H<\/span>e, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.<\/span><\/p>\n 2<\/sup>When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.<\/span> <\/p>\n 20<\/sup>Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 21<\/sup>He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.<\/span> <\/p>\n 22<\/sup>An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.<\/span> <\/p>\n 23<\/sup>A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.<\/span> <\/p>\n 24<\/sup>Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.<\/span> <\/p>\n 25<\/sup>The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.<\/span> <\/p>\n 26<\/sup>Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.<\/span> <\/p>\n 27<\/sup>An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.<\/span> <\/p>\n