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. He that 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 neighbor 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 rageth or laugheth, {there is} no rest.
10. The blood-thirsty 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 hearkeneth to lies, all his servants {are} wicked.
13. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth 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; yes, he shall give delight to 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 understandeth, 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 at length become {his} son.
22. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23. A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24. Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth {it} not.
25. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26. Many seek the ruler's favor; 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.
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