American Standard Version of 1901
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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.
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.
And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:
and it will come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they will say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.
Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister; that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.
And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.
Now Peter was sitting without in the court: and a maid came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilæan.
But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and saith unto them that were there, This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.
And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.
And after a little while they that stood by came and said to Peter, Of a truth thou also art one of them; for thy speech maketh thee known.
Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And straightway the cock crew.
For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a {Greek: bondservant.}servant of Christ.
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.