• Warnings and Instructions

  • 1 A person often rebuked who becomes obstinate Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
  • 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
  • 3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
  • 4 The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
  • 5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
  • 6 By wrongdoing an evil person is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
  • 7 The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor; The wicked does not understand such concern.
  • 8 Arrogant people inflame a city, But wise people turn away anger.
  • 9 When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person, The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
  • 10 People of bloodshed hate the blameless person, But the upright are concerned for his life.
  • 11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back.
  • 12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
  • 13 The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
  • 14 If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
  • 15 The rod and a rebuke give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
  • 16 When the wicked increase, wrongdoing increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
  • 17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.
  • 18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is one who keeps the Law.
  • 19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.
  • 20 Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
  • 21 One who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be rebellious.
  • 22 An angry person stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered person abounds in wrongdoing.
  • 23 A person’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
  • 24 One who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.
  • 25 The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected.
  • 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for mankind comes from the Lord.
  • 27 An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, And one who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.