[1]He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.[2]When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.[3]Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.[4]The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.[5]A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.[6]In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.[7]The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.[8]Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.[9]If a wise man contendeth 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 uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.[12]If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.[13]The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.[14]The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.[15]The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.[16]When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.[17]Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.[18]Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.[19]A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.[20]Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.[21]He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.[22]An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.[23]A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.[24]Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.[25]The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.[26]Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh 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.