1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,

Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:

But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:

But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment stablisheth the land:

But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour

Spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare:

But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:

But the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare:

But wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,

Whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright:

But the just seek his soul.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind:

But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies,

All his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together:

The Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

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 bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:

But the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest;

Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish:

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 answer.

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 his son at the length.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife,

And a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low:

But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:

He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare:

But whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour;

But every man’s judgment cometh 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.