1   He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. 2   When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3   Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4   The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. 5   A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6   An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. 7   The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge. 8   Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. 9   If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. 10   The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. 11   A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. 12   If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked. 13   The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. 14   The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. 15   The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. 16   When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 17   Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. 18   Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed. 19   A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond. 20   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   An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin. 23   A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. 24   Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify. 25   The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. 26   Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh. 27   A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.