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1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders 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 The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.
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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 snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad.
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Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city, But wise men 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 foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no shalom.
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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 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright.
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The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
11 A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.
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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 of his officials are wicked.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight 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 The king who fairly judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.
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If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame 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, sin 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 Correct your son, and he will give you shalom; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed.
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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 can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not 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 is hasty in his words? 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 He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end.
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A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.
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An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 A man's pride brings him low, But one who is of a lowly spirit gains honor.
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Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares 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 proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
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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 the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes 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 A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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