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He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
Warnings and Instructions
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
spreads a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
Is spreading a net for his steps.
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand such concern.
The wicked does not understand such concern.
Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
but the wise turn away wrath.
Scorners set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away anger.
But wise men turn away anger.
If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright are concerned for his life.
But the upright are concerned for his life.
A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
A fool always loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.
But a wise man holds it back.
If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
all his officials will be wicked.
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.
All his ministers become wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
If a king faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
his throne will be established forever.
If a king judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
His throne will be established forever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.
But the righteous will see their fall.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
he will give delight to your heart.
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also delight your soul.
He will also delight your soul.
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained,
But happy is he who keeps the law.
But happy is he who keeps the law.
By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
for though he understands, he will not respond.
A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
For though he understands, there will be no response.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be a son.
Will in the end find him to be a son.
A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
One’s pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
A man’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
The partner of a thief hates his own life;
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the oath but tells nothing.
He hears the oath but tells nothing.
The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
The fear of man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
Many seek the face of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.
but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.
But justice for man comes from the LORD.