Proverbs 29:1-17 in English

¹ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

⁴ The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

⁸ Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

¹² If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

¹ A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

² When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.

³ When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.

⁴ A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys it.

⁵ He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.

⁶ A great snare is spread for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

⁷ A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.

⁸ Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.

¹⁰ Bloody men hate a holy person, but the upright will seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool utters all his mind: but the wise reserves his in part.

¹² When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.

¹³ When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.

¹⁴ When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.

¹⁵ Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.

¹⁶ When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.

¹⁷ Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest; and he shall give honour to thy soul.

¹ He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

⁸ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

¹² If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹ He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

⁸ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

¹² If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹ A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

² When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.

³ When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.

⁴ A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys it.

⁵ He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.

⁶ A great snare is spread for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

⁷ A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.

⁸ Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.

¹⁰ Bloody men hate a holy person, but the upright will seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.

¹² When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.

¹³ When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.

¹⁴ When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.

¹⁵ Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.

¹⁶ When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.

¹⁷ Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honor to your soul.

¹ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it.

⁸ Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

¹² If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹ Some people remain stubborn IDM even though they are often reproved/warned about doing what is wrong, but some day they will be crushed/ruined, and nothing will be able to heal them.

² When righteous people are rulers, people are happy, but when wicked people rule, people ◄groan/are miserable►.

³ Those who are eager to become wise cause their parents to be glad; those who spend their time with prostitutes will end up giving all their money to them.

⁴ When a king rules justly/fairly, he causes his nation to be strong, but a king who is concerned only with getting more money from the people ruins his nation.

⁵ Those who ◄flatter others/say nice things to others merely to cause them to feel good► are really setting a trap for them (OR, for themselves) SYN.

⁶ Evil people will be trapped by the sins that they commit, but righteous/honest people will sing and be joyful/happy.

⁷ Righteous/Good people know that poor people should be treated fairly/justly, but wicked people ◄are not concerned about/do not pay attention to► those matters at all.

⁸ Those who make fun of everything that is good say things that cause everyone in the city to ◄be agitated/in turmoil►; those who are wise enable people to remain calm.

⁹ If a wise person sues a foolish person, the foolish person merely laughs at him and yells at him and will not be quiet (OR, the dispute will not be resolved).

¹⁰ Those who murder others hate people who ◄are honest/always do what is right►, but righteous people try to protect them.

¹¹ People who are wise are patient and restrain/control themselves when they are angry, but foolish people ◄quickly show others that they are very angry/do not restrain themselves at all►.

¹² If a ruler ◄pays attention to/believes► people who tell lies, all his officials will also become wicked.

¹³ There is one thing that is true about both poor people and those who oppress them: Yahweh enables all of them to see.

¹⁴ If kings judge poor people fairly, they will continue to rule for a long time.

¹⁵ If children are punished/spanked and reproved/warned, they become wise; but if they are allowed to do whatever they want to do, they do things that cause their mothers to be ashamed of them.

¹⁶ When wicked people rule, there are more crimes committed {people commit more crimes}, but some day those wicked people will ◄be defeated/no longer rule►, and righteous people will see that happen.

¹⁷ If you discipline your children, they will no longer do things that will cause you to be worried; instead, they will do things that will delight you SYN.

¹ A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

² When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.

³ When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.

⁴ A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys it.

⁵ He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.

⁶ A great snare is spread for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

⁷ A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.

⁸ Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.

¹⁰ Bloody men hate a holy person, but the upright will seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.

¹² When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.

¹³ When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.

¹⁴ When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.

¹⁵ Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.

¹⁶ When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.

¹⁷ Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honour to your soul.

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹ A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

² When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

³ A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

⁴ A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

⁵ A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

⁶ In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

⁷ The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.

⁸ Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

⁹ If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

¹⁰ Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

¹¹ A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

¹² If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

¹³ The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

¹⁴ The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

¹⁵ The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

¹⁷ Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

¹ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.

² When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.

⁴ A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

⁸ Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back.

¹² If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.

¹³ The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

¹⁴ A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷ Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹ The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.

² When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

³ A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.

⁴ A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

⁵ A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶ A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.

⁷ The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.

⁸ Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.

¹⁰ Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.

¹² A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

¹⁴ The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

¹⁷ Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.

¹ Anyone who goes on stubbornly rejecting many warnings will be suddenly destroyed, without hope of healing.

² When good people are in charge, everybody celebrates; but when the wicked rule, everybody groans.

³ A man who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who visits prostitutes throws away his money.

⁴ A king who rules justly makes the country secure, but one who asks for bribes will destroy it.

