| Holman Christian Standard Bible | New International Version |
| 1One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly-- beyond recovery. | 1Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy. |
| 2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan. | 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. | 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 4By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a man who demands "contributions" demolishes it. | 4By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. |
| 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. | 5Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. |
| 6An evil man is caught by sin, but the righteous one sings and rejoices. | 6Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. |
| 7The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns. | 7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. |
| 8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger. | 8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. |
| 9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution. | 9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| 10Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him. | 10The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. |
| 11A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man holds it in check. | 11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. |
| 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. |
| 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| 14A king who judges the poor with fairness-- his throne will be established forever. | 14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother. | 15A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. |
| 16When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. | 16When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 17Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight. | 17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. |
| 18Without revelation people run wild, but one who listens to instruction will be happy. | 18Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction. |
| 19A slave cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn't respond. | 19Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond. |
| 20Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. |
| 21A slave pampered from his youth will become arrogant later on. | 21A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent. |
| 22An angry man stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion. | 22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins. |
| 23A person's pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor. | 23Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. |
| 24To be a thief's partner is to hate oneself; he hears the curse but will not testify. | 24The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify. |
| 25The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected. | 25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. |
| 26Many seek a ruler's favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD. | 26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. |
| 27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked. | 27The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. |
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