1. He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neckwill 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 neighbourspreads 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:The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
14. The king who fairly judges the poor,his throne shall be established forever.