ASV(i)
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy 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 wasteth his substance. 4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbor
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. 7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;
The wicked hath not understanding to know [it]. 8 Scoffers set a city in a flame;
But wise men turn away wrath. 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 him that is perfect;
And as for the upright, they seek his life. 11 A fool uttereth all his anger;
But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. 12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked. 13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. 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 causeth shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;
Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. 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 give heed. 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 a son at the last. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife,
And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man's pride shall bring him low;
But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor. 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 Jehovah shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler's favor;
But a man's judgment [cometh] from Jehovah. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;
And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy 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 wasteth his substance. 4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbor
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. 7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;
The wicked hath not understanding to know [it]. 8 Scoffers set a city in a flame;
But wise men turn away wrath. 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 him that is perfect;
And as for the upright, they seek his life. 11 A fool uttereth all his anger;
But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. 12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked. 13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. 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 causeth shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;
Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. 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 give heed. 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 a son at the last. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife,
And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man's pride shall bring him low;
But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor. 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 Jehovah shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler's favor;
But a man's judgment [cometh] from Jehovah. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;
And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.