1 The man that with stiff neck contemneth him that rebuketh, sudden destruction shall come upon him: and health shall not follow him.
1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 In the multiplication of just men, the common people shall rejoice: when the impious shall take princedom, the people shall mourn.
2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 Aman that loveth wisdom, maketh his father glad: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall destroy his substance.
3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 Ajust king setteth up the land, a covetous man shall destroy it.
4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 Aman that with fair and feigned words speaketh to his friend, spreadeth a net to his steps.
5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 Asnare shall entangle the wicked man sinning: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 The just knoweth the cause of the poor: the impious is ignorant of knowledge.
7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Pestilent men dissipate a city: but the wise turn away fury.
8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 Awise man, if he contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or whether he laugh, shall not find rest.
9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 Men of blood hate the simple: but just men seek his soul.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 Afool uttereth all his spirit: a wiseman deferreth and reserveth till afterward.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 A Prince that gladly heareth words of lying, hath all his servants impious.
12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: our Lord is illuminator of both.
13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be replenished for ever.
14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 Rod and rebuke giveth wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, confoundeth his mother.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16 In the multiplication of the impious, wickedness shall be multiplied, and the just shall see the ruins of them.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Nurture thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delights to thy soul.
17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be dissipated: but he that keepeth the Law, is blessed.
18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 Aservant cannot be taught by words: because he understandeth that which thou sayst, and contemneth to answer.
19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 Hast thou seen a man swift to speak? Folly is rather to be hoped, than his amendment.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 He that nourished his servant delicately from his childhood, afterward shall feel him stubborn.
21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 An angry man provoketh brawls: and he that is easy to indignation, shall be more prone to sin.
22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall receive the humble of spirit.
23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one adjuring, and telleth not.
24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 He that feareth man, shall soon fall: he that trusteth in our Lord shall be lifted up.
25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many seek after the face of the Prince: & the judgement of every one cometh forth from our Lord.
26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
27 The just abhor an impious man: & the impious abhor them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be out of perdition.
27 The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.