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1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 When the upright thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whoever 'ahav ·affectionately loves· wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 The king by mishpat ·justice· makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is snared by his rebellious breach of relationship,
but the upright can sing and be glad.
7 The upright care about justice for the poor.
The wicked are not concerned about knowledge.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
11 A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Adonai gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom,
but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, rebellious breach of relationships increases;
but the upright will see their downfall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the Torah ·Teaching· is blessed.
19 A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up strife,
and a wrathful man abounds in rebellious breach of relationships.
23 A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains kavod ·weighty glory·.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He sh'ma ·hears obeys· an oath, but dares not testify.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Adonai is kept safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s mishpat ·justice· comes from Adonai.
27 A dishonest man detests the upright,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.