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. He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
4. The king by judgment establisheth the land but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5. A man that flattereth his neighbor 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 rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.
10. The blood-thirsty 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 hearkeneth to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
13. The poor and the deceitful man meet together the LORD enlighteneth 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; yes, he shall give delight to 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 understandeth, 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 at length become [his] son.
22. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23. A man's pride shall bring him low but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24. Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul he heareth cursing, and discloseth [it] not.
25. The fear of man bringeth a snare but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26. Many seek the ruler's favor; 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.