Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 He that, being often reproved, stiffeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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A person who will not bend after many warnings will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
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When righteous people increase, the people [of God] rejoice, but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom maketh his father rejoice, but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
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A person who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who pays prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it.
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By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
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A person who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for him to step into.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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To an evil person sin is bait in a trap, but a righteous person runs away from it and is glad.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor. A wicked person does not understand this.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
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Mockers create an uproar in a city, but wise people turn away anger.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright, but the just seek his soul.
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Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person, but decent people seek [to protect] his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in until afterwards.
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A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
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If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth their eyes.
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A poor person and an oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives both of them sight.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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When a king judges the poor with honesty, his throne will always be secure.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
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A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
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When wicked people increase, crime increases, but righteous people will witness their downfall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind. He will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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Without prophetic vision people run wild, but blessed are those who follow [God's] teachings.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, he will not give heed.
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A slave cannot be disciplined with words. He will not respond, though he may understand.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Have you met a person who is quick to answer? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from childhood shall have him become his son in the end.
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Pamper a slave from childhood, and later he will be ungrateful.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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An angry person stirs up a fight, and a hothead does much wrong.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low, but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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A person's pride will humiliate him, but a humble spirit gains honor.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; he heareth cursings, but revealeth it not.
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Whoever is a thief's partner hates his own life. He will not testify under oath.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare, but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
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A person's fear sets a trap [for him], but one who trusts the LORD is safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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Many seek an audience with a ruler, but justice for humanity comes from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people. A decent person is disgusting to wicked people.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.
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