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Apostles' Bible Complete (2004) King James Version (1769) New King James Version (1982) Today's English Version (Good News Bible) (1992) Voice In Wilderness (2006)
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Chapter
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1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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He who is often rebuked, [and] hardens [his] neck, Will 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.
2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked [man] rules, the people groan.
3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
3
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes [his] wealth.
4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
4
The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
5
A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
6
By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
7
The righteous considers the cause of the poor, [But] the wicked does not understand [such] knowledge.
8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
8
Scoffers set a city aflame, 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.
9
[If] a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether [the fool] rages or laughs, [there is] no peace.
10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
10
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
11
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise [man] holds them back.
12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
12
If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants [become] wicked.
13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
13
The poor [man] and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
14
The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
15
The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left [to himself] brings shame to his mother.
16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
17
Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
18
Where [there is] no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy [is] he who keeps the law.
19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
19
A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
20
Do you see a man hasty in his words? [There is] more hope for a fool than for him.
21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
21
He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
22
An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
23
A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
24
Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
25
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
26
Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man [comes] from the LORD.
27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
27
An unjust man [is] an abomination to the righteous, And [he who is] upright in the way [is] an abomination to the wicked.
