[1] He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck    Will 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 neighbor,   
Spreads 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:    Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. [14] The king who fairly
judges the poor,    His throne shall be established forever. [15] The rod
of correction gives wisdom,    But a child left to himself causes shame to
his mother. [16] When the wicked increase, sin increases;    But the
righteous will see their downfall. [17] Correct your son, and he will give
you peace;    Yes, he will bring delight to your soul. [18] Where there is
no revelation, the people cast off restraint;	 But one who keeps the law
is blessed. [19] A servant can`t be corrected by words.    Though he
understands, yet he will not respond. [20] Do you see a man who is hasty in
his words?    There is more hope for a fool than for him. [21] He who
pampers his servant from youth	  Will have him become a son in the end.
[22] An angry man stirs up strife,    And a wrathful man abounds in sin.
[23] A man`s pride brings him low,    But one who is of a lowly spirit
gains honor. [24] Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his
own soul.    He takes an oath, but dares not testify. [25] The fear of man
proves to be a snare,	 But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
[26] Many seek the ruler`s favor,    But a man`s justice comes from Yahweh.
[27] A dishonest man detests the righteous,    And the upright in their
ways detest the wicked.