⁵ Those who flatter their friends lay a net to trip them up.

⁶ Evil people are trapped by their own sins, but those who do right sing and celebrate.

⁷ Good people care about treating the poor fairly, but the wicked don't think about it at all.

⁸ Cynical people can inflame a whole city, but the wise calm angry people down.

⁹ When a wise man takes a stupid man to court, there's raging and ridicule, but nothing is settled.

¹⁰ Murderers hate people of integrity, but those who live right try to help them.

¹¹ Stupid people let all their anger out, while wise people quietly hold it in.

¹² A ruler who listens to lies will have nothing but wicked officials.

¹³ Poor people and their oppressors have this in common: the Lord gives life to all of them.

¹⁴ If a king judges the poor fairly, he will have a long rule.

¹⁵ Discipline and correction provide wisdom, but a son left undisciplined is an embarrassment to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are in power, sin increases; but the good will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Discipline your children and they won't give you any worries; they will make you very happy.

¹ A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.

² When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

³ A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.

⁴ A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶ In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.

⁷ The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.

⁸ Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.

¹⁰ Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.

¹¹ A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.

¹² Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.

¹³ The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴ A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.

¹⁵ The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.

¹⁶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.

¹ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

⁴ The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

⁸ Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰ The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹ A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.

¹² If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

¹ He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

⁴ The king by judgment stablisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: But the wicked regardeth not to know it.

⁸ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: But wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, Whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: But the just seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

¹² If a ruler hearken to lies, All his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: The Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: But a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹ A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.

² When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.

³ The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his wealth.

⁴ A king will through the exercise of justice establish the welfare of a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.

⁶ In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.

⁷ The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge of justice.

⁸ Scornful men will kindle confusion in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, he will have no rest.

¹⁰ Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek to preserve his life.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.

¹² If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.

¹³ The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.

¹⁴ When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.

¹⁶ With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

¹ A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: For when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.

² When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: But when the ungodly rule, men mourn.

³ When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: But he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.

⁴ A righteous king establishes a country: But a transgressor destroys it.

⁵ He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, Entangles his own feet in it.

⁶ A great snare is spread for a sinner: But the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

⁷ A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: But the ungodly understands not knowledge; And the poor man has not an understanding mind.

⁸ Lawless men burn down a city: But wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ A wise man shall judge nations: But a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.

¹⁰ Bloody men hate a holy person, But the upright will seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool utters all his mind: But the wise reserves his in part.

¹² When a king hearkens to unjust language, All his subjects are transgressors.

¹³ When the creditor and debtor meet together, The Lord oversees them both.

¹⁴ When a king judges the poor in truth, His throne shall be established for a testimony.

¹⁵ Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: But an erring child disgraces his parents.

¹⁶ When the ungodly abound, sins abound: But when they fall, the righteous are warned.

¹⁷ Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest; And he shall give honor to thy soul.

¹ He who, being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are powerful, the people rejoice; But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³ He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.

⁴ A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶ In the transgression of a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

⁷ A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.

⁸ Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.

¹¹ A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.

¹² If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.

¹⁴ The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, His throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself bringeth shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷ Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to thy soul.

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the upright thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever 'ahav ·affectionately loves· wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by mishpat ·justice· makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin, but the upright can sing and be glad.

⁷ The upright care about justice for the poor. The wicked are not concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Adonai gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the upright will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹ A person who has received many rebukes but who stiffens his neck will be broken in a moment beyond healing.

² When righteous people increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked person is the ruler, the people sigh.

³ Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but he who keeps company with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

⁴ The king establishes the land by justice, but the one who demands bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.

⁶ In the sin of an evil person is a trap, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.

⁷ The righteous person knows the rights of the poor; the wicked person does not understand such knowledge.

⁸ Mockers set a city on fire, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

⁹ When a wise person has an argument with a fool, he rages and laughs, and there will be no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool reveals all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and calms himself down.

¹² If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

¹³ The poor person and the oppressor are similar, for Yahweh gives light to the eyes of them both.

¹⁴ If a king judges the poor by the truth, his throne will be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child freed from discipline puts his mother to shame.

¹⁶ When wicked people are in power, transgression increases, but righteous people will see the downfall of those wicked people.

¹⁷ Discipline your son and he will give you rest; he will bring delights into your life.

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹ He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³ He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it .

⁸ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.

¹⁰ The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

¹² If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹ He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

¹¹ A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

¹ Sudden perishing shall come up on that man, that with hard noll, that is, an obstinate soul, despiseth a blamer; and health shall not follow him.

