1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neckwill be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable,but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbourspreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin,but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor.The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8 Mockers stir up a city,but wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;and they seek the life of the upright.
11 A fool vents all of his anger,but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 If a ruler listens to lies,all of his officials are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor,his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom,but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases;but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;but one who keeps the Torah is blessed.
19 A servant can’t be corrected by words.Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from youthwill have him become a son in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up strife,and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 A man’s pride brings him low,but one of lowly spirit gains honour.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,but whoever puts his trust in the Lord is kept safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour,but a man’s justice comes from the Lord.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous,and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.