1 He 2 Chr. 36:16; Prov. 6:15 who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the Esth. 8:15; Prov. 28:12 people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, Esth. 4:3 the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who Prov. 26:28 flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
6 By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous Job 29:16; Ps. 41:1; Prov. 31:8, 9 considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8 Scoffers Prov. 11:11 set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Matt. 11:17 Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10 Gen. 4:5–8;1 John 3:12 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
11 A fool vents all his Prov. 14:33 feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: (Matt. 5:45) The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 The king who judges the Ps. 72:4; Is. 11:4 poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and rebuke give Prov. 22:15 wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their Ps. 37:34; Prov. 21:12 fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 1 Sam. 3:1; Ps. 74:9; Amos 8:11, 12 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But Prov. 8:32; John 13:17 happy is he who keeps the law.
19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? Prov. 26:12 There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
22 Prov. 26:21 An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 Job 22:29; Prov. 15:33; 18:12; Is. 66:2; Dan. 4:30; Matt. 23:12; Luke 14:11; 18:14; Acts 12:23; (James 4:6–10;1 Pet. 5:5, 6) A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; Lev. 5:1 He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
25 Gen. 12:12; 20:2; Luke 12:4; John 12:42, 43 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Ps. 20:9 Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord .
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.