A man who hardens his neck after amuch reproof Will bsuddenly be broken 1beyond remedy.
2When the arighteous 1increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
3A man who aloves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who bkeeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
4The aking gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
5A man who aflatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
6By transgression an evil man is aensnared, But the righteous bsings and rejoices.
7The arighteous 1is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such 2concern.
8Scorners aset a city aflame, But bwise men turn away anger.
9When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, 1The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10Men of abloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright 1are concerned for his life.
11A afool 1always loses his temper, But a bwise man holds it back.
12If a aruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
13The apoor man and the oppressor 1have this in common: The LORD gives blight to the eyes of both.
14If a aking judges the poor with truth, His bthrone will be established forever.
15The arod and reproof give wisdom, But a child 1who gets his own way bbrings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked 1increase, transgression increases; But the arighteous will see their fall.
17aCorrect your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also 1 bdelight your soul.
18Where there is ano 1vision, the people bare unrestrained, But chappy is he who keeps the law.
19A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.
20Do you see a man who is ahasty in his words? There is bmore hope for a fool than for him.
21He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.
22An aangry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23A man's apride will bring him low, But a bhumble spirit will obtain honor.
24He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He ahears the oath but tells nothing.
25The afear of man 1brings a snare, But he who btrusts in the LORD will be exalted.
26aMany seek the ruler's 1favor, But bjustice for man comes from the LORD.
27An aunjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is bupright in the way is abominable to the wicked.