1 O homem que muitas vezes repreendido endurece a cerviz

será quebrantado de repente sem que haja cura.

2 Quando se multiplicam os justos, o povo se alegra,

quando, porém, domina o perverso, o povo suspira.

3 O homem que ama a sabedoria alegra a seu pai,

mas o companheiro de prostitutas desperdiça os bens.

4 O rei justo sustém a terra,

mas o amigo de impostos a transtorna.

5 O homem que lisonjeia a seu próximo

arma-lhe uma rede aos passos.

6 Na transgressão do homem mau, há laço,

mas o justo canta e se regozija.

7 Informa-se o justo da causa dos pobres,

mas o perverso de nada disso quer saber.

8 Os homens escarnecedores alvoroçam a cidade,

mas os sábios desviam a ira.

9 Se o homem sábio discute com o insensato,

quer este se encolerize, quer se ria, não haverá fim.

10 Os sanguinários aborrecem o íntegro,

ao passo que, quanto aos retos, procuram tirar-lhes a vida.

11 O insensato expande toda a sua ira,

mas o sábio afinal lha reprime.

12 Se o governador dá atenção a palavras mentirosas,

virão a ser perversos todos os seus servos.

13 O pobre e o seu opressor se encontram,

mas é o Senhor quem dá luz aos olhos de ambos.

14 O rei que julga os pobres com equidade

firmará o seu trono para sempre.

15 A vara e a disciplina dão sabedoria,

mas a criança entregue a si mesma vem a envergonhar a sua mãe.

16 Quando os perversos se multiplicam,

multiplicam-se as transgressões,

mas os justos verão a ruína deles.

17 Corrige o teu filho, e te dará descanso,

dará delícias à tua alma.

18 Não havendo profecia, o povo se corrompe;

mas o que guarda a lei, esse é feliz.

19 O servo não se emendará com palavras,

porque, ainda que entenda, não obedecerá.

20 Tens visto um homem precipitado nas suas palavras?

Maior esperança há para o insensato do que para ele.

21 Se alguém amimar o escravo desde a infância,

por fim ele quererá ser filho.

22 O iracundo levanta contendas,

e o furioso multiplica as transgressões.

23 A soberba do homem o abaterá,

mas o humilde de espírito obterá honra.

24 O que tem parte com o ladrão aborrece a própria alma;

ouve as maldições e nada denuncia.

25 Quem teme ao homem arma ciladas,

mas o que confia no Senhor está seguro.

26 Muitos buscam o favor daquele que governa,

mas para o homem a justiça vem do Senhor.

27 Para o justo, o iníquo é abominação,

e o reto no seu caminho é abominação ao perverso.

1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck

Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;

But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;

But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

4 The king by justice establisheth the land;

But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbor

Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;

But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;

The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

8 Scoffers set a city in a flame;

But wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,

Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;

And as for the upright, they seek his life.

11 A fool uttereth all his anger;

But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,

All his servants are wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together;

Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

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 causeth shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;

But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;

Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;

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 give heed.

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 a son at the last.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife,

And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low;

But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;

He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare;

But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor;

But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;

And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed —without remedy.

2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for "bribes tear it down.

5 Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.

6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.

11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction.

19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.

20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

21 A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.

22 An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.

23 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.

25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.

27 The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.