1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.4 The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it .8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.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 causeth shame to his mother.16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; 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 give heed.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 a son at the last.22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.26 Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.