| New King James Version | English Standard Version |
| 1He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. |
| 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. | 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth. | 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| 4The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it. | 4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. |
| 5A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet. | 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
| 6By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. | 6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. |
| 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. | 7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. |
| 8Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath. | 8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise 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 has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. |
| 10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being. | 10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. |
| 11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. | 11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. |
| 12If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked. | 12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. |
| 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 14The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. | 14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 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 brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. | 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. |
| 17Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul. | 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. |
| 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. | 18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. |
| 19A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond. | 19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. |
| 20Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end. | 21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. |
| 22An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression. | 22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. |
| 23A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. | 23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. |
| 24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing. | 24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. |
| 25The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. | 25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. |
| 26Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. | 26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. |
| 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 righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. |
| The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | ESV Text Edition: 2016. The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The ESV® text has been reproduced in cooperation with and by permission of Good News Publishers. Unauthorized reproduction of this publication is prohibited. All rights reserved. |
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