1 ARST Some people become stubborn when other people correct them, someone will destroy them instantly and they will not be able to recover. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 ARST People are joyful when righteous people become numerous, but people are miserable when wicked people rule{ over them}. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 ARST People who cherish what is wise make their fathers happy, but people who have sex with prostitutes waste all their money. BSB BSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 ARST Kings make the people in their land succeed by acting justly, but leaders who take money dishonestly ruin the people in their land. BSB BSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 ARST People who flatter people they know{ are deceptive},{ they are like} people who try to trap others. BSB BSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 ARST Evil people endanger themselves by acting sinfully, but righteous people sing joyfully and are happy. BSB BSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 ARST Righteous people care about the rights of poor people, but wicked people do not care about them at all. BSB BSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 ARST People who mock others agitate people living in a city, but wise people stop others from being angry. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 ARST If wise people sue foolish people, the foolish people will rage and sneer and not resolve anything. BSB BSB: If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 ARST Murderers despise people whom Yahweh does not blame{ for acting wickedly}, but upright people try to protect those people. BSB BSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 ARST Foolish people uncontrollably express everything that they feel, but wise people control how they express what they feel. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 ARST Leaders who believe the false things that people tell them have only wicked servants. BSB BSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 ARST Poor people and the people who oppress{ them} have{ at least} one thing in common: Yahweh is the one who caused them to live. BSB BSB: The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 ARST Kings who judge poor people according to what is true will always rule securely. BSB BSB: A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15 ARST If parents punish and correct their children, doing so can make those children wise; but if parents let their children do whatever they want to do, then their children will disgrace them. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 ARST People sin more when wicked people become numerous, but righteous people will witness Yahweh destroy those wicked people. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 ARST Discipline your children, so that they will make you feel peaceful and will delight you. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 ARST When Yahweh does not reveal anything{ to his prophets}, then people do not control themselves, but people who obey{ Yahweh’ s} laws are happy. BSB BSB: Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 ARST You cannot correct servants by{ only} speaking to them because they will not respond to you, even if they understand{ what you say}. BSB BSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 ARST Consider this: Foolish people are more likely to improve themselves than people who speak thoughtlessly. BSB BSB: Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 ARST If you give your servants everything they want when they are young, then they will eventually be arrogant. BSB BSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 ARST People who easily become angry cause people to argue. Indeed, angry people cause people to sin. BSB BSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 ARST People will humiliate proud people for being proud, but people will honor humble people. BSB BSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 ARST People who help thieves only hurt themselves. They hear that Yahweh will curse them{ for not speaking what is true}, but they do not say anything. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 ARST Being anxious is{ as dangerous as} a trap, but people who trust Yahweh will be safe. BSB BSB: The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 ARST Many people want leaders to help them, but Yahweh is the only one who does what is just for them. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 ARST Righteous people detest unjust people, but wicked people detest people who act uprightly. 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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