¹ He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, will 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 wealth. ⁴ The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it. ⁵ A man that flatters his neighbour 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 will be established forever. 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 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 vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy [is] he. ¹⁹ A servant will not be corrected by words: for even though he understand he will not answer. ²⁰ Seest 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 will 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's pride will bring him low: but honour will uphold the humble in spirit. ²⁴ Whoever partners with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and betrays [it] not. ²⁵ The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD will be safe. ²⁶ Many seek the ruler's favour but every man's 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.