Proverbs 29:8-17 in English

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.