1 He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
4 The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
5 A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 A man' pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.
25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler' favor; but every man' judgment comes from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
1 A man who hardens his neck when reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.
2 When the righteous multiply, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice; but a companion of harlots wastes wealth.
4 The king establishes the land by justice; but he who receives bribes tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shouts and rejoices.
7 The righteous considers the plea of the poor, but the wicked has no discernment to know it.
8 Scornful men blast and inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.
10 Men of blood hate the perfect; but the upright seek the security of his soul.
11 A fool vents all his emotions; but a wise one keeps still until afterwards.
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common; Jehovah gives light to the eyes of both.
14 A king who judges the lowly in truth, his throne shall be established continually.
15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a lad set loose brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked become numerous, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yea, he shall give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained; but he who keeps the Law is blessed.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth, that one in the end shall be as his progeny.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 A mans pride shall bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 He who shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the oath, but does not confess.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah shall be exalted.
26 Many seek the rulers favor, but mans justice comes from Jehovah.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.