| 1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him. |
| 2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn. |
| 3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. |
| 4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it. |
| 5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet. |
| 6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice. |
| 7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge. |
| 8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath. |
| 9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest. |
| 10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul. |
| 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards. |
| 12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked. |
| 13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both. |
| 14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever. |
| 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame. |
| 16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall. |
| 17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul. |
| 18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed. |
| 19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer. |
| 20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment. |
| 21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn. |
| 22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin. |
| 23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit. |
| 24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not. |
| 25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high. |
| 26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord. |
| 27 The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction. |
