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.

1He that being often reproued, hardeneth his necke, shal suddenly be destroied, and that without remedy.

2When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne.

3Whoso loueth wisedome, reioyceth his father: but hee that keepeth company with harlots, spendeth his substance.

4The king by iudgement stablisheth the land: but he that receiueth gifts, ouerthroweth it.

5A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his feet.

6In the transgression of an euill man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and reioyce.

7The righteous considereth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.

9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether hee rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10The bloodthirstie hate the vpright: but the iust seeke his soule.

11A foole vttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his seruants are wicked.

13The poore and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lightneth both their eyes.

14The King that faithfully iudgeth the poore, his throne shall be established for euer.

15The rod and reproofe giue wisedome: but a child left to himselfe bringeth his mother to shame.

16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.

18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the Law, happy is he.

19A seruant will not be corrected by words: for though hee vnderstand, hee will not answere.

20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a foole then of him.

21He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from a child, shall haue him become his sonne at the length.

22An angry man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23A mans pride shall bring him lowe: but honour shall vpholde the humble in spirit.

24Who so is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: hee heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25The feare of man bringeth a snare: but who so putteth his trust in the Lord, shall be safe.

26Many seeke the rulers fauour, but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.

27An vniust man is an abomination to the iust: and he that is vpright in the way, is abomination to the wicked.

I == 1st Sam 2:25 ; 2nd chr 36:16

II == Esth 3:15 ; 8:15

III == Luke 15:13 , 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VII == Job 29:16 ; 31:13 ; Ps 41:1

 

 

 

 

 

X == 1st John 3:12

 

 

 

XIII == Matt 5:45

XIV == Ps 72:2 , 4 , 13-14

 

 

XVI == Ps 37:36 ; 58:10 ; 91:8 ; 92:11

XVII == Prov 13:24 ; 19:18 ; 22:15 ; 23:13-15

XVIII == 1st Sam 3:1 ; Amos 8:11-12 ; John 13:17 ; James 1:25

 

XX == Prov 26:12

 

 

 

XXII == Prov 15:18 ; 26:21

XXIII == Job 22:29 ; Matt 23:12 ; Luke 14:11 ; 18:14 ; Acts 12:23 ; James 4:6 , 10 ; 1st Peter 5:5

XXIV == Lev 5:1

XXV == Gen 12:12 ; 20:2 , 11

 

 

 

1 The man who remains stiff-necked and hates rebuke will be crushed suddenly beyond cure.

2 When the just prevail, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king gives stability to the land; but he who imposes heavy taxes ruins it.

5 The man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net under his feet.

6 The wicked man steps into a snare, but the just man runs on joyfully.

7 The just man has a care for the rights of the poor; the wicked man has no such concern.

8 Arrogant men set the city ablaze, but wise men calm the fury.

9 If a wise man disputes with a fool, he may rage or laugh but can have no peace.

10 Bloodthirsty men hate the honest man, but the upright show concern for his life.

11 The fool gives vent to all his anger; but by biding his time, the wise man calms it.

12 If a ruler listens to lying words, his servants all become wicked.

13 The poor and the oppressor have a common bond: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

14 If a king is zealous for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.

15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a boy left to his whims disgraces his mother.

16 When the wicked prevail, crime increases; but their downfall the just will behold.

17 Correct your son, and he will bring you comfort, and give delight to your soul.

18 Without prophecy the people become demoralized; but happy is he who keeps the law.

19 By words no servant can be trained; for he understands what is said, but obeys not.

20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? More can be hoped for from a fool!

21 If a man pampers his servant from childhood, he will turn out to be stubborn.

22 An ill-tempered man stirs up disputes, and a hotheaded man is the cause of many sins.

23 Man's pride causes his humiliation, but he who is humble of spirit obtains honor.

24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy: he hears himself put under a curse, yet discloses nothing.

25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.

26 Many curry favor with the ruler, but the rights of each are from the LORD.

27 The evildoer is an abomination to the just, and he who walks uprightly is an abomination to the wicked.

v 1. We gain by accepting proper criticism.

v 2. Emotions involved, but this may be the making or breaking of an institution.

v 3-6. Need of faithful sons, just kings, and avoiding flattery.

 

 

 

 

 

v 7. Another verse of concern for the poor.

 

 

 

 

 

v 11. Use discretion in discussing an issue. Consider also v 20 with this.

 

 

 

 

v 15, 16. Two of many verses stressing proper discipline of children.

 

 

 

 

v 18. Here this speaks of people perishing for lack of revelation from God given through prophets, but we bend it to mean if we don’t take the Gospel, people perish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v 27. The upright and sinners are in continuous conflict.