1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neckShall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.2When the righteous 1are increased, the people rejoice;But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.4The king by justice establisheth the land;But 2he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.5A man that flattereth his neighborSpreadeth a net for his steps.6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;The wicked 3hath not understanding to know it.8Scoffers set a city in a flame;But wise men turn away wrath.9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,4Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;5And as for the upright, they seek his life.11A fool uttereth all his 6anger;But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,All his servants are wicked.13The poor man and the oppressor meet together;Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.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 causeth shame to his mother.16When the wicked 7are increased, transgression increaseth;But the righteous shall look upon their fall.17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.19A servant will not be corrected by words;For though he understand, he will not 8give heed.20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his 9words?There is more hope of a fool than of him.21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a childShall have him become 10a son at the last.22An angry man stirreth up strife,And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.23A man’s pride shall bring him low;But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.25The fear of man bringeth a snare;But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah 11shall be safe.26Many seek the ruler’s favor;But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.