Verse
KJV
King James Version
BSB
Berean Standard Bible
He,
that
being
often
reproved
hardeneth
his
neck,
shall
suddenly be destroyed,
and
that
without
remedy
.
A
man
who
remains
stiff-necked
after
much
reproof
will
suddenly be shattered
beyond
recovery
.
When the righteous are
in
authority
, the people rejoice :
but when the wicked beareth
rule, the people mourn
.
When the righteous flourish
, the people rejoice ,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan
.
Whoso
loveth
wisdom rejoiceth
his father :
but he
that
keepeth
company
with
harlots
spendeth
his substance
.
A
man
who
loves
wisdom brings
joy
to
his father ,
but a
companion
of
prostitutes
squanders
his wealth
.
The
king
by judgment
establisheth
the land :
but he
that
receiveth
gifts
overthroweth
it.
By justice
a
king
brings
stability
to
the land ,
but a
man
who
exacts
tribute
demolishes
it.
A man that
flattereth
his neighbour
spreadeth
a net for his feet.
A man who
flatters
his neighbor
spreads
a net for his feet.
In
the
transgression
of
an evil man there
is a
snare:
but the
righteous doth
sing
and rejoice
.
An evil man is caught
by
his
own
sin,
but a
righteous one
sings
and rejoices
.
The righteous considereth
the cause of the poor :
but the wicked regardeth
not
to
know
it
.
The righteous consider
the cause of the poor ,
but the wicked have
no
regard
for
such
concerns
.
Scornful
men
bring
a city into
a
snare:
but wise men
turn away wrath
.
Mockers
inflame
a city ,
but the
wise turn away anger
.
If a wise man contendeth
with a foolish
man,
whether
he
rage
or
laugh
, there is
no rest
.
If a wise man goes
to
court
with a fool
, there will
be
raving
and
laughing
with
no resolution
.
The
bloodthirsty
hate the
upright:
but the just
seek
his soul
.
Men
of
bloodshed
hate a
blameless
man,
but the upright
care
for
his life
.
A fool uttereth
all his mind:
but a wise man keepeth
it in
till
afterwards
.
A fool vents
all his anger,
but a wise man holds
it back
.
If a ruler hearken
to lies, all his servants
are
wicked.
If a ruler listens
to lies, all his officials
will
be
wicked.
The poor and the deceitful
man
meet
together
: the LORD lighteneth
both
their
eyes.
The poor man
and the oppressor
have
this
in
common
: The LORD gives
light
to
the
eyes of
both
.
The
king that
faithfully
judgeth
the poor ,
his throne shall
be established for
ever
.
A
king who
judges
the poor with
fairness—
his throne will
be established forever
.
The
rod and
reproof
give
wisdom :
but a child left to himself bringeth
his mother to
shame
.
A
rod of
correction
imparts
wisdom ,
but a child left to himself disgraces
his mother.
When the wicked are
multiplied
, transgression
increaseth:
but the righteous shall
see their fall
.
When the wicked thrive
, rebellion
increases;
but the righteous will
see their downfall
.
Correct
thy
son, and he shall
give thee
rest; yea,
he shall
give
delight unto
thy
soul.
Discipline
your
son, and he will
give you
rest; he will
bring
delight to
your
soul.
Where there is no vision, the people perish:
but he that
keepeth
the law ,
happy
is
he
.
Where there is no vision, the people cast
off
restraint;
but blessed
is
he who
keeps
the Law.
A servant will
not
be corrected by words :
for
though he understand
he will not answer
.
A servant cannot
be corrected by words alone;
though he understands,
he will not respond
.
Seest
thou
a man that
is
hasty
in his
words
? there is more hope of
a fool than of
him.
Do
you
see
a man who
speaks
in haste
? There is more hope for
a fool than for
him.
He
that
delicately
bringeth
up
his
servant from a
child
shall
have
him
become
his son
at
the length
.
A
servant pampered
from his youth
will
bring
grief
in
the end
.
An angry man stirreth
up strife
, and a furious
man aboundeth
in transgression.
An angry man stirs
up dissension
, and a hot-tempered
man abounds
in transgression.
A man's
pride shall
bring him low :
but honour
shall
uphold
the
humble in
spirit.
A man’s
pride will
bring him low ,
but a
humble spirit will
obtain
honor
.
Whoso
is
partner with
a thief hateth
his own soul :
he heareth
cursing
, and
bewrayeth
it
not.
A
partner to
a thief hates
his own soul ;
he receives
the
oath
, but
does
not testify
.
The fear of man bringeth
a snare :
but whoso
putteth
his
trust
in the LORD shall
be
safe
.
The fear of man is
a snare ,
but whoever
trusts
in the LORD is
set
securely
on
high
.
Many seek the ruler's
favour;
but every
man's
judgment
cometh
from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler’s
favor,
but a
man
receives
justice
from the LORD.
An unjust man is an
abomination
to the just:
and he
that
is upright in
the
way
is abomination
to the wicked.
An unjust man is detestable
to the righteous,
and one
whose
way
is upright is detestable
to the wicked.
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