1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; 3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; 4 The king by justice makes the land stable, 5 A man who flatters his neighbor 6 An evil man is snared by his sin, 7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. 8 Mockers stir up a city, 9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, 10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; 11 A fool vents all of his anger, 12 If a ruler listens to lies, 13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: 14 The king who fairly judges the poor, 15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, 16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; 17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; 18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; 19 A servant can’t be corrected by words. 20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? 21 He who pampers his servant from youth 22 An angry man stirs up strife, 23 A man’s pride brings him low, 24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. 25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, 27 A dishonest man detests the righteous,