¹ The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.

² When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.

³ The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.

⁴ A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.

⁵ A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.

⁶ A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.

⁷ The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.

⁸ Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.

⁹ A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.

¹⁰ Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.

¹¹ A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.

¹² A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.

¹³ The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.

¹⁴ The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.

¹⁵ The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.

¹⁷ Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.

¹⁸ When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.

¹⁹ A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.

²⁰ Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.

²¹ Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.

²² A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.

²³ Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.

²⁴ Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.

²⁵ Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.

²⁶ Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.

²⁷ The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.