1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. |
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. |
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. |
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. |
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. |
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. |
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. |
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. |
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. |
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. |
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. |
