The Flourishing of the Righteous 1 AKJV He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 AKJV When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 AKJV Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance. BSB BSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 AKJV The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it. BSB BSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 AKJV A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. BSB BSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 AKJV In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice. BSB BSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 AKJV The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it. BSB BSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 AKJV Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 AKJV If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. BSB BSB: If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 AKJV The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. BSB BSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 AKJV A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 AKJV If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked. BSB BSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 AKJV The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes. BSB BSB: The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 AKJV The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. BSB BSB: A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15 AKJV The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 AKJV When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 AKJV Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 AKJV Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he. BSB BSB: Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 AKJV A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. BSB BSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 AKJV See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. BSB BSB: Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 AKJV He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. BSB BSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 AKJV An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression. BSB BSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 AKJV A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. BSB BSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 AKJV Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 AKJV The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe. BSB BSB: The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 AKJV Many seek the ruler’s favor; but every man’s judgment comes from the LORD. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 AKJV An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. BSB BSB: An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
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