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 neighborspreads a net for his feet.