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¹ He that being often reproved hardens his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous have increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.

³ Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; But he that keeps company with prostitutes wastes [his] substance.

⁴ The king by justice establishes the land; But he that exacts gifts overthrows it.

⁵ A [noble] man that flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his steps.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous sings and rejoices.

⁷ The righteous takes knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked does not have understanding to know [it].

⁸ Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he is angry or laughs, there will be no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

¹¹ A fool utters all his anger; But a wise man keeps it back and stills it.

¹² If a ruler harkens to falsehood, All his ministers are wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Yahweh lightens the eyes of them both.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increases; But the righteous shall look at their fall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keeps the law, he is happy.

¹⁹ A slave will not be corrected by words; For though he understands, he will not give heed.

²⁰ Do you see a man that is in a hurry in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

²¹ He that delicately brings up his slave from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

²² An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in transgression.

²³ The pride of man shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

²⁴ Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; He hears the adjuration and utters nothing.

²⁵ The fear of man brings a snare; But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh shall be safe.

²⁶ Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment [comes] from Yahweh.

²⁷ An unjust man is disgusting to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is disgusting to the wicked.