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Hebrew Names Version HNV
1 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
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He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
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Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
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The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.
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A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads a net for his feet.
6 Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
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An evil man is snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.
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Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
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If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no shalom.
10 The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.
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The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright.
11 Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly 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 liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
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If a ruler listens to lies, All of his officials are wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common— the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
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The king who fairly judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.
15 To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
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The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
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When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.
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Correct your son, and he will give you shalom; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
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Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed.
19 Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
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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 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 A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel.
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He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end.
22 An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
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An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
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A man's pride brings him low, But one who is of a lowly spirit gains honor.
24 If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
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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 Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.
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The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD .
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Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from the LORD.
27 The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.
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A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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