A man who remains stiff-necked ... after much reproof will suddenly be shattered - beyond recovery.
When the righteous flourish , the people rejoice , but when the wicked rule , the people groan.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father , but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
By justice a king brings stability to the land , but a man who exActs - tribute demolishes it.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads ... a net for his feet.
An evil man is caught by his own sin , but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
The righteous consider the cause of the poor , but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
Mockers ... inflame a city , but the wise turn away anger.
If a wise man goes to court with ... a fool , there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man , but the upright care for his life.
A fool vents all his anger , but a wise man holds it back.
If a ruler listens to lies ... , all his officials will be wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor ... have this in common : The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
A king who Judges - the poor with fairness — his throne will be established forever ....
A rod of correction imparts wisdom , but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
When the wicked thrive , rebellion increases ; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Discipline your son , and he will give you rest ; he will bring delight to your soul.
Where (there is) no vision , the people cast off restraint ; but blessed (is) he who keeps the Law.
A servant cannot be corrected by words (alone) ; though he understands , he will not respond.
Do you see a man who speaks in haste ? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
An angry man stirs up dissension , and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
A man’s pride will bring him low , but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
A partner to a thief hates his own soul ; he receives the oath , but does not testify.
The fear of man is a snare , but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Many seek the ruler’s favor , but a man receives justice from the LORD.
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous , and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.