1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

1 ¶ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
Shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

2 ¶ When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice:
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

3 ¶ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:
But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

4 ¶ The king by judgement establisheth the land:
But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

5 ¶ A man that flattereth his neighbour
Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

6 ¶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare:
But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

7 ¶ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor:
The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

8 ¶ Scornful men set a city in a flame:
But wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

9 ¶ If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,
Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

10 ¶ The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect:
And as for the upright, they seek his life.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

11 ¶ A fool uttereth all his anger:
But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

12 ¶ If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

13 ¶ The poor man and the oppressor meet together:
The Lord lighteneth the eyes of them both.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

14 ¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
His throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

15 ¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom:
But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

16 ¶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth:
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

17 ¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest;
Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

18 ¶ Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint:
But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

19 ¶ A servant will not be corrected by words:
For though he understand he will not give heed.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

20 ¶ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?
There is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

21 ¶ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child
Shall have him become a son at the last.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

22 ¶ An angry man stirreth up strife,
And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

23 ¶ A man’s pride shall bring him low:
But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

24 ¶ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:
He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

25 ¶ The fear of man bringeth a snare:
But whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

26 ¶ Many seek the ruler’s favour:
But a man’s judgement cometh from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

27 ¶ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous:
And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.