^{1 Ref} He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

^{2 Ref} When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.

^{3 Ref} Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

^{4 Ref} The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.

^{5 Ref} A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads a net for his feet.

^{6 Ref} An evil man is snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad.

^{7 Ref} The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.

^{8 Ref} Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.

^{9 Ref} If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

^{10 Ref} The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright.

^{11 Ref} A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.

^{12 Ref} If a ruler listens to lies, All of his officials are wicked.

^{13 Ref} The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

^{14 Ref} The king who fairly judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.

^{15 Ref} The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

^{16 Ref} When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.

^{17 Ref} Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

^{18 Ref} Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed.

^{19 Ref} A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

^{20 Ref} Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

²¹ He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end.

^{22 Ref} An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.

^{23 Ref} A man's pride brings him low, But one of lowly spirit gains honor.

^{24 Ref} Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

^{25 Ref} The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

^{26 Ref} Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.

^{27 Ref} A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

^{1 Ref} A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.

^{2 Ref} In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

^{3 Ref} A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.

^{4 Ref} A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.

^{5 Ref} A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

^{6 Ref} In the transgression of the evil `is' a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

^{7 Ref} The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

^{8 Ref} Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

^{9 Ref} A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.

^{10 Ref} Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.

^{11 Ref} A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

^{12 Ref} A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers `are' wicked.

^{13 Ref} The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.

^{14 Ref} a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.

^{15 Ref} A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.

^{16 Ref} In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.

^{17 Ref} Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.

^{18 Ref} Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!

^{19 Ref} By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.

^{20 Ref} Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.

²¹ Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, `At' his latter end also he is continuator.

^{22 Ref} An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.

^{23 Ref} The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.

^{24 Ref} Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.

^{25 Ref} Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.

^{26 Ref} Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah `is' the judgment of each.

^{27 Ref} An abomination to the righteous `is' the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked `is' the upright in the way!

^{1 Ref} A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

^{2 Ref} When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

^{3 Ref} A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

^{4 Ref} A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

^{5 Ref} A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

^{6 Ref} In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

^{7 Ref} The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.

^{8 Ref} Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

^{9 Ref} If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

^{10 Ref} Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

^{11 Ref} A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

^{12 Ref} If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

^{13 Ref} The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

^{14 Ref} The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

^{15 Ref} The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

^{16 Ref} When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

^{17 Ref} Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

^{18 Ref} Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

^{19 Ref} A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.

^{20 Ref} Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

²¹ If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.

^{22 Ref} An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

^{23 Ref} A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

^{24 Ref} A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.

^{25 Ref} The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

^{26 Ref} The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

^{27 Ref} An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.