1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
11 A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom,
but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19 A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up strife,
and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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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.