Proverbs 291 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck\par\tab Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy 2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;\par\tab But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;\par\tab But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. 4 The king by justice establisheth the land;\par\tab But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbor\par\tab Spreadeth a net for his steps. 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;\par\tab But the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;\par\tab The wicked hath not understanding to know {\i it}. 8 Scoffers set a city in a flame;\par\tab But wise men turn away wrath. 9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,\par\tab Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. 10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;\par\tab And as for the upright, they seek his life. 11 A fool uttereth all his anger;\par\tab But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. 12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,\par\tab All his servants are wicked. 13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together;\par\tab Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,\par\tab His throne shall be established for ever. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom;\par\tab But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;\par\tab But the righteous shall look upon their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;\par\tab Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. 18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;\par\tab But he that keepeth the law, happy is he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words;\par\tab For though he understand, he will not give heed. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?\par\tab There is more hope of a fool than of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child\par\tab Shall have him become a son at the last. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife,\par\tab And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man's pride shall bring him low;\par\tab But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;\par\tab He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare;\par\tab But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler's favor;\par\tab But a man's judgment {\i cometh} from Jehovah. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;\par\tab And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.\par Proverbs 291 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck\par\tab Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy 2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;\par\tab But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;\par\tab But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. 4 The king by justice establisheth the land;\par\tab But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbor\par\tab Spreadeth a net for his steps. 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;\par\tab But the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;\par\tab The wicked hath not understanding to know {\i it}. 8 Scoffers set a city in a flame;\par\tab But wise men turn away wrath. 9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,\par\tab Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. 10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;\par\tab And as for the upright, they seek his life. 11 A fool uttereth all his anger;\par\tab But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. 12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,\par\tab All his servants are wicked. 13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together;\par\tab Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,\par\tab His throne shall be established for ever. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom;\par\tab But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;\par\tab But the righteous shall look upon their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;\par\tab Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. 18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;\par\tab But he that keepeth the law, happy is he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words;\par\tab For though he understand, he will not give heed. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?\par\tab There is more hope of a fool than of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child\par\tab Shall have him become a son at the last. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife,\par\tab And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man's pride shall bring him low;\par\tab But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;\par\tab He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare;\par\tab But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler's favor;\par\tab But a man's judgment {\i cometh} from Jehovah. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;\par\tab And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.\par |
Edited by Jeff D. Huddleston. Based on the 1901 American Standard Version (ASV-1901).
Edited by Jeff D. Huddleston. Based on the 1901 American Standard Version (ASV-1901).