*The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. *When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. *The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. *A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.*The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. *In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. *The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.*Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.*If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. *Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. *A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. *If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. *The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.*If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.*A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. *When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.*Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. *When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! *A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. *Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. *If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.*An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. *A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.*Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.*The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high. *Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice. *An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.
