Berean Standard Bible

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1. 1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2. 2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3. 3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4. 4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5. 5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6. 6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7. 7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8. 8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9. 9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10. 10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11. 11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12. 12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13. 13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives light to the eyes of both. ? BSB transformation LORD -> Yahweh Before The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. After The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives light to the eyes of both.
14. 14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15. 15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16. 16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18. 18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law. MORE
19. 19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20. 20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. 21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22. 22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23. 23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24. 24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
25. 25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in Yahweh is set securely on high. ? BSB transformation LORD -> Yahweh Before The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. After The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in Yahweh is set securely on high.
26. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from Yahweh. ? BSB transformation LORD -> Yahweh Before Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD. After Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from Yahweh.
27. 27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.