1 Will suddenly be brokena Lit and there is no remedybeyond remedy. | |
2 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof | |
2 When the righteousb Or become greatincrease, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. | |
3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. | |
4 The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. | |
5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. | |
6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. | |
7 The righteousc Lit knows the causeis concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand suchd Lit knowledgeconcern. | |
8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. | |
9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, e Lit HeThe foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. | |
10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the uprightf Lit seek his soulare concerned for his life. | |
11 A foolg Lit sends forth all his spiritalways loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. | |
12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked. | |
13 The poor man and the oppressorh Lit meet togetherhave this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | |
14 If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. | |
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a childi Lit left to himselfwho gets his own way brings shame to his mother. | |
16 When the wickedj Or become greatincrease, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. | |
17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will alsok Lit give delight todelight your soul. | |
18 Where there is nol Or revelationvision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. | |
19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response. | |
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | |
21 He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son. | |
22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. | |
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. | |
24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing. | |
25 The fear of manm Lit givesbrings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. | |
26 Many seek the ruler’sn Lit facefavor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. | |
27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. | |