1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth |his| neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 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 |his| substance. 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 |there is| a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: |but| the wicked regardeth not to know |it|. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise |men| turn away wrath. 9 |If| a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, |there is| no rest. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise |man| keepeth it in till afterwards. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants |are| wicked. 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 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 |to himself| bringeth his mother to shame. 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 |there is| no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy |is| he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20 Seest thou a man |that is| hasty in his words? |there is| more hope of a fool than of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become |his| son at the length. 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 |it| not. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but |every| man’s judgment |cometh| from the LORD. 27 An unjust man |is| an abomination to the just: and |he that is| upright in the way |is| abomination to the wicked.