1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Many Bible Versions
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Many Bible Versions
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. Many Bible Versions
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. Many Bible Versions
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. Many Bible Versions
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. Many Bible Versions
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. Many Bible Versions
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. Many Bible Versions
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. Many Bible Versions
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. Many Bible Versions
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Many Bible Versions
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. Many Bible Versions
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes. Many Bible Versions
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. Many Bible Versions
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Many Bible Versions
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Many Bible Versions
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Many Bible Versions
18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Many Bible Versions
19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. Many Bible Versions
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Many Bible Versions
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. Many Bible Versions
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. Many Bible Versions
23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Many Bible Versions
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. Many Bible Versions
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Many Bible Versions
26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord. Many Bible Versions
27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Many Bible Versions