1 He who is often reproved, yet hardens his neck,will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father,but he who keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
4 The king establishes the land by judgment,but he who receives bribes overthrowsit.
5 A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,but the righteous sing and rejoice.