[1] He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
[2] When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
[3] Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
[4] The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
[5] A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
[6] In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.
[7] The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
[8] Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
[9] If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
[10] The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
[11] A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
[12] If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
[13] The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
[14] The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
[15] The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
[16] When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
[17] Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.
[18] Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
[19] A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
[20] See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
[21] He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
[22] An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
[23] A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
[24] Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.
[25] The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
[26] Many seek the ruler’s favor; but every man’s judgment comes from the LORD.
[27] An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.