Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Living Translation NLT
1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
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Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
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When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.
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The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
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A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
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To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.
6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
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Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
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The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all.
8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
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Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.
9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.
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If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
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The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
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Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
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If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them 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 that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
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If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame.
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To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
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When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
17 Instruct thy son and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.
18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.
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When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
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Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
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There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
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A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel.
22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
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An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
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Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
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If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
25 He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
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Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.
26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
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Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD .
27 The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
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The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.