1 A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy. VP
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan. VP
3 The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth. VP
4 A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it. VP
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps. VP
6 In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth. VP
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice]. VP
8 Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath. VP
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest. VP
10 Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life. VP
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back. VP
12 If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked. VP
13 The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them. VP
14 When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever. VP
15 The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother. VP
16 With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall. VP
17 Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. VP
18 Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy. VP
19 Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response. VP
20 Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him. VP
21 If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son. VP
22 A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression. VP
23 The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor. VP
24 Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell. VP
25 The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety. VP
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man. VP
27 An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way. VP