1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes

will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;

when the wicked rule, the people groan.

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,

Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:

But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

1 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism

will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.

2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.

But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,

Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;

But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

1 Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times

will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.

2 When good people do well, everyone is happy,

but when evil people rule, everyone groans.

1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck

Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy

2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;

But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

1 A person who will not bend after many warnings 

will suddenly be broken beyond repair. 

2 When righteous people increase, the people ⸤of God⸥ rejoice, 

but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans. 

1 One who becomes stiff-necked,

after many reprimands

will be shattered instantly—

beyond recovery.

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,

but when the wicked rule, people groan.

1 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,

will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;

but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

1 A man who is reproved, being stubborn of neck—

suddenly he will be broken, and there will not be healing.

2 When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice,

but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.

1 A man who still won’t obey after being warned many times

will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save him.

2 When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad.

But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.

1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof

Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,

But when a wicked man rules, people groan.