2 Because of sin the land doth oft change her prince; but through men of understanding and wisdom a realm endureth long.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
2 By the transgression of a land (B)many are its princes,But (C)by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(C)but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
2 When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
7 Whoso keepeth the law, is a child of understanding; but he that feedeth riotous men, shameth his father.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son,But he who is a companion of (J)gluttons humiliates his father.
7 Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.
8 Whoso increaseth his riches by vantage and winning, let him gather them to help the poor withal.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
8 He who increases his wealth by (K)interest and usuryGathers it (L)for him who is gracious to the poor.
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(L)collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(M)
8 Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
10 Whoso leadeth the righteous in to an evil way, shall fall into his own pit; but the just shall have the good in possession.
10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil wayWill (N)himself fall into his own pit,But the (O)blameless will inherit good.
10 The one who leads the upright into an evil waywill fall into his own pit,(O)but the blameless will inherit what is good.(P)
10 Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes,but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
11 The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.
12 When righteous men are in prosperity, then doth honour flourish; but when the ungodly come up, the state of men changeth.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
12 When the (Q)righteous triumph, there is great glory,But (R)when the wicked rise, men (e)hide themselves.
12 When the righteous triumph,there is great rejoicing,(c)but when the wicked come to power,people hide themselves.(Q)
12 When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper; but who so knowledgeth them and forsaketh them, shall have mercy.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
13 He who (S)conceals his transgressions will not prosper,But he who (T)confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
13 The one who conceals his sinswill not prosper,(R)but whoever confesses and renounces themwill find mercy.(S)
13 Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
14 Well is him that standeth always in awe; as for him that hardeneth his heart, he shall fall into mischief.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
14 How blessed is the man who (U)fears always,But he who (V)hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.
16 Where the prince is without understanding, there is great oppression and wrong; but if he be such one as hateth covetousness, he shall long reign.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
16 A (Y)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
16 A leader who lacks understandingis very oppressive,but one who hates dishonest profitprolongs his life.(X)
16 A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.
17 He that by violence sheddeth any man's blood, shall be a renagade unto his grave; and no man shall be able to succor him.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
17 A man who is (Z)laden with the guilt of human bloodWill (f)be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
17 A guilty man tormented by bloodshed will be a lifelong fugitive; let no one support him.
18 Whoso leadeth a godly and an innocent life, shall be safe; but he that goeth froward ways, shall once have a fall.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
18 The one who lives with integrity will be helped,but one who distorts right and wrong(e)will suddenly fall.(AA)
18 Whoever lives blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverted will fall without warning.
19 He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, shall have poverty enough.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
19 (AB)He who tills his land will (AC)have plenty of food,But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
19 The one who works his landwill have plenty of food,(AB)but whoever chases fantasieswill have his fill of poverty.(AC)
19 Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor.
20 A faithful man is greatly to be commended, but he that maketh too much haste for to be rich, shall not be unguilty.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
20 A (AD)faithful man will abound with blessings,But he who (AE)makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
20 A faithful man will have many blessings,(AD)but one in a hurry to get rich(AE)will not go unpunished.
20 The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
22 He that will be rich all too soon, hath an evil eye; and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
22 A man with an (AH)evil eye (AI)hastens after wealthAnd does not know that want will come upon him.
22 The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall find more favour at the last, than he that flattereth him.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor(AI)than one who flatters(g) with his tongue.(AJ)
23 Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.
24 Who so robbeth his father and mother, and sayeth it is no sin; the same is like unto a murderer.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
24 He who (AL)robs his father or his motherAnd says, “It is not a transgression,”Is the (AM)companion of a man who destroys.
24 The one who robs his father or mother(AK)and says, “That’s no sin,”(AL)is a companion to a man who destroys.(AM)
24 Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.
25 He that is of a proud stomach, stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD, shall be well fed.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
25 An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.
27 He that giveth unto the poor, shall not want; but he that turneth away his eyes from such as be in necessity, shall suffer great poverty himself.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
27 The one who gives to the poorwill not be in need,but one who turns his eyes away(i)will receive many curses.(AQ)
27 Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.
28 When the ungodly are come up, men are fain to hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;But when they perish, the righteous increase.
28 When the wicked come to power,people hide,but when they are destroyed,the righteous flourish.(AR) >
28 When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase.