
judgment
`cometh'
from Jehovah
.
Many seek the ruler’s
favor ,
but a man
receives
justice
from the
LORD
.
An unjust man is an
abomination
to the righteous ;
And he
that
is upright in
the
way
is an
abomination
to the wicked.
An unjust man is detestable
to the righteous ,
and one
whose
way
is upright is detestable
to the wicked.
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