1He, that being often reproved hardens [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.

3Whoso loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends [his] substance.

4The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.

5A man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

6In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.

7The righteous considers the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regards not to know [it].

8Scornful 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 rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.

10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11A fool utters all his mind: but a wise [man] keeps it in till afterwards.

12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.

13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD-Yehovah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate] lightens both their eyes.

14The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

15The rod and reproof (rebuke; scolding) give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] brings his mother to shame.

16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17Correct youⁱ son, and he shall give youⁱ rest; yea, he shall give delight unto youⁱ soul.

18Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy [is] he.

19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20See youⁱ a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

21He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length.

22An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24Whoso is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and betrays [it] not.

25The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the LORD-Yehovah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate] shall be safe.

26Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD-Yehovah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate].

27An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.