The Flourishing of the Righteous 1 CPDV The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 CPDV When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 CPDV The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance. BSB BSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 CPDV A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it. BSB BSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 CPDV A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet. BSB BSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 CPDV A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad. BSB BSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 CPDV The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge. BSB BSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 CPDV Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 CPDV A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest. BSB BSB: If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 CPDV Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul. BSB BSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 CPDV A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 CPDV A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants. BSB BSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 CPDV The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both. BSB BSB: The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 CPDV The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity. BSB BSB: A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15 CPDV The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 CPDV When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 CPDV Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 CPDV When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed. BSB BSB: Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 CPDV A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond. BSB BSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 CPDV Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction. BSB BSB: Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 CPDV Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant. BSB BSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 CPDV A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin. BSB BSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 CPDV Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit. BSB BSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 CPDV Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 CPDV Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up. BSB BSB: The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 CPDV Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 CPDV The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition. 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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