Good News Translation w/ Apocrypha GNTA
New International Version NIV
13 A poor person and his oppressor have this in common - the Lord gave eyes to both of them.
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The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.
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If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
15 Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.
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A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
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When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children and you can always be proud of them. They will never give you reason to be ashamed.
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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 A nation without God's guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God's law!
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Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19 You cannot correct servants just by talking to them. They may understand you, but they will pay no attention.
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Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
20 There is more hope for a stupid fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
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Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21 If you give your servants everything they want from childhood on, some day they will take over everything you own.
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A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22 People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarreling and trouble.
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An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.
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Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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