| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. |
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