The Flourishing of the Righteous 1 DRA The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 DRA When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 DRA A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. BSB BSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 DRA A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it. BSB BSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 DRA A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet. BSB BSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 DRA A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice. BSB BSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 DRA The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge. BSB BSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 DRA Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 DRA If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall 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 DRA Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul. BSB BSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 DRA A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 DRA A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked. BSB BSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 DRA The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener 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 DRA The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever. BSB BSB: A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15 DRA The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 DRA When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 DRA Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 DRA When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth 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 DRA A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer. BSB BSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 DRA Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment. BSB BSB: Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 DRA He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn. BSB BSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 DRA A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin. BSB BSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 DRA Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit. BSB BSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 DRA He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 DRA He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high. BSB BSB: The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 DRA Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 DRA The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction. 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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