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² When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.^(C1)

³ A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(C1)
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.^(C2)

⁴ By justice a king brings stability to a land,^(C1)
but a person who demands “contributions”^(F1)
demolishes it.^(C2)

⁵ A person who flatters^(F1) his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.^(C1)

⁶ An evil person is caught by sin,^(C1)
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.^(C2)

⁷ The righteous person knows the rights^(F1) of the poor,^(C1)
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.

⁸ Mockers inflame a city,^(C1)
but the wise turn away anger.

⁹ If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.^(F1)(C1)

¹⁰ Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,^(C1)
but the upright care about him.^(F1)

¹¹ A fool gives full vent to his anger,^(F1)(C1)
but a wise person holds it in check.^(C2)

¹² If a ruler listens to lies,^(C1)
all his officials will be wicked.

¹³ The poor and the oppressor have this in common:^(F1)
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.^(C1)

¹⁴ A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.^(C1)

¹⁵ A rod of correction imparts wisdom,^(C1)
but a youth left to himself^(F1)
is a disgrace to his mother.^(C2)

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.^(C1)

¹⁷ Discipline your child,^(C1) and it will bring you peace of mind
and give you delight.

¹⁸ Without revelation^(F1)(C1) people run wild,^(C2)
but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.^(C3)

¹⁹ A servant cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.^(C1)

²⁰ Do you see someone who speaks too soon?^(C1)
There is more hope for a fool than for him.^(C2)

²¹ A servant pampered from his youth
will become arrogant^(F1) later on.

²² An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered one^(F1) increases rebellion.^(C1)

²³ A person’s pride will humble him,^(C1)
but a humble spirit will gain honor.^(C2)

²⁴ To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify.^(C1)

²⁵ The fear of mankind is a snare,^(C1)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.^(F1)(C2)

²⁶ Many desire a ruler’s favor,^(C1)
but a person receives justice from the Lord.^(C2)

²⁷ An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.^(C1)