1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise
9 If
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the
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
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; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but
27 An unjust man