1   He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2   When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
3   Whosoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
4   The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.
5   A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6   In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.
7   The righteous considers the cause of the poor:  but  the  wicked  regards  not  such knowledge.
8   Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9   If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the foolish man rages or laughs, there is no rest.
10   The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his good.
11   A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
12   If a ruler hearkens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13   The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
14   The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15   The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16   When   the   wicked   are   multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17   Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.
18   Where  there  is  no  vision,  the  people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
19   A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understands he will not answer.
20   See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21   He that carefully brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son in the end.
22   An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23   A  man's  pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24   Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and reveals it not.
25   The fear of man brings a snare: but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26   Many  seek  the  ruler's  favor;  but  every man's judgment comes 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.