1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbor
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,
10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Yahweh lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
15The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child
22An angry man stirreth up strife,
23A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Yahweh shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment [cometh] from Yahweh.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.