1. The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukeswill suddenly be destroyed without remedy.
2. When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice;when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3. The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4. A king brings stability to a land by justice,but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
5. The one who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his steps.
6. In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare,but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor;the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8. Scornful people inflame a city,but those who are wise turn away wrath.
9. If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person,there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
10. Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity;as for the upright, they seek his life.
11. A fool lets fly with all his temper,but a wise person keeps it back.
12. If a ruler listens to lies,all his ministers will be wicked.
13. The poor person and the oppressor have this in common:the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.
14. If a king judges the poor in truth,his throne will be established forever.
15. A rod and reproof impart wisdom,but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.