1. He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
2. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3. He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4. By justice a king builds up the land,but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
5. A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.