The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New King James Version NKJV
1 He who remains stiffnecked after much rebuke will be suddenly and incurably broken.
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He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice; but when the wicked are in power, the people groan.
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a patron of prostitutes wastes his wealth.
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Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4 A king gives stability to a country by justice, but one who overtaxes it brings it to ruin.
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The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5 A person who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own steps.
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A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
6 In an evil person's crime is a trap, but the righteous sing and rejoice.
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By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous understands the cause of the poor, but the wicked is unconcerned.
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The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8 Scoffers can inflame a city, but the wise can calm the fury.
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Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
9 When a wise man argues with a foolish one, he meets anger and ridicule without relief.
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If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10 Men of blood hate those who are pure and seek the life of the upright.
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The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
11 A fool gives vent to all his feelings, but the wise, thinking of afterwards, stills them.
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A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
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If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: ADONAI gives light to the eyes of both.
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The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 If a king steadfastly gives justice to the poor, his throne will be secure forever.
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The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame on his mother.
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The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked flourish, wrongdoing flourishes; but the righteous will witness their downfall.
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will be your delight.
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Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 Without a prophetic vision, the people throw off all restraint; but he who keeps Torah is happy.
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Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
19 A slave can't be disciplined with words; he may understand, but he won't respond.
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A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see someone too anxious to speak? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 A slave who is pampered from youth will in the end be ungrateful.
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He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
22 Angry people stir up strife; hot-tempered people commit many crimes.
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An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 The proud will be humbled, but the humble will be honored.
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A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
24 The accomplice of a thief hates himself; he hears himself put under oath but discloses nothing.
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Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
25 Fearing human beings is a snare; but he who trusts in ADONAI will be raised high [above danger].
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The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but it is from ADONAI that each gets justice.
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Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.
27 An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, but he who lives uprightly is an abomination to the wicked.
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An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.