| King James Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | 1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning. |
| 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | 2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan. |
| 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. | 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. |
| 4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. | 4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin. |
| 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. | 5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. |
| 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. | 6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices. |
| 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. | 7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. |
| 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. | 8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger. |
| 9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. | 9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief. |
| 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. | 10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life. |
| 11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | 11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself. |
| 12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. | 12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked. |
| 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. | 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. |
| 14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. | 14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | 15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. | 16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall. |
| 17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. | 17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul. |
| 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. | 18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy. |
| 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. | 19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response. |
| 20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. | 20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. | 21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful. |
| 22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. | 22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions. |
| 23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. | 23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor. |
| 24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. | 24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing. |
| 25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. | 25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe. |
| 26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | 26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD. |
| 27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. | 27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked. |
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