He, that
being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall
suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
02 When the righteous are in authority, the
people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule,
the people mourn.
03 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but
he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his
substance.
04 The king by judgment establisheth the land:
but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
05 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth
a net for his feet.
06 In the transgression of an evil man there is a
snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
07 The righteous considereth the cause of the
poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
08 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but
wise men turn away wrath.
09 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,
whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty 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 hearken to lies, all his servants
are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together:
the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his
throne shall be established for ever.
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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;
yea, he shall give delight unto 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 understand 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 become his son at the
length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious
man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour
shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own
soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso
putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; 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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