| 1 | He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | |
| 2 | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. | |
| 3 | Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth. | |
| 4 | The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it. | |
| 5 | A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet. | |
| 6 | By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. | |
| 7 | The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. | |
| 8 | Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath. | |
| 9 | If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace. | |
| 10 | The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being. | |
| 11 | A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. | |
| 12 | If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked. | |
| 13 | The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. | |
| 14 | The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. | |
| 15 | The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. | |
| 16 | When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. | |
| 17 | Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul. | |
| 18 | Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. | |
| 19 | A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond. | |
| 20 | Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. | |
| 21 | He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end. | |
| 22 | An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression. | |
| 23 | A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. | |
| 24 | Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing. | |
| 25 | The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. | |
| 26 | Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. | |
| 27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. | |