1.	He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2.	When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3.	Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth `his' substance.
4.	The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5.	A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6.	In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7.	The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know `it'.
8.	Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9.	If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10.	The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11.	A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12.	If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
13.	The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14.	The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
15.	The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16.	When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17.	Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18.	Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19.	A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
20.	Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21.	He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
22.	An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23.	A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24.	Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25.	The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26.	Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment `cometh' from Jehovah.
27.	An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.