Verse 1
He{H376} that being often reproved{H8433} hardeneth{H7185} his neck{H6203} Shall suddenly{H6621} be destroyed,{H7665} and that without remedy.{H4832}
Verse 2
When the righteous{H6662} are increased,{H7235} the people{H5971} rejoice;{H8055} But when a wicked{H7563} man beareth rule,{H4910} the people{H5971} sigh.{H584}
Verse 3
Whoso{H376} loveth{H157} wisdom{H2451} rejoiceth{H8055} his father;{H1} But he that keepeth company{H7462} with harlots{H2181} wasteth{H6} [his] substance.{H1952}
Verse 4
The king{H4428} by justice{H4941} establisheth{H5975} the land;{H776} But he{H376} that exacteth gifts{H8641} overthroweth{H2040} it.
Verse 5
A man{H1397} that flattereth{H2505} his neighbor{H7453} Spreadeth{H6566} a net{H7568} for his steps.{H6471}
Verse 6
In the transgression{H6588} of an evil{H7451} man{H376} there is a snare;{H4170} But the righteous{H6662} doth sing{H7442} and rejoice.{H8056}
Verse 7
The righteous{H6662} taketh{H3045} knowledge of the cause{H1779} of the poor;{H1800} The wicked{H7563} hath not understanding{H995} to know{H1847} [it].
Verse 8
Scoffers{H3944} {H582} set{H6315} a city{H7151} in a flame;{H6315} But wise{H2450} men turn away{H7725} wrath.{H639}
Verse 9
If a wise{H2450} man{H376} hath a controversy{H8199} with a foolish{H191} man,{H376} Whether he be angry{H7264} or laugh,{H7832} there will be no rest.{H5183}
Verse 10
The bloodthirsty{H582} hate{H8130} him that is perfect;{H8535} And as for the upright,{H3477} they seek{H1245} his life.{H5315}
Verse 11
A fool{H3684} uttereth{H3318} all his anger;{H7307} But a wise{H2450} man keepeth{H7623} it back and stilleth{H268} it.
Verse 12
If a ruler{H4910} hearkeneth{H7181} to falsehood,{H1697} All his servants{H8334} are wicked.{H7563}
Verse 13
The poor{H7326} man{H376} and the oppressor{H8501} meet together;{H6298} Jehovah{H3068} lighteneth{H215} the eyes{H5869} of them both.{H8147}
Verse 14
The king{H4428} that faithfully{H571} judgeth{H8199} the poor,{H1800} His throne{H3678} shall be established{H3559} for ever.{H5703}
Verse 15
The rod{H7626} and reproof{H8433} give{H5414} wisdom;{H2451} But a child{H5288} left{H7971} to himself causeth shame{H954} to his mother.{H517}
Verse 16
When the wicked{H7563} are increased,{H7235} transgression{H6588} increaseth;{H7235} But the righteous{H6662} shall look{H7200} upon their fall.{H4658}
Verse 17
Correct{H3256} thy son,{H1121} and he will give thee rest;{H5117} Yea, he will give{H5414} delight{H4574} unto thy soul.{H5315}
Verse 18
Where there is no vision,{H2377} the people{H5971} cast off restraint;{H6544} But he that keepeth{H8104} the law,{H8451} happy{H835} is he.
Verse 19
A servant{H5650} will not be corrected{H3256} by words;{H1697} For though he understand,{H995} he will not give heed.{H4617}
Verse 20
Seest{H2372} thou a man{H376} that is hasty{H213} in his words?{H1697} There is more hope{H8615} of a fool{H3684} than of him.
Verse 21
He that delicately bringeth up{H6445} his servant{H5650} from a child{H5290} Shall have him become a son{H4497} at the last.{H319}
Verse 22
An angry{H639} man{H376} stirreth up{H1624} strife,{H4066} And a wrathful{H2534} man{H1167} aboundeth in{H7227} transgression.{H6588}
Verse 23
A man's{H120} pride{H1346} shall bring him low;{H8213} But he that is of a lowly{H8217} spirit{H7307} shall obtain{H8551} honor.{H3519}
Verse 24
Whoso is partner{H2505} with a thief{H1590} hateth{H8130} his own soul;{H5315} He heareth{H8085} the adjuration{H423} and uttereth{H5046} nothing.
Verse 25
The fear{H2731} of man{H120} bringeth{H5414} a snare;{H4170} But whoso putteth his trust{H982} in Jehovah{H3068} shall be safe.{H7682}
Verse 26
Many{H7227} seek{H1245} the ruler's{H4910} favor;{H6440} But a man's{H376} judgment{H4941} [cometh] from Jehovah.{H3068}
Verse 27
An unjust{H5766} man{H376} is an abomination{H8441} to the righteous;{H6662} And he that is upright{H3477} in the way{H1870} is an abomination{H8441} to the wicked.{H7563}