He, that being often reproved hardeneth
his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth
his substance. 4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man
there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:
but the wicked regardeth not to know
it. 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise
men turn away wrath. 9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh,
there is no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise
man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants
are wicked. 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left
to himself
bringeth his mother to shame. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 18Where
there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy
is he. 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20Seest thou a man
that is hasty in his words?
there is
more hope of a fool than of him. 21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become
his son at the length. 22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth
it not. 25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but
every man’s judgment
cometh from the LORD. 27An unjust man
is an abomination to the just: and
he that is upright in the way
is abomination to the wicked.