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