Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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1 One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be broken suddenly- and without a remedy.
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Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a man [who demands] "contributions" demolishes it.
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By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
6 An evil man is caught by sin, but the righteous one sings and rejoices.
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Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
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Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
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If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him.
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The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man holds it in check.
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Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
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The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness- his throne will be established forever.
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If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.
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A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
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When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you comfort; he will also give you delight.
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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 Without revelation people run wild, but one who keeps the law will be happy.
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Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19 A servant cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn't respond.
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Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21 A slave pampered from his youth will become arrogant later on.
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A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22 An angry man stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion.
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An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 A person's pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.
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Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
24 To be a thief's partner is to hate oneself; he hears the curse but will not testify.
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The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.
25 The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
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Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
26 Many seek a ruler's favor, but a man receives justice from the Lord.
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Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
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The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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