1. He that being often reproved hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy.
2. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.
3. Whosoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice, but he that maintains harlots shall lose his inheritance.
4. The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.
5. The man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand wisdom.
8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the just seek his soul.
11. The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise man in the end will bring it into rest.
12. Of the ruler who hearkens unto the lying word, all his ministers are evil.
13. The poor and the usurer meet together; the Lord lightens both their eyes.
14. The king that judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself shall bring his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see their fall.