1 GLT A man of rebukes who stiffens the neck will suddenly be broken and there will be no healing. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 GLT When the righteous ones increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked one rules, the people groan. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 GLT 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 GLT The 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 GLT A man who makes smooth for his neighbor spreads out a net for his feet. BSB BSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 GLT A snare{ is} in the transgression of an evil man, but the 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 GLT A righteous one knows the legal cause of lowly ones; 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 GLT Men of mockery inflame a city, but wise ones turn away nose. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 GLT A wise man enters into judgement with a foolish man, but he trembles and 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 GLT 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 GLT A stupid one brings out all his spirit, but a wise one soothes it backwards. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 GLT 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 GLT One who is poor and a man of oppression meet together; the one who enlightens the eyes of them both{ is} Yahweh. BSB BSB: The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 GLT A king who judges lowly ones 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 GLT A rod and rebuke give wisdom but a boy who is sent away causes his mother shame. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 GLT When wicked ones multiply, transgression multiplies, but righteous ones will look at their downfall. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 GLT Instruct your son and he will cause you to rest and he will give delights to your being. BSB BSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 GLT When there is no{ prophetic} vision, the people are let loose, but one who keeps 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 GLT A servant will not be instructed with 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 GLT Do you see a man hurrying in his words; 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 GLT { If} one pampers 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 GLT 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 GLT 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 GLT One who shares with a thief hates his life; he will hear an oath but will not tell. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 GLT The anxiety of a man sets a snare, but the one who trusts 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 GLT Many{ are} those who seek the face of a ruler, but justice of a man{ is} from Yahweh. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 GLT A man of injustice{ is} an abomination to righteous ones, but the one upright of way{ is} an abomination to a wicked one. 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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