He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The king establishes the land by justice, but he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
6 By transgression an evil man is snared, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, but the upright seek his well-being.
11 A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 The king who judges the poor with truth, his throne will be established forever.