1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wastethhissubstance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to knowit.
8 Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together: theLordlighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in theLordshall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgmentcomethfrom theLord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous: and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.