Good News Translation GNT
World English Bible WEB
1 If you get more stubborn every time you are corrected, one day you will be crushed and never recover.
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He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 If you appreciate wisdom, your parents will be proud of you. It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.
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Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 When the king is concerned with justice, the nation will be strong, but when he is only concerned with money, he will ruin his country.
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The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself.
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A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads a net for his feet.
6 Evil people are trapped in their own sins, while honest people are happy and free.
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An evil man is snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 A good person knows the rights of the poor, but wicked people cannot understand such things.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
8 People with no regard for others can throw whole cities into turmoil. Those who are wise keep things calm.
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Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.
9 When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.
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If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect the life of such a person.
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The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright.
11 Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.
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A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.
12 If a ruler pays attention to false information, all his officials will be liars.
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If a ruler listens to lies, All of his officials are wicked.
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 man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh 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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The king who fairly judges the poor, His throne shall 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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The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his 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 increase, sin increases; 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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Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed.
19 You cannot correct servants just by talking to them. They may understand you, but they will pay no attention.
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A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he 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 a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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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He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end.
22 People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarreling and trouble.
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An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.
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A man's pride brings him low, But one who is of a lowly spirit gains honor.
24 A thief's partner is his own worst enemy. He will be punished if he tells the truth in court, and God will curse him if he doesn't.
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Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.
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The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
26 Everybody wants the good will of the ruler, but only from the Lord can you get justice.
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Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
27 The righteous hate the wicked, and the wicked hate the righteous.
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A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.