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A person often rebuked who becomes obstinate Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

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

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.

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

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

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

The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins it.

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

A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

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

By wrongdoing an evil person is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

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

The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor; The wicked does not understand such concern.

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

Arrogant people inflame a city, But wise people turn away anger.

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

When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person, The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

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

People of bloodshed hate the blameless person, But the upright are concerned for his life.

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

A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back.

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

If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

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

The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

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

If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

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

The rod and a rebuke give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

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

When the wicked increase, wrongdoing increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.

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

Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.

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

Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is one who keeps the Law.

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

One who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be rebellious.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

An angry person stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered person abounds in wrongdoing.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

A person's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

One who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the LORD will be protected.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for mankind comes from the LORD.

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord .

An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, And one who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.