| New King James Version | New International Version |
| 1He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | 1Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy. |
| 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. | 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth. | 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 4The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it. | 4By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. |
| 5A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet. | 5Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. |
| 6By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. | 6Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. |
| 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. | 7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. |
| 8Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath. | 8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. |
| 9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace. | 9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being. | 10The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. |
| 11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. | 11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. |
| 12If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. |
| 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 14The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. | 14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. | 15A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. |
| 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. | 16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul. | 17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. |
| 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. | 18Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction. |
| 19A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond. | 19Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond. |
| 20Do you see a man 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. |
| 21He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end. | 21A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent. |
| 22An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression. | 22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins. |
| 23A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. | 23Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. |
| 24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing. | 24The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify. |
| 25The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. | 25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. |
| 26Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. | 26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. |
| 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. | 27The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. |
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