American Standard Version of 1901
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Is Gilead iniquity? they are altogether false; in Gilgal they sacrifice bullocks; yea, their altars {Or, shall be}are as heaps in the furrows of the field.
And the child Samuel ministered unto Jehovah before Eli. And the word of Jehovah was {Or, rare}precious in those days; there was no {Hebrew: widely spread.}frequent vision.
In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
Now for a long season Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law:
For Jehovah brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he had {Or, cast away restraint}dealt wantonly in Judah, and trespassed sore against Jehovah.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neckShall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy
When the righteous {Or, are in authority}are increased, the people rejoice;But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
The king by justice establisheth the land;But {Or, he that imposeth tribute Hebrew: a man of offerings.}he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighborSpreadeth a net for his steps.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;The wicked {Or, understandeth not knowledge}hath not understanding to know it.
Scoffers set a city in a flame;But wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, {Or, He rageth and laugheth, and there is no rest}Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; {Or, But the upright care for his soul}And as for the upright, they seek his life.
A fool uttereth all his {Hebrew: spirit.}anger;But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,All his servants are wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together;Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,His throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom;But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
When the wicked {Hebrew: answer.}are increased, transgression increaseth;But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
A servant will not be corrected by words;For though he understand, he will not {Hebrew: answer.}give heed.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his {Or, business}words?There is more hope of a fool than of him.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a childShall have him become {The meaning of the word is doubtful.}a son at the last.
An angry man stirreth up strife,And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
A man's pride shall bring him low;But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
The fear of man bringeth a snare;But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah {Hebrew: shall be set on high.}shall be safe.
Many seek the ruler's favor;But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.