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.

1 Kas dažnai baramas, bet užkietina savo sprandą, bus staiga sunaikintas ir nebeatsigaus.2 Kai teisieji valdo, tauta džiaugiasi, o kai valdo nedorėliai, tauta dejuoja.3 Kas myli išmintį, džiugina tėvą, o kas susideda su paleistuvėmis, praranda turtą.4 Teisingai valdydamas, karalius sustiprina kraštą, o kas ima kyšius, griauna jį.5 Kas pataikauja artimui, spendžia pinkles sau.6 Piktas žmogus įsipainioja nusikaltimuose, o teisusis gieda ir džiūgauja.7 Teisusis atsižvelgia į beturčių teises, o nedorėlis nenori jų žinoti.8 Niekintojai sukelia mieste neramumus, o išmintingieji nukreipia rūstybę.9 Jei išmintingas susiginčija su kvailiu,­ar tas niršta, ar juokiasi,­nėra ramybės.10 Kraujo trokštantis nekenčia nekaltojo, o teisieji rūpinasi jo siela.11 Kvailys kalba viską, ką galvoja, o išmintingas susilaiko.12 Jei valdovas klauso melo, visi jo tarnai bus nedorėliai.13 Beturtis ir sukčius turi bendra: Viešpats abiem davė šviesą akims.14 Karaliaus, kuris teisingai teisia beturtį, sostas išsilaikys per amžius.15 Rykštė ir pabarimas teikia išminties; vaikas, paliktas savo valiai, daro gėdą motinai.16 Daugėjant nedorėliams, daugėja nusikaltimų; teisieji matys jų žlugimą.17 Auklėk savo sūnų, tai jis bus tau paguoda ir tavo siela džiaugsis.18 Be apreiškimo žūsta tauta. Palaimintas, kas laikosi įstatymo.19 Vergo neišauklėsi žodžiais; nors jis supranta, bet nepaklauso.20 Kvailys teikia daugiau vilties, negu žmogus, kuris skubotai kalba.21 Vergas, lepinamas nuo mažens, galiausiai taps kaip sūnus.22 Piktas žmogus sukelia vaidus, o ūmus žmogus dažnai nusikalsta.23 Išdidumas pažemina žmogų, o nuolankus dvasia susilauks pagarbos.24 Kas susideda su vagimi, nekenčia savo sielos; jis prisiekia sakyti tiesą, bet nieko nepasako.25 Kas bijo žmonių, pakliūna į spąstus, kas pasitiki Viešpačiu, bus saugus.26 Daugelis ieško valdovo palankumo, bet teisingumas ateina iš Viešpaties.27 Teisusis bjaurisi neteisiuoju ir nedorėlis tuo, kuris eina tiesiu keliu.