1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.4By justice a king builds up the land, but a man who takes bribes tears it down.5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.6An evil man is ensnared by his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.7The righteous knows the rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.8Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath.9If a wise man has a controversy with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.13The poor man and the oppressor meet; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.19A servant will not be disciplined by words; for though he understands, he will not respond.20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him insolent.22A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.23One's pride will bring him low, but an humble spirit will obtain honor.24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the adjuration, but says nothing.25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.26Many seek the favor of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.