1. One oft reproved may become stiff-necked, But he will be suddenly broken beyond repair.
2. When the righteous become great the people rejoice, But when the wicked dominate the people groan.
3. A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, But he who keeps company with harlots will lose his wealth.
4. By justice a king sustains the land, But a fraudulent man tears it down.
5. A man who flatters his fellow Spreads a net for his feet.
6. An evil man's offenses are a trap for himself, But the righteous sing out joyously.
7. A righteous man is concerned with the cause of the wretched; A wicked man cannot understand such concern.
8. Scoffers inflame a city, But the wise allay anger.
9. When a wise man enters into litigation with a fool There is ranting and ridicule, but no satisfaction.
10. Bloodthirsty men detest the blameless, But the upright seek them out.
11. A dullard vents all his rage, But a wise man calms it down.
12. A ruler who listens to lies, All his ministers will be wicked.
13. A poor man and a fraudulent man meet; The LORD gives luster to the eyes of both.
14. A king who judges the wretched honestly, His throne will be established forever.
15. Rod and reproof produce wisdom, But a lad out of control is a disgrace to his mother.
16. When the wicked increase, offenses increase, But the righteous will see their downfall.
17. Discipline your son and he will give you peace; He will gratify you with dainties.
18. For lack of vision a people lose restraint, But happy is he who heeds instruction.
19. A slave cannot be disciplined by words; Though he may comprehend, he does not respond.
20. If you see a man hasty in speech, There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. A slave pampered from youth Will come to a bad end.
22. An angry man provokes a quarrel; A hot-tempered man commits many offenses.
23. A man's pride will humiliate him, But a humble man will obtain honor.
24. He who shares with a thief is his own enemy; He hears the imprecation and does not tell.
25. A man's fears become a trap for him, But he who trusts in the LORD shall be safeguarded.
26. Many seek audience with a ruler, But it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
27. The unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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