| NET Bible | New International Version |
| 1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. | 1Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy. |
| 2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. | 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. | 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down. | 4By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. |
| 5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. | 5Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. |
| 6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. | 6Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. |
| 7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. | 7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. |
| 8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. | 8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. |
| 9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. | 9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. | 10The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. |
| 11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. | 11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. |
| 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. |
| 13The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both. | 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. | 14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. | 15A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. |
| 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. | 16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. | 17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. |
| 18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! | 18Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction. |
| 19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. | 19Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond. |
| 20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. |
| 21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. | 21A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent. |
| 22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. | 22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins. |
| 23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. | 23Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. |
| 24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. | 24The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify. |
| 25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. | 25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. |
| 26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. | 26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. |
| 27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked. | 27The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. |
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