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1 A man who hardens his neck when reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; but a companion of harlots wastes wealth.
4 The king establishes the land by judgment; but he taking bribes tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 In the sin of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous knows the plea of the poor; the wicked cares not to know it.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.
10 Men of blood hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together; Jehovah gives light to the eyes of both.
14 A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a boy sent off causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, sin increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, he is blessed.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not answer.
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He pampering his servant from youth, that one in his latter days shall be his successor.
22 An angry man stirs up fighting, and a furious man abounds in sin.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 He who shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears an oath and does not tell.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment comes from Jehovah.
27 An unjust man is a hateful thing to the just; and he who is upright in the way is hateful to the wicked.
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The Modern King James Version (MKJV) is a contemporary English translation of the Bible that aims to preserve the majesty and accuracy of the original King James Version (KJV) while updating its language for modern readers. Developed by Jay P. Green Sr. and first published in 1990, the MKJV seeks to maintain the literary beauty and doctrinal reliability of the KJV, making only necessary adjustments to archaic terms and phrases to enhance readability. This careful balance allows the MKJV to retain the classic feel of the KJV while making it more accessible to today’s audience.
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