| Christian Standard Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly--beyond recovery. | 1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning. |
| 2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan. | 2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan. |
| 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. | 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. |
| 4By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a person who demands "contributions" demolishes it. | 4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin. |
| 5A person who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. | 5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. |
| 6An evil person is caught by sin, but the righteous one sings and rejoices. | 6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices. |
| 7The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns. | 7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. |
| 8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger. | 8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger. |
| 9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution. | 9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief. |
| 10Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him. | 10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life. |
| 11A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person holds it in check. | 11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself. |
| 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked. | 12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked. |
| 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. |
| 14A king who judges the poor with fairness--his throne will be established forever. | 14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother. | 15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. | 16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall. |
| 17Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight. | 17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul. |
| 18Without revelation people run wild, but one who follows divine instruction will be happy. | 18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy. |
| 19A servant cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn't respond. | 19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response. |
| 20Do you see someone who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21A servant pampered from his youth will become arrogant later on. | 21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful. |
| 22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered one increases rebellion. | 22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions. |
| 23A person's pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor. | 23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor. |
| 24To be a thief's partner is to hate oneself; he hears the curse but will not testify. | 24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing. |
| 25The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected. | 25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe. |
| 26Many desire a ruler's favor, but a person receives justice from the LORD. | 26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD. |
| 27An unjust person is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked. | 27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked. |
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