Verse 1
He who is often reproved and hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Verse 2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Verse 3
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father glad; but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Verse 4
The king establishes the land by justice; but he who accepts bribes overthrows it.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Verse 5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Verse 6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Verse 7
The righteous consider the cause of the poor; but the wicked do not understand to know it.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Verse 8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare; but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Verse 9
If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Verse 10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright; but the just seek his life.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Verse 11
A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Verse 12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Verse 13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together; the LORD gives light to both their eyes.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Verse 14
The king who judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established forever.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Verse 15
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Verse 16
When the wicked multiply, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Verse 17
Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Verse 18
Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Verse 19
A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understands, he will not respond.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Verse 20
Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Verse 21
He who delicately brings up his servant from childhood shall have him as a son in the end.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
Verse 22
An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Verse 23
A man's pride will bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Verse 24
Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not reveal it.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Verse 25
The fear of man brings a snare; but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Verse 26
Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Verse 27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.