1
He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance.
4
By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.
5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
8
Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath.
9
If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
10
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life.
11
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.