The Latin Vulgate VUL
New King James Version NKJV
1 viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit repentinus superveniet interitus et eum sanitas non sequitur
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He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 in multiplicatione iustorum laetabitur vulgus cum impii sumpserint principatum gemet populus
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
3 vir qui amat sapientiam laetificat patrem suum qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam
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Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4 rex iustus erigit terram vir avarus destruet eam
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The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5 homo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus eius
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A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
6 peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus et iustus laudabit atque gaudebit
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By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 novit iustus causam pauperum impius ignorat scientiam
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The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8 homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem sapientes avertunt furorem
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Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
9 vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit sive irascatur sive rideat non inveniet requiem
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If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10 viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem iusti quaerunt animam eius
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The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
11 totum spiritum suum profert stultus sapiens differt et reservat in posterum
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A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
12 princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii omnes ministros habebit impios
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If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
13 pauper et creditor obviam fuerunt sibi utriusque inluminator est Dominus
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The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 rex qui iudicat in veritate pauperes thronus eius in aeternum firmabitur
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The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
15 virga atque correptio tribuet sapientiam puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suae confundet matrem suam
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The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16 in multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera et iusti ruinas eorum videbunt
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
17 erudi filium tuum et refrigerabit te et dabit delicias animae tuae
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Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 cum prophetia defecerit dissipabitur populus qui custodit legem beatus est
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Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
19 servus verbis non potest erudiri quia quod dicis intellegit et respondere contemnit
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A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
20 vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum stulti magis speranda est quam illius correptio
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Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea illum sentiet contumacem
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He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
22 vir iracundus provocat rixas et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccata proclivior
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An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 superbum sequitur humilitas et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria
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A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
24 qui cum fure partitur odit animam suam adiurantem audit et non indicat
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Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
25 qui timet hominem cito corruet qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur
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The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
26 multi requirunt faciem principis et a Domino iudicium egreditur singulorum
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Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.
27 abominantur iusti virum impium et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via
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An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.