1A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured. 2When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh. 3A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance. 4A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it. 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge. 8Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath. 9[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest. 10Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule. 11A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward. 12Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked. 13The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes. 14A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer. 15The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed. 16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall. 17Correct thy sonne & he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule. 18Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer. 20Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him. 21He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone. 22An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory. 24He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, & declareth it not. 25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD. 27A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.