| New American Standard Bible 1995 | English Standard Version |
| 1A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. | 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. |
| 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. | 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. | 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 4The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. | 4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. |
| 5A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. | 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
| 6By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. | 6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. |
| 7The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern. | 7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. |
| 8Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. | 8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. |
| 9When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. | 9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. |
| 10Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life. | 10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. |
| 11A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. | 11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. |
| 12If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. |
| 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 14If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. | 14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. | 15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. |
| 17Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. | 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. |
| 18Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. | 18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. |
| 19A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response. | 19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. |
| 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 is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son. | 21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. |
| 22An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. | 22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. |
| 23A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. | 23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. |
| 24He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing. | 24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. |
| 25The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. | 25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. |
| 26Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. | 26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. |
| 27An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. | 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. |
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