A man who hardens his neck when reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.
2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people sigh.
3He who loves wisdom gladdens his father, but a feeder of harlots wastes wealth.
4A king establishes a land by justice, but a man taking bribes tears it down.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
6A snare is in the transgression of an evil man, but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7The righteous attends to the cause of the poor; the wicked does not discern knowledge.
8Scornful men blast a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9If a wise man disputes with a foolish man, either he shakes, or laughs, and there is no rest.
10Men of blood hate the blameless, but the upright seek his soul.
11A fool brings out all of his spirit, but holding back, the wise quiets it.
12To a ruler who listens to lying words, all his ministers are wicked.
13The poor and the injurious man meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of both.
14A king that truly judges the weak shall have his throne established forever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a boy let loose causes shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Discipline your son, and you will get rest, and it will give delight to your soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained. But blessed is he, the one keeping the law.
19A servant is not corrected by words; though he discerns, there is no answer.
20Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than of him.
21He pampering his servant from youth, even afterwards in his days he shall be his successor.
22An angry man stirs up contention, and a furious one abounds in transgression.
23The pride of man brings him low, but the humble of spirit takes hold of honor.
24He who shares with a thief hates his soul; he hears a curse, but does not tell it.
25The fear of man brings a snare, but he trusting Jehovah is set on high.
26Many seek the face of the ruler, but the judgment of each man is from Jehovah.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and the upright of way are an abomination to the wicked.