MLV(i)
1 He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck will suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the people sigh.
3 He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with prostitutes wastes his substance.
4 The king establishes the land by justice, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
6 There is a snare in the transgression of an evil man, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.
8 Scoffers breathe against a city, but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he is angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate he who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their fall. 17 Discipline your son and he will give you rest, yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, he is fortunate.
19 A servant will not be disciplined by words, because though he understands, he will not give heed.
20 See a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who brings up his servant gently from childhood will have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirs up strife and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
23 A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit will obtain honor.
24 He who is partner with a thief, hates his own soul; he hears the oath at trial and utters nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah will be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the people sigh.
3 He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with prostitutes wastes his substance.
4 The king establishes the land by justice, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
6 There is a snare in the transgression of an evil man, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.
8 Scoffers breathe against a city, but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he is angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate he who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their fall. 17 Discipline your son and he will give you rest, yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, he is fortunate.
19 A servant will not be disciplined by words, because though he understands, he will not give heed.
20 See a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who brings up his servant gently from childhood will have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirs up strife and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
23 A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit will obtain honor.
24 He who is partner with a thief, hates his own soul; he hears the oath at trial and utters nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah will be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.