He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. {He...: Heb. A man of reproofs}
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in...: or, increased}
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth {his} substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. {he...: Heb. a man of oblations}
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man {there is} a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: {but} the wicked regardeth not to know {it}.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise {men} turn away wrath. {bring...: or, set a city on fire}
9{If} a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, {there is} no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. {The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood}
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards.
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants {are} wicked.
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. {the deceitful...: or, the usurer}
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18Where {there is} no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy {is} he. {perish: or, is made naked}
19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20Seest thou a man {that is} hasty in his words? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him. {words: or, matters?}
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become {his} son at the length.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth {it} not.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. {safe: Heb. set on high}
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but {every} man's judgment {cometh} from the LORD. {the ruler's...: Heb. the face of a ruler}
27An unjust man {is} an abomination to the just: and {he that is} upright in the way {is} abomination to the wicked.