KJV-Parallel Bibles
1. He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4. The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5. A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12. If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23. A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26. Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
1. He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
2. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
4. A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
5. A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8. Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
9. If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11. A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
12. If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13. The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14. A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17. Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
18. Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
19. A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
20. Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
22. An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23. A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
24. Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
25. The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
26. Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
27. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
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