1 A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes 1 will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; 2 when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, 3 but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king gives a country stability, 4 but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
5 Whoever flatters his neighbor 5 is spreading a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is snared by his own sin, 6 but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, 7 but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city, 8 but wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, 9 the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity 10 and seek to kill the upright.
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, 11 but a wise man keeps himself under control.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, 12 all his officials become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: 13 The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, 14 his throne will always be secure.
15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, 15 but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.17:21,25
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, 16 but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; 17 he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; 18 but blessed is he who keeps the law.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; 19 though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? 20 There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 If a man pampers his servant from youth, 21 he will bring grief[a] in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, 22 and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
23 A man's pride brings him low, 23 but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.
24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; 24 he is put under oath and dare not testify.
25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, 25 but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, 26 but it is from the Lord that man gets justice.
27 The righteous detest the dishonest; 27 the wicked detest the upright.
