The Flourishing of the Righteous 1 RV He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy. BSB BSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 RV When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. BSB BSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 RV Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. BSB BSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 RV The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. BSB BSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 RV 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 RV In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. BSB BSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 RV The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it . BSB BSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 RV Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath. BSB BSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 RV If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, 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 RV The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life. BSB BSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 RV A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. BSB BSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 RV If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked. BSB BSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 RV The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD 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 RV The 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 RV The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. BSB BSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 RV When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall. BSB BSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 RV Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he 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 RV Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth 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 RV A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed. BSB BSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 RV Seest thou a man that is 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 RV He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last. BSB BSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 RV An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. BSB BSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 RV A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour. BSB BSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 RV Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. BSB BSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25 RV The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. BSB BSB: The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 RV Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. BSB BSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 RV An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous: and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. 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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