1. One often reproved, hardening his neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
2. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; But when a wrong one rules, the people sigh.
3. He who loves wisdom gladdens his father, But a companion of whores destroys wealth.
4. A sovereign establishes a land by right-ruling, But one who receives bribes throws it down.
5. A man who flatters his neighbour Spreads a net for his own feet.
6. An evil man is ensnared by transgression, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7. The righteous knows the plea of the poor, The wrong does not understand such knowledge.
8. Scoffers ensnare a city, But the wise turn away wrath.
9. When a wise man disputes with a foolish man, Whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10. Bloodthirsty men hate the perfect, And seek the life of the straight.
11. A fool lets out all his breath, But the wise calms it down.
12. If a ruler listens to lying words, All his servants become wrong.
13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: יהוה gives light to the eyes of both.