| NET Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. | 1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning. |
| 2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. | 2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan. |
| 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. | 3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. |
| 4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down. | 4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin. |
| 5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. | 5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. |
| 6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. | 6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices. |
| 7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. | 7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. |
| 8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. | 8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger. |
| 9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. | 9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief. |
| 10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. | 10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life. |
| 11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. | 11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself. |
| 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. | 12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked. |
| 13The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both. | 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. |
| 14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. | 14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever. |
| 15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. | 15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother. |
| 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. | 16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall. |
| 17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. | 17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul. |
| 18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! | 18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy. |
| 19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. | 19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response. |
| 20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | 20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. | 21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful. |
| 22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. | 22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions. |
| 23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. | 23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor. |
| 24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. | 24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing. |
| 25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. | 25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe. |
| 26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. | 26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD. |
| 27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked. | 27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked. |
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