1He who being often reproved hardens his neck Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous have increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh. 3Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; But he who is a shepherd of prostitutes wastes [his] substance. 4The king by justice establishes the land; But he who exacts gifts overthrows it. 5A [noble] man who flatters his fellow man Spreads a net for his steps. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous sings and rejoices. 7The righteous takes knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked does not have understanding to know [it]. 8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath. 9If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he is angry or laughs, there will be no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate him who is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life. 11A fool utters all his anger; But a wise man keeps it back and stills it. 12If a ruler harkens to falsehood, All his ministers are wicked. 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Yahweh lightens the eyes of them both. 14The king who faithfully judges the poor, His throne will be established forever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. 16When the wicked are increased, transgression increases; But the righteous will look at their fall. 17Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul. 18Where there is no vision, the people go wild; But he who keeps the law, he is happy. 19A slave will not be corrected by words; For though he understands, he will not give heed. 20Do you see a man who is in a hurry in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him. 21He who delicately brings up his slave from a child Will have him become a son at the last. 22An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in transgression. 23The pride of man will bring him low; But he who is of a lowly spirit will obtain honor. 24Whoever shares with a thief hates his own soul; He hears the adjuration and utters nothing. 25The fear of man brings a snare; But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh will be safe. 26Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment [comes] from Yahweh. 27An unjust man is disgusting to the righteous; And he who is upright in the way is disgusting to the wicked.