1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukeswill suddenly be destroyed – without remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighboursare spreading nets for their feet.
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,but the wicked have no such concern.