• 1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
  • 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
  • 3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
  • 4 The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
  • 5 A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
  • 6 By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
  • 7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
  • 8 Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
  • 9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
  • 10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
  • 11 A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
  • 12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
  • 13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
  • 14 The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
  • 15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
  • 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
  • 17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
  • 18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
  • 19 A servant will not be corrected by mere 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 childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
  • 22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
  • 23 A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
  • 24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
  • 25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
  • 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.
  • 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.