1He who resists correction will be broken suddenly and without remedy.
2When the virtuous rule, the people are happy, but they groan when the wicked are in power.
3He who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but whoever maintains prostitutes will lose his wealth.
4Through justice a king makes his country prosper; but the extortioner brings it to ruin.
5The one who flatters his neighbor lays a snare at his feet.
6In the wicked man’s sins lies a snare for himself, while the upright man runs on rejoicing.
7The virtuous man is concerned about the problems of the poor; the evildoer, however, understands nothing.
8Mockers create disturbances in the city but the wise turn troubles away.
9When the wise man argues with the fool, whether he is annoyed or joking, he will get nowhere.
10The violent hate the blameless man but the virtuous seek out his presence.
11The fool gives free rein to his rage; while the wise man restrains it.
12When a ruler listens to false reports, all his ministers will be scoundrels.
13The poor man and usurer have something in common: both receive the light of day from God.
14The king who judges the poor with justice will affirm his throne forever.
15Both the stick and rebuke bring wisdom, while the spoilt child brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked rule, sin abounds, but the virtuous shall witness their downfall.
17Correct your son and he will bring you rest; you will be happy in him.
18Where prophets are lacking, the people get out of hand; happy is he who obeys the Law.
19A slave is not corrected by words; even if he understands he will take no notice.
20You see a man dying to speak? There is more hope for a fool.
21If you spoil your slave from childhood, he will end up a rebel.
22The hot-tempered man provokes disputes, his anger multiplies his sins.
23A man’s pride results in his humiliation, but he who humbles himself will achieve honors.
24He who shares with the thief harms himself; even you who kept silent when you should have denounced him.
25To be afraid of people is a trap; but whoever trusts in Yahweh will be safe.
26Many seek a ruler’s favor but each one’s fate comes from God.
27The upright man detests the wicked and the evildoer hates the honest man.
