Jubilee Bible 2000 JUB
New International Version NIV
1 He that being often reproved hardens <em>his</em> neck shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy.
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Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whosoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice, but he that maintains harlots shall lose <em>his</em> inheritance.
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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 judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.
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By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
5 The man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
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Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man <em>there is</em> a snare, but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
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Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, <em>but</em> the wicked does not understand wisdom.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise <em>men</em> turn away wrath.
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Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 <em>If</em> a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, <em>there is</em> no rest.
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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 the perfect, but the just seek his soul.
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The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
11 The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise <em>man</em> in the end will bring it into rest.
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Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
12 Of the ruler who hearkens unto the lying word, all his ministers <em>are</em> evil.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13 The poor and the usurer meet together; the LORD lightens both their eyes.
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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 that judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
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If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left <em>to himself</em> shall bring his mother to shame.
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A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see their fall.
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When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 Without <em>prophetic</em> vision, the people shall perish, but he that 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 slave will not be corrected by words, for though he understands he will not obey.
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Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Seest thou a man <em>that is</em> hasty in his words? <em>there is</em> more hope of a fool than of 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 that gives freely unto his slave from a child shall have him become <em>his</em> son in the end.
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A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22 The angry man stirs up strife, and the furious man abounds in transgression.
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An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low, but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
24 Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not disclose <em>it</em>.
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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 brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be lifted up.
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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 favour, but <em>each</em> man’s judgment <em>comes</em> 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 <em>is</em> an abomination to the just, and <em>he that is</em> upright in the way <em>is</em> abomination to the wicked.
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The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
The Jubilee Bible (from the Scriptures of the Reformation), edited by Russell M. Stendal, Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2010
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