The Flourishing of the Righteous 1 UEB A person who has received many rebukes but who stiffens his neck will be broken in a moment beyond healing. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 UEB When righteous people increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked person is the ruler, the people sigh. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 UEB Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but he who keeps company with prostitutes destroys his wealth. BSB BSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 UEB The king establishes the land by justice, but the one who demands bribes tears it down. BSB BSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 UEB A man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet. BSB BSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 UEB In the sin of an evil person is a trap, but the righteous person sings and rejoices. BSB BSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 UEB The righteous person knows the rights of the poor; the wicked person does not understand such knowledge. BSB BSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 UEB Mockers set a city on fire, but those who are wise turn away wrath. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 UEB When a wise person has an argument with a fool, he rages and laughs, and there will be no rest. BSB BSB: If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 UEB The bloodthirsty hate the one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. BSB BSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 UEB A fool reveals all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and calms himself down. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 UEB If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officials will be wicked. BSB BSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 UEB The poor person and the oppressor are similar, for Yahweh gives light to 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 UEB If a king judges the poor by the truth, his throne will be established forever. BSB BSB: A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15 UEB The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child freed from discipline puts his mother to shame. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 UEB When wicked people are in power, transgression increases, but righteous people will see the downfall of those wicked people. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 UEB Discipline your son and he will give you rest; he will bring delights into your life. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 UEB Where there is no prophetic vision the people run wild, but the one who keeps 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 UEB A slave will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, there will be no response. BSB BSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 UEB See a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. BSB BSB: Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 UEB One who pampers his slave from youth, at the end of it there will be trouble. BSB BSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 UEB An angry person stirs up strife and a master of rage commits many sins. BSB BSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 UEB A person's pride brings him low, but one who has a humble spirit will be given honor. BSB BSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 UEB One who shares with a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse and says nothing. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 UEB The fear of man makes a snare, but the one who trusts in Yahweh will be protected. BSB BSB: The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 UEB Many are those who seek the face of the ruler, but from Yahweh is justice for a person. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 UEB An unjust man is an abomination to righteous people, but the one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked person. 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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