| King James Bible | NET Bible |
| 1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | 1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. |
| 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | 2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. | 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. |
| 4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. | 4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down. |
| 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. | 5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. |
| 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. | 6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. |
| 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. | 7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. |
| 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. | 8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. |
| 9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. | 9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. |
| 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. | 10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. |
| 11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | 11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. |
| 12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. |
| 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. | 13The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both. |
| 14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. | 14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | 15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. | 17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. |
| 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. | 18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! |
| 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. | 19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. |
| 20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. | 20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. | 21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. |
| 22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. | 22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. |
| 23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. | 23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. |
| 24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. | 24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. |
| 25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. | 25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. |
| 26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | 26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. |
| 27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. | 27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked. |
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