1 A man who hardens his neck when reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.2 When the righteous multiply, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.3 Whoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice; but a companion of harlots wastes wealth.4 The king establishes the land by justice; but he who receives bribes tears it down.5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shouts and rejoices.7 The righteous considers the plea of the poor, but the wicked has no discernment to know it.8 Scornful men blast and inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.10 Men of blood hate the perfect; but the upright seek the security of his soul.11 A fool vents all his emotions; but a wise one keeps still until afterwards.12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants are wicked.13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common; Jehovah gives light to the eyes of both.14 A king who judges the lowly in truth, his throne shall be established continually.15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a lad set loose brings shame to his mother.16 When the wicked become numerous, transgression increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yea, he shall give delight to your soul.18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained; but he who keeps the Law is blessed.19 A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not respond.20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.21 He who pampers his servant from youth, that one in the end shall be as his progeny.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 He who shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the oath, but does not confess.25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah shall be exalted.26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but man’s justice comes from Jehovah.27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.