The Flourishing of the Righteous 1 ULT A man of rebukes who stiffens the neck will suddenly be broken and without healing. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 ULT When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked{ one} rules, a people groans. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 ULT A man who loves wisdom gladdens his father, but one who associates with prostitutes destroys wealth. BSB BSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 ULT A king by justice causes the land to stand, but a man of contributions tears it down. BSB BSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 ULT A man who makes smooth for his neighbor spreads out a net for his steps. BSB BSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 ULT In the transgression of an evil man— a snare, but a righteous{ one} shouts for joy and is glad. BSB BSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 ULT A righteous{ one} knows the legal claim of the lowly; a wicked{ one} does not understand knowledge. BSB BSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 ULT Men of mockery inflame a city, but the wise turn away nose. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 ULT A wise man goes to judgment with a foolish man, but he rages and he laughs, and there is no rest. BSB BSB: If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 ULT Men of bloodshed hate a blameless{ one}, but upright{ ones} seek his life. BSB BSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 ULT A stupid{ one} brings out all his spirit, but a wise{ one} soothes it backward. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 ULT A ruler who listens attentively to a word of falsehood, all his servants{ are} wicked ones. BSB BSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 ULT A poor one and a man of oppression meet together; the one enlightening the eyes of the two of them{ is} Yahweh. BSB BSB: The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 ULT A king who judges the lowly with truth, his throne will be established to perpetuity. BSB BSB: A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15 ULT A rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a boy let loose causes his mother shame. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 ULT When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 ULT Discipline your son, and he will cause you to rest, and he will give delights to your soul. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 ULT When there is no vision, the people are let loose, but one keeping the law, happy{ is} he. BSB BSB: Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 ULT A servant will not be instructed by words, for he understands, but there is no answer. BSB BSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 ULT You see a man hurrying in his words.{ There is more} hope for a stupid one than him. BSB BSB: Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 ULT Pampering his servant from youth, then his end will be insolence. BSB BSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 ULT A man of nose stirs up strife, and an owner of heat, much transgression. BSB BSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 ULT The pride of a man will make him low, but{ one} lowly of spirit will grasp honor. BSB BSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 ULT One who shares with a thief hates his life; he hears the oath but does not tell. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 ULT The anxiety of a man sets a snare, but the one trusting in Yahweh will 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 ULT Many{ are} those who seek the face of a ruler, but from Yahweh{ is} justice of a man. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 ULT An abomination to the righteous{ is} a man of injustice, but an abomination to the wicked{ is}{ one} upright of way. 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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