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.