1He who is often reprimanded and hardens his neck will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous increase the people rejoice. When the wicked rule the people mourn. 3He who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice. But he who keeps company with fornicators wastes his wealth. 4The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it. 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare. But the righteous sings and rejoices. 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor. The wicked do not get to know it. 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare. Wise men turn away anger. 9If a wise man disputes with a foolish man, whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright. The righteous are concerned for his life. 11A fool loses his temper. But a wise man holds it back. 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13The poor and the deceitful have this in common: Jehovah lightens their eyes. 14The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases. But the righteous will see their fall. 17Correct your son, and he will give you rest. Yes, he will give you delight. 18Where there is no vision the people perish. The one who obeys the law is happy. 19A servant will not be corrected by words alone. Even though he understands he will not respond. 20See a man quick to talk? There is more hope for a fool then for him. 21The man who carefully brings up pays close attention tonourishes his servant from childhood will in the future have him become like his son. 22An angry man stirs up dissension. A furious man abounds in sin. 23A man's pride will bring him low. The humble in spirit retain honor. 24The partner of a thief hates his life. He hears the oath but tells nothing. 25Fear of man brings a snare trap. He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe. 26Many seek favor from the ruler; but every man's judgment comes from Jehovah. 27An unjust man is an abomination disgusting to the righteous. He who is upright in the way is an abomination detestable to the wicked.