He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck,… He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy {He…: Heb. A man of reproofs} When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in…: or, increased} Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth {his} substance. The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. {he…: Heb. a man of oblations} A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. In the transgression of an evil man {there is} a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: {but} the wicked regardeth not to know {it}. Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise {men} turn away wrath. {bring…: or, set a city on fire} {If} a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, {there is} no rest. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. {The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood} A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards. If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants {are} wicked. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. {the deceitful…: or, the usurer} The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Where {there is} no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy {is} he. {perish: or, is made naked} A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. Seest thou a man {that is} hasty in his words? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him. {words: or, matters?} He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become {his} son at the length. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth {it} not. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. {safe: Heb. set on high} Many seek the ruler's favour; but {every} man's judgment {cometh} from the LORD. {the ruler's…: Heb. the face of a ruler}