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| 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. | 1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning. |
| 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. | 2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan. |
| 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. | 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. |
| 4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. | 4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin. |
| 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. | 5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. |
| 6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. | 6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices. |
| 7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. | 7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. |
| 8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. | 8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger. |
| 9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. | 9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief. |
| 10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. | 10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life. |
| 11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. | 11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself. |
| 12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. | 12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked. |
| 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. |
| 14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. | 14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. | 15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. | 16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall. |
| 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. | 17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul. |
| 18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. | 18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy. |
| 19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. | 19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response. |
| 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. | 21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful. |
| 22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. | 22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions. |
| 23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. | 23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor. |
| 24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. | 24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing. |
| 25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. | 25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe. |
| 26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. | 26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD. |
| 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. | 27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked. |
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