² The commonality shall be glad in the multiplying of just or rightwise men; when wicked men have taken princehood, the people shall wail.

³ A man that loveth wisdom, maketh glad his father; but he that nourisheth a strumpet, shall lose his chattel or substance.

⁴ A just king raiseth up the land; an avaricious man shall destroy it.

⁵ A man that speaketh by flattering and feigned words to his friend, spreadeth abroad a net to his steps.

⁶ A snare shall wrap a wicked man doing sin; and a just or rightwise man shall praise, and make joy.

⁷ A just or rightwise man knoweth the cause of poor men; and an unpious man knoweth not knowing.

⁸ Men full of pestilence destroy a city; but wise men turn away strong vengeance.

⁹ If a wise man striveth with a fool, whether he be wroth, or laugh, he shall not find rest.

¹⁰ Men-quellers hate a simple man; but just or rightwise men seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool bringeth forth all his spirit; a wise man delayeth, and reserveth into time coming afterward.

¹² A prince that heareth willfully the words of leasing, shall have all his servants unfaithful.

¹³ A poor man and a lender met themselves; the Lord is the lightener of ever either.

¹⁴ If a king deemeth poor men in truth, his throne shall be made steadfast into without end.

¹⁵ A rod and chastising or discipline shall give wisdom; but a child, that is left to his own will, shameth his mother.

¹⁶ Great trespasses shall be multiplied in the multiplying of wicked men; and just or rightwise men shall see the fallings of them.

¹⁷ Teach thy son, and he shall comfort thee; and he shall give delights to thy soul.

¹ Sudden perishing shall come up on that man, that with hard noll, that is, (with) an obstinate soul, despiseth a blamer (or despiseth a rebuker); and health shall not follow him.

² The commonality shall be glad in the multiplying of just men; when wicked men have taken princehood, the people shall wail. (The community shall be glad when the righteous rule; but when the wicked rule, then the people shall wail.)

³ A man that loveth wisdom, maketh glad his father; but he that nourisheth a strumpet, shall lose his chattel. (A man who loveth wisdom, maketh his father glad; but he who feedeth a whore, shall lose his possessions.)

⁴ A just king raiseth up the land; an avaricious man shall destroy it.

⁵ A man that speaketh by flattering and feigned words to his friend, spreadeth abroad a net to his steps.

⁶ A snare shall wrap a wicked man doing sin; and a just man shall praise, and make joy. (A snare shall enwrap the wicked doing sin; but the righteous shall give praise, and make joy in their lives.)

⁷ A just man knoweth the cause of poor men; and an unpious man knoweth not knowing. (The righteous know of the concerns of the poor; but the wicked do not care to know.)

⁸ Men full of pestilence destroy a city; but wise men turn away strong vengeance.

⁹ If a wise man striveth with a fool, whether he be wroth, or laugh, he shall not find rest.

¹⁰ Men-quellers hate a simple man; but just men seek his soul. (Murderers hate honest people; but the righteous seek them out.)

¹¹ A fool bringeth forth all his spirit; a wise man delayeth, and reserveth into (the) time (to) coming afterward.

¹² A prince that heareth willfully the words of leasing, shall have all his servants unfaithful. (A ruler who willingly listeneth to lies, shall have servants who all be unfaithful./If a ruler willingly listeneth to lies, then all of his servants shall be unfaithful.)

¹³ A poor man and a lender met themselves; the Lord is the lightener of ever either. (A poor person and a lender met together; the Lord lighteneth the burdens of both of them.)

¹⁴ If a king deemeth poor men in truth, his throne shall be made steadfast into without end. (If a king judgeth the poor with honesty, his throne shall be made secure forever.)

¹⁵ A rod and chastising shall give wisdom; but a child, that is left to his own will, shameth his mother.

¹⁶ Great trespasses shall be multiplied in the multiplying of wicked men; and just men shall see the fallings of them. (Great trespasses shall be multiplied when the wicked rule; but the righteous shall see the falling of them.)

¹⁷ Teach thy son, and he shall comfort thee (or and he shall be a comfort to thee); and he shall give delights to thy soul.

¹ A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.

² In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

³ A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.

⁴ A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.

⁵ A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

⁶ In the transgression of the evil is a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

⁸ Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

⁹ A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.

¹⁰ Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

¹² A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked.

¹³ The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.

¹⁴ a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.

¹⁵ A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.

¹⁶ In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.

¹⁷ Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.