Click any Hebrew word to see its transliteration and Strong's number.
1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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4The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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5A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
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6An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.
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7The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
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8Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
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9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
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11A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control.
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12If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
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13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
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14The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
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15The rod of correction gives wisdom,
but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
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16When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
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17Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
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19A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end.
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22An angry man stirs up strife,
and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
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23A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
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25The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
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26Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
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27A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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