The Flourishing of the Righteous 1 DBY He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 DBY When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 DBY Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance. BSB BSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 DBY A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it. BSB BSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 DBY A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. BSB BSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 DBY In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice. BSB BSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 DBY The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. BSB BSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 DBY Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 DBY If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest. BSB BSB: If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 DBY The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul. BSB BSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 DBY A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 DBY If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked. BSB BSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 DBY The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes 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 DBY A king that faithfully judgeth 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 DBY The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 DBY When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 DBY Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 DBY Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law. BSB BSB: Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 DBY A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer. BSB BSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 DBY Hast thou seen a man 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 DBY He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son. BSB BSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 DBY An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. BSB BSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 DBY A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. BSB BSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 DBY Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 DBY The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected. BSB BSB: The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 DBY Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 DBY An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked man . 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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